The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[pawnshopmike]

Once that was done I got back to work on the Flite Test Storch.

Here you can see the carbon fiber reinforcements I added to the power pod. This should greatly improve the life and durability of the pod.

Also added some carbon on the inside of the fuse.

 

[BalsaDust]

Got the super sportster40 ready to go this evening. All setup in the radio and will give it a shot at a maiden tomorrow. Felt weird charging up a Nicad battery pack.

 

[stangflyer]

Between Friday night and all day Saturday I managed to get the DLE170 back on the Edge and running! I installed dual 32oz 4titude tanks and an EQ6 also. The DLE runs great! I did a little bit of baffling up front to get it running andI will say that just redirecting the air to the center of the cylinders made a ton of difference in temps! Can't wait to get the rest of the baffling in place and see just what it will do.

 

[stangflyer]

I was much less productive than the rest of you. I did "NOTHING" today. Well, except flip the Yak upside down to get to the headers. Measured and sized up the custom exhaust adapters soon to be designed. I am excited again. YAY!!!!

 

[pawnshopmike]

Some people have had problems with the foam crushing around the wing saddle. My method to address this was to split a paint stick long ways. Then I drilled a couple holes in each one so I could slide them over the rubber band pins. Then glued them on. I also ditched the bamboo skewers and replace them with carbon rod. I was afraid the skewers might snap off it I got over zealous with the rubber bands.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Last but not least, I finished up the landing gear. She's on her feet!

 

[stangflyer]

Some people have had problems with the foam crushing around the wing saddle. My method to address this was to split a paint stick long ways. Then I drilled a couple holes in each one so I could slide them over the rubber band pins. Then glued them on. I also ditched the bamboo skewers and replace them with carbon rod. I was afraid the skewers might snap off it I got over zealous with the rubber bands.

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What a great idea.

 

[pawnshopmike]

What a great idea.

Thanks bro.

 

[Robotech]

The paint had a bit of an orange peel look so I lightly sanded the cowl halves and canopy this afternoon. I mixed 4 Oz. of paint and went a little slower for the third coat and the finish is a high gloss now. Cam mentioned that it would take about four coats to get a perfect match with the Missile Red Monokote and that is turning out to be about right though it matches pretty well even now with three coats.

 

[stangflyer]

The paint had a bit of an orange peel look so I lightly sanded the cowl halves and canopy this afternoon. I mixed 4 Oz. of paint and went a little slower for the third coat and the finish is a high gloss now. Cam mentioned that it would take about four coats to get a perfect match with the Missile Red Monokote and that is turning out to be about right though it matches pretty well even now with three coats.

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WOW!!!! That is just absolutely BAD ASS!!! I like!!!!