Dogtail2 Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Table 22 feet long for building the wing spars on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF67 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 😳Your workshop is bigger than my house! But putting it to great use - keep up the posts, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 hours ago, BillF67 said: 😳Your workshop is bigger than my house! But probably a lot colder. No heating, so can only work 'till the fingers turn blue.🥶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 Set up on the table saw for cutting the scarf joints on the wing spar flanges. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF67 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Will you be building a scale pilot to put in it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 16 minutes ago, BillF67 said: Will you be building a scale pilot to put in it? I'll be the scale pilot. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF67 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 I’m jealous, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 5:11 AM, Dogtail2 said: I'll be the scale pilot. Have you decided on markings of any kind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 7 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Have you decided on markings of any kind ? I have one in mind but I'm keeping it under my hat for the moment.....but it won't be all red. Cutting the wing spar flanges. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 Gluing wing spar flange scarf joints, clamped until set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Machined Aluminium wheel hubs and a wing rib (at aileron) in the gluing jig. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 You going to use rotary or radial engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Malc2 said: You going to use rotary or radial engine? A rotary needs castor oil to run - not available at your average airfield, can't be started without help & has to be completely stripped down every 25 to 30 hours. So definitely no rotary for me. One could be swapped in at some future time without too much trouble however, should a purist ever take ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 Laminated spruce 'swallowtail' blocks (where the struts attach to the spar). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyO Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Beautiful work so far 👏 I had a friend who finished building a F.R.E.D that he acquired part way through construction and it was fascinating to drop in and see what he was up to periodically. All the testing that was needed as he went along was a surprise to me at the time. (Extra glue batches needed every time he mixed some up; cables needed to be sent off to be load tested etc. Wood from documented sources) Keep it up Paul ps Always fancied a Pietenpol myself . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 6 hours ago, DaddyO said: ps Always fancied a Pietenpol myself . . . . Go for it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Wing spar construction with trial fit and adjustment of spacers. Spacers will be drilled in the center prior to gluing, to allow for air expansion within the completed spar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I amazed by your skills and workmanship, this must be a true labour of love. Best of luck with this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 21 hours ago, Mr T said: I amazed by your skills and workmanship, this must be a true labour of love. Best of luck with this build. Thanks, More like 10% skill and 90% perseverance. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Astonishing. I would have gone for a Monoplane, being lazy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 hours ago, John_W said: Astonishing. I would have gone for a Monoplane, being lazy... Yes.... 58 wing ribs not including the doublers....but at least they are all essentially the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twobad Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Do you use period glues or are modern preferred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Wouldn't period glues be old and dried out by now? Sorry, I'll get my coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 9:56 PM, Twobad said: Do you use period glues or are modern preferred? Modern aircraft two part epoxy glue is required for certification. I'use Aerodux 500 https://www.lasaero.com/products/article/M02GOFJDH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Spruce spacers center drilled and glued. Adding corner blocking. Edited January 8, 2023 by Dogtail2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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