Chris In Milwaukee
Bearhawk Scratch Builder
Last Activity: Today, 12:40 PM
Joined: 09-23-2013
Location: Germantown, WI, USA
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I'd have to think they were at least zinc chromate or similar at a minimum. Aluminum is more naturally corrosion resistant than steel. It oxidizes in... -
Well, as a specific use case, all the control surfaces on my Maule use clevis pins in the hinges, so they're certainly durable enough. Ailerons, elevators,...Leave a comment:
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Was going to suggest the same as Chewie. Get the first and last rivet where it needs to go, get out the fan, and get it close to 1.5”. Then have ...Leave a comment:
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I wonder if that’s the same tech that went into Mooney’s planes for a while.Leave a comment:
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I left it. It’s a large radius, so I’m confident it will be fine.Leave a comment:
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You should visit the upper Midwest of the US sometime where we have Menards. All the selection of Lowe’s with the quality of Harbor Freight.
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That's a pretty hefty price boost in raw materials. Holy shmoley.Leave a comment:
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Well, ain't that something!...Leave a comment:
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None that I'm aware of. My biggest concern with that arrangement would be safety in case of impact, whether it be forceful or something as simple as...Leave a comment:
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Another thought, although I have no experience with either but would like to try it. There's a series on latex paint at http://wienerdogaero.com/Lat...Leave a comment:
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With that in mind, does the underlying finish on the tubing tend to project through the fabric at all? Or do the layers of tape and finish hide it?Leave a comment:
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That's a really good idea. Very repeatable!...Leave a comment:
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If you grab a copy of the 2019 Bearhawk Calendar from the BearhawkStore.com, each month's poster plane has the empty weight listed with it. jaredyat...Leave a comment:
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Perfect, thanks for that
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As long as we're on the topic, is it good practice to make weep holes between segments so the oil will run throughout the entire structure, or does one...Leave a comment:
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Depends on the punch. This one has center point in some of the dies. May not reach all the holes, but you may be able to find a tool with a longer...Last edited by Chris In Milwaukee; 11-25-2018, 02:47 PM.Leave a comment:
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I agree with this very much (although I drilled, not punched). When I drilled the holes in sheet, I also used a punch as a starter and then drilled them...Leave a comment:
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Just being careful should be fine. You’re really not drilling drilling enough parts that the holes will open up much. Just use a drill press if you...Leave a comment:
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I’ve wondered about those. They appear to be popular in the Zenith circles on 6061. I wondered how it would work on 2024....Leave a comment:
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Very nice! Well done!Leave a comment:
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