Post by Crazy Horse on Apr 6, 2013 18:35:09 GMT 1
EASY BUILD FOUR IN ONE PROJECT.
As many of you that have read my previous posts will know, I like to get my money's worth when I make a purchase. ;D Well, here is an easily built, lightweight, low cost, really useful little project. None of the joints are glued, making everything infinitely adjustable and easily dismantled should the need arise.
I was looking on-line and saw a C of G stand made from plastic pipe, just what I needed. I must give credit to H20MAN210 for this. However, I just love to see an idea and make it better. So... I don't just want it to be a C of G stand.
Oh no chummy, I want a lot for my money, an awful lot. I want a C of G stand, a work-stand, a transportation stand and a storage stand, all in one.
Read on please.....
C of G stand
Note the adjustable bolts, both for aircraft size and level. Wing nuts used for those of us that live in colder climates and have difficulty in moving their digits. The uprights can of course be moved in or out to suit the wing and size of aircraft being checked. Useful in the field if you use different size/weight/capacity batteries so that the C of G can be checked and adjusted if necessary before you take it all back in a plastic bag! Remember, an unbalanced aircraft flies once! All credit to the forumite that said that, alas it was not myself, but I have never forgotten that splendid piece of advice, thank you.
Remove the C of G struts, put them in the storage tubes and replace the struts with the flexible hangers.
The flexible hangers are a couple of bendable twist “ties” which I found in our local pound-shop. They are very strong but exceptionally light and can even be used to secure far heavier items.
This will transport your fuselage, a maximum of two wings, (only one as shown underneath if you keep the rudder and elevator connected to the fuselage) and the C of G struts in their storage area. If you want to keep the undercarriage secured to the fuselage, then just adjust the "hangers" to accommodate the necessary space required.
Everything packs flat for storage if necessary. As to cost? Well, I already had the bolts in my workshop and a few of the elbows and tee joints. But if you had to buy everything it would be no more than ten pounds. Value indeed I feel. Those of you that are not in this once great country of mine will be able to do your own conversions to your currency I am sure.
This simple, low cost project allows you to transport your beloved Cub safely in almost any vehicle, without fear of damage.
If anyone is interested enough, I would be glad to provide dimensions and materials required. The space between the uprights can easily be modified to take a delta wing or other sized model without difficulty. If you like, carrying straps could be secured to the base of the project (remember nothing is glued) in order to transport everything to the field.
Please feel free to comment, criticise (note the correct English spelling) and add your tuppence worth!
As many of you that have read my previous posts will know, I like to get my money's worth when I make a purchase. ;D Well, here is an easily built, lightweight, low cost, really useful little project. None of the joints are glued, making everything infinitely adjustable and easily dismantled should the need arise.
I was looking on-line and saw a C of G stand made from plastic pipe, just what I needed. I must give credit to H20MAN210 for this. However, I just love to see an idea and make it better. So... I don't just want it to be a C of G stand.
Oh no chummy, I want a lot for my money, an awful lot. I want a C of G stand, a work-stand, a transportation stand and a storage stand, all in one.
Read on please.....
C of G stand
Note the adjustable bolts, both for aircraft size and level. Wing nuts used for those of us that live in colder climates and have difficulty in moving their digits. The uprights can of course be moved in or out to suit the wing and size of aircraft being checked. Useful in the field if you use different size/weight/capacity batteries so that the C of G can be checked and adjusted if necessary before you take it all back in a plastic bag! Remember, an unbalanced aircraft flies once! All credit to the forumite that said that, alas it was not myself, but I have never forgotten that splendid piece of advice, thank you.
Remove the C of G struts, put them in the storage tubes and replace the struts with the flexible hangers.
The flexible hangers are a couple of bendable twist “ties” which I found in our local pound-shop. They are very strong but exceptionally light and can even be used to secure far heavier items.
This will transport your fuselage, a maximum of two wings, (only one as shown underneath if you keep the rudder and elevator connected to the fuselage) and the C of G struts in their storage area. If you want to keep the undercarriage secured to the fuselage, then just adjust the "hangers" to accommodate the necessary space required.
Everything packs flat for storage if necessary. As to cost? Well, I already had the bolts in my workshop and a few of the elbows and tee joints. But if you had to buy everything it would be no more than ten pounds. Value indeed I feel. Those of you that are not in this once great country of mine will be able to do your own conversions to your currency I am sure.
This simple, low cost project allows you to transport your beloved Cub safely in almost any vehicle, without fear of damage.
If anyone is interested enough, I would be glad to provide dimensions and materials required. The space between the uprights can easily be modified to take a delta wing or other sized model without difficulty. If you like, carrying straps could be secured to the base of the project (remember nothing is glued) in order to transport everything to the field.
Please feel free to comment, criticise (note the correct English spelling) and add your tuppence worth!
Plus easily modifiable is always a great option so the contraption is not a one trick pony!
