Foamboard dlgs

[bracesport]

Taking the wing profile a bit further based on the 'snipe' it looks like this in millimetres.

@flyboa - It would’ve great to see an actual section through one of your wings even if you make a small 2cm wide example?

 

[flyboa]

Custom 3D printed pod for my 1.5m ship was made by an rcgroups member.

 

[bracesport]

Very nice! Very very nice!

 

[flyboa]

The pod works very well. For more info contact Ivan. Email: alienw9@gmail.com

 

[bracesport]

It's a beauty! I just found a C/F tapered boom that I think will work for a 1.2m wing!

I am guessing you have a pull line and spring on the elevator?

 

[flyboa]

Yes. Pull line is Beadalon 19 strand .012" wire with 1mm crimps. Spring is .020" music wire. I am running the pull line inside the boom and cutting a slot near the tail with a dremel tool.

 

[flyboa]

Starting a new 1.5m wing. Should not take long.

 

[Paracodespoder]

You mean we're finally gonna get to see your secrets to building these?

 

[flyboa]

Follow along if you like.

 

[flyboa]

Continued...

Left wing done. I like to start with the left wing since it has the fibre glass mesh reinforcement for throwing blade.

Need to make another wing jig.

No excuses.....these DLG are easy and fast builds.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - no sanding of bottom half other than the nose after gluing?

 

[flyboa]

No sanding. The bottom is still covered with paper.

A little glue foaming which can be sanded.

Both wings glued and trimmed. Glueing on leading edge strips next.

 

[flyboa]

Main wings finished.

 

[bracesport]

Nice, very nice 👍

Why do you glue a leading edge? Is it to remove the need to take paper off the edge of the bottom strip?

What is the drying time for the gorilla glue?

 

[flyboa]

The leading edge strip is just to form a better leading edge without a seam from the wing halves. Gorilla glue sets up over night.

 

[flyboa]

Waiting for wing to set. Ailerons go on next.

.....You could build the fuse while the wing sets.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I'll share my CAD shortly for my DLG homage to you!

 

[flyboa]

Finished wing is 69g.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - Seems you are experimenting with a new wing tip shape? Your builds are getting better and better - very impressed!

 

[flyboa]

The only measurement I make when cutting wing is the cord. In this case 4" . Then free hand the curve to tip. When happy with the first panel I lay it on the other panels and cut to match. Each build is unique. The ailerons are about 2" and cut in the same manner. In final sanding I can blend the shape to what looks about right.