Philby | 17/08/2021 19:02:55 |
![]() 35 forum posts 14 photos | Whilst I am away I brought this with me too build in the evening’s |
Philby | 17/08/2021 22:14:58 |
![]() 35 forum posts 14 photos | So all the bulkheads where released from the ABS plastic sheets.The quality of the parts had been laser cut with only tabs to be removed which were cut with a fine razor saws and finished with a file. A dry run was carried out as seen in picture and any adjustments made .So far 2 tabs needed filing on the stringer too fit onto the keel Next stage will be to glue it all together Phil |
Richard Simpson | 17/08/2021 22:50:33 |
![]() 1016 forum posts 256 photos | Very neat. It will be interesting to see how easily the skin goes on. |
ashley needham | 17/08/2021 22:53:36 |
![]() 7640 forum posts 159 photos | ...and you have somewhere to test it as well, by the looks of things! Ashley |
timg | 22/08/2021 01:03:33 |
47 forum posts 24 photos | Hi Philby I like the look of that kit , and will be watching your progress. The only aero naut kits I have built have have had wooden hulls , which fitted together pretty well really, hopefully your abs parts will be of a similar standard, as Richard said it will be interesting to see how the skins fit . good luck with your build Timg |
Philby | 19/09/2021 10:55:39 |
![]() 35 forum posts 14 photos | Morning all not much has been done to the pilot boat for a while So it’s question time, I am at the stage of putting the skins on but the ABS plastic is stiff to bend at the bow and I was thinking of warming the skin in the sun too allow the shaping at the bow Is this a good idea or not Phil |
Paul T | 19/09/2021 13:28:45 |
![]() 7340 forum posts 1229 photos 2 articles | Is the ABS that you are using UV stable or will it become brittle in strong sunlight? |
Ray Wood 2 | 19/09/2021 17:53:06 |
![]() 2840 forum posts 988 photos | Hello Phil, I would try hot water to soften the plastic, just enough to allow it to become pliable and let it cool off insitu on the hull framework, hopefully it will re-harden with the required curve Regards Ray
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Philby | 19/09/2021 20:35:14 |
![]() 35 forum posts 14 photos | Paul not sure what type of ABS is being used .Although did try it in the sun but no luck Ray I will try the hot water too form the shape Phil |
Philby | 05/04/2022 11:35:03 |
![]() 35 forum posts 14 photos | i have not done much too this since 2021 although I have now acquired the motors and a component shop P94 dual esc/mixer controller ready for when I return
Phil
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