I love watching your videos Mark, your attention to detail and thoroughness in prep is just awesome... but funnily enough the more I watch, the more it reinforces that I'm an ARF man 😂 I do eventually need to try a simple to build kit to see how I go!
Got a question Mark. In the prints of the trainer 60 it shows the 2 center ribs as being made of 1/4 in balsa and if you compare the size them compared to the normal wing ribs the 2 center ones are slightly larger. Should they be made of the 3/32nds like yo show or stick with print? Awesome build so far. Thank you for everything.
Hi Scott, looking at the plans the two central ribs are 3/32, but there is a central triangular section to join them, taking into acount of the dihedral, however the solution you choose will depend on how you are attaching the wings to the fuselage. You will see in subsequent videos I have deviated from the plans so I lock the wings in with dowels, doing away with the elastic bands. If you are using elastic then I would suggest following the plans, alternatively you could follow the method I have used in the videos subsiquent to this one. hope it goes well. thanks for the comment, pleased you are enjoying the build.
Yes its a flat board made of end grain balsa which is nice and flat. You can get them from a UK company called SLEC, they do various sizes, great to use
Hi Mark. Yet again another brilliant video. I must ask, what method do you use to strip your larger wing spars? In the side view of the wing it noticed that the spars are perfectly square. Nice work there Mark. Terry
Hi Terry, thanks for the comment, I cut wing spars from sheet balsa, using a really nice old heavy straight edge, which used to be my father's, really great to use and doesn't move easily. Also a new scalpel blade, a no 26 on a 4 handle, and perhaps the most important part of the cut is my wife who stands at the end of the bench and makes sure the scalpel is kept nice and vertical! She makes a huge difference on getting the edges square on this thickness balsa! I have got a Slec balsa striper, which I generally use for 1/4 sq spars, never tried it on thick stuff, probably be a bit of a task. I have done a review of the stripper which I will post some time. Have a great day
@@MarkRobinson555 I must admit it really is difficult to cut square with a knife over 6mm. I have been using a small bench circular saw with a very fine cut blade. It's good but you still have to be very careful. I am in the midst of constructing a jig so as to make my own trailing edge sections to any size. Thanks again, and as they say. Happy landings. Terry
@@MarkRobinson555 i use the proxon brand they make many different styles from different ingot mine form amazon cause they had what i was looking for makes quick work of stuff for sure
I realize the journey is just as important as the destination but all the tiny parts and expense of replacing them has put me off of building a Balsa RC. One slip and ... ooops. Is there a fool proof construction method that would simplify wings and reduce build time? No. Not, interested in foam ARFs. Not snap together Balsa. Just a reduced complexity construction method? Thanks. Subscribed! :)
Lovely video again, and I thank you for show your method how to cut slots for the ribs!
You are so welcome!
Nice Mark. Keep them coming.
Thanks very much Norm, appreciate the comment 😀
I love watching your videos Mark, your attention to detail and thoroughness in prep is just awesome... but funnily enough the more I watch, the more it reinforces that I'm an ARF man 😂 I do eventually need to try a simple to build kit to see how I go!
HI Rob, really appreciate the comment, thanks. You should definately try a kit, its great fun and a really good sence of achevement what it flies.
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Nice build Mark you have my balsa knife twitching.
A wing building jig would have been your friend with this build using your wing bolt holes.
Hahahah, excellent, get building! Thanks for the comment, its appreciated 😀
I noticed that you used two different ca glues. What’s the difference between them Mark?
Yes, I used Thin and Medium Ca, just used the medium on the joints that were a bit looser as it is just that bit thinker and provides a better bond.
Loved the video! I was wondering that could this fly on a electric motor?
Yes it would be an easy conversion to electric, really pleased you like to video, thanks for the comment
Got a question Mark. In the prints of the trainer 60 it shows the 2 center ribs as being made of 1/4 in balsa and if you compare the size them compared to the normal wing ribs the 2 center ones are slightly larger. Should they be made of the 3/32nds like yo show or stick with print? Awesome build so far. Thank you for everything.
Hi Scott, looking at the plans the two central ribs are 3/32, but there is a central triangular section to join them, taking into acount of the dihedral, however the solution you choose will depend on how you are attaching the wings to the fuselage. You will see in subsequent videos I have deviated from the plans so I lock the wings in with dowels, doing away with the elastic bands. If you are using elastic then I would suggest following the plans, alternatively you could follow the method I have used in the videos subsiquent to this one. hope it goes well. thanks for the comment, pleased you are enjoying the build.
Hi Mark, did you say the building board is made of balsa? Also, if not, what else would make a good surface to pin into? Love your videos, by the way.
Yes its a flat board made of end grain balsa which is nice and flat. You can get them from a UK company called SLEC, they do various sizes, great to use
@@MarkRobinson555 Thanks!
Hi Mark. Yet again another brilliant video. I must ask, what method do you use to strip your larger wing spars? In the side view of the wing it noticed that the spars are perfectly square. Nice work there Mark. Terry
Hi Terry, thanks for the comment, I cut wing spars from sheet balsa, using a really nice old heavy straight edge, which used to be my father's, really great to use and doesn't move easily. Also a new scalpel blade, a no 26 on a 4 handle, and perhaps the most important part of the cut is my wife who stands at the end of the bench and makes sure the scalpel is kept nice and vertical! She makes a huge difference on getting the edges square on this thickness balsa! I have got a Slec balsa striper, which I generally use for 1/4 sq spars, never tried it on thick stuff, probably be a bit of a task. I have done a review of the stripper which I will post some time. Have a great day
@@MarkRobinson555 I must admit it really is difficult to cut square with a knife over 6mm. I have been using a small bench circular saw with a very fine cut blade. It's good but you still have to be very careful. I am in the midst of constructing a jig so as to make my own trailing edge sections to any size. Thanks again, and as they say. Happy landings. Terry
@@terryblackman6217 i use a 4” table saw to rip down strips works flawless and running it along a fence makes all the parts the same
I have often though about getting one of these, what make do you use and do you like it?, thanks for the info
@@MarkRobinson555 i use the proxon brand they make many different styles from different ingot mine form amazon cause they had what i was looking for makes quick work of stuff for sure
I realize the journey is just as important as the destination but all the tiny parts and expense of replacing them has put me off of building a Balsa RC. One slip and ... ooops. Is there a fool proof construction method that would simplify wings and reduce build time? No. Not, interested in foam ARFs. Not snap together Balsa. Just a reduced complexity construction method?
Thanks.
Subscribed! :)