Foamboard dlgs

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I keep watching your latest video with the launch - very very nice!

 

[flyboa]

@flyboa - I keep watching your latest video with the launch - very very nice!

@bracesport it does come naturally after a few launches. No need for competition launches.

 

[FoamyDM]

This makes me need to get one going... NOW!

ugg it will have to wait. till next week

 

[flyboa]

Rebuilding a DLG. Added another foam leading edge strip which moved top camber back a little.

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport This is an early example of a simple DLG design. Folded wing with straight leading edge and a UMX receiver. Rudder/ Elevator only.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - Very simple and very nice - that was a decently lengthy flight - you had a tad of yaw on launch that is not there with your current ships?

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport This early model had a lot of wing flex and weak servos. Looks like the throwing blade is also missing. I might try to build one like it again with the my current techniques. Should be interesting.

 

[bracesport]

I will at least build a fuse next week - the tail is new for me so I need to adapt!

What hinge tape do you use?

 

[flyboa]

What hinge tape do you use?

@bracesport I had to experiment with different brands of transparent tape and ended up using Walmart brand.

 

[bracesport]

Recently I used regular packing tape from the wing covering - I taped both sides then slit the join every few centimetres to reduce the hinge force.

 

[bracesport]

I am quite exited to go to 1.5m and try and replicate your experience!

Do you have any on 4 servos?

 

[flyboa]

I did make 4 servo versions which does give extra functionality. But for simplicity I prefer the 3 servo setup for now.

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport wing panels cut and enough left over for flaperons. Clear packing tape covering will add 12g to wing.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I am grateful for your build posting!

 

[flyboa]

Wing complete. 93g. Heavier than the white uncovered wing (70g). The black paper peels very easy.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - this looks like no front caps - just laminated and sanded? Ailerons are bottom taped? I use Adams Ready Board - white paper barely holds on!

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport I did use LE caps and cut back the top covering. Sanded a sharper LE now.

I would not recommend using the black DTFB. Flexes too much and paper does not adhere very well.

 

[bracesport]

I have run out of FB - so I need to plan a trip to the store!

 

[flyboa]

New 1m DLG wings. It has been awhile since I built a small DLG.

 

[bracesport]

while you go smaller - I go bigger - I am going to tackle the 1.5m wing today!