Starting up a new build. the local birds are guardedly laughing -- they remember last time I tried to steal their air, but they know I'm still trying.
settled on some plans, printed 'em out @ the local office supply. picked up some matte board for patterns, and chopped up the pattern:
laid each piece out on $tree foam board to check fit:
yup. plenty of room on 2 sheets.
Time for glue:
Using 3M's re-positionable -- fairly close to sticky-note glue, and perfect for this job. add glue, tack the middle and smooth outward from there. If an outer edge holds early, the glue will slide and push the wrinkle out.
Now, out with the blades! start with a dull blade to rough cut:
Switch to new sharp blade make the close cut:
Almost done cutting patterns -- just the wings left -- not bad for a late start on the first night. I'll start fresh w/ a new blade tomorrow! Carnage so far:
. . . and what am I building you may ask? (if you haven't guessed already) It's a DollarTree Duplex Delta:
Original Build Thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559186
Pattern Source(free, but must register): http://www.rcplans.nl/
more to come . . . (hopefully!)
settled on some plans, printed 'em out @ the local office supply. picked up some matte board for patterns, and chopped up the pattern:
laid each piece out on $tree foam board to check fit:
yup. plenty of room on 2 sheets.
Time for glue:
Using 3M's re-positionable -- fairly close to sticky-note glue, and perfect for this job. add glue, tack the middle and smooth outward from there. If an outer edge holds early, the glue will slide and push the wrinkle out.
Now, out with the blades! start with a dull blade to rough cut:
Switch to new sharp blade make the close cut:
Almost done cutting patterns -- just the wings left -- not bad for a late start on the first night. I'll start fresh w/ a new blade tomorrow! Carnage so far:
. . . and what am I building you may ask? (if you haven't guessed already) It's a DollarTree Duplex Delta:
Original Build Thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559186
Pattern Source(free, but must register): http://www.rcplans.nl/
more to come . . . (hopefully!)
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