stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
I know that is not true. You can out build many chaps with your eyes closed.
Scale Don Smith P-51 Mustang
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acerc
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Boy how I wish that was true. Most the time I'm flying blind at it, thing's just have a way of working out somewhat. And I still do not have any desire to build. But sure enjoy watching you build this stang!!
dhal22
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97 today, screw building. I went to the pool and watched the Braves game. No that's not my Blue Moon....................
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Not much lately to report on the Big Stang. Many projects and many hours at work. The weather is cooler now and should get a little more free time for the build. The cooler weather had prompted myself and a few others to approach the powers that be within the club governing body. Since we have really no shelter from the cold wind and weather during this time of year, we decided to suggest hanging tarps from the shade awning and purchase a nice patio heater to place inside when we all decide to be brave enough to fly this winter. Happily, the board and members voted unanimously to allow me to direct such improvements. So, we now have a roughly 30' x 12' enclosed area within the awning. With the propane patio heater inside, we should stay quite toasty warm. Bring on the chilly, coffee, cold weather and awesome flying ma-chines. I am ready to get some laps in. LOL.
I did however make some progress today. One of the things I wanted to get out of the way was to get the anti rotation pins in place on the right wing sections. Getting those little bugers properly aligned can be a real p.i.t.a.! LOL. But am happy to report they are in and now I can continue with the right wing half construction. Next I will attach the leading edge to all the ribs and get the top spars placed and glued in. Next will be the sheeting and then...oh and then, the fun really begins. Flip the entire structure over, support at the right angle and start adding gear, servo rails, wiring harnesses...etc., etc. Oh yeah, looking forward to this. LOL
More to follow soon everyone.
I did however make some progress today. One of the things I wanted to get out of the way was to get the anti rotation pins in place on the right wing sections. Getting those little bugers properly aligned can be a real p.i.t.a.! LOL. But am happy to report they are in and now I can continue with the right wing half construction. Next I will attach the leading edge to all the ribs and get the top spars placed and glued in. Next will be the sheeting and then...oh and then, the fun really begins. Flip the entire structure over, support at the right angle and start adding gear, servo rails, wiring harnesses...etc., etc. Oh yeah, looking forward to this. LOL
More to follow soon everyone.
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Well, no...not really. Um, well....maybe. No, wait...no, not too much. Just that, well I ah...um. Hee hee…. Actually, I made a boo boo with the Behemoth Stang a couple of days ago. I am going to simply say I ordered a replacement wing tube this evening. I will leave the rest to all you guys' imagination....
Probably have some new progress this weekend. (Weather is too damn cold to do much else)
Forgues-Research
150cc
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
There is a standing rule that I have always followed. If a boo boo is made and responsibility is taken for said boo boo. No explanation is required. However, if asked what boo boo was made, then it must be disclosed. UGH....so I was prepping the right wing section to be cut free from the center wing section. I had already had them separated. I was working on installing the anti rotation pins and thought I had slipped with the glue at one of the joints, as I could not gently get them apart as I was able to previously. So in my infinite wisdom, I reach for my very...."VERY" sharp serrated razor saw to gently slice through the glue so I could separate the sections. It wasn't until I had tried not once...oh no, but twice (at different angles mind you) to cut through the glue and discovered it was not glue I was trying to cut through. "Why won't that crap cut"? I am thinking. Well, I finally got the glue free from the two mirror ribs of the sections only to discover that was "NOT" cutting so easily was the damn wing tube for the right wing section. GRRRR...…. Not one, but two nicely sliced gouges in the tube. Enough that I am sure the structural integrity has been compromised so I just will not use it. Dang, that 24"x1.5" diameter cost me 42.00 bucks to replace.
So there you have it. You just "HAD" to know.
