PAU 36% Edge 540 Build

[Flyfalcons]

Sounds good - stay away from Unlimited, I don't want you kicking my butt just yet.

[harv]

Hey guys, I was going to take pictures, but it turns out my sister took the camera, and shes not home. So i decided to jsut keep working. The plans actually changed a bit. Instaed of mounting the motor today i got to work on mounting my reciever and all the wires. I got the wings 100% complete, the pull pull 100% complete. Next up will be motor and cans.

[harv]

I I was going to try and take more pictures today, but my sister took the camera, and she isnt home. I managed to complete both wings 100%. I got th rudder set up all done. Wheel pants installed, reciver mounted, and i got the motor holes drilled.

[Dan767]

Harv,

Did you do this mod to the wheel pants? I did. Keeps them from cracking..........

[Oilsands]

I seen a manufactor www.pspmfg.com who was making a simular thing from Aluminum, but this would work great as well. I will be using this on my future planes. Thanks for the info Dan.

[Dan767]

Anthony,

You're welcome, but it's actually Herve's drawing. I have used the mod before, he put it in a usable format. I moved it here as a reminder for those just gettting the plane. Do you have yours yet?

[Oilsands]

Not yet, but it should be shipped out all together with the other planes and items I ordered this coming week. Hoping to get it before the weekend.

[Scotte 540]

Thought I would post a few pics of my progress------I'm waiting for a shipment from down south----Futaba 9156's (6), JR 8711, JR matchboxes (2), Smartfly ignition cutoff, Pilot figure and custom grafixs......the installation of the axle block for wheel pants is the best way to ensure their longevity and does not take to much time.
I have to comment on the fit & finish of this plane.....the covering and fit of the parts is excellent!! The plane was packed very well and the hardware is topnotch....more soon

[Major_Smackdown]

Since you haven't glued down your windshield yet, I got a finishing tip for asthetics fer ya. trim off the covering on the hatch that will be inside the canopy (I use a soldering iron to cut and seal covering as to not cut any wood underneath). I saw this done by aeroworks and would

Then get some paint (I use the waterbased stuff avail in any arts/crafts section of most department stores) and paint the wood.

This way you won't get wrinkles in your covering beneath the canopy where you can't iron it back out.

[Scotte 540]

I like that....it makes the dash look a little more real......I might not glue the canopy down....it is setup with an area to put 6 screws to hold the sides and I will come up with a way of sealing the front (tape/pinstripe or decal)....how about the other Edge guys, have you glued down the canopy?.........I would not rely on glue alone-----at some point I'll bet that it becomes unglued

[harv]

I was finnaly able to take a few pictures, but then my camera died. I managed to get these few photos though. I got the Motor just dry fitted with 3 bolts and some washers. Dad is still getting material for cutting out mine. The prop is drilled and mounted. the cone and backplate are all complete, but i mgiht have to take a little more sanding just to clean up the cuts on the cone.

[Major_Smackdown]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Scott Esplen
	I like that....it makes the dash look a little more real......I might not glue the canopy down....it is setup with an area to put 6 screws to hold the sides and I will come up with a way of sealing the front (tape/pinstripe or decal)....how about the other Edge guys, have you glued down the canopy?.........I would not rely on glue alone-----at some point I'll bet that it becomes unglued

I use, and would use again E-6000, it's a thick clear glue like goop - that won't sag and run all over and when dry, if you must remove it you can - it just rolls off with the finger - but it holds like crazy. I glued in my cowl ring with it as well - it works killer. One thing - It seems to need air to breathe or it won't cure, and if the fumes are trapped they will screw up decals - so next time I do a windshield I think I'll leave a little breating room such as a hole behind the pilot in the backrest wood - then cover it with covering... or something like that.

That glue won't come unglued. I used to be a fan of screwing canopies on but the glue does look better and holds all around so it adds a lot of rigidity to the entire hatch part.

[macanaw]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Scott Esplen
	I like that....it makes the dash look a little more real......I might not glue the canopy down....it is setup with an area to put 6 screws to hold the sides and I will come up with a way of sealing the front (tape/pinstripe or decal)....how about the other Edge guys, have you glued down the canopy?.........I would not rely on glue alone-----at some point I'll bet that it becomes unglued

No glue on my 43%, just the screws and 1/4 inch clear tape.

[harv]

Hey guys, jsut thoguht id say that cutting the spinner was easier than i thought. I just used this link to help me figure out how to do it.

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...-spinners.html

[Oilsands]

Harv,
Is that a PAU prop and 4.5" fiberglass spinner?