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easier than trying to draw it -
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the work area, under the range hood over the induction stove top - perfect set up as it blows smoke like a rastafarian at prayer -
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try that with a #11 xacto ! -
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all lined up - ecg (ekg) paper is great for getting it aligned, once the spar is at the correct angle -
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making the trailing edges - using a razor plane never fails to make me smile -
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laser cut gussets to save pinholes in tiny ribs -
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the initial attempt at a leading edge with carbon 2.5mm rod - why didn't i learn from trying carbon on the bug? @#&^%@$!! ... say no more; last time i try that unless it's a straight line -
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when the epoxy failed to hold the bend, i amputated the ribs just behind the rounded front, and used my only piece of 2.5mm square spruce - will make applying tissue much easier too
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the neje makes it happen (move over miro...) -
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the parts to create 2-ply subformers with lite ply servo rails -
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proximal boom and aluminium wing mounts (trimmed) -
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the pod contents (and completed subformers) -
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servo sub assembly and aerial conduit -
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layout
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laser cut ribs - that leading edge divot would be hell to do accurately with a #11, and the spar hole too -
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where the carbon rod leading edge briefly stayed :( carbon spar tube is inset into tip and epoxied (good decision) -
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wing tips and carbon peg - to be shaped -
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gussets (noting diagonal grain); the jig pieces were cut with the grain parallel -
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angle guides - a joy to create a perfect set of 11 degree templates -
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angle guides in action, gussets in situ; the slotted root rib for the dowel peg is at the right rear -
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20 minute finish cure epoxy dabbed into place - wicks in well due to the tropical temperatures here presently
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aerial view of the device -
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everything attached, including the frankenblower system that i macguyvered, and the honeycomb board -
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air hose paraphernalia -
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the brass tubing that directs compressed air to the laser cutting point -
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soft 1/8" balsa cut without air assist, but still clean cuts with minimal char -
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the honeycomb board and wingtips (mark 1) -
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a side of ribs - cutting the spar and leading edge round notch would be close to impossible with a #11 -
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my first "project" - balsa / ply / carbon components for a dlg launching peg
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basic bones -
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battery shelf -
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old school sewn undercarriage wire -
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rudder and elevator servos; ailerons "above and behind" when upright -
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the finished plane -
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rear view showing exit and linkage for rods (rudder is the same deal) -
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underside decoration -
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tail skid and link detail
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the "100cm Wingspan Hand Throwing Plane Fixed Wing DIY Racing Airplane Epp Foam Plane Toy" - under $20aud delivered (pre-covid, when post was free) -
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this is what i got -
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inset dual layers of thin 5 ply for the screws to bite, and a bottom layer of 1/64" ply to make the wing joiner / mounting plate -
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the rear tongue will attach to the fuselage -
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1/8" balsa fuselage sides -
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bottom mounted wing -
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hardware layout
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there's a black version too - but it's bit too emo for my taste, and the white one is thankfully dull enough to not look like an i-thing -
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easy access to the iRangeX module and battery compartment -
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snug fit - there's 4 "plugs" on the rear that sit into the recesses for the case screws and secure it really effectively