Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

need to space it out from the leg by 6mm hence the block and i thought the gussets would help keep the shape when flying.

but i could be wrong as usual.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

hello again peeps.

both u/c doors are done now ready for paint.

wing bolts have been finished off .

rad ducting is now fitted.

front underside wing fairing is drying ready for sanding smooth.

tomorrow i will fit the nose and cut out the battery hatch, then we are ready for sealing, covering and paint.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

hello
and how are we all this evening
good i hope.
well today i have.
finished the wing off, it is now ready for covering.
cut the battery hatch out, need to make the cover next.

made up the exhausts and the nose fittings.

so tomorrow i will make up the battery tray and hatch cover, then the fuselage is ready for covering.
yay.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

battery tray is in and i have started the hatch.

nice tight fit.

ready for covering now.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

this will make number five now since dec 2011.

number six will be the mick reeves one. lets try to keep it.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

well i have started covering some bits.
rudder and elevators done.

ailerons will be done with solar trex as well.

then the rear of the fuselage needs doing with tex and the rest with tissue and ployc.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

well i have covered the top of the wing and one side of the fuselage, need to wait for it to dry before i can do any more.
i hope to be able to start painting monday.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

wing covered, needs another 2 coats of sealer yet.
fuselage has one side covered, will do the other side tomorrow.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

other side of the fuselage covered this morning and the second coat of sealer applied to the wing.

soon be ready for paint.

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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Hurricane Build Tony Nijhuis design

Fuselage covered. sealed and ready for paint.

the wing is almost ready to paint now.

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