Looks about perfect to me. Very clean!ocd/perfectionist here as well ...ironing the hinges/wing tips on my wing /tail surfaces went well ,getting the heat right is important for a good result ...a little less heat is better ...and taking it slow removes the need for cutting on rounded surfaces...these are for the p40 build View attachment 149272 View attachment 149273
Looks greatocd/perfectionist here as well ...ironing the hinges/wing tips on my wing /tail surfaces went well ,getting the heat right is important for a good result ...a little less heat is better ...and taking it slow removes the need for cutting on rounded surfaces...these are for the p40 build View attachment 149272 View attachment 149273
Definitely VERY clean!!ocd/perfectionist here as well ...ironing the hinges/wing tips on my wing /tail surfaces went well ,getting the heat right is important for a good result ...a little less heat is better ...and taking it slow removes the need for cutting on rounded surfaces...these are for the p40 build View attachment 149272 View attachment 149273
Good Luck!Earlier I stated I wasn't ready to go off book on this build. I guess I am over that now . With my wing not parralel to the stabilizer I could fly it as is but I am taking the opportunity to do a little experiment. First step.. off with the wing I will update as I go to the health of my subject.
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Earlier I stated I wasn't ready to go off book on this build. I guess I am over that now . With my wing not parralel to the stabilizer I could fly it as is but I am taking the opportunity to do a little experiment. First step.. off with the wing I will update as I go to the health of my subject.
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Nice, your first monologue tutorial of sorts. I hope we get to see more of those. That's one thing I like to do with my planes is introduce them at either the beginning of the videos or make an intro vid on it's own. Most will tell you they made a new plane and when it comes to the maiden vid they start recording and just toss it in the air. You don't get to see the plane except for a small dot in the sky for the whole thing, and maybe catch a fleeting glimpse of it up close on a low pass or landing if that.I think my patient will recover fully. and now be much easier to transport. I have some finish work to do to make it pretty and get rid of some glue dribbles. I think i may also make some sort of retaining clip for the dowels. but in all I am quite happy with the removal and shimming of my wing. I may have to attempt something like this on my next plane bt on purpose from the beginning. it would certainly be a lot cleaner if done in one go i think. after looking at the wide open space i have now I may also add a foam support to keep the sides at the proper width over time. Of course it hasnt flown yet so who knows how much time this plane has
thanks. It was easier than trying to take a bunch of photos to show what I did. I don't think I am experienced enough for any real instructional videos yet, really I am just waiting for someone to point out that i put the wing on upside down or something. I certainly tried a few times while i was at it.Nice, your first monologue tutorial of sorts. I hope we get to see more of those. That's one thing I like to do with my planes is introduce them at either the beginning of the videos or make an intro vid on it's own. Most will tell you they made a new plane and when it comes to the maiden vid they start recording and just toss it in the air. You don't get to see the plane except for a small dot in the sky for the whole thing, and maybe catch a fleeting glimpse of it up close on a low pass or landing if that.
Awesome, cant wait to see it fly
Looks good. Hey a pro tip if you want to clean up the excess glue on the seams and the corners... rub some scrap FB over the seams to knock the glue of and sand it down with some 220 wrapped around a kitchen sponge or a drywall sanding block of the same grit. Helps clean it up before paint. You probably do that already, just thought I would mention it if you didn't.I decided to add some rings on the inside and thin ply to the weakest part of the foam. Added a bit of weight but I think the rigidity will be worth it. View attachment 149492
Looks great a removable wing on the p-40 would be super nice.I decided to add some rings on the inside and thin ply to the weakest part of the foam. Added a bit of weight but I think the rigidity will be worth it. View attachment 149492
I think my patient will recover fully. And now be much easier to transport. I have some finish work to do to make it pretty and get rid of some glue dribbles. I think i may also make some sort of retaining clip for the dowels. but in all I am quite happy with the removal and shimming of my wing. I may have to attempt something like this on my next plane but on purpose from the beginning. it would certainly be a lot cleaner if done in one go I think. After looking at the wide open space i have now I may also add a foam support to keep the sides at the proper width over time. Of course it hasn't flown yet so who knows how much time this plane has