If you got some good advice on polishing CF, I would like to hear it. Thanks I try my best in my tutorial write ups. In my regular post, I just try and be myself. Thanks for the support.
Me and you both.
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If you got some good advice on polishing CF, I would like to hear it. Thanks I try my best in my tutorial write ups. In my regular post, I just try and be myself. Thanks for the support.
Me and you both.
Hello. Time for the first weekend update. More and more bracketing....
Stupid camera did not save all the pictures I took! Anywayz, I assembled the right hand wing structure and begun to make the bracket strips and blocks for it.
Numbered the right hand side brackets. Only three that will hold the bracket assembly to the frame. Smaller blocks will be cut and welded on so the cover has a block to bolt into.
The start of the rear bracket strip.
Did some measuring and cut out the 1.5" blocks that will be welded and than bolt the strip in place.
Notched out the frame pieces so once again the wing structure sits as flush as possible against the cover surface.
Also cut off the very back of the frames and did some sanding done along the top-side of the frame structures. This was done so that when the two covers are mated that they rest and close properly.
I started work on pondering how to mount the center sections to the cover. Since the angle below and on top of the motherboard frame are extreme, I thought about laying down a piece of alum strip above
Here the strip can be bolted to the motherboard frame. Blocks can thus be welded on for mounting the cover to this strip. Also, this strips will act as an air barrier so that when I am traveling down the highway with SR-X on the roof the cover shouldn't fly off.
These blocks can either be positioned on the inside or outside of the motherboard frame. That is why there is extra strip on the other side of each frame. I just haven't made up my mind yet.
Till tomorrow!
Stupid camera did not save all the pictures I took! Anywayz, I assembled the right hand wing structure and begun to make the bracket strips and blocks for it.
Numbered the right hand side brackets. Only three that will hold the bracket assembly to the frame. Smaller blocks will be cut and welded on so the cover has a block to bolt into.
The start of the rear bracket strip.
Did some measuring and cut out the 1.5" blocks that will be welded and than bolt the strip in place.
Notched out the frame pieces so once again the wing structure sits as flush as possible against the cover surface.
Also cut off the very back of the frames and did some sanding done along the top-side of the frame structures. This was done so that when the two covers are mated that they rest and close properly.
I started work on pondering how to mount the center sections to the cover. Since the angle below and on top of the motherboard frame are extreme, I thought about laying down a piece of alum strip above
Here the strip can be bolted to the motherboard frame. Blocks can thus be welded on for mounting the cover to this strip. Also, this strips will act as an air barrier so that when I am traveling down the highway with SR-X on the roof the cover shouldn't fly off.
These blocks can either be positioned on the inside or outside of the motherboard frame. That is why there is extra strip on the other side of each frame. I just haven't made up my mind yet.
Till tomorrow!
balance101
Limp Gawd
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wow awesome build keep up the good work! can't wait to see the finish product 
Hello. Had a crazy drinking night last night. Woke up with things a little blurry but manage to pull it together to go fabricate. Anywayz, weekend update part 2.
Now that the bottom brackets pieces are cut, I started working on the top brackets pieces. I also realized that I need more aluminium.
This is for the right side frame structure.
I had to re-cut the pieces I made yesterday because they were just not looking right. I also cut the blocks for the top bracket piece.
The junk pile.
Now that the bottom brackets pieces are cut, I started working on the top brackets pieces. I also realized that I need more aluminium.
This is for the right side frame structure.
I had to re-cut the pieces I made yesterday because they were just not looking right. I also cut the blocks for the top bracket piece.
The junk pile.
wow awesome build keep up the good work! can't wait to see the finish product
Thanks!
Hello.
I ran out of material this past weekend. I was going to order some more from McMasterCarr, though, I than sat back and thought about it. The reason was due to cost and time. I decided that it was better to just go to home depot and pick up a piece for the rear top bracket.
3/4" x 1/8" x 3ft.
Took the bottom rear pieces and measured out the length. You can see the width difference here. What this will do to weight will be minimal after I get done drilling holes to reduce the weight.
I have to stagger step the mounting blocks so that they don't hit each other.
The cutting in of the bracket strip into the frame pieces.
The mounting blocks had to be notched on one side so that they would properly fit. This is more of an appearance and style doing for the case.
Pictures of one of the bracket strips in place.
Cut out some more mounting blocks and filed down the other mounting blocks to clean them up before welding. Which is up next.
I ran out of material this past weekend. I was going to order some more from McMasterCarr, though, I than sat back and thought about it. The reason was due to cost and time. I decided that it was better to just go to home depot and pick up a piece for the rear top bracket.
3/4" x 1/8" x 3ft.
Took the bottom rear pieces and measured out the length. You can see the width difference here. What this will do to weight will be minimal after I get done drilling holes to reduce the weight.
I have to stagger step the mounting blocks so that they don't hit each other.
The cutting in of the bracket strip into the frame pieces.
The mounting blocks had to be notched on one side so that they would properly fit. This is more of an appearance and style doing for the case.
Pictures of one of the bracket strips in place.
Cut out some more mounting blocks and filed down the other mounting blocks to clean them up before welding. Which is up next.
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how much do you need to finish the project?
How much time or material?
Update:
To drill all the block, I wanted to make sure I was being as precise as possible, so I went out and bought a bench vise. This thing is sweet!:dremel:
Before I could begin welding the blocks to the alum. strips, they have to be drilled and taped. The blocks that will actually hold the cover on wont be drilled till later due to mounting position. These other blocks would make it hard if not impossible to drill after welding.
I measured 10mm over and 5mm up and marked and than drilled and taped. Than repeat sequence till done:dremel:
First set
Lastly, I started to cut the smaller mounting blocks. These once again will be drilled later.
To drill all the block, I wanted to make sure I was being as precise as possible, so I went out and bought a bench vise. This thing is sweet!:dremel:
Before I could begin welding the blocks to the alum. strips, they have to be drilled and taped. The blocks that will actually hold the cover on wont be drilled till later due to mounting position. These other blocks would make it hard if not impossible to drill after welding.
I measured 10mm over and 5mm up and marked and than drilled and taped. Than repeat sequence till done:dremel:
First set
Lastly, I started to cut the smaller mounting blocks. These once again will be drilled later.
Tsumi
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Edit: woah, I'm way off track here, don't mind me xD
Great build you have going, I absolutely love planes. You should have done a model of the SR-71 blackbird, I think that is one of the most awesome planes ever made
Great build you have going, I absolutely love planes. You should have done a model of the SR-71 blackbird, I think that is one of the most awesome planes ever made
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Update:
Got the first of the brackets welded today.
I thought about using some sort of epoxy adhesive, though, I really need a secure fit because I don't want my covers flying off at 80mph on the highway.
Due to the constant weight issue on my mind, I will definitely be going back and trying to reduce the weight on these brackets as much as I can without comprising strength.
Cut out some more mounting blocks to be welded.
The front bracket pieces turned out not so well. I had to break some pieces off and the blocks will have to be re-welded. The angles or welding process just couldn't bring the pieces with a standard that I was happy with.
Until Tomorrow:dremel:
Got the first of the brackets welded today.
I thought about using some sort of epoxy adhesive, though, I really need a secure fit because I don't want my covers flying off at 80mph on the highway.
Due to the constant weight issue on my mind, I will definitely be going back and trying to reduce the weight on these brackets as much as I can without comprising strength.
Cut out some more mounting blocks to be welded.
The front bracket pieces turned out not so well. I had to break some pieces off and the blocks will have to be re-welded. The angles or welding process just couldn't bring the pieces with a standard that I was happy with.
Until Tomorrow:dremel:
Edit: woah, I'm way off track here, don't mind me xD
Great build you have going, I absolutely love planes. You should have done a model of the SR-71 blackbird, I think that is one of the most awesome planes ever made
Glad you like the SR-71! Go touch it in NYC! I don't want to replicate something, I want to INVENT something. Thanks for the support.
Thanks
Hello. Time for weekend update.
I took out the last frame piece and supporting bulkheads. I thought that I would need this structure for support though, I am finding that it is just becoming a problem more on the mounting side. The end of the wings will accommodate something, I just haven't totally designed it out yet.
Had to make some modification to these pieces and cut some length off due to clearance issues that would arise down the road. These pieces will still be used in some way to help mount the covers on the very edge of the wings.
I want to give epoxy a try. I haven't had much success with JB weld when doing Aelro. I was hesitant to say the least. I couldn't get the alum. welded so I thought lets experiment. I sanded the alum and mixed up the epoxy and let it dry. So far it seems to be pretty strong epoxy. If it can withstand drilling than excellent.
Before I can move an further I have to mount the brackets to the frame pieces. From there I will mount the frame to the covers. Here I aligned, traced, measured, than drilled.
Looks good.
modderific
Sorry for the jump in pictures. I thought I captured more, ugh. The front mountings turned out excellent. Was able to get the holes drilled and lined up correctly. Good tight fit on the pieces too all around.
Here I had to make sure the bracket was flat on the cover and than I traced the brackets onto the frames. From there I measured for the holes and drilled than mounted.
I had to mask off to cut some of the angle off. I than was going to finish mounting this piece to the frame, though, stopped due to assembly procedure. First I have to the mount the frame to the bottom cover, than cut off the excess flange and from there I can figure out totally my top bracketing. That is just the short version of the story....
until tomorrow.
I took out the last frame piece and supporting bulkheads. I thought that I would need this structure for support though, I am finding that it is just becoming a problem more on the mounting side. The end of the wings will accommodate something, I just haven't totally designed it out yet.
Had to make some modification to these pieces and cut some length off due to clearance issues that would arise down the road. These pieces will still be used in some way to help mount the covers on the very edge of the wings.
I want to give epoxy a try. I haven't had much success with JB weld when doing Aelro. I was hesitant to say the least. I couldn't get the alum. welded so I thought lets experiment. I sanded the alum and mixed up the epoxy and let it dry. So far it seems to be pretty strong epoxy. If it can withstand drilling than excellent.
Before I can move an further I have to mount the brackets to the frame pieces. From there I will mount the frame to the covers. Here I aligned, traced, measured, than drilled.
Looks good.
modderific
Sorry for the jump in pictures. I thought I captured more, ugh. The front mountings turned out excellent. Was able to get the holes drilled and lined up correctly. Good tight fit on the pieces too all around.
Here I had to make sure the bracket was flat on the cover and than I traced the brackets onto the frames. From there I measured for the holes and drilled than mounted.
I had to mask off to cut some of the angle off. I than was going to finish mounting this piece to the frame, though, stopped due to assembly procedure. First I have to the mount the frame to the bottom cover, than cut off the excess flange and from there I can figure out totally my top bracketing. That is just the short version of the story....
until tomorrow.
Hello.
The first part of my update regards the finishing of the bracketing before the mounting begins. That is the second part of my update.
If you missed it, I did change the title name of my project by inserting an lonely S before SR. This title is an acronym which stands for something. That will be revealed at the end of the build.
I taped off and marked. Than drilled and started to re-assemble to make sure the structure goes back together properly.
Starting to take shape. I also found it was easier assembling the wing structure this way.
Lastly, all together! Good Fit of all the parts:dremel:
Mounting
I view this as one of the toughest parts of the project. Why? Because mistakes in hole location cannot be MADE. There is no going back or just covering over. Time and patience must be taken.
I masked off the general area the frame will sit inside, so I can get a nice pencil line to follow.
I than drilled and taped with mounting block hole.
Trick here! I got my hand on some ink and a pointy end of a file to mark the location.
Now I know where to drill! :dremel: Simple but great.
Mounted! I still have to countersink this!
Work on some of the rear bracket mountings, getting ready for mounting!
Until Tomorrow.
The first part of my update regards the finishing of the bracketing before the mounting begins. That is the second part of my update.
If you missed it, I did change the title name of my project by inserting an lonely S before SR. This title is an acronym which stands for something. That will be revealed at the end of the build.
I taped off and marked. Than drilled and started to re-assemble to make sure the structure goes back together properly.
Starting to take shape. I also found it was easier assembling the wing structure this way.
Lastly, all together! Good Fit of all the parts:dremel:
Mounting
I view this as one of the toughest parts of the project. Why? Because mistakes in hole location cannot be MADE. There is no going back or just covering over. Time and patience must be taken.
I masked off the general area the frame will sit inside, so I can get a nice pencil line to follow.
I than drilled and taped with mounting block hole.
Trick here! I got my hand on some ink and a pointy end of a file to mark the location.
Now I know where to drill! :dremel: Simple but great.
Mounted! I still have to countersink this!
Work on some of the rear bracket mountings, getting ready for mounting!
Until Tomorrow.
amazing build so far, looking forward to updates
as I just went thru all 7 pages of stuff!
Thanks for the support! I'm glad you like it!
Hello. It is St. Patricks Day here in the US. Instead of going to the parade, I decided to push on with my carbon fiber build. Lot still has to been done.
This past week I did relatively finish with mounting the covers to the frame and cutting the flanges for the most part off. YOU WILL NOT see pictures of this until the end of the build. That I mean as the BUILD as a whole.
Onto more and more bracketing work...
I started polishing the frames pieces. I used 220 grit sandpaper to achieve this finish. I will probably go over it again before the end of the build.
I took a step back and decided that I really could glue the the Front bracketing pieces together to get a tighter fit. So I broke out the Devon Epoxy and began the adhesion.
In the mean time, I needed to fit the rear mounting bracket to the frame.
Assembled.
This series show the steps taken to mount the bottom rear bracket to the cover.
This past week I did relatively finish with mounting the covers to the frame and cutting the flanges for the most part off. YOU WILL NOT see pictures of this until the end of the build. That I mean as the BUILD as a whole.
Onto more and more bracketing work...
I started polishing the frames pieces. I used 220 grit sandpaper to achieve this finish. I will probably go over it again before the end of the build.
I took a step back and decided that I really could glue the the Front bracketing pieces together to get a tighter fit. So I broke out the Devon Epoxy and began the adhesion.
In the mean time, I needed to fit the rear mounting bracket to the frame.
Assembled.
This series show the steps taken to mount the bottom rear bracket to the cover.
I went out and bought some 10-32 hardware for the frame pieces.
Next up is the top mounting brackets.
This concludes the mounting of the top brackets.
I started to cut away at the exhaust ports. I need to make bracket that go beside these ports.
The bracket for the lower motherboard tray. This will keep the middle section from ripping off at 80 mph on highway
Until Tomorrow.
Lets get right to it!:dremel:
Yesterday I completed the bottom bracket for the motherboard section in the front. Today, I did the rear bracket.
Filed the bracket to make the finish look good after cutting.
Drilled and taped.
Set the position and drill the holes for mounting.
Done.
After mounting the rear bracket, I finished cutting out the exhaust ports for the top cover. I needed to do this so I can accurately position the rear part of the two covers in these sections to build brackets for mounting the two together.
After some basic alignment with the covers, I did some geometry to figure out the angle needed for a bracket and begun constructing a bracket.
This week will mainly be filled with constructing further brackets than the construction should move more onto the inside with the res. and mounting of the hardware. At least that is the plan for now.
Have a good weekend.
Yesterday I completed the bottom bracket for the motherboard section in the front. Today, I did the rear bracket.
Filed the bracket to make the finish look good after cutting.
Drilled and taped.
Set the position and drill the holes for mounting.
Done.
After mounting the rear bracket, I finished cutting out the exhaust ports for the top cover. I needed to do this so I can accurately position the rear part of the two covers in these sections to build brackets for mounting the two together.
After some basic alignment with the covers, I did some geometry to figure out the angle needed for a bracket and begun constructing a bracket.
This week will mainly be filled with constructing further brackets than the construction should move more onto the inside with the res. and mounting of the hardware. At least that is the plan for now.
Have a good weekend.
XXshadowwaterXX
Limp Gawd
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could you explain what this is?
Thanks!
Its an airframe. I wanted to grasp how the B-2 was assembled, because there are no pics or video's. I added my own little twist in design though. I do believe this to be flight worthy too, although, elevators would have to modified in. No big deal there.
I also worked out an de-icing system for the intake if it was to become flight worthy as a design on day.
Hello.
Time for some Carbon Fiber strength testing! The first piece is from the top cover and the second piece is from the interior frame section.
These greatest thing about Carbon Fiber is its ability to carry a vertical load.
Drilled some holes and attached some hooks
That motor is about 100 lbs.
Motor plus Jimmy equal success until it breaks about 1 minute later. Time for the second piece
This piece is about .050 thick only. 4 layer of CF and 2 layer of fiberglass
More Jimmy weight
I tried two motors and success. No breakage at all. Will apply more weight till breakage...stay tune on this one.
Anywayz....getting back to building.
These brackets are the best design in the end. They are small and lightweight. I thought of different brackets though, it was weight prohibitive. Just for those of you wondering
Took out the interior frame so I could mount and align properly these mounting brackets.
I actually mounted the one of the right side here first than put the top cover back on with bolts to make sure alignment was good all around. IF you DONT do this your hole align could be off. When doing covers like I do, you have to take your time with every bracket or you will screw up material and waste it.
Mounted top and bottom. After completely mounting the right with the top cover, I went back and marked the location holes for the other bracket on the top cover.
Moved over to the Left side exhaust port here.
Now I just have to finish the other bracket.
I stopped because I have to take these brackets back off and get them Welded. The epoxy is not holding for these brackets.
As Always, Mod On!:dremel:
Time for some Carbon Fiber strength testing! The first piece is from the top cover and the second piece is from the interior frame section.
These greatest thing about Carbon Fiber is its ability to carry a vertical load.
Drilled some holes and attached some hooks
That motor is about 100 lbs.
Motor plus Jimmy equal success until it breaks about 1 minute later. Time for the second piece
This piece is about .050 thick only. 4 layer of CF and 2 layer of fiberglass
More Jimmy weight
I tried two motors and success. No breakage at all. Will apply more weight till breakage...stay tune on this one.
Anywayz....getting back to building.
These brackets are the best design in the end. They are small and lightweight. I thought of different brackets though, it was weight prohibitive. Just for those of you wondering
Took out the interior frame so I could mount and align properly these mounting brackets.
I actually mounted the one of the right side here first than put the top cover back on with bolts to make sure alignment was good all around. IF you DONT do this your hole align could be off. When doing covers like I do, you have to take your time with every bracket or you will screw up material and waste it.
Mounted top and bottom. After completely mounting the right with the top cover, I went back and marked the location holes for the other bracket on the top cover.
Moved over to the Left side exhaust port here.
Now I just have to finish the other bracket.
I stopped because I have to take these brackets back off and get them Welded. The epoxy is not holding for these brackets.
As Always, Mod On!:dremel:
Hello.
More Strength Testing of Carbon Fiber
3 motors this time. Thats about 400 pounds
Totally Awesome! I know how strength of my carbon fiber now!:clap:
Bracketing Cont'd
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These blocks went directly in front of the radiator sections. The bottom cover here needed some pulling inward.
These blocks will be used for mounting the motherboard section to the bottom cover, though, I have to take apart the internal frame to drill the holes, so this is on hold for the moment.
Case Feet
What Design....What Design....:wallbash::dremel:
I decided for the rectangular'ish design. It will provide better airflow when on the freeway and also I think it fits the style of the case.
I was working against the clock today on these, because I wanted to get them welded. The fabrication though turned out very good.
Welded!
Mounting time. I will not be mounting the front till the left and right are mounted correctly first.
I taped on this top. I did not get these welded on yet. That will be later this week.
Taped and traced for the hole to be cut for the Feet.
Had to go back and fit the support structure on the one side. When I was initially assembling I forgot how it went together:nono: I figured it out and now to install. I waited to due this task because I had to take the frame apart again.
In the middle of trying to mount the feet, I had a near meltdown cause my bench was all cluttered up with hardware. Broke out the organizer. :thumb:
Traced the other cut foot hole
Cut the holes for the feet. I will be customing these cut out pieces for the case feet. That is later in the build though
Re-mounted the Radiators in the frame so I can see how the whole lower part of the case is fitting together with the feet.
Hope your enjoying the build
Until Tomorrow.
More Strength Testing of Carbon Fiber
3 motors this time. Thats about 400 pounds
Totally Awesome! I know how strength of my carbon fiber now!:clap:
Bracketing Cont'd
These blocks went directly in front of the radiator sections. The bottom cover here needed some pulling inward.
These blocks will be used for mounting the motherboard section to the bottom cover, though, I have to take apart the internal frame to drill the holes, so this is on hold for the moment.
Case Feet
What Design....What Design....:wallbash::dremel:
I decided for the rectangular'ish design. It will provide better airflow when on the freeway and also I think it fits the style of the case.
I was working against the clock today on these, because I wanted to get them welded. The fabrication though turned out very good.
Welded!
Mounting time. I will not be mounting the front till the left and right are mounted correctly first.
I taped on this top. I did not get these welded on yet. That will be later this week.
Taped and traced for the hole to be cut for the Feet.
Had to go back and fit the support structure on the one side. When I was initially assembling I forgot how it went together:nono: I figured it out and now to install. I waited to due this task because I had to take the frame apart again.
In the middle of trying to mount the feet, I had a near meltdown cause my bench was all cluttered up with hardware. Broke out the organizer. :thumb:
Traced the other cut foot hole
Cut the holes for the feet. I will be customing these cut out pieces for the case feet. That is later in the build though
Re-mounted the Radiators in the frame so I can see how the whole lower part of the case is fitting together with the feet.
Hope your enjoying the build
Until Tomorrow.
Update:
Got the tops to the left and right feet welded on today. Moving on next to the front foot.
This was the tricky part. I had no real way of telling exactly where the foot was going to poke through. I decided to make the cut out the same length and width as the left and right feet. If these box cut-outs work than it should work here.
Cut and mounted. Time to see how it fits
Excellent
I started to make a list of the small projects needing completed. I'm starting to transition to the interior parts of the case. I need to frame a basic list so I can stay on task.
I need to come up with a Res. and fast!
Got the tops to the left and right feet welded on today. Moving on next to the front foot.
This was the tricky part. I had no real way of telling exactly where the foot was going to poke through. I decided to make the cut out the same length and width as the left and right feet. If these box cut-outs work than it should work here.
Cut and mounted. Time to see how it fits
Excellent
I started to make a list of the small projects needing completed. I'm starting to transition to the interior parts of the case. I need to frame a basic list so I can stay on task.
I need to come up with a Res. and fast!
Update:
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Cut some blocks out for the bottom of the feet. Bolts that will be screwed into these will mount SSR-X onto my truck.
I got the bottom of the feet welded today.
This completes most of the feet work. I will have to come back and polish up the feet. That will include more filing and sanding obviously to make them look presentable.
Custom Reservoir
I'm really constrained with room where I want to put my res. in the wing. I got a space that is 60mmx60mmx60mm for the most part. That is what I call workable room. I scoured the internet from a res. that was already made and the options I just did not like.
Time to Invent:clap::dremel:
After weeks and weeks of thought, followed by CAD work, I stumbled upon a great idea for res.
I ripped apart an old motor long time ago, but kept the casing because I knew I would use it one day. Today is the day.
All I want is the end pieces to make my res.
This looks totally awesome! :dremel: The great part is that it is extremely small, but I also can take it apart. Now for the inside.
The two flanges where the bearing use to press into, one of them has to be lathed down for proper water flow and fill.
I lathed it down. Than I stopped to see how it looked. I'm still contemplating what this res will totally look like....sooo...I gotta keep modding here.
That is it for today, tomorrow, I gotta search for gasket for this res and do more design work.
Until than:dremel:
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Cut some blocks out for the bottom of the feet. Bolts that will be screwed into these will mount SSR-X onto my truck.
I got the bottom of the feet welded today.
This completes most of the feet work. I will have to come back and polish up the feet. That will include more filing and sanding obviously to make them look presentable.
Custom Reservoir
I'm really constrained with room where I want to put my res. in the wing. I got a space that is 60mmx60mmx60mm for the most part. That is what I call workable room. I scoured the internet from a res. that was already made and the options I just did not like.
Time to Invent:clap::dremel:
After weeks and weeks of thought, followed by CAD work, I stumbled upon a great idea for res.
I ripped apart an old motor long time ago, but kept the casing because I knew I would use it one day. Today is the day.
All I want is the end pieces to make my res.
This looks totally awesome! :dremel: The great part is that it is extremely small, but I also can take it apart. Now for the inside.
The two flanges where the bearing use to press into, one of them has to be lathed down for proper water flow and fill.
I lathed it down. Than I stopped to see how it looked. I'm still contemplating what this res will totally look like....sooo...I gotta keep modding here.
That is it for today, tomorrow, I gotta search for gasket for this res and do more design work.
Until than:dremel:
Hello. Update:
Concerning the reservoir...in most airframes the fuel is pumped into the entire wing. Well you all know that this is not going to happen. I thought about making a large acrylic reservoir to sit in the wing, though, the bigger the more weight and a chance I would have to counter-weight the other side of the wing to keep SSR-X from tipping onto one-side.
I believe that this design is unique and fits with the overall theme of the case build!
Drove to Microcenter last night and bought a fillport and a couple 3/8" fitting for the reservoir.
This is what I was thinking about doing with the fillport and the clearance would be perfect, though, I had to discard because of possible mounting problems.
The bottom of the res. in the location of where it is going to be placed. I have 4" x 4" space. That is like 80mm x 80mm.
First demonstration of the tightness of the fit and clearance. This is why I had to stay with such an extremely small but unique shape reservoir.
A missing section of one the frames is missing that needs to be cut out.
This section of the frame has to be cut out so the reservoir will sit down into the wing.
I left a thin section to carry the horizontal load. I didn't want to entire cut out this section because it will mess up hole alignment of the brackets.
What the reservoir will look somewhat like sitting in its location. The acrylic piece is there because a piece will be made to mount the reservoir in place with a the fillport being drilled through it. That should be done tomorrow.
The clearance are extremely tight:duh::dremel:. I knew it was going to be this way with an design for the reservoir.
Lastly, a view of the location with the reservoir.
Concerning the reservoir...in most airframes the fuel is pumped into the entire wing. Well you all know that this is not going to happen. I thought about making a large acrylic reservoir to sit in the wing, though, the bigger the more weight and a chance I would have to counter-weight the other side of the wing to keep SSR-X from tipping onto one-side.
I believe that this design is unique and fits with the overall theme of the case build!
Drove to Microcenter last night and bought a fillport and a couple 3/8" fitting for the reservoir.
This is what I was thinking about doing with the fillport and the clearance would be perfect, though, I had to discard because of possible mounting problems.
The bottom of the res. in the location of where it is going to be placed. I have 4" x 4" space. That is like 80mm x 80mm.
First demonstration of the tightness of the fit and clearance. This is why I had to stay with such an extremely small but unique shape reservoir.
A missing section of one the frames is missing that needs to be cut out.
This section of the frame has to be cut out so the reservoir will sit down into the wing.
I left a thin section to carry the horizontal load. I didn't want to entire cut out this section because it will mess up hole alignment of the brackets.
What the reservoir will look somewhat like sitting in its location. The acrylic piece is there because a piece will be made to mount the reservoir in place with a the fillport being drilled through it. That should be done tomorrow.
The clearance are extremely tight:duh::dremel:. I knew it was going to be this way with an design for the reservoir.
Lastly, a view of the location with the reservoir.
Thanks for keeping up with the build! Hope not to disappoint!
Weekend update:
Stopped by home depot and bought this rubber seal that will be used to seal the two halves of the radiator together.
Also bought some hardware. 10-32.
Since I don't have any room, I really had to think about how to mount the reservoir. This was the best I could come up with that would be functional.
These screw heads will be replaced with socket heads
Measuring for the blue acrylic that will bolt on top with the fillport
Did some measuring and drilling for the fillport and bolt holes.
With the fillport installed
Without the fillport but the socket heads
Drilled some more holes for mounting the brackets to the frame, though, just not yet, cause the wing structure has to come out and be dis-assembled again to drill the holes.
Locating and Drilling for the outlet nozzle on the res.
I will be using BitsPower fittings. So this is just temporary.
Though this reservoir looks totally rad! Until Tomorrow.
Stopped by home depot and bought this rubber seal that will be used to seal the two halves of the radiator together.
Also bought some hardware. 10-32.
Since I don't have any room, I really had to think about how to mount the reservoir. This was the best I could come up with that would be functional.
These screw heads will be replaced with socket heads
Measuring for the blue acrylic that will bolt on top with the fillport
Did some measuring and drilling for the fillport and bolt holes.
With the fillport installed
Without the fillport but the socket heads
Drilled some more holes for mounting the brackets to the frame, though, just not yet, cause the wing structure has to come out and be dis-assembled again to drill the holes.
Locating and Drilling for the outlet nozzle on the res.
I will be using BitsPower fittings. So this is just temporary.
Though this reservoir looks totally rad! Until Tomorrow.
Update: I fixed the Photobucket bandwidth problem by upgrading to Pro! :wallbash:
Drilled the hole for inlet into the reservoir
Taped and screwed in fitting for test fit.
reassembled the reservoir before beginning to drill for the mounts
Took out the right internal wing structure and did some dis-assembling so I could drill these holes.
Other side of mounting
Flipped over the wing structure to show how the bottom of the reservoir looks in the wing structure.
Lastly, I cut this block out because this will act as a bracket to bring the two covers together at the end. Trying to keep the brackets simple and lightweight. Still thinking on this one though.
Drilled the hole for inlet into the reservoir
Taped and screwed in fitting for test fit.
reassembled the reservoir before beginning to drill for the mounts
Took out the right internal wing structure and did some dis-assembling so I could drill these holes.
Other side of mounting
Flipped over the wing structure to show how the bottom of the reservoir looks in the wing structure.
Lastly, I cut this block out because this will act as a bracket to bring the two covers together at the end. Trying to keep the brackets simple and lightweight. Still thinking on this one though.
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looking great! It looks like the end of the tunnel is fast approaching and I can't wait to see the finished product
Hello. It's been a few days of craziness...I need to get back into being motivated cause with all the craziness I just couldn't build, ugh! :nono:
I needed to make a bracket(s) to make the wing ends properly come together.
Here is one for the right side. I will show you I did this on the left side.
Started with a piece of bar stock. Cut to about 90mm and cut the ends of accordingly
Made some measurements and began to grind down the alum bar to fit to the contour of the cover
Grind down properly so the bracket would be horizontal.
Now to the top bracket. Cut and did some more measurements
More grinding
Aahh, done! I used to modeling clay to hold the bracket temporary while I put the top cover on to check and see for proper fit.
These brackets will be welded together, drilled for mounting and re-cut if possible to reduce weight.
Awhile back, I told you all, that I was going to make covers for the feet of the case. Well the time has come to make those covers. These will be mounted to the cover when SSR-X is USED for transport. They will come off when SSR is being displayed.
I had to do some unique measuring to find out the proper hole size so the cover will slide onto the feet.
Cut!
Test fit. Looking good
uuummm, yup looks good so far:dremel: Mod On!
I needed to make a bracket(s) to make the wing ends properly come together.
Here is one for the right side. I will show you I did this on the left side.
Started with a piece of bar stock. Cut to about 90mm and cut the ends of accordingly
Made some measurements and began to grind down the alum bar to fit to the contour of the cover
Grind down properly so the bracket would be horizontal.
Now to the top bracket. Cut and did some more measurements
More grinding
Aahh, done! I used to modeling clay to hold the bracket temporary while I put the top cover on to check and see for proper fit.
These brackets will be welded together, drilled for mounting and re-cut if possible to reduce weight.
Awhile back, I told you all, that I was going to make covers for the feet of the case. Well the time has come to make those covers. These will be mounted to the cover when SSR-X is USED for transport. They will come off when SSR is being displayed.
I had to do some unique measuring to find out the proper hole size so the cover will slide onto the feet.
Cut!
Test fit. Looking good
uuummm, yup looks good so far:dremel: Mod On!