Carden 260 build thread

btomlinson · 10-03-2006, 02:21 PM

I have decided to do a basic build thread on my Carden 260.. This is my first real build. If anyone has any tips or tricks feel free to chime in... This plane will take some time to complete. Between two jobs, family and general life stuff I'm hoping to have it completed this coming spring.
Building a Carden has been a dream for some time. I can say what little time I have spent on building in my shop is almost as much fun as flying

Here are the proposed specs :

Carden 40% 260 with lightening mods
Tapered Ailerons
Lightened Stock landing gear chrome plated
DA-150
Mejzlik 28.5x12 3 Blade or 32-10 Mejzlik 2 bBade
MTW Cannisters & 90MM Drop Flex Headers or standard mufflers ( still undecided)
SWB 2.5dg Motor Mount
Tru-Turn spinner chrome plated
JR 8611A's on flight surfaces
1- DS8231 for Throttle
SWB Double lock servo arms
1-Futaba R5014DPS G3 reciever
1-Futaba 14MZ Transmitter
2- Fromeco 4800's Peerless
1- Fromeco 2400 Peerless on Ignition
3- Fromeco Badger Switches (pull pin type)
Rocket City Hardware
H9 Pro-links.
Litepilots.com Pro series pilot

MrKiwi · 10-03-2006, 02:22 PM

I love a good'ol carden build thread.

**snap a saurus** · 10-03-2006, 02:38 PM

The best of everything.

btomlinson · 10-03-2006, 02:39 PM

Here's where its going down.. My building table. It has 32 jack-screws and a 3/4 Birch ply top that adjustable. You can get it dead flat..

This is an construction pic from a year or so ago... There is tons of crap piled on it now

iflyrc3Dstyle · 10-03-2006, 02:44 PM

Nice Table!

btomlinson · 10-03-2006, 02:47 PM

Here is the motorbox, nothing to fancy here. Just make sure everything is dead square and built over the plans. Construction was done with 30min epoxy.
I shaved 7.1 oz ( not counting the sawdust

) with my circle-cutter. If you don't have one of these get one... Drill in with the pilot drill and cut over half way, flip over and cut through the other side. You will have a clean hole with no burrs. They work great !

btomlinson · 10-03-2006, 02:53 PM

Here are the completed fuse sides, They are 3/8 balsa,sheeted with 1/8 balsa and built over the plans. I clamp down two pieces of 1/8 x 1.000 aluminum bar for a jig and built everything inside. I did a little lightening work on the rear of the fuse sides. I know there isn't much weight to be trimmed but I want to cover those areas transparent

Sorry for the pic quality... I'm still figuring out my camera lol

**cbk07** · 10-03-2006, 05:13 PM

Nice looking build Brian! How is the quality of the wood overall? Craig

Matchless · 10-03-2006, 05:53 PM

Verrry nice job so far Brian!

I guess with that building board, you're new bird will be all jacked up......

Now that I've got my Edge in the air, you'll have to come up some time and fly with us again at PropBusters!

ShortBus · 10-03-2006, 06:11 PM

That thing looks like swiss cheese! lol

Looking good Brian

Johnny MoJo · 10-03-2006, 11:23 PM

Subscribed!

J.

btomlinson · 10-04-2006, 10:03 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by cbk07
	Nice looking build Brian! How is the quality of the wood overall? Craig

Craig, the quality of wood is perfect. Im a machinist by trade. I took all the precut parts like the formers and firewall and put my machinist squares on them. They were dead nuts on square... Very nice

Thanks for everyone's positive comments !!

10-03-2006, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
btomlinson Super Anal Perfectionist !! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southaven MS Age: 32 Posts: 754	Carden 260 build thread I have decided to do a basic build thread on my Carden 260.. This is my first real build. If anyone has any tips or tricks feel free to chime in... This plane will take some time to complete. Between two jobs, family and general life stuff I'm hoping to have it completed this coming spring. Building a Carden has been a dream for some time. I can say what little time I have spent on building in my shop is almost as much fun as flying Here are the proposed specs : Carden 40% 260 with lightening mods Tapered Ailerons Lightened Stock landing gear chrome plated DA-150 Mejzlik 28.5x12 3 Blade or 32-10 Mejzlik 2 bBade MTW Cannisters & 90MM Drop Flex Headers or standard mufflers ( still undecided) SWB 2.5dg Motor Mount Tru-Turn spinner chrome plated JR 8611A's on flight surfaces 1- DS8231 for Throttle SWB Double lock servo arms 1-Futaba R5014DPS G3 reciever 1-Futaba 14MZ Transmitter 2- Fromeco 4800's Peerless 1- Fromeco 2400 Peerless on Ignition 3- Fromeco Badger Switches (pull pin type) Rocket City Hardware H9 Pro-links. Litepilots.com Pro series pilot __________________ Brian Fellowship of Christian Modelers www.fcmodelers.com *www.Tomlinsonmachineandtool.com* Last edited by btomlinson; 10-04-2006 at 07:01 AM. Reason: added pilot..

10-03-2006, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrKiwi Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Jose, California, United States, North America, Earth Posts: 2,338 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Carden 260 build thread I love a good'ol carden build thread. __________________ Bayside R/C Tomcats Sheldons Hobbies World's longest thread!

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Matchless GiantStyle Yapoleno Hucker! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cordova, TN USA Posts: 1,111 Blog Entries: 38	Re: Carden 260 build thread Verrry nice job so far Brian! I guess with that building board, you're new bird will be all jacked up...... Now that I've got my Edge in the air, you'll have to come up some time and fly with us again at PropBusters! __________________ Beware the rumbling diaper..... Fancy Foam Models *2DogRC* Castle Creations Hobby Lobby International E-Cubed RC *www.ChinnAero.com*

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