Author Topic: Sig Magnum (Read 13872 times)

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #100 on:** January 16, 2013, 12:09:36 PM »

So, I got to weight the wing, with flaps and everything 680 gr/ 23.98oz.
Now I ask, is it good, bad??

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #101 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:01:30 PM »

Damn! Missed by a few minutes...
It's one piece!

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #102 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:29:05 PM »

Marcus,

Looking really good.

Seems like you do a bit each day, correct?

My schedule won't permit that.

What? You got two models going?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #103 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:07:17 PM »

Charles

I'm on vacation, and it's been raining a lot, so I've been doing a lot of building.
Yes, I'm working on 2 models.
Hopefully, the Magnum will go to finishing very soon.
Needed to take advantage of the free time.
Next Monday, back o work

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #104 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:07:16 PM »

A little more... Couldn't build as much as wanted today, but will have this building finished by the weekend....

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #105 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:24:24 PM »

Marcus,

Did I miss something or are you slacking.

I did check your entire build, photos and all, so???

I don't see your secrete method of cutting hing pockets and attaching control surfaces?

I could have missed it?

Did I! Did I!

That photo, those flaps look really really tight!

CA, Epoxy, pinned, your method?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #106 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:33:48 PM »

I use the regular dubro hinge slotter, and I always pin my hinges.
I konw some people like to attach the flaps and elevators after painting, but I have a phobia about it, so I drill a small hole and put a toothpich through it with medium viscosity CA.
Never had a problem.

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #107 on:** January 17, 2013, 06:07:52 PM »

Marcus,

I do the exact same thing. I drill from underneath and don't drill through the top.

I was thinking of getting lazy and not pinning.

Guys don't pin anymore.

I read that.

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #108 on:** January 17, 2013, 06:51:21 PM »

I can't go without pinning... Lost a ship once, my first 35 sized ship, 'cause I didn't...

I sanded the flaps and elevators LE to 45º and that's all.

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #109 on:** January 17, 2013, 07:13:48 PM »

Marcus,

Great close-ups! I used to know how to do that, the photo that is.

See where the hinge widens at the hinge pin. I trim more TE material and recess the hinge hinge pin area 50%. Same to the flap.

That's how we did it with R/C pattern ships. Not just me.

You gonna do that?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #110 on:** January 18, 2013, 04:09:16 AM »

I do like this...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #111 on:** January 18, 2013, 05:09:59 AM »

Marcus,

Thanks for that photo, but it's hard to see that, the angle?

Do you cut them like I mentioned, for the hinge pin recess?

I've been working on The LOSER. Got up at 4:00 AM. I'm trying to catch up to your build but you're way ahead. Will you sleep next month?

Hey! Been thinking about colors or a scheem for your Magnum? To soon for that?

I think about that each and every day.

I have to come up with a great scheem, make up for the terrible building.

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #112 on:** January 18, 2013, 08:26:44 AM »

Almost there...
Just a few more tweaks

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #113 on:** January 18, 2013, 08:30:12 AM »

T too do not glue my pinned hinge in place. I have done it in the past using epoxy, Elmers and silicone glue. The silicone took the most work. As far as notching for hinge barrel I have a peice of brass tubing I scrape along the slot until deep as I want it. I use bamboo skewers from the home cooking department. The drill bit I use makes for snug fit. After drilling and inserting the skewer a drop of CA both sides. Then I use a flush cut micro saw to trim them down. Sand paper does the rest. I do all hinges on one surface first before doing the other, like the flap/elevator.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #114 on:** January 18, 2013, 01:58:51 PM »

Well, I guess building is finished.
Few things to do in the tank compartment, but no biggie.
Will install the engine, etc, to weight the model at the club this weekend and post a pic of it

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #115 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:58:42 PM »

So, this is what I got.

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #116 on:** January 19, 2013, 10:00:13 AM »

Now don't do like the old man and rush the finish. That is looking great.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #117 on:** January 19, 2013, 01:52:39 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on January 19, 2013, 10:00:13 AM

Now don't do like the old man and rush the finish. That is looking great.

Thanks John.
I won't rush...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #118 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:16:40 PM »

Marcus,

Looks really nice, great job, kudos!

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #119 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:20:44 PM »

Thank you Charles.

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #120 on:** January 20, 2013, 10:55:49 AM »

So, took it to the club and the scale showed 44oz, with engine, tank, wheels, etc...
There's some sanding now and then I'll think about how I'll finish this ship.
Any suggestions?? I'm thinking about having it monokoted by a local expert.
Painting is an option, but I guess it would add some "love handles"...

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #121 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:00:55 PM »

Monokote it yourself, it take practice and patience, more onth patience end of it. Otherwise go with Poly-span and dope. A search will yield a lot of ways of doing the finish.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #122 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:49:31 PM »

So, going to start another thread at the finishing board, building is over.

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #123 on:** January 20, 2013, 03:00:15 PM »

Quote from: MarcusCordeiro on January 20, 2013, 02:49:31 PM

So, going to start another thread at the finishing board, building is over.Marcus

Marcus,

This is a sad note, a fine Thread coming to an end.

I'll be looking forward to your "Finishing" thread, whatever material you select!

Charles

john e. holliday · « **Reply #124 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:59:58 AM »

Waht sad about finishng??? Should dbe celebrating another plane going to be finished and in the air soon. I will be over there watching.