Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

[TonyHallo]

I would cover the wings, it will break up the monotony of doing the finish tapes. I find I get better tapes if I blot the excess off the top of the tape rather than wipe it. What are you planning for the stitches?

 

[dhal22]

I would cover the wings, it will break up the monotony of doing the finish tapes. I find I get better tapes if I blot the excess off the top of the tape rather than wipe it. What are you planning for the stitches?

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I may take a vote here. Start covering and keep the project going or wait for better weather and assemble the plane first for photos?

 

[dhal22]

Engine update. The Mecoa rep wouldn't let me get a single word in. Engine is still sitting, 2 months(?). They lost their long time mechanic last December, I knew for years I should have sent the engine in for service........

Anyway, he said he warned me before I mailed it that they may not be able to get to it. Incorrect. I checked in in late January and he said maybe by the end of February. Well, middle of March and I offered to check back in mid April.

Maybe I install the OS 320 or buy a Roto 85fs................

 

[Stevendavis]

Looks like the wings are ready for covering!

 

[TonyHallo]

The Roto 85 is about 2 3/4 pounds heavier than the OS 320, if you had an idea how the balance will come out it may help you make an informed decision. The other point to consider is power, I'm swinging a 26x8 prop at 6000 at WOT, normal flight is in the 4600 to 4800 rpm range. The listed prop for the 320 is 18 x10 through 22 x8, that's quite a difference.
The Valach 85 is 3/4 pounds lighter and about the same price as the Roto however there's no stock at Vogelsang Aeroscale.

 

[dhal22]

Thank you Tony, excellent advice. I think I will do some pre finish balance testing. I might have the Kavan sent back to me and open it up myself.

 

[dhal22]

My worst fear, getting distracted, losing the urge to build. None of that here, just stuck waiting on the Kavan service. Finally Mecoa has gotten(?) to my engine and it is ready to ship. The original nylon gear replacement was mandatory, I want them to run the engine as well then it's ready to ship.

I can't wait.

 

[dhal22]

Engine is shipping/ shipped from Mecoa so an end to the wait is in sight.

I found something to do this morning, I cleaned up my landing gear and blackened everything.

 

[dhal22]

Outside for the wipe down.

 

[dhal22]

She hasn't been up on wheels in a year or 2.........