Phil's Phase 6 Build

Nice work Phil, good to see something that didn't originate in an Oriental country.

JonTappin wrote: Looking good Phil.

The thing with actually building (not assembling) is the satisfaction you get from actually creating something yourself which is also unique and not identical to several others

Unique Jon? This one is definitely is. :lol:

It appears to be a bit milder today (Wednesday) Might be able to get out and get a coat of paint on the fuselage before the Spooks turn up

Taking a rest for my eyes from the computer terminal I dived outside this afternoon whilst the temps were still in double figures and got the primer flatted down. Dried it off and managed to get the first coat of White on the fuselage. This Appliance White doesn't harden as quick as the usual car paint acrylics so will leave for 24 hrs before another light flat then top coat.

Had to really push myself to do something constructive since the great Ringstead outing, sort of got lazy these past few days. As it appears likely to be a "breezy" November. A nice indoor job would help.

So gotback on the Phase 6. Elevators fitted (had to use mylar hinges as they are a bit thin). Rudder fitted with pin hinges. Ailerons also fitted using pin hinges. Will hopefully pick up some 1.8mm piano wire tomorrow for the rudder/elevator pushrods then I can fit the horns. Battery cover now film covered in black and will later paint the fuselage black too to simulate a cockpit. Hopefully if it stays dry I can get outside and profile the wing top cover in the next few days.

Don't mention to my other half the fact that the glider is on the guest room bed........:whistle:

Footnote: Been ruddy quiet on the Forum lately - everyone hibernating or what? :lol:

Phil Ford wrote: Elevators fitted (had to use mylar hinges as they are a bit thin).[/i]? :lol:

Next time you place a hobbyking order add some of their 2.5mm hinge points. . Quite a bit smaller than the Robart 1/8" hinge points

Phil remarks [/Been ruddy quiet on the Forum lately - everyone hibernating or what?quote]
I think it may have something to do with it being too much trouble to bother with signing in every time, any chance of going back to the old system Phil?

David wrote

I think it may have something to do with it being too much trouble to bother with signing in every time, any chance of going back to the old system Phil?

Nothing has changed for me I am always logged on when I visit the site.I should keep quite, Phil will cut me off now. Perhaps Phil dosen't want his spelling corrected David.

I'd agree that I have had to sign in quite a few times recently. There is a 'remember me' box to tick which I always do. The new s/w seems to be forgetting me a bit more often then a than the old s/w.

Nothing to do with Phase 6 Build but I have responded to the comments here: wimbornemac.org/forums/admin-messages/19...-logging-in-sessions

Well after spending some serious time just lately on the Phase 6 which included fitting magnets to hatches and securing pins, make up a RX tray and fit an S6R. Then set up the TX for the same. Cover wing top hatch (three times), paint in a dummy cockpit and finally stick a Phase 6 logo on the wing I think it is ready to go. I will try this evening to stick some solar trim on the wing underside for orientation purposes.

Looks good from a distance and just hope it flies half as good. :lol: If not it may comeback as firewood.