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Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
04-28-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Launch Trim?

Hi Mike,
The launch trim consists of two parts, the rudder and elevator. I've been putting them in separately, but I guess you could do them together if you're careful.
The rudder trim is one or...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
04-28-2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

QF II Flying!

Hi Mike,
You did a fine job on the build, looks great!
Good to hear you've got the model flying. It's really easy to toss and the trim is simple. Some flyers use a switch (like the flap switch) to...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
01-15-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Mountain Models Fan Club?

Hi Mike,
Sure, you're welcome to add anything related to the model, here. My threads tend to wander quite a bit anyway! Kinda' like my flying.
Ron
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
01-15-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

More QF-II's?

Hi Matt,
Glad to hear you finished your glider, good luck with the flying!
Hello Mike,
I think you'll enjoy the build, it's a bit time-consuming but not hard.
I've flown my QF-II about 20...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
07-26-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Flying The Q.F.II

Hi Matt, glad to hear you've started on the kit.
I finally got mine flying, and can say it's well worth the building time. Sorry no photos yet, I was flying alone and wasn't able to take any flight...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
05-14-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Not Yet!

Hi Buzzbomber, sounds like you have your hands full!
I haven't flown the glider yet, after it finally stopped snowing, it's been windy and/or raining nearly every weekend. I'll get it going soon and...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
12-12-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Not Yet!

Hi James + Frank,
Thanks for the interest, no flights yet, not even a test glide. The firsr real snowstorm of the year came this week, and even after it stopped the wind's been blowing pretty hard....
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
12-06-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Hatch Hold-Down

I ran into a minor snag while aligning the hatch. The instructions suggest a tongue at the front and tape at the rear. This type hold-down has worked for me many times (sometimes using a small screw...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
12-01-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Done!

After looking at the balsa nose, it occured to me the model wasn't really finished. So, a quick sweep of the benchtop and out with the iron.
Now it's done!
RTF, but wouldn't you know it, snow last...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
12-01-2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Rx, Launching Peg

The last couple of items on the build; Mounting the Rx + antenna, and the launching peg.
I used velcro to attach the Rx to the fuselage. First I routed the antenna, using small-diameter heat-shrink...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
12-01-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Controls Finished, Nearly RTF!

After setting the throws, I peeled the backing sheet from the servo tape and stuck' em down. The "Z" bends at the tail were next, then I put thread around the pushrod tubes at 3 locations. I checked...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
11-30-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Control System, Pt. 2

Here's a bit more on the control system. First I put the double-sided (Servo) tape on the servos, but didn't take peel the film off the other side, this is a "dry" run. So, in other words, the tape...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
11-30-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

QF II Build

Hi Frank,
Thanks for the kind words. The build has been fun, no major frustrations. Some of the changes I've made have been more of a personal choice, not because there was anything lacking in the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
11-29-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Controls, Pt. 1

This is the start of the control system. First I cleared the pushrod guide tube holes with a 5/64 bit held in a pin vise. This is the same O.D. as the tubes, which are supplied with the kit.
Next I...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
11-28-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Wing Finished, Covered

Here's the wing, finished and covered. I used transparent green and opaque white (top only, bottom is solid Trans green). Finished weight, without launching peg, 3.3 ounces, 94 grams.
Ron
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
11-24-2008, 01:38 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Mounting the Wing

Again it's been a while since my last post, but finally got some time away from work and household duties.
Here's the wing mounting process. (2) 4:40 nylon bolts hold the wing in place. One of the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
09-20-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Long Time Gone!

Hello Everyone,
Sorry it's been such a long stretch between posts, but I had to work two 60 hour-weeks (six 10-hour shifts!) this month. It was a new training period, hopefully it's over now....
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
09-01-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Wing Tip Detail

Here's some details of the wingtips; On a DLG, this is an important step, since the launching peg is mounted into the tip.
(1) First, test-fit the tip between the upper and lower spars. Mine didn't...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-31-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Nice Job!

Hi JB,
Great build on the QFII! I hope mine comes out that well.
The lighter boom might help, but I'd be reluctant to cut holes in the tail surfaces at this point. The problem is, then you'll have...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-31-2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Weight + Launch Height

Hi JB,
If you can get a lighter battery and re-cover the wing, the weight savings will surely be worth it.
But I forsee a problem; A lighter battery may not give you the correct C.G. And if you...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-29-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Fast Build!

HI JB,
Wow, you built your glider fast! I'm still struggling to get mine done. But I only have a few hours on the weekend to work on it.
From your description I can see where about 1-3/4 ounces...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-27-2008, 03:28 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Still Building!

Hi Matt,
Thanks for the kind words, I'm pretty picky about my building and my own worst critic! But overall it's coming along OK.
I know about the non-modeling time, seems every time I get some...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-24-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Wing Sheeting Finished

Here's some photos of the wing sheeting, top + bottom. I'm not too happy with my workmanship, some gaps where the L.E. angle meets the sheet. For some reason I had a hard time matching this up.
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-17-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Launching Peg, Pushrods

Hello JB,
I haven't gotten to the tip peg or servos yet, but according to the instructions the pushrod guides are glued inside the fuselage. Starting from the rear, about 1-1/4" inch in front of the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-16-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Right Wing done

Here's the right wing L.E. installation.
(1) Rubber bands, glue, wing propped up
(2) Titebond along the L.E. sheet, next I'll even it out with a toothpick
(3) Close-up of one section
(4) Done,...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-16-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Prepping L.E. Sheeting

Another busy work week, but I managed to get in a few hours this morning. After slowly cutting to shape the L.E. sheeting (to accept the "Diamond" L.E.) a few bays at a time, I decided to try a...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-14-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Build From Scratch?

Hi JB,
I think building a new nose is the best solution, or making the best of a bad situation. I forgot you were building from plans instead of a kit, now you're a real "Scratch" builder!
Here's...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-14-2008, 01:58 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Short Tail?

Hello JB,
Well, I hate to say it, but the answer is "Yes". It will adversely effect the flying ability. You've modified the "Tail Volume Coefficient"....
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-11-2008, 04:29 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Thanks, Guys!

To Frank and James. thank you for the kind words. It's not going fast, but sooner or later I'll get this plane done! Haven't had the free time to really keep working on it.
It hasn't been a hard...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes
08-11-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,751
Posted By Sky Sharkster

Left Wing Done, Sanding

Here's the left wing top sheeting, after it dried I sanded the entire wing with # 320 wet or dry, using only a sanding block. The CA leaked through the alignment holes in a few spots.
(1) Medium CA...
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