As Simon would say it's time to get off the loo and stop looking at the instructions .... first step unroll the plans and get some wax paper
Oh my. More balsa building. Lol.
Right on, more touch-and-gos with Glenn and I.
Quote from: bfeist on September 02, 2012, 08:35:31 AM
Right on, more touch-and-gos with Glenn and I.
That is the game plan... maybe a set of floats as well :)
So i grouped up all the bits and pieces ... man that is a lot of balsa
Quote from: battlestu on September 04, 2012, 03:41:09 PM
Quote from: bfeist on September 02, 2012, 08:35:31 AM
Right on, more touch-and-gos with Glenn and I.
That is the game plan... maybe a set of floats as well :)
So i grouped up all the bits and pieces ... man that is a lot of balsa
Looks like a plane already :)
Greg,
I have a tool that makes this sort of building a real joy (not required but a nice to have). When building trusses out of 1/4" balsa, as you'll be doing for the entire fuselage, it is important to get nice, square, end cuts on the sticks so you get a clean, solid, glue joint. The tool I use is this:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/3/StationaryTools/StationarySanders/PRD~0553551P/Mastercraft+1-in.+Belt%2BDisc+Sander.jsp?locale=en (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/3/StationaryTools/StationarySanders/PRD~0553551P/Mastercraft+1-in.+Belt%2BDisc+Sander.jsp?locale=en)
but if I was to buy a new one I'd get this:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/3/StationaryTools/StationarySanders/PRD~0553559P/Mastercraft+4-in.+Belt%2BDisc+Sander.jsp?locale=en (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/3/StationaryTools/StationarySanders/PRD~0553559P/Mastercraft+4-in.+Belt%2BDisc+Sander.jsp?locale=en)
The disc sander on the side is the best for squaring off the end of the sticks, and allows fine adjustments of the angle until the fit is just right. I would go for the second option now as the larger belt is more useful than the thin belt in my opinion. I leave the belt off so the disk runs smooth and quiet. You can get a DuraGrit disc from Jogn Dutkoski if you really want the ultimate in sanding pleasure.
If you use a tool like this, you will not want to cover the plane when you're done ;D I look forward to doing the same with my SE5a.
Robert
thanks Rob that is good advice... got half the fuse built the other night but i'm going to put this project on hold.
Got myself a new plane that needs some attention and all Pogo's should be afraid....
I'm Not Afraid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzmpXz5d2z0#)
You got a Hobbyzone Cub? :o
doh... now the secret is out
Micro champ!
I checked on Kijiji for a sander like Robert mentioned...There is all kinds of them for sale...All around $70 few as low as $50. They are all the bigger unit. May pick one up before I head home.
Steve
With all the crap-tacular weather we have been having i was able to get some building done on ye ole Cub
Quote from: battlestu on October 15, 2012, 10:48:59 AM
With all the crap-tacular weather we have been having i was able to get some building done on ye ole Cub
Very nice Greg. I love the look of those leading edge formers on a cub. Very scale. Those pictures make me want to build something. How about I do the building and someone else does the covering? (I hate covering).
Ben
thanks Ben.....i heard Cadez can be bought for a six pack (or two) to do work on a plane ;)
Nice work, greg! You're flyin'!
BTW, what are those square holes in the riblets for?
Robert
Quote from: piker on October 15, 2012, 12:26:12 PM
Nice work, greg! You're flyin'!
BTW, what are those square holes in the riblets for?
Robert
for the plywood joiner from the centre wing section. Only a few get used but i guess it was cheaper (for Sig) to stamp them all out
I use that bench sander whenever I cut balsa. As Robert says it is very flexible. It also wears away balsa in a the blink of an eye. You have been warned. My other tool of choice is my 9" Ryobi Band saw. This is more versatile and can be used to cut all sorts of formers. It cuts perfect notches in ribs for spars.
Jack.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-9-in-band-saw/930980 (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-9-in-band-saw/930980)
I have that unit. Very handy.
I have a similar band saw, but the Mastercraft one.
Alright, enough chit-chat. I have to go and build ;D
Robert
Greg that is coming along great!
Just remember to put hard points for floats, as I'm sure you will want them.
I found that the Eflite landing gear works best with a large piece of 1/8" ply on the bottom of the fuselage to spread the landing load as opposed to the two rails supplied in the kit. You may want to check that out.
After looking at your photo's, I saw that your box had a Sig label I had not seen before. That must have been an early kit.
Glenn
Good timing Glenn .... I was just going to install the two landing gear rails
Maybe Cadez knows more about the kit.... It had a good layer of dust on it when I got it from him.
adding some shots of the fuse
Greg! Cub looks amazing!!!
Your too kind... But thank you
Looks like a complicated build. I think in the future I am going to build on dry wall. I am having issues with pushing on stuff and the foam is compressing.
Homosote board is the best -- holds pins well and doesn't shed gypsum dandruff the way drywall does! Hard to find though. I bought two sheets a couple of years ago at Danforth Lumber Co, 25 Dawes Road.
What I'd really like is a sheet steel building board with magnetic fixtures!
Bump!!!! ;D
Robert has a Cub, Ben has a Cub, Glenn has a Cub, ... so many Cubs.
... We need to have a Cub day.
... or maybe a civilian (non-military) plane day. ;D
i'll have a Cub (sooner or later ;) )
...got back into building her; hinged all the control surfaces, joined the three parts of the wing, and started looking at a way to get the cabin door working.
I'll get a few pictures up on the forum over the weekend
Greg
she's starting to look like a cub :)
the bottom part of the door/window has been hinged. Also created latch to keep it in place. Still need figure out something for the top part (ideas welcome)
Looking good!
Quote from: battlestu on February 11, 2013, 09:01:39 AM
she's starting to look like a cub :)
Still need figure out something for the top part (ideas welcome)
Figure something out to
hinge the top part?
I used small plastic and pin hinges. See attached drawing.
Hopefully it will explain it better than my words can.
If you're still not sure, let me know.
Cool!
Regarding your question. It looks like you have the hardest part done. You have stops to prevent the upper window from swinging in, and you have the latch for the lower section. I'd just add a flange to the inside of the lower edge of the upper window that is captured by the lower door when latched in place.
Nice work! Keep it up.
thanks for the advice guys!!
I'll stop in at Pinnacle later this week and see if they have any small pinned hinges
I used small flat hinges.
Really nice Greg - what are all the clamps for? - only for taking pictures?
How heavy you expect it will end up?
I reckon it looks like a "Dukes of Hazard" style entry system!
Love the build, Greg.
S
Quote from: Bobmic on February 11, 2013, 06:11:35 PM
Really nice Greg - what are all the clamps for? - only for taking pictures?
How heavy you expect it will end up?
Yep the clamps for for the photos and I'm hoping to keep her light (2.5 - 3 lbs) range
Quote from: sihinch on February 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
I reckon it looks like a "Dukes of Hazard" style entry system!
Love the build, Greg.
S
Thanks Simon.... Hmmm might need to install a dukes of hazard horn in her (or my own car for fun)
Well all this building is contagious.... so it's about time i dust it off and get back to work.
So over the holidays got some work done. First i planked the top of the nose. Second sheeted the top of the wing. Third shaped the section where the wing and fuse meet.
Next step is to finish off the wing struts.
Greg
Looks great Greg, way to go!
Jack.
There's so much balsa building going on, that Robert must be crying tears of joy! ;D
I truly am :'(
See? This is what a model airplane club is all about!
It's nice to see the Cub back on the forum, Greg. I have plans for some sweat EDO (true scale) floats, in the correct scale, for that plane ;D Floats can be built up in a couple of evenings. I'll build a set for my Sky Writter, for your reference ...
thanks for the encouragement guys!
Rob i would love to look over those float plan
Another float plane? :'(
I'll answer for Rob... You can never have enough float planes ;)
Got THAT right!
I'm going to submit a motion to the Board to change the name of our club to TEMFPAC soon!
Got to work on covering and attaching some of the hardware.
Ran out of covering for the wing so I'll need to stop by Pinnacle this week.
Greg
Looks great Greg! Nice work.
Quote from: battlestu on January 25, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Got to work on covering and attaching some of the hardware.
Ran out of covering for the wing so I'll need to stop by Pinnacle this week.
Greg
Oh she's gonna be pretty! :)
Colin
thanks guys can't wait to get it in the air :)... once i get past the maiden I'll dress her up to look like this
That looks fantastic, Greg! And I like the planned colour scheme. So nice.
That's really nice!
In fact, it's way nicer than Robert's white and red Cub!
;D
Nice clean colour set up.
jack.
Hey! My Cub has seen some rough years ;D
Greg,
Really nice build! ;)