Scratch build : #905 Mustang

[Sai1704]

So, as you all know, I have built a mustang in the past but it doesn't fly. So I'm planning on building another using the plans I have. I have already drawn out the templates, and I am going to build it with 1mm / 3/64" balsa ( this weekend? ).
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[WIDDOG]

Hi Anirudh

Excellent build thread you got here. I am very interested and will be following this build very closely. I hope you post plenty of pictures. If I remember correctly you built your original Mustang with kit wood. If possible could you measure the wood your are now using and punch the numbers into this calculator. http://www.nclra.org/Programs/BalsaDensity.php and post the results?

[Sai1704]

Sure, I will. But I don't thing I can get started until the weekend. Meanwhile, I am making a spinner out of some balsa I have

[Sai1704]

I made a solid spinner by cementing several discs together and sanding it down. I plan to attach the propeller by drilling holes on either side.

Not a great job

[Sai1704]

I have purchased the balsa sheets, they are 1.5 mm in thickness. So the dimensions are 48"x4"x9/128"
Sheet 1 weighs 33.5 g, inconsistent grain but rigid, density: 11.26 lb/f^3.
Sheet 2 weighs 28.3 g, fairly consistent graing, but not so rigid, density: 9.51lb/f^3.
Certainly not contest grade wood. But I believe it is good enough for flying
Build process to start in... 12 hrs

[Sai1704]

I've begun cutting out the parts. i started with the fuselage sides, and together they weigh 10 g! Are there any techniques to cut holes in order to lighten them?

[Sai1704]

All parts cut and finished over the last two days.






I guess I'll start building tomorrow or the day after.

[Sai1704]

Here are the finished tail surfaces...

and the fuselage.



i've begun with the wings,

-waiting for the glue to dry.

[Wildpig]

3 rd picture. The side view of the fuselage. Do you have a former in the wrong position?

[Sai1704]

3 rd picture. The side view of the fuselage. Do you have a former in the wrong position?

If you mean the 3rd one on top (E), I believe I cut the notches too deep. No problem about the "off-scale" look, it'll add a nice touch

[Steve Blanchard]

Actually it looks like you may have the former in upside down. That definitely is not a notching issue. But if you are OK with it then that's all that matters.

[Steve Blanchard]

Actually looking at it again, it looks like you have it seated way too low not that it is upside down. This is gonna drive me nuts!

[Wildpig]

Good progress on your build.
I'll be curious to know the final weight in comparison to my Guillow Mustang.

[Sai1704]

Wildpig, as of now, frames weigh exactly 14 g. All other parts(canopy, thrust button, rubber motor, etc) weigh 8 g. Hoping to get it under 28 g.

[Sai1704]

Completed wings with ample dihedral.