DH VAMPIRE

PhilF51 wrote: Progressing well Pete. Starting to look like something recognisable.... :lol: Albiet at present stood upright it would like Jules Verne's dream rocket :silly:

I was wondering who would be the first to say it looked more like a boat or rocket or something!

4Pedalsfly wrote: Pete - Impressive build so far, set of fuselage plywood formers ( 759 jpeg ) did you cut them yourself , or were
they laser cut ?

Regards

Colin.A.

Colin, it would be some sort of torture cutting all the slots for the stringers :ohmy:

Had a good afternoon strip sheeting the fuselage bottom. It was a bit challenging at times as the 1/8 balsa sheet is a tad too hard and not very forgiving so I reduced the plank width from 5/8 down to 1/2 and sprayed it with water to soften it,much better.

Plenty of room for the turbine, fuel tanks and radio

Fuselage planking complete, leave to dry overnight and tidy up edges,give the fuselage a good sand and then on with the next stage.

Pete wrote

then on with the next stage

Judging by that ....285JPG image you may need to saw off that fin first, it's in completely the wrong place!

DavidTappin wrote: Pete wrote

then on with the next stage

Judging by that ....285JPG image you may need to saw off that fin first, it's in completely the wrong place!

David, I'm sure the fin.is in the correct position :silly:

Had a couple of hours on the vampire today in between grandpops duty.The fuselage had a light sand and removed internal bracing. Glued in the nosegear bearers and strengthening pieces hardwood mounts for the turbine, tank tray and front tray for nosewheel servo, rx and batteries.
Also glued in the ply reinforcement for the front and rear dihedral braces.

Starting to take shape! Looking great

Sheeted fuselage wing root area and glued wing joiner ply tongues to inner wing panels only at this stage and trial fit inner panels so we have a nice close fitting joint.
These panels will be glued in place after I have finished fitting undercarriage, flaps etc,also it is easier to move the fuselage around without them as the vampire is 4ft wide with the on.