Scale 50% Dalotel 165

[Forgues-Research]

Its the first time I build an airplane where the spar is taking so long, but its the most important part of the airplane, it has to be safe..

 

[Forgues-Research]

that should hold things together

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[SlowHuck]

Forgues Research;19116 wrote: that should hold things together

To heck with these kids and their newfangled carbon tubes!

 

[Forgues-Research]

SlowHuck;19147 wrote: To heck with these kids and their newfangled carbon tubes!

:distrust: hahahahaha

 

[Forgues-Research]

capping one side at a time to assure good glue joint and traightness

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[Forgues-Research]

just capped the other side of the spar, this is going to be a very strong spar, near where all the bolts are for the aluminum plates, is where the retractable gear mechanics will reside, also need to be strong

 

[BalsaDust]

SlowHuck;19147 wrote: To heck with these kids and their newfangled carbon tubes!

I like my carbon tubes thank you very much. Without a tube profiles just can't handle to pressure.

 

[Forgues-Research]

cbarnes0061;19893 wrote: I like my carbon tubes thank you very much. Without a tube profiles just can't handle to pressure.

a few things about Tube spar, one they came into being for models because of its ease of assembly at the field, two, the only tube spars used in full size aviation are on Ultralights,

No gliders, no aerobatic aircrafts have ever used a tube, so I believe , as good as tubes are, they are not necessarily the best way to go.

 

[BalsaDust]

Forgues Research;19895 wrote: a few things about Tube spar, one they came into being for models because of its ease of assembly at the field, two, the only tube spars used in full size aviation are on Ultralights,

No gliders, no aerobatic aircrafts have ever used a tube, so I believe , as good as tubes are, they are not necessarily the best way to go.

Completly understood. Im referring to the profile planes though where they need some sort of tube in the fuse to keep them strong enough. A lot of the guys flying them actually like a fiberglass tube over csrbon as it allows for s little bit of flex when it is dorked in instead of breaking like the carbon would likely do.

 

[Forgues-Research]

cbarnes0061;19905 wrote: Completly understood. Im referring to the profile planes though where they need some sort of tube in the fuse to keep them strong enough. A lot of the guys flying them actually like a fiberglass tube over csrbon as it allows for s little bit of flex when it is dorked in instead of breaking like the carbon would likely do.

ouch, of course you don't want anything as complex as what I am doing for a little profile airplane