Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

[dhal22]

Merlyn Graves?

Yes, ‘Savarg’ on rcsb.

 

[Snoopy1]

I have watched some of his videos on cowl building. Looks like a lot work but he is talented builder. Thanks for the info.

 

[dhal22]

Check out some of his builds on rcsb. Colossal………

 

[Snoopy1]

Ok the plane is fully assembled for the first time. Took a while. The rudder and stabilizer needs a little tuning it did fit properly but not anymore so needs some attention. The engine is on and all the extras to make it work. Just a few more things then I can can do a CG check, so I can find out we’re the rudder servo will be mounted and the batteries.
Once all is decided to get the CG correct the fuselage will be covered and the plane reassembled.
The only thing holding me up will be windshield material having a hell of a time trying to buy it.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Looks great!! Nice job bro.

 

[Snoopy1]

Looks great!! Nice job bro.

Thanks it has been a lot of work designing, making patterns and then cutting all the wood and then building. Just have to figure out the CG. And finish covering the fuselage.

 

[dhal22]

Thanks it has been a lot of work designing, making patterns and then cutting all the wood and then building. Just have to figure out the CG. And finish covering the fuselage.

But fun and entertaining every step of the way.

 

[Snoopy1]

Well after installing everything I could all the radio gear the only thing that is not done is the fuselage is not covered. The CG worked out so that no lead has to be added to the plane. Rudder servo will be in the tail and the batteries under the second cover happy for that, and the weight is reasonable for the size of plane.
So now it is just a matter of finishing of the plane.

 

[Snoopy1]

Making progress got the air ducting in for the engine went well and managed to get a nice tight fit around the cylinder heads. One more job of list.
One thing I have bought several 3D printed ducting for planes but nothing beats the foam ones you build your self fit is better and much lighter.

 

[Snoopy1]

Well managed to make the 2 servo wedges. They will be used for the rudder servos In the tail. Which will be a push pull system. The 2 wedges will allow the 2 servos to be mounted opposite one other and not touch in the middle.