stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
I think you will really like it. It really is not too terribly easy to navigate until you start understanding it some. But once you do, it is like...."duh"! LOL. I am keeping a log in my head of the things I want to do to the big Mustang. I think a lot of the things I actually ultimately "do" is going to depend on added weight. If it doesn't add a legible amout, I will probably do it. But primary goal is still going to be weight savings without compromising integrity.
As for the Velox, I got a bit more accomplished today. I finished up with the right stab and elevator today. All that is left is to sand all surfaces... i.e., Leading edges, trailing, tip caps, root caps and elevator caps. Then cut elevator from stab and start over again. LOL.
The left stab and elevator is pretty much at the same point as the right stab/elev. now. All sides are capped and next I will sand those then separate the elevator from the stab.
Once you do one, the mate seems to be quite a bit quicker. I am letting the left stab/elevator cure tonight and will start working on both again in the morning.
The tail gear system really kind of sucks on this plane. I mean, it is a cool design and will look amazing when done. But I am just not much of a fan of sheeting foam just to turn around and "hollow" that piece back out to allow for the fitment of an item. Such is the case for the tail gear. First you bolt the gear into position. Then lay the bottom fuse cap over the top and mark your bolt locations. I did this by pushing the cap into position and allowing the bolt heads to leave an impression in the foam. Then drilled the holes to allow for removal at a later date. Hollowed out the cap so that it would go over the to of the gear plate in the rear of the fuse.
Then glued it into position and taped it down until the glue is cured. It will look pretty cool I am sure. And if the gear ever needs to come out, simply remove the bolts...slide the tail gear out, reverse to re-install.
The stab tube socket is now glued in as well and pretty much that is all for tonight.
Tomorrow I plan to finish up the stabs/elevators, rear tail gear/fuse cap and then on to the fin/rudder. I will have to do the same to them as the stabs/elevators.
Getting the tail feathers done will be a big accomplishment. When it comes to the wings, I want no distractions. I will probably have to order some 1/4"x1/4" spruce spars for the wings. I want to put 48" spars the full length of the cores. I see this as the best and least expensive insurance policy available. Once the wings are done, I can then set the incidence on the main wings and the stabs. At that point, it is going to be pretty much all down hill in getting the Velox done.
Stay tuned fellas. Still lots more to come.
