Well done that's exactly what I did for a HK Zlin 50 (70") that will get an Evo 15cc but I used bamboo skewers then I wrapped it with thin fiberglass. I also agree that's a first on not being a cross grain planking on the fuse.
The dowels are only good if the fuselage side walls are ply like the firewall. Where the fuselage sides are balsa, the dowels will tear our the balsa and do not add any strength benefit. But excellent work on the sheeting and servo installation in the previous video.
I believe the fuse sides are doubled with ply on the inside and balsa on the outboard side. If it was just all balsa then yes it would not add much benefit. But with the ply inner doubler, it will add strength from firewall pull out. I've had them fail on both glow and gas engines with just tri stock, so I pin all my firewalls (even on ARF's) regardless of engine type for peace of mind. Nothing is more frustrating that a firewall that has broken free on a hard landing or wild taxi after landing but the rest of the plane is in perfect shape
Idee utili ed efficaci espresse molto bene, ottimo il video , un buon Maestro e un'ottima lezione sono indispensabili per iniziare la giornata , grazie
Have you thought about fuel proofing those 2 compartments before sealing them up? I fuel proof all of my compartments that have even a slight chance of getting some fuel on them, whether gasoline or glow fuel. P.S. Watching your videos have been a great way to doze off at nights. Keep em coming!
Master airscrew online provides the blue plastic one. But the other one I use more is an antique, but they are very available on ebay. Search for a Wilkro razor. They are very affordable and come in different conditions, they use a standard “safety razor” for shaving. Here is a lint to one example: www.ebay.com/itm/335575228155?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zILXZle5RTK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=k3llMVeiRBC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL
Well done that's exactly what I did for a HK Zlin 50 (70") that will get an Evo 15cc but I used bamboo skewers then I wrapped it with thin fiberglass. I also agree that's a first on not being a cross grain planking on the fuse.
Thanks!
Coming along nicely. I think the dowels are probably overkill, but hey it never hurts and is a simple but effective technique.
Thanks!
The dowels are only good if the fuselage side walls are ply like the firewall. Where the fuselage sides are balsa, the dowels will tear our the balsa and do not add any strength benefit. But excellent work on the sheeting and servo installation in the previous video.
I believe the fuse sides are doubled with ply on the inside and balsa on the outboard side. If it was just all balsa then yes it would not add much benefit. But with the ply inner doubler, it will add strength from firewall pull out. I've had them fail on both glow and gas engines with just tri stock, so I pin all my firewalls (even on ARF's) regardless of engine type for peace of mind. Nothing is more frustrating that a firewall that has broken free on a hard landing or wild taxi after landing but the rest of the plane is in perfect shape
Idee utili ed efficaci espresse molto bene, ottimo il video , un buon Maestro e un'ottima lezione sono indispensabili per iniziare la giornata , grazie
Thanks Marco! I appreciate it. Have a great day!
Good idea with the dowels!
Have you thought about fuel proofing those 2 compartments before sealing them up? I fuel proof all of my compartments that have even a slight chance of getting some fuel on them, whether gasoline or glow fuel.
P.S. Watching your videos have been a great way to doze off at nights. Keep em coming!
Yea, I need to do that. Probably an epoxy resin. Good point.
Where did u get your lil planer. Man that thing looks handy
Master airscrew online provides the blue plastic one. But the other one I use more is an antique, but they are very available on ebay. Search for a Wilkro razor. They are very affordable and come in different conditions, they use a standard “safety razor” for shaving. Here is a lint to one example:
www.ebay.com/itm/335575228155?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zILXZle5RTK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=k3llMVeiRBC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL
If buying off eBay just make sure you understand what you are getting.