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How to... / Wing joiners

« on: March 25, 2013, 21:11:17 PM »

Hi Bill,
    Thanks for your help. I got the aluminium strip for the BOT from B&Q and they fit into a ply box at the join of the sections. Just wasnt sure if this method would be strong enough for an aileron model. I should have mentioned it will be electric so it wont have to endure a winch or bungee launch.
           regards
                   Bob

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How to... / Wing joiners

« on: March 25, 2013, 20:37:54 PM »

I'm planning to build a 3 meter aileron/flap glider. Planning for a 3 piece wing with center section and wing tips.  Its an all balsa ply model with a pod and boom fuselage. there is no dihedral angle where the outer panels join the center. I was hoping to use rectangular brass tube with 2 layers of 1/16" aluminium strip epoxied to ply to make up the thickness.
 I used this method in the Bird of Time but wondered if it would be strong enough for an aileron model.
 I know that Gliders  do a steel and brass wing joiner  but I only need about 16 inches.
          regards
                     Bob

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Trainer / Scratch Build

« on: December 21, 2012, 19:45:38 PM »

Hi Steve,
     Got the wing ribs from George Voss in Oklahoma. He used to build fuselages for the BOT. Theses a build log here but i wouldnt use the al wing joiner system as i had a wing tip float down. Not much damage.
Build log
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1742923

video
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/Xvs_Glmt9Ds[/youtube]

will be great as a camera platform. Bought the 808 #16 keychain wide angle HD but weather has not been too kind.
If i need a complete rebuild or friends are interested we know where to come!
Thanks again for getting back

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/UpJolyDT4f8[/youtube]

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Trainer / Balsa

« on: May 20, 2012, 08:36:35 AM »

Hi Ourblue,

I buy my balsa and other woods in France and Germany.
But if you are looking for something slightly more local, I also had good experience with Slec UK and the Balsa Cabin.

Hope this helps,

Fred

Hi Fred,
     Thanks for replying. I'll go with Slec. I used to order from Balsa cabin when i lived in Scotland. Been in contact with George Voss in the States to get the ribs cut. Island models were also very helpful but I dont have the right cad file.
                           regards
                                       Bob
ps enjoy the easterlies!

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Trainer / Scratch Build

« on: May 17, 2012, 19:51:56 PM »

Its a while since I bought a decent amount of balsa. Looking for a supplier who has some hard balsa for wing building. I'm planning to build an electric Bird of time so i want to make a good job of it.  Dont want to pay excessive postage unless i have to!