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pfinnScratch Built HolidayReference01-Jan-20 10:30
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Happy New Year from Deutchland!
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild01-Dec-19 13:29
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The entire length of the fuselage interior will have to be shaped and reinforced. this is just the beginning. I just started "German" school (5 days a week till next May YUCK!) so this may take a while. ;o(
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild01-Dec-19 13:21
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The wing saddle area has been hollowed to accept the "Monkey Motion" unit and reinforced with Carbon Fiber cloth. I was able to use some of my old Spoke shaves for the fuselage decapitating!e
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild01-Dec-19 13:10
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Removed the upper section of the fuselage that will be replaced by formers and stringers. Forward of the trailing edge will be a hatch.
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild24-Nov-19 13:04
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Still semi-rough on the parting line.
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild24-Nov-19 13:03
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1/64" ply laminate on the outside for reinforcement (I need room inside for the "Monkey Motion Unit". To "Lighten" up the look of the Fuselage I believe I will combine the sheeted/solid lower half of the fuselage with a upper "Former and Longeron" upper half. The Orange tape line delineates the separation line. I sculpted the shape I want in the solid-ish wood to get a good idea of what I want. The Vertical fin will be built in during the assembly. Still big questions on that though! I won't bore you with that...for now. Ha Ha Ha!
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pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild24-Nov-19 12:53
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The mid section of the Fuselage needs to be "Flat-Topped" because of the control pins that move through a slot in the side of the Fuselage (not there yet).
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild24-Nov-19 12:50
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Shaped out the fuselage. Looks to "Chunky" in comparison to the...uhhh...delicate...airy(?). wings.
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild24-Nov-19 12:47
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Beginning the Fuselage. Got out the old stuff to get some straight lines. Picked up all these Carpenter/Cabinet planes on ebay.de for around $100. Shipped! All the blades and wedges are there. Just a bit of TLC. And some serious re-grind on a couple. It's all good though. I've been acquiring and restoring many vintage hand tools over the past few years to use. nothing like "Hands-on" !
pfinnScratch Built HolidayReference11-Nov-19 17:00
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Learning to fly...HaHa...Funny...During my hiatus I jumped into the art of the Sythe. I made the "Snathe" (handle) out af laminated spruce. I mowed my Fathers lawn with it for a year and a half....before I jumped into my new life. Built that Cabin too.
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild07-Nov-19 13:01
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Trimmed down. I'm also adding Carbon Fiber cap strips (1/16 x .008") to the diagonal ribs to stiffen up the VERY thin airfoil. Flutter is NOT good!!
pfinnScratch Built HolidayBuild07-Nov-19 05:21
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All up weight is now at 5 oz. including receiver and battery. Yay. Now the fuselage.
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