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Post by Schmleff on Dec 21, 2011 11:53:19 GMT -5
One of the reasons I never finished my series how I made my wingtips is that there were a few better ways of doing things. I am now trying to get my Cassutt done. The project had the typical rounded "sonerai" style tips made from balsa. I wanted a more efficient tip, especially when the aircraft slows down for landing. As I did on the Sonerai tips, I used a hot-wire and foam to create the shape. The tips on the Sonerai are squared off, meaning that their span is constant other than the front of the tip. The ones I am making for the Cassutt are not. Their span is about 2" at the front and 10.73" at the trailing edge. Attached are pictures of the rough cut. I am considering presenting a 1 hour webcast while I cut the one for the other wing. It would be live video in real time and it would allow two way conversation for questions. Is anyone interested is seeing how to make tips? Side view  Bottom view  Top view  |
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Post by jonfilipa on Dec 21, 2011 12:09:41 GMT -5
Definitely interested. I'm still working on the fuselage, but am interested to see how you make the foam blocks for the modified tips. Are Cassutt tips going to be Hoerner-style tips as well?
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Post by Schmleff on Dec 21, 2011 12:11:39 GMT -5
They are, but the techniques can be used to make many different shapes.
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Post by schines on Dec 21, 2011 13:10:32 GMT -5
I would like to see this, too. Keep us posted.
Scott
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4trade
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Post by 4trade on Dec 21, 2011 14:01:57 GMT -5
I am very interest!
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Post by wbpace on Dec 21, 2011 14:46:17 GMT -5
Oh, please, please, please record it as well for posterity! I won't be ready to do wing tips for (probably) years, but I would certainly want to review the video when the time is right.
If I can, I'll want to see the real-time presentation as well.
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Post by hoss on Dec 21, 2011 20:51:01 GMT -5
Sign me up. I'm working on my modified racer. Hoss  |
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Post by Schmleff on Dec 22, 2011 2:47:20 GMT -5
I will schedule it for sometime during the first week of January. Do any days work better than others? I was thinking I could do it at 6pm Central.
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Post by bigred on Dec 25, 2011 1:50:57 GMT -5
I think that it a great idea. Any day works for me an long as it's in the evening. Thanks Bigred
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Post by jonfilipa on Dec 27, 2011 12:45:59 GMT -5
6 pm central works for me. Any day of the week is fine.
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Post by peterzabriskie on Jan 2, 2012 22:23:46 GMT -5
I will schedule it for sometime during the first week of January. Do any days work better than others? I was thinking I could do it at 6pm Central. Yeee Haaa. Count me in I just hope you did not have tonight or last night and I slept thru it. On vacation all week and will be in my "hanger" as much as possible. -Pete |
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Post by Schmleff on Jan 4, 2012 15:35:05 GMT -5
How does Tuesday the 10th at 6pm central work for everyone?
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Post by hans on Jan 4, 2012 18:06:15 GMT -5
How does Tuesday the 10th at 6pm central work for everyone? that would be 01:00AM central European time. I'll try to be awake...  Hans |
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Post by Schmleff on Jan 4, 2012 19:42:43 GMT -5
Hans, where do you live in Deutschland? I should be there at least twice this year.
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Post by bigred on Jan 5, 2012 0:24:33 GMT -5
Hi this is from BIGRED that sounds good for me. I already have a pen and paper ready to take notes. What do we need to do to make contact and watch what you are doing for the web lesson? Thanks BIGRED
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