Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

[dhal22]

Kevlar thread and Epoxy.

 

[TonyHallo]

Never used Kevlar, how does it wet out? Think my next build might be a fiberglass fuselage layup and was considering Kevlar fabric.

 

[dhal22]

Don't know. I've had this Kevlar thread for years, don't remember why I bought it. I smeared the JB Weld on the wood and brass tube, wrapped the thread into the JB Weld then rubbed the JB Weld around the threads. Rock solid.

 

[dhal22]

Transition complete. Pin could be shorter but no rush.

 

[AKNick]

Never used Kevlar, how does it wet out? Think my next build might be a fiberglass fuselage layup and was considering Kevlar fabric.

It's just very difficult to trim post layup and as far as the wetting it's not as spongy as glass... Would be neat to laminate it in between glass layers for strategic support in areas prone to abrasion, flexing, or impact. Composite gliders use thin kevlar weave strips for the hinge material molded into the wings and tails.

 

[dhal22]

35% Yak repairs and engine swap out complete, back to the Cub. A test run on a wing strut bracket today.

 

[dhal22]

A little more progress today. Finished reducing the wing strut threaded inserts. Stainless steel rod couplings reduced to about 5mm.

 

[dhal22]

A month is gone. At least I was working on other projects. More details later. Working on some wing spar parts tonight. @TonyHallo will appreciate the chips.

 

[dhal22]

A throwaway. Over cut the part dimension.

 

[TonyHallo]

You bet, love those chips.