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Post by propwash on Aug 6, 2010 14:09:24 GMT 1
 I've read that all crashes are just a matter of when, not if. Today, my day had arrived. Looped it way to low, playing with fire and got burned.    I'd like to think that all I need is a new fuse, but the way it smacked into the ground I wouldn't doubt I probably fried everything inside too. I'm going to ground myself for a while, not in the mood to sink $100 to get it fixed.
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 6, 2010 14:33:08 GMT 1
I like it more like that anyway, nice mod!
Perhaps next time thought it might be worth running some packing tape either side of the fuselage, it makes the cub INCREDIBLY strong.
Other than the prop shaft and firewall, you'll probably find that the rest of the cub is OK. As long as the broken pieces fit together OK you can just epoxy it back together and you'll be flying again in no time!
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Post by killioughtta on Aug 6, 2010 15:08:54 GMT 1
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Post by SCC on Aug 6, 2010 15:21:28 GMT 1
If it's just the fuse you have to repair then that will probably set you back half a dollar in glue.
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Post by propwash on Aug 6, 2010 15:42:58 GMT 1
I keep reading about gluing it back together, but wouldn't it lose rigidity at the point where it's glued? Do I have to re-enforce it with something else? I haven't tested the motor/electronics but they way it went splat I don't doubt that I'll be needing some new components. You'll notice the receiver (?? I think that's what it is) is cracked open.
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Post by higgsbosonman on Aug 6, 2010 15:50:38 GMT 1
the thing about the glue is it's actually stronger than the foam. it won't loose regidity, but after a certain point, fatigue will probably set in, because the glue joint doesn't flex with the plane. that's when reinforcement is needed, to not over fatigue the styrofoam around the glue joint (try saying that in one breath!)
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Post by leisureshoot on Aug 7, 2010 2:35:33 GMT 1
For goodness sake!  buy an $18.00 fuselage, $3.00 cowl, and $3.00 wing struts, $3.00 prop, (about $30 w/shipping inc'd) and you'll be in the air in under an hour. While your at it, paint it so yours will be special. I'm on my 2nd wing, 3rd set of struts, 2nd fuse, and 3rd cowl, 2nd gearbox, who knows how many props. Don't forget a set of new stickers, too($4.00), if you buy a fuse. (there is a trick to stickers - wet the entire area with water with a drop or two of detergent so you can slide the stickers around a few times until they are right, then slide your finger over the sticker to push the water out and it will be stuck permanently) |
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 7, 2010 3:54:28 GMT 1
I keep reading about gluing it back together, but wouldn't it lose rigidity at the point where it's glued? Do I have to re-enforce it with something else? I haven't tested the motor/electronics but they way it went splat I don't doubt that I'll be needing some new components. You'll notice the receiver (?? I think that's what it is) is cracked open. If you glue it with 2-part epoxy that crack will become the strongest part of the fuselage, it will never break in that spot again. Either side of the break, perhaps, but where the epoxy has soaked into will become just about indestructible. Just beware not to use epoxy to glue a firewall back on with, as you won't be able to get it off again if it breaks in the future. |
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Post by 900dukess on Aug 7, 2010 12:18:06 GMT 1
One thing to consider with 2-part epoxy, it adds alot of weight.
Have you tried "gorilla grip" or similar poly wood glue, I have used it before and it works great.
Anway good luck with the rebuild. (A good excuse to upgrade everything)
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Post by killioughtta on Aug 8, 2010 4:44:43 GMT 1
white Gorilla Glue is THE SHIZNITZ. Dries in 30-60 minutes and WHITE.
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buy an $18.00 fuselage, $3.00 cowl, and $3.00 wing struts, $3.00 prop, (about $30 w/shipping inc'd) and you'll be in the air in under an hour. While your at it, paint it so yours will be special.
