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bigbrixx1 |
February 19, 2014, 12:29am |
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After calling the T88 people I confirmed it is perfectly ok to remove the "squeeze out" epoxy with a heat gun and scraper. I tried it and it works great! |
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February 20, 2014, 12:27am |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 21, 2014, 1:43pm |
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Ok so while laminating the plywood to the wing spars the "squeeze out " epoxy was making a mess and was a bear to clean up. What I discovered was to use blue masking tape around the perimeter. Then the epoxy would drip onto tape. Wait about 2-3 hours. At that point tape removes easy and epoxy no longer runs.Remove tape. Nice clean bond with very little clean up. Here is one rear spar ready to clean up and bevel. The other drying! Also I did some experiments. Found that one gallon of liquid (approx 8 pounds) spread over two cross members shown here is the perfect weight to laminate. Good bond. No glue starved joint! Notice before and after tape removal in last two photos
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Jack Coleman |
February 21, 2014, 4:07pm |
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Big, How are you planning on beveling your spar?
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bigbrixx1 |
February 21, 2014, 10:37pm |
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I put a lot of thought not it. I am afraid of using the table saw. Even with help and feathering boards. A small slip and they are ruined. I think I am ging to make a "shooting board" and hand plane the bevel. Unless anybody had a better idea |
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lake_harley |
February 22, 2014, 3:42am |
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My woodworking "guru" friend cut mine on his table saw. I did very little to help and as far as I'm concerned they turned out fine. We had made several test cuts on scraps that were previously cut to the dimensions of the "raw" spar sizes. As nerved up as I was about having them turn out just right, I started handing one of them to him with it facing the wrong direction! Yikes!
Your results may vary, so do what you're comfortable with.
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bigbrixx1 |
February 25, 2014, 2:58am |
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Ok.... I decided to use the table saw to cut the bevel. It went a lot smoother than I expected. I still had to hand plane the rear spar to get a nice fit on the ribs! But wasn't too bad at all, starting to look line an airplane part! No weight loss since last entry
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Jack Coleman |
February 25, 2014, 3:01am |
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I'm glad that worked out for you. |
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lake_harley |
February 25, 2014, 3:24am |
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Since I opened my big mouth and suggested the table saw would be OK, I must say I'm relieved it went well for you too! It's a big event when something you've been working on so long starts looking "airplane-like", isn't it? Makes all that effort worthwhile and gives you something to admire as part of your soon-to-be airplane! Congrats! Lynn |
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Harless Greear |
February 25, 2014, 3:46am |
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I think the plywood you have on the end of the wing is supposed to be longer to include the shape of the nose rib.. |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 25, 2014, 4:17am |
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Oh no... I think your right about that. Guess a call to Dave at minimax in the morning to see what he recommends for a fix. Any body else mess this up? What was the fix?. Yes lake-Harley very rewarding as I progress |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 25, 2014, 1:47pm |
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I have acquired an engine. It's a hummell built 60 up with 145 hours! Has front mounted starter. With single slick mag! I plan on pulling the heads and going to dual ignition.
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Harless Greear |
February 25, 2014, 3:55pm |
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If you're going to use wingtips you can just add the other piece and put a scab of the same plywood over the joint.. Maybe a good excuse to use wingtips if you hadn't planned to.. |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 26, 2014, 12:00am |
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I happen to have a nice pair of drooped wingtips right here. That seems like the fix! TY ! |
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edwinkania |
February 26, 2014, 1:03am |
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Nice work Big! You have things looking real nice. I am envious!
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lake_harley |
February 26, 2014, 2:41am |
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bigbrixx1....will you PLEASE turn your camara over? The top of my head gets sore from standing on my head to get the proper perspective of your photos. Keep on making progress on your build! Lynn |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 26, 2014, 3:09am |
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I don't undestand??? All the photos look upright to me??? Is any body else seeing them upside down ???? |
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Jack Coleman |
February 26, 2014, 3:19am |
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Hey Brian, Some of them are upside down on my screen.
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lake_harley |
February 26, 2014, 3:55am |
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bigbrixx1.... your most recent pictures on my screen make it appear your engine is bolted to a pallet that's attached to the ceiling. Ain't no big thang, just hard to look at.
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Jack Coleman |
February 26, 2014, 4:07am |
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Hey is that a byron originals f-15 you have in one of those pics? |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 26, 2014, 6:03pm |
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Hey jack.... Good guess. It is a tamjets f-16.... A close copy of a Byron |
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February 28, 2014, 12:52pm |
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pics are upside down to me as well... |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 28, 2014, 1:49pm |
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That is weird!! Let me chech on my PC..... When I get home. Aparently I have spent too much time in the basement..... My wife dragged me out kicking and screaming the other day. Stuck me on a flight and we ended up at universal studios!!!! Well the hulk ride awaits!!!! |
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bigbrixx1 |
February 28, 2014, 1:51pm |
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Whoo hooo
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lake_harley |
February 28, 2014, 4:21pm |
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Have fun! Where did you get the super-sticky shoes that let you stand on vertical surfaces? Lynn |
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The strange thing about the photos is they are fine when you click on them. |
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I don't understand it. Looks upright in my iphone and ipad. I will check to see how they look on my pc. |
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Don't sweat it Bro! We can still understand..... |
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Have fun! Where did you get the super-sticky shoes that let you stand on vertical surfaces? Lynn
dont let him fool you! his real name is Peter Parker... |
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Ok back from vacation. Finally looked at the pics on my regular computer. Now I see the upside down ones! Funny the ipad and iphone correct them to upright but the computer does not! I will try to be more diligent! |
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