Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

[Snoopy1]

Not much more to show but making some progress.

 

[Snoopy1]

Just received this bracket from a friend I fly with it is a bracket that holds a J/J Tailwheel in, the 3D print program was done by @AKNick . Thanks Nick looks great. This bracket and Tailwheel will be installed into the Extra.
Nick what screws did you design the bracket for.

 

[Snoopy1]

Ok need some help or advice, open a new box of number 11 blades. Started with an old box that I probably bought at least 10 years ago. Did about 1/3 of the covering job before it went dull. Opened a new box and for the next 1/3 of the covering job I must have used 10 blades they useless. Have you guys found the same thing and what blades are you using. This box has a hundred in will be used up in no time.

 

[WMcNabb]

Ok need some help or advice, open a new box of number 11 blades. Started with an old box that I probably bought at least 10 years ago. Did about 1/3 of the covering job before it went dull. Opened a new box and for the next 1/3 of the covering job I must have used 10 blades they useless. Have you guys found the same thing and what blades are you using. This box has a hundred in will be used up in no time.

Never seen anything like that with Ultracote. It’s tough on blades, yes, but not 10 for 1/3 of the job.
I’m using razor blades, not knife blades.

 

[Snoopy1]

I have some of those but I am not as proficient with them as I am with a #11 blade. I will use them but not my go to.

 

[AKNick]

Just received this bracket from a friend I fly with it is a bracket that holds a J/J Tailwheel in, the 3D print program was done by @AKNick . Thanks Nick looks great. This bracket and Tailwheel will be installed into the Extra.
Nick what screws did you design the bracket for.
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Hey would you look at that! #2 or some #3 servo screws.
These Fit:
https://extremeflightrc.com/Socket-Head-Servo-Screws--Qty-100_p_3488.html

 

[Snoopy1]

Not much to report just plugging away at it. Hopefully tomorrow it will be covered and once it is done I will take a picture of the parts.
Still waiting for some parts and some bits and pieces for the assembly. Still have to do a final CG check so that I can build all the internal supports for the radio equipment.

 

[Snoopy1]

PAINT HELP PLEASE.
Getting back to the job of painting the cowl. Many of you have given me some recommendations and suggestions. I have read most of it again, which I am going follow and try. So going to try latex paint and have them colour matched with their machines.
So cover a piece balsa with the three colours to get matched. I have one question concerning the colour matching. Should I not spray paint the balsa first with the primer that I am going to use and then cover the balsa with Ultracote. Will that not give me a better colour match.

 

[TonyHallo]

I just take the wing to the autobody supply house and let them match the actual parts. I pretty sure latex goes on heavier than automotive paint so I don't think bleed through will be a problem. Make sure you let the primer flash off for a least seven days before putting the latex on, don't ask me how I know this, I thought 5 days was long enough. I might even let the primer dry for two weeks if I use latex again. The fine line tape pulled the base color off down to the primer while the remaining masking tape did not. I had the whole fuselage covered with tape. I had previously painted the wings without issue however there was a longer time between primer and color.
I used Rustoleum gloss latex, thinned about 25% with windshield washer fluid with Flood Floetrol added. A photo of wings after buffing.

 

[dhal22]

Yep the devil is in the details.

Yup, as much time in finishing as building.