ksol-Alpha Mig-15
08-09-2005, 11:11 PM
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Alpha Mig 15
Make sure you scrape off all the paint in the wing root area on the fuse for the glue to hold. The stab incidence is negative, resulting in built in up elevator. Fudge the leading edge of the stab up about 1/16in. and you wont need any elevator trim. I used the Himax 2015-5400 with a Tanic 2150 3s and CC25. Flies great and takes off of the ground easily.
08-19-2005, 04:02 AM
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I have one suggestion and that would be to glass the fuselage...these things are a hollow shell and no matter how careful you may be, it's going to go soft and mushy in no time. Using .5oz glass and thinned Zpoxy resin will not add any appreciable weight. They fly great but IMHO the price for the convenience in building is not worth it based on the lifespan of these things. Same for the TU-183 as well. OF course, this is MHO.
..bob
..bob
08-20-2005, 05:36 PM
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ksol,
If you're not familiar with fiberglassing techniques I'd get some help or let it go. Even reading instructions for the first time would best be practiced on a junker (there are instructions for glassing all over the web), not a nice new plane like your MIG.
If you're not familiar with fiberglassing techniques I'd get some help or let it go. Even reading instructions for the first time would best be practiced on a junker (there are instructions for glassing all over the web), not a nice new plane like your MIG.
09-13-2005, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bobthenuke
I have one suggestion and that would be to glass the fuselage...these things are a hollow shell and no matter how careful you may be, it's going to go soft and mushy in no time. Using .5oz glass and thinned Zpoxy resin will not add any appreciable weight. They fly great but IMHO the price for the convenience in building is not worth it based on the lifespan of these things. Same for the TU-183 as well. OF course, this is MHO.
..bob
..bob
On the outside I guess along the bottom from the nose to the fuzz join over the plastic insert
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09-13-2005, 06:51 PM
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I have used a water based polycrylic spray (Minwax Polycrylic clear gloss protective spray). It does not eat the foam and gives protection .
Seems to work pretty good and it is clear and does not affect the aluminum color.
Ken Solomon
Seems to work pretty good and it is clear and does not affect the aluminum color.
Ken Solomon
09-17-2005, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ksol
I have used a water based polycrylic spray (Minwax Polycrylic clear gloss protective spray). It does not eat the foam and gives protection .
Seems to work pretty good and it is clear and does not affect the aluminum color.
Ken Solomon
Seems to work pretty good and it is clear and does not affect the aluminum color.
Ken Solomon
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