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  1. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I picked up the laser plans online ,
  2. Forgues-Research

    How About a Scratch Built category under Build Threads?

    I agree, since scratch or plans built is way different then ARF's or full composite , just needs to assemble
  3. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    the flight cables on the tail section, using Kevlar with 68 kg tensil strenght
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    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yes the thickness is there for strength, and yes I do tap the PLA parts but add a nut with locktite for security , of course not being a scale airplane, then I'm OK with this
  5. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    control horns, and pushrods, when there are no Hobby shops in your city, you make your own
  6. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    two elevator servos and one rudder servo fitted with 3D printed spacers
  7. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    fitting the wings to be within the angle needed which is 0 to the tail, building the frame for the canopy when it gets here . all in all a good day so far
  8. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yes that is them, but today he finally answered my email, and said it will be shipped next week, so will wait,
  9. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    have any of you ever deal with RC AIR? I ordered a canopy for my Laser its been a month and still nothing , he doesn't even answer my emails now, and its paid for it, if any of you know another source for this size canopy, just the plastic part I do the rest, or even better an Extra 300...
  10. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    more wood cut, more assembly, carving, sanding
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    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    rudder assembled more work to be done, you can see my faithful inexpensive table saw I use, and you can see what I did for precision, the first thing a large piece of plexiglass to have a smooth surface , then I'm using an old aluminum level as a fence , it works
  12. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Stab/ele all assembled but not finished, now for the fin/Rudder, lots of balsa which has to be cut to dimensions
  13. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    wings basically done, waiting for the new canopy, so started to cut 10mm x 10mm strips and such for the stab/ele, still the rudder to cut
  14. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    a bit more in the shop on the laser wing and aileron,
  15. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    a bit more on the wings and ailerons, its all coming together
  16. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    a Very nice tribute to an awesome man, thanks for posting
  17. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Here is one wing, which is approximately 46 inches, not at the shop to measure, and the root chord is 24 inches, total wingspan is 98 inches, when back in the shop, I will make a proper measurement and if needed will repost here
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    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Here is the wing in a different view but no leading edge yet , without being complete with leading edge and trailing edge, the tip would look a bit fat.
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    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I will take measurements, once in the shop, but they are not as fat as they seem with the photos, I assure you. The plans I am using are for hard core 3D, which of course I don't do any 3D, but the wings although same wingspan as my last Laser, have a bigger cord both at the root and tip...
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    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    shear webs all done, wing retaining studs done , root plywood rib done, and after preparing for the pitot tube , the top balsa sheeting is ready to be applied You will notice also the double working surface, which can be removed, but at this height is more comfortable for such work as today,
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