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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:57
by TonyL
pre-forming the (wet) leading edge of 0.4 mm ply around a steel tube
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:58
by TonyL
half-rounds formers for leading edge
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:59
by TonyL
half-rounds formers for leading edge and hinge
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 13:01
by TonyL
half-rounds around hinge and shaped 0.4 mm ply leading edge
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 13:02
by TonyL
elevator rear view and front view
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 12:41
by TonyL
I will be travelling next week, so an early update:
elevator finished: 19 grams
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 12:42
by TonyL
elevator covered: 25 grams

Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 12:42
by TonyL
0.4 mm shroud and balsa reinforcement
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 12:43
by TonyL
complete V-tial
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Re: Cliff Charlesworth Ka3 from LCS

Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 12:44
by TonyL
v-tail front brace height temporarily increased to 20mm (= height rear brace) to simplify alignment
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