by davidchoate » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:39 am
I just learned and did My 1st planking. I infilled for a long time. It's ok, andfor adding strength to areas.It does not require compensating all over for added thickness. And Guillows includes instruction on it.So I did that, and got good at it. I get Fly RC magazine. They have an incredible builder. He does not just assemble a kit. He takes it. Modifies the plan to his needs, and teaches You and explains hows and whys. He is doing a B-17.Originally very similar to a Guillows type design, but is sheeting the entire thing.,And more. Its been like 20 issues long, and its not assembled Yet. But He showed how to add and subtract thicknesses, and show how to overcome inherent problems to Gus like Me who never did it. The hardest part I had was getting the wing to seat perfect.But I have a problem with all Guillows Low mounted wings. It never matches the diheddral. I just cut out the center one after I make the dowels, and bolts holes. The center keel saddle is the closest best one to go by, but servos have to go in. So after fitting. I remove it. But any way. I can not stand reading about ARF flight test. But I guess thats what people want cause there used to be nothing but "build" articles. Before Lipos,and foam. And the B-17 is like kindof each part is a kit itself. But He has done Smaller rubber to RC stuff. It is worth the $19 a year. And For My 1st sheeting. I'm happy. Its a 400 FW-190. Beautiful shaped fuselage. tissue over stringers alone does not reveal The full potential of beautiful form. I cant believe how bendable balsa gets if You soak it a while.And Elmers wood lue. I never used it as much, but when You have to sand. Its worth the patience. I'm still trying all ways of holding shapes tight while drying. Rubber bands, or pieces of rubber motor wrapped and tied is less likely to crack a supporting 1/16" stringer than stretching and looping like a newspaper. Clothes pins are good at ends, but dont let the gle core the wooden clothes pin forever to th plane. move it every so ofen. And You can reverse clothes pins to make a "flatter " clamp. Plastic, and or strong spring clamps mark and crush wet balsa easily. Trust Me.
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