Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

[BalsaDust]

Not sure as to the wood type on the aileron stringers so decided to cut my own from medium density Midwest balsa.

is midwest what the sell at a lot of local hobby shops and michaels craft store??? If so I have had good luck with their stuff. National I have gotten some really good stuff from and some crap from. same with tower hobbies branded. its dirt cheap and I do get a lot of good stuff but sometimes you get a pack that all feels like oak. Recently I have gotten my LHS to order me all my wood from SIG. every bit of it has been great.

 

[dhal22]

You might need to do a thread over on RCSB, it is going to slow for this sight!

I'm doing a thread there as well.

 

[dhal22]

Cool.... Being able to rip/cut your own wood the way you want it must really be a relief. Too many times I have attempted to assemble a kit only to find the wood is way too dry, way too hard to absorb glue well, and way too warped to even use. I always liked Midwest balsa.

I miss Lonestar balsa but Balsa USA is my choice now.

 

[dhal22]

Working on the ailerons tonight. There are more aileron ribs than wing ribs so had to cut extra aileron pieces.

 

[dhal22]

More aileron work today. Rainy and cool outside so will probably build all day.

 

[dhal22]

Dangerous glue. It dries so quick it reminds me of thick CA. Had to use a hammer to get the ply strip in the trailing edge the glue was drying so fast.

 

[dhal22]

Moving right along. I'll have this one done by mid-afternoon.

 

[dhal22]

Future hinge anchor locations getting filled in with ply.

 

[dhal22]

This is the aileron side of the hinge. Practice run, I need to make a brake so I can get tighter bends.

 

[stangflyer]

You're moving right along aren't you? Real quick question. With the Gorilla glue setting so quickly, do you have any fears it won't absorb into the wood to make a solid joint?