SIG Clip-Wing Cub

battlestu · September 01, 2012, 11:46:42 PM

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

Gregor77 · September 02, 2012, 08:04:14 AM

Oh my. More balsa building. Lol.

bfeist · September 02, 2012, 08:35:31 AM

Right on, more touch-and-gos with Glenn and I.

battlestu · 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

bfeist · September 04, 2012, 03:43:59 PM

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

piker · September 04, 2012, 05:01:52 PM

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

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

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

I look forward to doing the same with my SE5a.

Robert

battlestu · September 17, 2012, 09:32:38 AM

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.

Gregor77 · September 17, 2012, 10:00:37 AM

You got a Hobbyzone Cub?

battlestu · September 17, 2012, 10:10:41 AM

doh... now the secret is out

Gregor77 · September 17, 2012, 10:22:03 AM

Micro champ!

sts41 · September 23, 2012, 06:09:08 PM

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

battlestu · 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

bfeist · October 15, 2012, 11:37:30 AM

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

battlestu · October 15, 2012, 11:43:28 AM

thanks Ben.....i heard Cadez can be bought for a six pack (or two) to do work on a plane

piker · October 15, 2012, 12:26:12 PM

Nice work, greg! You're flyin'!

BTW, what are those square holes in the riblets for?

Robert