Sequoia 2m - Build log

[Doc James Hammond]

Really hard to say, every slope converts wind differently, but yes, I think it will probably fly on the lighter conditions found at many slopes pretty darn well.

Looks like it will waft around on a sparrow fart from yesterday to me.

Lovely proportions, and I just LOVE wood...finished with a nice coat of clear epoxy paint, maybe a bit of a polish just to add some ownership.

I'd love one.

Doc.

 

[MPP]

First let me say I am impressed !! That is some very clean work. Nice lines and an excellent attention to detail. I also like your taste in servos.... I use Corona's in my F5J planes. I figure I will make far more mistakes than the servos will.

 

[MPP]

Relative to ballast, Tungsten (and gold too) are much heavier than lead for the same volume. Lead comes in at 11.4 g/cm3 and tungsten is nearly twice as heavy at 19.3 g/cm3. This gives you more flexibility when the available volume is compromised.

One can think of tungsten as concentrated gravity if you really want to load up on ballast. Of course gold is also an option but with an obvious issue. Tungsten is used in unexpected places to adjust CG. If you have a chance to pick up a block do so. It will be much heavier than you would expect.

I buy the tungsten weights they sell for Pinewood Derby cars. They are really handy for adjusting CG as well as adding ballast.

 

[MPP]

Goodness, for servo covers just use the same darn tape you use for wrapping a present. Nothing fancy needed! Thin, clear and sticky will do the trick.

that's what I use.....lol

 

[Kirkerik]

Beautiful airship! She does have nice lines. Any more flights to report?

What is the chord of the wing at the root please.

 

[Doc James Hammond]

They really do have great lines, don't they? The proportions just seem perfect on this plane.

If it looks right...

Doc.

 

[Stemie]

More to follow.

 

[Doc J]

More to follow.

Is that simulated carbon covering, or actual carbon?

If its really carbon you might like to think about some protective wing bags for those sunny days, waiting for wind.

Cheers,

Doc.

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

Is that simulated carbon covering, or actual carbon?

If its really carbon you might like to think about some protective wing bags for those sunny days, waiting for wind.

Cheers,

Doc.

Looks Like the Carbon fiber iron on covering offered from Aloft. I used it on a nice flying wing build. Looks great IRL.

 

[Doc J]

Looks Like the Carbon fiber iron on covering offered from Aloft. I used it on a nice flying wing build. Looks great IRL.

Tell you what, Kelly, if you use carbon fibre for long enough, it gets a bit old.

I am cascaded with business cards made from carbon, playing card gifts, images of carbon patterns or backgrounds on websites and on just about everything I have anything to do with in the model world.

ENOUGH!

Of course its a matter of taste, but for me at least, I prefer to let it do its job and keep it hidden where I can.

Jaded Doc.

 

[Stemie]

Just iron on But it sure looks cool.

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

Tell you what, Kelly, if you use carbon fibre for long enough, it gets a bit old.

I am cascaded with business cards made from carbon, playing card gifts, images of carbon patterns or backgrounds on websites and on just about everything I have anything to do with in the model world.

ENOUGH!

Of course its a matter of taste, but for me at least, I prefer to let it do its job and keep it hidden where I can.

Jaded Doc.

I could see why that would happen! over saturated so to speak

 

[Wayne]

@Stemie - Looks great! Not always fun to cover these planes that are already hinged, but you did a great job!

 

[Stemie]

@Stemie - Looks great! Not always fun to cover these planes that are already hinged, but you did a great job!

Thank you

 

[Stemie]

Sequoia 2 meter. new to all this plane building could use a few comments on servo placement. Did I need to go to the trouble of the fiberglass in the servo holes.

 

[Hank GB Z]

Fiber glassing the holes is good practice. It gives a firmer more stable mount to the servo and it puts back some (not all) of the strength lost when the wing skin was cut.

Hank

 

[Stemie]

Still needs a little adjustment.

 

[gnichola]

Are the magnets showing you where the rod is?

 

[Wayne]

Magnets hold the push rod in place while gluing to the side of the fuselage.

 

[Stemie]

yes Those magnets are holding the sleeve in place, tried using the little push wire but the ' magnets wouldn’t hold so I replaced it with a welding rod , dripped the glue down the out side of sleeve and just like that done .