3D Viper-ST 100-120cc scratch build......it continues!

[Terryscustom]

Here are a few vids that I did to better outline the sheeting process and vacuum bagging:

 

[Terryscustom]

And the finished product, cured and ready to sand and work on!

 

[stangflyer]

Hmm.... soooo maybe ya want to just assemble one for me and then I can do the covering???? Yes? I really like the way you do schtuff Terry.

 

[Husker]

Those videos are awesome! Good instruction like this and your fast/easy to build kits should really help get more people into building.

A vacuum bagging setup is on my to do list after I finish my current projects.

 

[ericb]

Good stuff maynard.

 

[tylerzx9r]

Keep it coming! I'm trying to soak it all in! Looks real nice!

 

[Jetpainter]

Great videos Terry, thanks!

 

[Pistolera]

Very well done videos Terry. Enjoyable to watch...for us plane nerds

 

[tylerzx9r]

For those of you that have not seen the other thread about vacuum bagging, I say Terry is the man! Him and Rick have really done an outstanding job here! I think we all need to get them to take reservations on orders! Put me down for the first one! Check out the bagging thread, mighty cool!

 

[Terryscustom]

Now that the parts are sheeted and the tape is removed you can see the resin sealed the sheeting. I like to do some rough sanding to get all the seams flush but do not sand close to the edges. We'll get those areas and finish the rest of the wing with a long sanding bar after the LE and TE are sanded and shaped.

I also like to do one last test fit of the foam parts to make sure that they fit nicely against the fuselage before proceeding.

Cut strips of 1/4" and 1/2" balsa for the trailing edge and leading edge of the wings, stabs and rudder. I apply this with wood glue, but make sure that the entire surface of the foam and sheeting edges are covered with glue evenly. There should be no dry spots, and should not be too much. There should be very little glue squeeze out after the stock is taped into position.