Hey guys, I started my Su-31 build today and so far so good. I do need a little bit of advice however. I'm ready to install the dihedral brace and join the wings. The instructions say to simply expoy the brace in place to join the wings. I'm wondering if is should also removed the covering at the joint and apply epoxy the whole joint as well... I would think that would add further strength and that can't be a bad thing...

Hi Dave 
I would think both sides of the wing root rib should have some glue on them otherwise you would have a weak joint.I always used fiberglass on the center section but you probably don't need to do that especially where the covering is already on there.
I like your handle King Of The Wild Nextstars.
Grant

Thanks Grant, it seemed to only make sense to get some sort of adhesive in there... But the manual doesn't call for it... Mind you it also told me to CA the hardwood blocks in for the servos... Needless to say that got a hit of epoxy instead...

Hi Davey,

What is the wingspan?

Can we see some pictures?

Brian

I'll up some pics soon. It's just a little tiny guy... 56 inch wing span... Going to run an OS FS-70 surpass in it

Dave

Aileron servos mounted... Check
Wings joined... Check
Tail assembled.... Check
Belly pan installed... Check

Now if I could only figure out this engine mounting stuff I'd almost be in business lol... I'm thinking to go inverted, but I know that can lead to headaches... Also I don't think the 8oz fuel tank in this kit is large enough... Thoughts?

Hi Dave
An 8 0z tank is pretty small.Wouldn't give you much time in the air.

ENGINE       Tank
40 size        8 oz
70 size        10 to 12 if it will fit
90 size        12 to 14 oz
110 to 140  16 oz
140 to 170  16 to 20 oz
With the inverted engine ,you have to make sure they don't get full of fuel to start with "Flood".
Some planes are more suited for an inverted engine setup.Once they are running there is no difference.
Grant

Thanks Grant, Tower actually lists this DUBRO 12 oz tank as the replacement...

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD719&P=V

I may throw one of those in her. After taking a close look at the tank position and the engine I think inverted should be fine. The needle valve will be above the centre of the tank and from what I understand that's essential to prevent flooding... I should be ready for the air this weekend it I can get that tank, but two weekends from now 100%  :D

Now I just need to find someone to maiden it for me

Hi Dave
Dubro tanks are good,been using them for years.
12 oz is the way to go.
Being a member of the Avon club for only 2 years you bring up a good point about getting help. Other clubs have always had instructors.
I'm not sure about Avon,don't think we need them.
I think all you have to do is ask and most guys would be willing to help.
Some I know are not comfortable flying another plane .
With all the talent we have at AVIA  you should have no problem getting help.
I know at one time you had to have an instructor and do a few things before you were awarded your Macc Wings.
Not sure how it works now or if it is reqired.
I'll see if I can find the format we use to folow.
Grant

Pretty sure if you can make 3 circuits and take out the crapper on your forth, you get your wings. If the crapper is occupied at the time, you get an added bonus.  :D ;D :D

Davey, lots of us were instructors elsewhere.....you've already used Capt. Cool, and someone had you up on the buddy box first day....thats a good place to start

AND, if as Joe says the crapper is occupied when you take it out, YOU become an instructor.. 8-)

Haha, As far as instruction... I'm sticking with Mike and Al (if I'm not driving them crazy). I just need someone to take this darn thing up for me while I hide in the car (seeing that I assembled it, we may also need to clear the pits)

we usually let the instructors have the fun of maidening...

Hi Davey,

I know the feeling....but i can tell you from experience, it is better to wait till you are ready to maiden a new plane and do it yourself. 

There is lots more satisfaction in it!

Brian

Hey Dave. I don't mind putting it in....I mean up for you. We'll go over it with a fine tooth comb at my place before we bring it out to the field. :)

Gross and Gross...yet another broke back moment. That said, the old TT Pro is back in the Florio now. May need a little throttle servo tweak and perhaps the kill switch. Other than that, it should be good to go.

I am going to have a look at the Wild Pube next. Have to start with the simple stuff. I will work my way to the impossible crap. (For Me)  ;)

Joe, i meant putting the plane in the ground, you pervert!

whitey wrote on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 1:15pm:

Joe, i meant putting the plane in the ground, you pervert!

Ofcourse thats what you meant :-?

Twinkie Driver

Whoa... This has gone to a place that may haunt my dreams for life...

On a less disturbing note, I picked up the fuel tank and remote glow adapter yesterday, and am expecting a Miracle Switch + Fuel Dot to arrive today or tomorrow...

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/mrc1switchdotred.html

Do have to admit, I was pretty pumped when I found this little guy. It should incorporate into the Golden Arches covering scheme this plane has... Mike is going to lend me some tutelage with the engine mounting (and tank install but shhhhhhh... he doesn't know that part yet) tonight.

Now the biggest question of the build... Do I remove the butt-ugly pilot? (The thought of keeping him makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit)   

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Yea, I'd turf it. Looks too much like Whitey!!!!   ;D ;D

Bruce

Hehahahahaa!!  ;D :D ;D

Davy Crockett wrote on Apr 26^th, 2012 at 7:35am:

Whoa... This has gone to a place that may haunt my dreams for life... On a less disturbing note, I picked up the fuel tank and remote glow adapter yesterday, and am expecting a Miracle Switch + Fuel Dot to arrive today or tomorrow... http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/mrc1switchdotred.html Do have to admit, I was pretty pumped when I found this little guy. It should incorporate into the Golden Arches covering scheme this plane has... Mike is going to lend me some tutelage with the engine mounting (and tank install but shhhhhhh... he doesn't know that part yet) tonight. Now the biggest question of the build... Do I remove the butt-ugly pilot? (The thought of keeping him makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit)

was looking at one of those "switch/dot" thingy's down at John's the other day, class act. As for the pilot - gotta have one... the trick is to find a theme... Twinkie uses fishermen (or is was that John Cabot Trail) when he has one. Kelly's are pretty fowl, Colin leans towards RiceRocket drivers. I think it's Les who has the cleavage factor tied down...
Too bad you can't find a Davey Crockett figure....man that hat would turn heads.. >:(

Hey Five Fingers. You getting forgetfull. I'm the one who has the cleavage in the plane. Les just looks at cleavage all day.  ;D  ;D

Bruce

I stand corrected, or is that deducted....nope still have all 5.

HA HA you guys kill me ;D

Fingers, it Finnigan. ;D ;D

Dunny's it is... I'm going to use these guys as pilots...

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Hot Damn those are neat  ::)  I vote for the 3 eyed guy, second row, second from the left........

administrator wrote on Apr 26^th, 2012 at 10:35am:

Hey Five Fingers. You getting forgetfull. I'm the one who has the cleavage in the plane. Les just looks at cleavage all day.  ;D  ;D Bruce

yeh, you gotta be careful when you bend over a plane at the field and HE's around, wrong cleavage but he doesn't seem to mind.... :D

Very Scale

Just a scale as Ol' Pink Jacques the current pilot... that dude is just plain ugly

O'l Pink Jacques looks like something you'd buy at Night Magic. Oui,Oui, Monsieur Jacques. :D

Lolz

The tank is going in tonight, and the cowl should get fitted. Just a couple of servos to go in and the Suk should be ready for beginner IMAC routines on Saturday. With the current weather forecast, I may need to pick up some more fuel, because I plan on flying my a** off this weekend :) Let's all hope they aren't lying to us all...

First of all, what the heck's wrong with Pink???? I'll have you kn ow some of my finer endeavors were pink........ with a little purple thrown in  :-?

Second, can you get this guy?? Just soloed a few weeks ago and already he's nicknaming his planes......... "SUK" .... :(

In keeping with his trend we now have a field of Ex's (mine), Sb's, Ya's... although there is still that Twinkie Elton Torch screaming around...

Thats Sir Elton to you Pinkies! >:(

Yak Man wrote on May 15^th, 2012 at 3:36pm:

Thats Sir Elton to you Pinkies! >:(

Sir Twinkie.." yup, that works for me... ;D ;D

>:( >:( >:( >:(

Don't make me start name creation, or some will be sorry they started the game. Just sayin!  :-/

Joe  Di Profio wrote on May 18^th, 2012 at 11:54am:

Don't make me start name creation, or some will be sorry they started the game. Just sayin!  :-/

and of course we can never forget the Wild Ha ... :o

She's done... Not sure she'll be maidened tomorrow... But I'll bring her to the feild. Perhaps someone can lend me some tuning and balancing assistance...  :-/

No problem to do that Dave.

Thanks Al :)

and maiden it did...... well done Davy...