Notorious B.E.N.
100cc
Fixed Wing!
IMAC Double Build, Carden Pro 124" Extra 300 40%
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I have done about 6 pairs of wings with Polu=urethane glue, and I have done both the Elmers and the Gorilla. The Elmers Ultimate flows much easier, has a lower viscosity, as compared to the Gorilla.
I have done all these wings with the old fashioned, 400 pounds or so of weight.
Just recently, I have been converted to the bagging technique, and I was so impressed.
On this Dalton I am building now, I used the bagging technique for the stabs, and I am truely impressed with the bond. I did, however, use the Poly U glue.
I do have the red dye and plenty of Epoxy Resin from ACP. Takes a good while for that to cure, and the pool urethane glue cures so quickly, relatively speaking.
I cannot yet bag my Dalton wings, until I receive the remaining parts to the kit.
But I will plan to bag all 3 sets of wings with the Epoxy resin and the red dye, as illustrated by Terry's Customs Youtube Videos.
Earlier today, I was able to cut the longerons for the Carden #2, and then I assured that my table was flat. Just now, I laid out the plans, and covered them with this plastic film.
This is the step I must do next, from the manual:
4. Build the Truss side over the Plans. (3/8” sq. and 3/8” x 1/2” Vertical Braces are pre-cut) Install the Fuse Socket Supports. We line up the socket hole over the Plans and mark the Truss Sides for an accurate installation. Using the Socket Support as a guide, mark the Socket hole on the 1/8” Balsa Fuse Side. Cut the Socket hole in the 1/8” Balsa using a Circle Cutter or Dremel. Properly position and glue the 1/8” Balsa Fuse Side to the Truss. Trial fit the Motor Box and Fuse Sides upside down over the Top View Plan. Line up the Motor Box so F-2 matches the Top View Plan. Make sure to position the Motor Box so the Top Plate hangs over the front of your building board so the Box can sit level with the Fuse Sides. Sand the taper on the front and back edge of the Fuse Side to match the Plans. Complete steps 5, 6, & 7 in this position.
what glue should I use for this step? Epoxy or Titebond II or III?
I have done all these wings with the old fashioned, 400 pounds or so of weight.
Just recently, I have been converted to the bagging technique, and I was so impressed.
On this Dalton I am building now, I used the bagging technique for the stabs, and I am truely impressed with the bond. I did, however, use the Poly U glue.
I do have the red dye and plenty of Epoxy Resin from ACP. Takes a good while for that to cure, and the pool urethane glue cures so quickly, relatively speaking.
I cannot yet bag my Dalton wings, until I receive the remaining parts to the kit.
But I will plan to bag all 3 sets of wings with the Epoxy resin and the red dye, as illustrated by Terry's Customs Youtube Videos.
Earlier today, I was able to cut the longerons for the Carden #2, and then I assured that my table was flat. Just now, I laid out the plans, and covered them with this plastic film.
This is the step I must do next, from the manual:
4. Build the Truss side over the Plans. (3/8” sq. and 3/8” x 1/2” Vertical Braces are pre-cut) Install the Fuse Socket Supports. We line up the socket hole over the Plans and mark the Truss Sides for an accurate installation. Using the Socket Support as a guide, mark the Socket hole on the 1/8” Balsa Fuse Side. Cut the Socket hole in the 1/8” Balsa using a Circle Cutter or Dremel. Properly position and glue the 1/8” Balsa Fuse Side to the Truss. Trial fit the Motor Box and Fuse Sides upside down over the Top View Plan. Line up the Motor Box so F-2 matches the Top View Plan. Make sure to position the Motor Box so the Top Plate hangs over the front of your building board so the Box can sit level with the Fuse Sides. Sand the taper on the front and back edge of the Fuse Side to match the Plans. Complete steps 5, 6, & 7 in this position.
what glue should I use for this step? Epoxy or Titebond II or III?
LOL!! Well, I cannot finish the Dalton until they send me the parts to complete the kit. And, right now, we are having either rain, or too much wind. I am in Louisiana, so we are in the middle of two states:
Texas Blows so that makes Louisiana very windy. Hope no one gets angry with me. I may have to edit that later.
Texas Blows so that makes Louisiana very windy. Hope no one gets angry with me. I may have to edit that later.
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WOW! Is all I can say.
I got some tips from Ty, and once I started to do what he suggested, I just cannot stop believing the ease and the quality of this kit.
It is genius!
The whole time, my biggest fear was making the fuselage, in particular, the fuselage sides, being that is it totally different to any thing else I have ever done.
I have no problem making motor boxes, sheeting turtle decks, fins, stabs, wings, etc....
But the whole time, reason I was hesitant to build a Carden was due to the fear of the fuselage, with the truss and stick construction.
But now, all my fears have been allayed.
Here is one of four.
Got three more to do. I will do one per day.
I used medium CA to glue balsa to balsa, and sometimes thin CA to help hold it. For the hardwood to the balsa, I used Titebond glue with clamps. No hurry here for me, I will check it tomorrow morning, remove it, and then tomorrow evening, do the next one. And in few days, all 4 sides will be done, meaning, truss only. Then I will still have to do the sheeting and remainder. But so far, so good. I am starting to understand the principles of the build for this section.
I got some tips from Ty, and once I started to do what he suggested, I just cannot stop believing the ease and the quality of this kit.
It is genius!
The whole time, my biggest fear was making the fuselage, in particular, the fuselage sides, being that is it totally different to any thing else I have ever done.
I have no problem making motor boxes, sheeting turtle decks, fins, stabs, wings, etc....
But the whole time, reason I was hesitant to build a Carden was due to the fear of the fuselage, with the truss and stick construction.
But now, all my fears have been allayed.
Here is one of four.
Got three more to do. I will do one per day.
I used medium CA to glue balsa to balsa, and sometimes thin CA to help hold it. For the hardwood to the balsa, I used Titebond glue with clamps. No hurry here for me, I will check it tomorrow morning, remove it, and then tomorrow evening, do the next one. And in few days, all 4 sides will be done, meaning, truss only. Then I will still have to do the sheeting and remainder. But so far, so good. I am starting to understand the principles of the build for this section.
I want to mention, that, again, I am so impressed by this kit, and I forgot to mention this last night. All of these vertical 3/8" balsa truss sticks are pre-cut, and carefully packaged. Just amazes me, they are perfectly cut to same length. and Square. all you have to do is glue them, on, inside the lines of the plan. Very easy. I just went and checked on the 1st truss, and it looks great. I started on the 2nd one. When I get home from work this afternoon, I can do the the 3rd one. Now I have to study on how do I align the wing tube and stab tube supports.
ROLLERMAN
70cc twin V2
I know what you mean as far as building the sides, I built the second one on top of the first one with wax paper between them to make sure they were exactly the same. Kinda scary at first. I tell ya, Old credit card is burning a hole in my wallet. Oh wait I don't have one. Thank God.