Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

[BalsaDust]

good start.

 

[Snoopy1]

@BalsaDust needs some help. The drawings are confusing me. Started making parts for the fuselage. But have a question. The fuselage is built from 3/8 balsa am I correct eg. Part #16 is 3/8 thick and part #14 is also 3/8 thick. So if I have it correct all the balsa is 3/8 thick but up at the motor you add 1/8 on either side making it 5/8 thick at the motor.
So at the location the Wing tube goes through the fuselage it is 5/8 thick. But it changes to 3/8 just after the wing tube. Looking at the plan view of the wing the two ply wood ribs #1 that connects to the fuselage will have 1/8 step at the trailing edge. And also the wing tube will protrude on either side of the fuselage. Am I correct or have miss understood the drawings. HELP.

 

[BalsaDust]

When I get back to my computer after lunch I will take a look and help you out.

 

[BalsaDust]

Ok so looking at the plans if you look at the actual parts layout section parts 14,16 are both drawn on a 1/4" sheet as well as a 3/8" sheet. They will be glued together to give you a total fuse thickness of 5/8". I drew it this way as its cheaper at least last time I priced stuff out to buy a sheet of 1/4" and a sheet of 3/8" over buying a single 5/8" thick sheet. And yes is the nose section it is a lot of 3/8" thick balsa with 1/8" ply on both sides of it. Hope this all helps.

 

[Snoopy1]

Just stepped out for a minute when I get back will look at again. Thanks. I think I understand.

 

[Snoopy1]

Ok it all makes sense to me now . I see how you glue all the parts together. And all the connections in to the front plywood plate. Thanks the explanation.
One more question the 1/8 side plates for the motor do you use light ply or heavy duty aircraft ply.

 

[BalsaDust]

Since it will be carrying the load of the engine and the landing gear I recommend aircraft grade birch ply.

 

[Snoopy1]

Since it will be carrying the load of the engine and the landing gear I recommend aircraft grade birch ply.

Thanks.

 

[Snoopy1]

Just looking forward on the build. Got the fuselage drawing on the workbench and just looking how the stabilizer and elevator fit into fuselage.
@BalsaDust need some clarification please. Looks like the slot in the fuselage for the stabilizer is about 6 1/4 inch. The stabilizer I can get to fit but the elevator I can not get it in. Or do you install the elevator and stabilizer firs and then finish of the fuselage. Thanks again.

 

[Snoopy1]

Will be making parts for a little while. Just finished the two 3mm, 5 plywood side panel motor supports and the two maple motor rails.