BUSA Dr-1 1/4 Scale

[Gregor77]

Well, I was not feeling to well last night, so I went back in the basement and almost finished the mid wing.  I just need to make the wing tips and sand the LE.  Then it is time to start the top wing, which seems to be more work with the alierons.     

[Gregor77]

Hey what are you guys using for wood filler?  I have some wood filler, but it looks like drywall filler if I look online?  I have to make some area's flat and there is a bit of a wave to the wood.  I don't want to block sand the wood down.  I would rather fill the low spot and sand it flat.

[battlestu]

i use the super light pre-mixed poly filla...

[Gregor77]

Great, I have some of that stuff at home.. I am not trying to re-form a wing.. So anything will be light enough as 90% will be sanded off.

Oh can't wait to get home and start sanding the L.E.   I do find this fun and stressfull at the same time.  Knowing if I sand too much I will mess it up!

[Gregor77]

Ok, finished the wing tips..  They seemed very weak and I might have to add some small supports to double them up.   Flying the DR-1 is a bit tricky and I don't want to ground loop and smash the wing tips..

I would have to say that I enjoy working with balsa. It is a very forgiving media.

[Madman]

Greg

How about your next project? We could build them together. How about a couple of planes from Jasta 5? I'm thinking Baumer's Edilweiss, Mai's crescent and star, or Fleisher's mailed fist or dragon.

Stephen

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[Gregor77]

Wow... not at $400+++ at current bid!

[Gregor77]

I have been working hard on the top wing. Funny I added the leading edge Sheeting and the wing bandannas on me. I am now upset and have tried 10 things to get the 77" wing straight again.  I have now tried to steam it and add weight on the flat table.  Hitting it with heat also.

[Ededge2002]

I seem to remember something about soaking sheeting with ammonia weighting it down and letting it dry. I bet the smell would help you forget if anything!  I will try to find more information

[battlestu]

I used Windex and tape on the P-40. I would spray the under side with Windex, tape it in place, and let it dry over night.

[piker]

How the heck did you warp the wing while sheeting?  Did you glue the sheeting on while the wing was on the board or while holding in your hands?

[Gregor77]

I was used thick ca and pushing down on the wing and holding the sheeting I must have pushed to hard.    Two days of soaking in windex and heat gun.  The win is looking normal again.  I have put weights on the wing and let it sit for two days. Pain in the rear.  At least I framed up the Algerians.

[piker]

I'm glad to hear it's coming back into shape.  That would be a real drag if it was messed up for good.   

Robert

[Gregor77]

I was very frustrated with the wing warping on me... I checked this morning at 5 am and i's back to normal again after a heavy load of weight and windex applications.   

I got the alierions completed and framed up this weekend.  I have some sanding of the T.E and L.E of the control surfaces now. Then I can cap the top of the Alierions and final sand the shape.   Even when I get frustrated, I have to tell my self, Robert Quote, "It's the fun of the build".  I just want to get the framing done.. I have to keep slowing down.

I think once the top wing is done, the fun really starts.  The fuse.   

I have a feeling that the wing mounts are going to kill me.. They look difficult and I am scared to drill holes.  Guess I just have to keep measuring over and over again.

Working with woof is fun and at least if you make a mistake, no one will ever know.

[Ededge2002]

Yea my dog never tells anyone anything.... Glad you got the warping sorted out.