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Hi All,




I have started a new build,  it was a Christmas present and couldn't resist it anymore, here's a couple of pics so far,


Any input is most welcome


Spud

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[Martin (Admin)]

Excellent!  Happy with the quality of the wood?

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Hi Martin, 


The wood is ok ,but not quite as nice as the previous kit I built  (Bella)  although it was less than half the price.
I guess you get what you pay for most of the time.
If i can get a similar result to Bella I will be happy.


Spud

[tugmad]

That all looks very neat,well done.

[skierdive]

Hi Spud,
It looks like you are doing a good job on your build.

I have one of these kits, you have spurred me on to make some progress with it.
As this will be my first build i have spent a lot of time reading up and searching for build logs on the tinterweb.
May i ask what glue you are using? Have you any thoughts on sealing, varnish, paint, prop/propshaft, motor and electrics?


I have decided to install a brushless outrunner so i will need to modify the motor mounting position and i am upgrading the propshaft to 4mm with a brass prop.
I also intend to have working lights controlled by an RC relay.
I am trying to do as much of the mods as possible before i put the side pieces on to allow more room for my fingers and a better view.


Good luck with your build and please can we have lots more photos.


Ian       

[ballastanksian]

Hi Spud, what is the white mat with cutouts for the frames? Is it part of the kit or a jig that you designed? If the latter, that is a clever idea!

She's looking good at the moment 

[Daleb]

Hi sorry for butting in but it's a Depron jig that comes in the Kit.

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Thanks for the comments

Hi  skierdive


I'm using Titebond 2 premium wood glue , it's only water resistant not waterproof, only the 2nd time I have used it so far so good , I just don't know about it's longevity. ... Not decided on the finish yet but I up date as I go along. Good luck with your build


Hi ballastanksian
Daleb is right it does come with the kit , it's the 2nd aeronant kit I have built and both use the same method which works pretty well


No problem butting in Daleb, have you built any of the aeronant range?


Spud

[derekwarner]

Spud.....

Titebond II is a good glue, however before you go too far with any covering deck work, you could consider applying a thinned coating of Z-Poxy to all internal surfaces

In the thinned state, you can apply with a brush to all of the vertical surfaces & joints, then pour a small quantity into the hull & tilt & float until the liquid has covered all of the horizontal surfaces

Some builders do one side of the verticals at a time & use a hair dryer to set the thinned Z-Poxy off before proceeding with the opposite side & then the horizontals last

Titebond III is the next step up and termed as waterproof, however I would never intentionally allow water to sit for a prolonged period against a glued joint

Derek

[Daleb]

Hi Spud,
I'm building the Aero-Naut Jenny at the moment...quite a simple but effective jig that piece of Depron, how are you finding the Diva?

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Hi Derek
I haven't seen Titebond III anywhere for sale , I will look out for the z-poxy . Normally I would paint the inside with resin to help waterproof it.


Daleb
Overall I'm happy with the kit for the money , not sure if it's suitable for a beginner. I will be changing the prop,prop shaft and coupler.


Spud

[Netleyned]

I have had some from Boyes, Spud.


Ned

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Hi Ned


That's the place the Titebond II came from, I didn't see any other,  I will try a different  store
Thanks
Spud