Top Flite DC3 82.5" wingspan

Started by Michael, October 26, 2013, 09:06:21 PM

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Michael

I'm spraying on a sealer, so that when I later apply the water-based poly-acrylic, the wood won't warp.

I'm doing this on our loading dock at work, so my house won't smell of the spray.
Michael

sihinch

Still looks great. Did you check with Robert if you did enough sanding?

Gregor77

Michael, where did you get the nylon stand offs for the motor mounts?  I keep going to Lowes as HB and RONA don't carry this stuff, but I need hundreds of them when doing 1/4 scale planes.  I cleaned out Lowes last week and ran short again.  Is there a place to buy them in bulk.  They are great for quick conversions.   Great work!   It's going to be a great summer, I can't wait!  :o

Michael

A few years ago, Colin Moses ordered a bunch of these, and he got a bag full of various sizes for me.

Actually, I have no more after this model, and would like to get some more.

Anybody know where we can get these?
Michael

Michael

Quote from: sihinch on January 21, 2014, 10:40:28 AM
Still looks great. Did you check with Robert if you did enough sanding?

I did not sand 'perfectly'.

I sanded 'pretty good'.

Michael

piker

#126
I'm on my way over to have a look and I'm bringing my inspection lamp!

Just kidding  ;D  Although I could... you and the plane are just down the road from where I sit right now :)

Michael

I will sand lightly before applying a light coat of poly-acrylic.

Once that dries, I will sand lightly before applying fiberglass cloth.

Once that dries, I will sand lightly before applying another coat of poly-acrylic.

If that suffices, I will sand again before applying a primer.

If needed, I will sand again and apply more primer.

Michael

piker


Michael

... And we're off !!!!

Fiberglassing has commenced!

This could take a few days. I'm moving forward slowly and carefully, and it looks good so far.

I ordered decals/graphics today, and I bought counter-rotating (push and pull) 3-blade props.
Michael

sihinch


Andy Hoffer

Quote from: Gregor77 on January 21, 2014, 11:29:41 AM
  It's going to be a great summer, I can't wait!  :o

It's a great winter!  And it's here NOW!!!  No waiting required!   :D

Andy


Michael

I just used fiber-cloth in a way that regular iron-on covering would have been much more challenging.

I covered the middle upper section of the wing with a single sheet of cloth, including the nacelles.

Michael

piker

Cool!  It's quite satisfying, isn't it?   :)

Michael

Michael