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Sequoia 2m - Build log
- Thread starter thenated0g
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Hill Hobbit
Very Strong User
What a superb site to have basically in the backyard, especially with masses of grassy landing area!
Hill Hobbit
Very Strong User
Wayne, who was/is the manufacturer?
Started to put this beautiful plane together over the past holiday weekend. I want to keep it as light as possible so I opted for no ballast tube in the fuse, I have enough heavy planes for when it’s blowing. Just need todo servo covers, and battery. I think I will give the veneers a light sanding and put a heavier coat of acrylic clear coat along with some Ultracoat to help with distinguishing from top and bottom. So far I really like the looks of this plane, hope it flies well. I’ll post a finished plane once complete.
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Doc J
Very Strong User
I saw this model when Wayne got the first ones - in fact I think I even suggested the "Sequoia" name. Really good design that makes good use of the foam/veneer wing old school method. I think it will fly really well and look great especially if you can keep it a natural finish - that Poplar veneer looks really nice in daylight.
Good luck with the flying.
Cheers,
Doc.
Red
Very Strong User
I can tell you from experience, DO NOT put any clear on the wings or tails. They are already sealed. I did the same to my Sequoia and it warped all the surfaces. It was a ton of work to get straight again. Learn from my mistake lol
Doc J
Very Strong User
Woo...thats a word from the wise...could have been a big mistake there.
Come to think of it, I have had some trouble in the past when applying water based varathane varnish and then brushing on cellulose after that.
Use a clear covering maybe? Is there such a thing? I have used Mylar before, but it needs care.
Hope you didnt already start.
Good luck with it.
POST PICS!
Cheers,
Doc.
thenated0g
Moderator
Pretty sure these planes already have a few sealing coats on the wood.
One trick I have found with some other builds, if you are going to brush or spray on a sealing coat, you need to do both sides at the same time. Failure to do so and it will wrap any thin control surfaces. Sometimes you will get lucky and they will straighten out when you coat the other side, but why take the gamble?
One trick I have found with some other builds, if you are going to brush or spray on a sealing coat, you need to do both sides at the same time. Failure to do so and it will wrap any thin control surfaces. Sometimes you will get lucky and they will straighten out when you coat the other side, but why take the gamble?
Yes they do have a thin layer of sealer, Im not going to risk it. I'm probably going to cut some vinyl on my plotter.
Maiden went well last weekend I will try taking a small amount of weight out to push the cg further back and if that doesn’t work out I will keep it at 79.5mm. No complaints, a little bit of elevator trimming and it was good to go. Just need to dial in my thermal and speed settings.
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Doc J
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I always thought that model had a lot going for it. Super good design for what it is intended for, and half wood to boot? Whats not to like?
As Wayne said, this one will be a really nice model and well capable of most things on the slope. I know is not a DS model, but any ballast?
Nice plane!
Doc.
