What are yalls ideas on the 2 piece fuse ? I have a couple but don't know if its needed...was just thinking epoxy and the screws and blind nuts that came with it may be good enough.but if ya think about it 6 batteries and a retract and flight gear might be a little much for a seam that has no structure
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I've removed paint from joint, going to use good slow cure epoxy, not putting screws in, might weaken the fuselage? Will clamp it while epoxy dries so no gap visible. Then I'll put a couple of wide layers (maybe 6 inches) of carbon cloth/epoxy on the whole joint inside. I've temporarily removed the ply battery tray as it's in the way of the joint.
I prefer to use slow setting epoxy (60 minute working time) for carbon and fibreglass as quick setting just doesn't give me enough time to do a 'proper job'
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I'm definitely putting the screws with the blind nuts...and clothing the inside...I don't trust that seam with all the batt.weihht in front...the bolts are hardly noticeable when painted this new kit they sent me has little blind nuts and Allen bolt as the other kit was wood screws and ply nuts...also can someone post pics of theres balanced with batts.where they go..the last one I built I put all 4 6s on the batt.tray and the 2 2s in the nose and still had to add 1.5lbs in the nose...I want to figure a configuration with the batts so I don't need to add anything if possible
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Originally posted by Reeper38 View PostWhat are yalls ideas on the 2 piece fuse ? I have a couple but don't know if its needed...was just thinking epoxy and the screws and blind nuts that came with it may be good enough.but if ya think about it 6 batteries and a retract and flight gear might be a little much for a seam that has no structure
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Originally posted by Skytrakvideo View Post
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Jink,
Double click the plywood template image, then right click and save image.
You should be able to print it then, should be A4 size.
Stick it to a piece of card and do a trial cutout and fit, if it's correct size just print another and stick it to a piece of ply and cut the holes, then jigsaw around the edges.
I used a 20mm forstner wood bit, but any sharp hole saw will do.
Best to cut slightly bigger then sand down to fit.
If your 20mm tube is already glued in, cut a slot in the ply from bottom so it fits over your tube, and then the bit you cut out can be glued back in underneath once the ply is in place.
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Originally posted by Skytrakvideo View PostJink,
Double click the plywood template image, then right click and save image.
You should be able to print it then, should be A4 size.
Stick it to a piece of card and do a trial cutout and fit, if it's correct size just print another and stick it to a piece of ply and cut the holes, then jigsaw around the edges.
I used a 20mm forstner wood bit, but any sharp hole saw will do.
Best to cut slightly bigger then sand down to fit.
If your 20mm tube is already glued in, cut a slot in the ply from bottom so it fits over your tube, and then the bit you cut out can be glued back in underneath once the ply is in place.
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I've decided to run two 20mm carbon tubes through the center section and go with skytrak's templates for the ribs under the wing saddle and cut a small access hole over the LG plates so i can add two half ribs on top of the plate to tie it into the spars. Im going to leave at least one of the carbon tubes extended out to pass into the outer panel to act as an additional anti-rotation pin as i have already done a mod for outer wing panel retention. Im keeping it as a three piece wing because that was one of the features that attracted me to this model to begin with
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And btw, im not sure if I've told you guys this but if you use thread locker on any of the bolts that came with the hardware pack you won't be able to remove them. I tried heating them with a soldering iron to help break them loose and that wouldn't work either. The heads strip out even with high quality Allen wrenches. I learned that the hard way on my nose gear. I decided to take it out to paint the inside of the wheel well and it took me three evenings with a dremel to remove it
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Originally posted by Reeper38 View PostWhat are u doing to attach the wing jinx? Is it a thick plate like pheonix models does? The outer panels need to be cut open also and glass the leading and trailing edges...
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I actually understood all that haha. Still don't feel comfortable doing it though I really can't afford to loose this one it sounds like it's going to work for sure..im just going to make a 1 giant wing bag haha but if you don't trust that anti rotation pin then do you trust the locator pins on the center section? They are the same pins...I was thinking about beefing that up with another between those 2 but they seem really strong.and your right when you do the little tube through the landing gear just leave it hang out about 3/8-5/8
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Originally posted by Reeper38 View PostAlright this is my plumbing for the gear...my question is what do I need to run a cylinder from the canopy to be operated on a channel? Is the a 1 way valve i can get for just the canopy that doesn't need another servo?
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Originally posted by Reeper38 View PostWhats everyone's thoughts on the hinges for all the surfaces is anyone using the ones that it came with
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