Edge 540 27.4% Build
11-04-2013, 05:14 AM
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What tool are you using to make your cuts on blocks of wood? They come out so presice and clean. I know there's some sandpaper used but daaang! As ace said "only for the perfectionist".
11-04-2013, 05:37 AM
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Maekju, I don't have a band saw so all of my cutting is relegated to a coping saw and the standard Zona hand saw. I rely on my disc sander to give me the precision that I'm after...
11-05-2013, 08:14 PM
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11-06-2013, 03:40 AM
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You are correct Leroy, each block has to be custom fit because of the taper...the good news is all the hinge blocks are now completed and the only block left to make is the one for the wing bolt. 
Tonight I will get the last block in place and get the servo cover with mount completed...I'll take some photos of it before I start the sheeting which I anticipate to start this weekend. I am anxious to get these wings done and behind me so I can start on the fuselage!
Tonight I will get the last block in place and get the servo cover with mount completed...I'll take some photos of it before I start the sheeting which I anticipate to start this weekend. I am anxious to get these wings done and behind me so I can start on the fuselage!
11-07-2013, 01:21 PM
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Here are a few shots of the wing being fitted for the servo hatch. To keep things lined-up and square, I like to have it assembled as it's getting glued into place.
A few more odds and ends to do before the sheeting starts...thought I'd give you a glimpse of what's up on the build board next, by far the largest plane to enter the fold...or should I say hangar!
A few more odds and ends to do before the sheeting starts...thought I'd give you a glimpse of what's up on the build board next, by far the largest plane to enter the fold...or should I say hangar!
11-07-2013, 02:53 PM
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Something tells me your going to have a perfectly built, highly aerobatic machine when your done. Someday soon I will be trying my hand at plan building, therefor , I am taking many notes.beautiful job so far.
11-07-2013, 03:22 PM
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No same one I've been working on Robert. The fuse will just fit on the build table, well part of it anyway...I'll be starting on it as soon as I have the wings completed.
Thanks Steve, this is my first attempt at a 3-D plane and I know when I'm done my friends Gary and Cody will give me thumbs up or down if I succeed or not...I have been stopping myself of adding additional weight here and there to keep my target weight of 16 pounds...
Thanks Steve, this is my first attempt at a 3-D plane and I know when I'm done my friends Gary and Cody will give me thumbs up or down if I succeed or not...I have been stopping myself of adding additional weight here and there to keep my target weight of 16 pounds...
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11-07-2013, 03:51 PM
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Don't mind Robert!
Welcome Dennis, I would love to see more pics of your plane if you have any left... To answer your questions, the fuse is still sandwiched and the canopy is what came from Doug at D&L Designs. The tail has been updated and re-drawn by Doug in 2002, it includes a larger tail version and it is ribbed. The builder has the option of building the standard tail or this newer version as the plans for both are included. I am quite happy with the quality of the wood which was also hand picked by Sig, you pay extra but it's worth it. You will see more of that as I progress with the build... Interesting but sad story of Chandra, unfortunate things happen to good people...
I have made some revisions to this build that will hopefully make it stronger and more agile without adding too much weight...It remains to be seen how aerobatic this plane is, I know several friends of mine that are looking forward to seeing how capable a plane this is in the 3-D arena...Bet it's starting to get cold up their in the great north Dennis, any snow yet?
Here are some pictures of the shear webbing that has been completed on one side only. I will start on the opposite side today. It takes quite a bit of time to get them fitted and glued up correctly.
Welcome Dennis, I would love to see more pics of your plane if you have any left... To answer your questions, the fuse is still sandwiched and the canopy is what came from Doug at D&L Designs. The tail has been updated and re-drawn by Doug in 2002, it includes a larger tail version and it is ribbed. The builder has the option of building the standard tail or this newer version as the plans for both are included. I am quite happy with the quality of the wood which was also hand picked by Sig, you pay extra but it's worth it. You will see more of that as I progress with the build... Interesting but sad story of Chandra, unfortunate things happen to good people...
I have made some revisions to this build that will hopefully make it stronger and more agile without adding too much weight...It remains to be seen how aerobatic this plane is, I know several friends of mine that are looking forward to seeing how capable a plane this is in the 3-D arena...Bet it's starting to get cold up their in the great north Dennis, any snow yet?
Here are some pictures of the shear webbing that has been completed on one side only. I will start on the opposite side today. It takes quite a bit of time to get them fitted and glued up correctly.
That sandwiched fuselage side sure adds a lot of strength. What weight do you feel yours will come in at? All up weight with the Brison 3.2, smoke pump and both tanks full it was just under 16 1/2 lbs. I found the same thing going to the extra cost of premium wood made all the difference in the world. I cut each opposing part from the same sheet then numbered them and set them aside. For the sheeting I used my postal scale and matched as close as possible each sheet of wood side for side and numbered them.
I looked for pictures and it seems I have deleted them the last time I took my web page down. If I come across any I will post them.
Working on putting sound in my 60 inch MXS from Extreme Flight. I’ll keep watching great thread.
Snow possible this weekend need to get the snow skis out for the Lazy Ace.
Dennis
Last edited by Propworn; 11-07-2013 at 03:57 PM.
11-09-2013, 01:49 AM
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Dennis the target weight I'm shooting for is 16 pounds. I'll have a DA-50 in the nose of this plane. Just getting ready to put the sheeting on the right wing. We had some good snow flurries yesterday! I like your Lazy Ace, did you build it? Stay warm...
OK, as I said the wing is ready for sheeting after a light sanding. I mentioned before that on the left wing that I had boxed in an area on the wing tip that I can access if need be to place some lead for lateral wing balancing, here's where that box is. If I need access to it I will drill a small hole in the side of the wing tip and add the amount of weight necessary, their is a wing tip cap that will cover the hole so no one will be the wiser except you and me...
I'll post my progress of the sheeting later on today.
OK, as I said the wing is ready for sheeting after a light sanding. I mentioned before that on the left wing that I had boxed in an area on the wing tip that I can access if need be to place some lead for lateral wing balancing, here's where that box is. If I need access to it I will drill a small hole in the side of the wing tip and add the amount of weight necessary, their is a wing tip cap that will cover the hole so no one will be the wiser except you and me...
I'll post my progress of the sheeting later on today.
11-09-2013, 06:00 AM
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Dennis the target weight I'm shooting for is 16 pounds. I'll have a DA-50 in the nose of this plane. Just getting ready to put the sheeting on the right wing. We had some good snow flurries yesterday! I like your Lazy Ace, did you build it? Stay warm...
OK, as I said the wing is ready for sheeting after a light sanding. I mentioned before that on the left wing that I had boxed in an area on the wing tip that I can access if need be to place some lead for lateral wing balancing, here's where that box is. If I need access to it I will drill a small hole in the side of the wing tip and add the amount of weight necessary, their is a wing tip cap that will cover the hole so no one will be the wiser except you and me...
I'll post my progress of the sheeting later on today.
OK, as I said the wing is ready for sheeting after a light sanding. I mentioned before that on the left wing that I had boxed in an area on the wing tip that I can access if need be to place some lead for lateral wing balancing, here's where that box is. If I need access to it I will drill a small hole in the side of the wing tip and add the amount of weight necessary, their is a wing tip cap that will cover the hole so no one will be the wiser except you and me...
I'll post my progress of the sheeting later on today.
I used the same space for my weights just like it was made for it. I used BB split shot from my fishing stuff and added epoxy through the hole to keep the shot in place. I often wondered about blowing up the plans double the size. I like the look of the single seat 540 better.
Dennis
I even bashed the Lazy Ace into a tri-motor and flew it like that for a bit.
Last edited by Propworn; 11-09-2013 at 04:34 PM.
11-09-2013, 01:38 PM
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Here's some photos of one side of the wing (bottom) sheeted. With a little sanding and some minor filling should look ok. After a little dinner break I will start on the top...
11-11-2013, 04:51 AM
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Happy Veterans day! If you served, thank you for your service...
Sheeting on the wing has been completed and now it's time to start the aileron. Sanding still needs to be completed, but I will tackle that later. Here are some shots of the wing half.
Sheeting on the wing has been completed and now it's time to start the aileron. Sanding still needs to be completed, but I will tackle that later. Here are some shots of the wing half.
11-11-2013, 08:10 AM
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So since there are currently two builds on my table, I thought you may be interested in this tip. Have you ever had two parts to glue together so you decide to lay something flat and heavy atop of it while it dries? Only to pull off the weight later to find out the glued part shifted location on you... 
so why not use a nice piece of thick glass as the weight, and then you'll be able to see if the parts move on you!
so why not use a nice piece of thick glass as the weight, and then you'll be able to see if the parts move on you!
11-11-2013, 02:43 PM
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Someday Robert I'll get me one of them fancy magnetic boards!
Construction of the aileron has begun with the layout, then the slow process of gluing each riblet to the sheeting one at a time... having a bit of trouble posting pics.
Construction of the aileron has begun with the layout, then the slow process of gluing each riblet to the sheeting one at a time... having a bit of trouble posting pics.
Last edited by VincentJ; 11-13-2013 at 01:39 PM.
11-11-2013, 02:44 PM
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Going to stay warm the garage is heated and it’s the hanger no cars allowed. The Lazy Ace was originally built by a good friend who was a bit leery of flying it. Original power was a Supertiger .60 something. I have a YS 1.20 in it. It’s been recovered a few times I use it as a float plane as well as a glider tug and have even used it to release a good friends ashes over the field. It’s a great plane. Brought it to Texas with me when I went down for the SAE Aerodesign competition as the team’s pilot and advisor and flew it at the Thunderbird Field which has a memorial plaque to Mr. Cunningham the designer of the Lazy Ace.
I used the same space for my weights just like it was made for it. I used BB split shot from my fishing stuff and added epoxy through the hole to keep the shot in place. I often wondered about blowing up the plans double the size. I like the look of the single seat 540 better.
Dennis
I even bashed the Lazy Ace into a tri-motor and flew it like that for a bit.
I used the same space for my weights just like it was made for it. I used BB split shot from my fishing stuff and added epoxy through the hole to keep the shot in place. I often wondered about blowing up the plans double the size. I like the look of the single seat 540 better.
Dennis
I even bashed the Lazy Ace into a tri-motor and flew it like that for a bit.
Led shot, yep I'll likely be using some also.
Leroy