Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

[Snoopy1]

Did a little number crunching this morning to see what I would like it to weigh. Working from a WQL of 8.5 the plane should not weigh more than 21 to 22 lbs, so this will be my target if possible. Measured the cowl and the front end of the fuselage and a DA 100 and a 120 will fit within the cowl. Will have to be careful on how I split the cowl for the 120.

 

[BalsaDust]

I’m in. Let the glue fly.

 

[Jetpainter]

Did a little number crunching this morning to see what I would like it to weigh. Working from a WQL of 8.5 the plane should not weigh more than 21 to 22 lbs, so this will be my target if possible. Measured the cowl and the front end of the fuselage and a DA 100 and a 120 will fit within the cowl. Will have to be careful on how I split the cowl for the 120.

Cowl splitting can be a bit unnerving, but not really all that bad.

 

[Snoopy1]

Cowl splitting can be a bit unnerving, but not really all that bad.

Have to agree with you but it has to be done. Doing a motor install with a split cowl is just so much easier and all the holes are more accurate.

 

[Snoopy1]

As BalsaDust said let the glue fly. Well today I made start and would you know it had to make the sheeting for the stabilizer and rudder first. Well it is edge glued and will sand it smooth tomorrow on one side and rough sand the other. Getting all the edges straight and no gaps takes time and patience.
I use wood glue because it sands better and smooth, not left with hard ridges.

 

[Jetpainter]

Have to agree with you but it has to be done. Doing a motor install with a split cowl is just so much easier and all the holes are more accurate.

This is my weapon of choice for making the cut.

 

[49dimes]

Here is a 13 year old vid of a guy's Maiden... Shows all the nerve racking anxiety !Vid quality sucks but its old. Success with the build!

 

[BalsaDust]

This is my weapon of choice for making the cut.

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Man do I love my Zona saw. Way better than the little xacto one i was using before.

 

[Snoopy1]

This is my weapon of choice for making the cut.

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Thanks I will be using exactly that and a hole lot of sweat hoping I do not slip.

 

[Snoopy1]

Here is a 20 year old vid of a guy's Maiden... Shows all the nerve racking anxiety !Vid quality sucks but its old. Success with the build!

Thanks for that at least we know it flies. Man I cannot belive how big that canopy is. Thanks again.