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  1. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Another thing you could do and I don't think it will hurt performance much at all is to frame up the elevator and move the outer rail in 1" on each side which would make its span 2" less. This from some rough meassurements in CAD might give you enough room to slide the elevator in at an angle to...
  2. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Also to note seeing the pic of the ply nose sides. The guy that built the first one said his came out tail heavy. If I where you I would build the whole thing and install engine, all electronics, fuel tank, landing gear and such before covering to check the CG. If it looks like it will be way...
  3. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    The ProBro guy that built the first one just ended up cutting the rudder post. He went ahead and hinged the elevator to the stab and put it all in as one assembly. Then just glued the removed piece back to the rudder post and put a small piece of covering over it to hide the cut line. I reckon...
  4. BalsaDust

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

    Never heard of forward air. The big one I shipped went via grey hound. I just bought a bundle of 1x2's and built the crate that way. Then the bottom got a layer of 3/4 foam from scraps I had laying around. Wrapped the whole thing in fresh cardboard from work and then just started placing parts...
  5. BalsaDust

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

    Done that before. I think the crate I built ended up being 76” long, 36” wide, and 24” tall. Boy I was nervous the whole time till the new owner said it arrived safely.
  6. BalsaDust

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

    I'm falling in love with using the 3D printer at work. finally starting to learn enough that I'm dialing in the setting a lot better and getting way better results.
  7. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

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

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    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...
  9. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

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

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    good start.
  11. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Did you have to tile print your plans?
  12. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Should be fine to use 3/32 just use some that’s a little denser.
  13. BalsaDust

    Happy Thanksgiving Everybody :)

    Yeah not a fun time for me.
  14. BalsaDust

    Happy Thanksgiving Everybody :)

    Mine was great until the apple pie my toddler ate made a reappearance on me a few hours later.
  15. BalsaDust

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

    Done it my fair share of times. Its the worst if you hit it with kicker not knowing its on your skin as it flashes a lot faster.
  16. BalsaDust

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

    First time I have glued any balsa together in at least six months. Felt good. Now to actually finish this plane and get it to its actual owner.
  17. BalsaDust

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    We had a mid air a couple years ago and didn’t know for sure till they landed. We all knew it looked close but did see anything blow apart or hear anything. The two guys landed and one of them had a divit in the top of the wing along with tire marks where the other guy baciallg did a touch n go.
  18. BalsaDust

    Tundra problem

    Have fun with it.
  19. BalsaDust

    Tundra problem

    I had posted a response in another thread about this but seeing as your not getting any movement on the monitor page I would dig deeper into your radio setup first.
  20. BalsaDust

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Some fun with the Mavic pro today getting used to it.
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