Category: AKKA/Tierra

More tail work. 8h

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I made a simulated wing spar, to be able to mount the upper boom tubes so that I could start the engine.

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The rudder cable tension is provided by this rubber ropes in a cable pulley.

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I mounted this nylon/delrin tubes that the cables run through.

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Ready for a test run.

Jag är ett sätt att tänka.

Rear fuselage and tail 8h

The weather is getting warmer and my garage air heater is holding up. So I decided to tear down the “inner wall” and start mounting the tail to the cabin. I have two days of from work so lets go!

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Here is the lower boom tube attached to rear belly tube.

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The fin mounts to lower boom tube.

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The tail wheel.

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I don’t know if the tail spring is stiff enough. I will instal an extra leaf spring if it is to soft.

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The terratrim, stabilator trim.

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Looks great!

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I love the swedish colours.

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The transportation and storing mode. This upper boom tubes is normally attached out on the trailing edge of the wings. The prop wouldn’t make a good job other wise.

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This is the most rewarding part of the project so far.

Jag är ett sätt att tänka.

Painting tail surfaces

The control surfaces is already painted. But I don’t like the silver colour. The sails will last several years so I will give it a makeover. The original silver and mylar coat stays on, I’m just painting latex based house paint on top. It don’t need much before it looks nice. After 1 week I will polish and wax the painted areas. The wings are also getting a new paint.
The latex paint is also giving the fabric an extra UV protection.

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Jag är ett sätt att tänka.

Flight controls 16h

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Fuel tank mount.

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Control yoke and pedals. After test sitting the cabin, I realized that the brake pedals are way to high. They are going down to the floor again.

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Aileron control cables.

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The cables are extra long, so that they can be used in a Tbird2 type steering yoke later.

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Cooling radiator.

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The brakes went down to the heels.

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The old instruments are staying until further.

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My new alu pitot tube.

Jag är ett sätt att tänka.