EP8: Shaping the leading edge: Giant scale RC airplane scratch build
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2019
- Scratch building a Ryan’s Rebel stick style R/C airplane:
Episode 8, Shaping out the leading edge
Shaping the leading edge is… well… a tedious task that requires removing a lot of wood via carving, planing and sanding. I show you how I set up the reference lines to make a straight and nicely shaped leading edge over the 80 inch length of the Ryan’s Rebel wing.
Tools used in this episode. Amazon Affiliate links
amzn.to/36gTtI2 Master Airscrew Razor Plane
amzn.to/2uaV8Rt Black & Decker hand sander. This one is fancier than mine, they must not make one without the gathering bin now.
I looked for aluminum sanding blocks like I use in the video. They aren’t made any more, however a lot of modelers are buying aluminum T and square stock from Home Depot or other home improvement stores and cutting them to length. Adhesive sandpaper in rolls is quite available in many different grades.
If you have questions please add them in a comment below.
Tools used in this series: Amazon affiliate links
amzn.to/2Y93QL7 Magnets like the ones I used in this video
100 count, seems like a lot, but more is better when the project is big.
amzn.to/374eXsJ Master Airscrew Balsa Stripper, make your own high quality sticks from common balsa sheets. One of the most valuable tools I use.
If you wanna build this airplane, You can find the plans here. www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt... Scroll down to post #517
The last pdf is the article from RCM magazine and includes that bonus materials list.
Let’s get building!!!
If you have questions about scratch building from plans, post them in the comment section below and I will do my very best to answer them.
Production equipment: Amazon affiliate links
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Table top camera: amzn.to/33Q0ZYk
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Lav Mic: to sort out all the shop noise. amzn.to/33IWuPu
16:45 ...unless you build some protection that puts a bit of padded fabric around the edges of your wing for transport. Won't help in a rougher landing, I agree. Using more sturdy balsa for that part still feels smart.
NO GET RID OF IT
I TRIED THE BEARED BUT AS A MODELER FOR 40 YEARS BALSA DUST AND SHAVING STICK TO IT. L.O.L AND DO ALL YOUR HEAVY SANDING PROJECTS OUT IN THE GARDEN SAVES A LOT OF MESS IN THE WORK SHOP AND SAVES A LOT OF TIME TIDYING UP BUT A GREAT VIDIO .👍
Dan thanks for your videos they are very helpful and different ways of doing building tasks I have learned a lot...I am currently building 1/4 scale Neuiport 17....looking forward to next video...thanks again Bob
WWI airplanes are beautiful machines. I have never built one, because I'm pretty sure I would become addicted to them, and the 9 kits I have stored up would be extremely jealous. But we will see, maybe someday. I love dawn patrols at the meets I go to.
Awesome Video Dan, I am busy with a stick scratch build and your videos have given me allot of tips, keep up the good work!
Arrived here in 2022; guess the beard has either taken over the face or it's down the sink! Hope you are getting the subs you need. In England we know the plane as a " David plane" guess you could also use a "spoke shave" used for rounding cart wheel spokes . But either way I admire your tenacity, I'm about to start a spitfires mk1 mentioned in another post on one of your other posts. Sadly I dont have either the space or the machinery you have but heh! One day... I'll be putting the wings o my "kite. Love your manner and thorough attitude. See you soon. Respect from Suffolk England.
A neat and very inexpensive way to secure servo extensions without having to by those plastic things is to get bakers twine and lace the string through the individual wires and across the plug and tie a simple knot pulling tight ... clip the extra string ... found this by accident when rebuilding a scratch built I bought at swap meet.
My buddy Mark uses dental floss the same way. I just happen to have the plastic kind laying around. I have never had servo connections come apart in flight.
Good job by the way
Thank you so much!!!
subscribed, looks informative, keep it up!
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Keep it Dan, you are rocking it. Will look forward to the Blog 👍Love your channel, have subscribed already. Just about to start my first plane, this is so informative.
Hi from Aus. Don
I realize it is kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?
Hi Dan thanks for video upload! Now i have more idea how to sand the leading edge
Im from Bolivia im a rc plane lover and Also pilot in command of bombardier crj 200
Happy new year! I Willy be waiting the next video! Regards!
Glad I could help. Im always happy to hear from full scale pilots that enjoy RC. One of the greatest guys I have met in this hobby flew F-15s for the Air Force, and then King Airs in retirement.
leading edge block ... just make an inverse block with the shape you want cut out of it ... attach sand paper to the indie of that and sand the leading edge until it fits all the way down .... a nice piece of pine from a 1x2 about 6 inches long would make a decent sized sanding block and set the leading edge nice and even the full length of the wing .... and it can be saved for wing replacements from damage in the future ...
you could also have adjusted the table of your skill saw to match the angle of the leading edge and trimmed off the corners in one shot going down the length of the piece on each side and then been ready for filler and sanding in a few minutes ...
If you can find one on Ebay. Go for the Wil-Kro razor plane. Old school but way better than the master airscrew plane
Thanks for the tip!!!! I'll keep an eye out.
I really enjoy using a plane, shaving wood off like that. However, I do not care for the master airscrew plane; I have a metal plane of about the same size (which is in the Bermuda Triangle of my shop). I also have a slightly larger plane, called a David plane, which has 3 different slots for blades for various tasks. Good video Dan (and you know how I feel about beards)!
I can't imagine you without a beard Jeff. I couldn't pick you out of a lineup.
Just keep the build videos coming no one does that and you will get subscribers
Hi Dan: what type of putty do you use for filling in the imperfections?
If its just a gouge or little dent, I will use Red Devil light weight (Im sure there are tons of other brands) spackle used to fill small holes in drywall. It dries quickly and is super easy to sand. Use a fine sandpaper. If I am filling a low spot, I use this stuff called 3m Green Akril putty. It is a one part putty that is used for Automotive body work. It dries fairly quickly, and the trick is to fill the low spot, but don't leave a big pile to sand down. Get it as close to level as you can with a teflon paddle. This stuff dries pretty hard so when you have to finish sand it, use a coarse sandpaper, and use less strokes to finish it. Using a finer paper will more or less buff the glob and possibly grind down on wood around the spot, creating more issues. Be cautious.
Hello Dan, I discovered your thread on the LA-7 build at RCScaleBuilders. Do you still have this plane? If so, it sure would be neat to have you do a video of it. I am in the process of building this Dave Andersen plan at 125%.
Actually the build I did was for the plug to make a mold. I made the plug so my friend Vic could manufacture fiberglass fuses. He gave me a finished fuse for building that plug. Another friend of mine John Gains is putting it together for me as we speak. If you look in that same forum of RCSB, you will see his progress. Eventually I will do the final assembly and paint on it. 125%? Holy schnikies!!!! Thats going to be awesome. Anderson has a thing for large planes. I just got a notice that John Gains' Gruman Lynx won the RCSB scale plane of the month. I had the honor to hold and spot that plane a few times. It is a beauty... And Big. Thanks for checking out my building video.
Dan Gellner right after I sent this comment I realized you were building the plug 🤦🏻♂️. I’ll take a look at John’s progress. Really enjoy the content. Keep it up!! It’s a nice way to pass the time as we wait for warm weather here in North East Wisconsin.
Can anyone inform me on where I can purchase most of the balsa and plywood? If I wanted to start a from SCRATCH giant scale build ? I'm new to this i know my menards carries a bit but is there a more cost effective website or kit. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated and thank you.
Check out my newest video, Questions and Answers from viewers comments... I cover several places to get balsa, ply and hardwood for scratch building.
Ohh i forgot where did you get the magnets? Thank you
They are available from Amazon. There is a link in the description of this video. If that doesnt work for you search for Master Magnetics CA41LWHX100 its a 100 set. They also have a 24 set but you will find you need more.
Thanks Dan!
The links you mention do not appear in the descripción of the video even the plane that are building thanks Dan
@@danielnogales7215 Im looking into this. So far it looks like RUclips has agreements in countries outside the USA that may restrict the ability to see description notes and links. I have a feeling this might be it.
could that be one of the causes maybe you could send me in pdf through my mail danielnogales1987@gmail.com
Thanks !!
This razor planeis not as good as expected for the price. Bottom was not completly flat, is wrinkle.
having had a beard pretty much all my life ... first decide if every 28 days you dont mind your chin being itchy as the beard grows ... and if you plan on keeping it combed out 5 or 6 times a day ... after that what you grow doesnt matter ..... most people get absolutely nuts when they find out their beard grows every 28 days and is itchy while it does ... and they tend to think trimming and shaving keeps it looked after ... that just tidies up the edges ... COMB IT removes grime .. keeps the hairs growing in the direction you want the beard to fill out in and massages the skin lessening the amount they itchy when growing .... yes except for 10 years in military service I have had a beard since i was 14 ... im almost 57 now .... so yes I know what I am talking about
Stick it out great beard