Cessna 180 Group Build

[StefanJ]

I had the same question, Bill!

Hey, maybe folks in the 'States can each adopt one of our U.K. brethren and ship over a supply of waxed paper!

(It's strange, old-fashioned stuff that I could never figure out how to wrap a sandwich in, but is great for lining fudge pans and airplane plans!)

[ADW 123]

That is waxed paper. Just the paper is brown. Its not as clear/see through as the other stuff, so I stayed away from it. It works though. I think you would be better off with clear plastic wrap. nothing sticks to that stuff.

[BassettsAllSorts]

Hi Tom,

Don't fancy the idea of doing the fuselage first?

I tend to do that as it gets the fragile side pieces out of the way.

Andrew

Hi Andrew

It was just because I only had a little bit of time so I thought I would bash out the stabiliser and rudder.

Also it was when I posted the picture that it struck me that everyone had started with the fuse! I'm having one of those weeks so I'll get started on the fuse hopefully tonight and catch up with everybody.

Tom

[BassettsAllSorts]

Hi Bill and Stefanj

ADW is right it is wax or grease proof paper.

It works well and I had a load in the kitchen so I just went for it.

To be honest it is not the best solution. The problem is that it is hard to make out any commentary with the part you are making but for structures you can clearly see them through the paper.

With the clear plastic wrap is that just cling film (Not sure if that's what its called in the states)?

I'm liking the idea of proper see through material.

I'm sure I could send some over if it is required??

Tom

[Phugoid]

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[BassettsAllSorts]

I must say that it does feel stronger when slowly removing glue down bits and it pops off of the paper with hardly any effort! Good idea on the sanding.

Maybe I'll stick with the wax paper then.

I like the sound of the gear you use - maybe you should start raiding the store rooms at work!!

Tom

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[BassettsAllSorts]

I have about a 2" thick pile of A1 sheets of it under the sofa in my workroom (the upstairs boxroom)

At the age of nearly 40 it should last me out!

I'd say you are probably right!

I'll keep stealing my wife's grease proof paper I think.

Tom

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[StefanJ]

"Cling film" is generically called "plastic wrap" in the 'States. The most familiar brand is "Saran wrap."

Another advantage of waxed paper over cling film / plastic wrap: It doesn't try to contract or wrinkle once it is laid down. Sometimes I reinforce the corners with a spot of clear tape, so the points where I tack it to the board are less liable to tear.

The Arrow plans below are covered with waxed paper:

You can see that it is a little translucent over the picture on top left; it isn't tacked down quite as flat there.

I'm really keen to start on the Arrow, but I'm committed to finishing and submitting a writing project first. The desire to start a new build is helping me stick to my writing and get it done!

[MakMov]

I use 3mil plastic.

[MakMov]

Okay so I though I was building a Cessna 180 but I built a Cessna bannana instead.

I had to take it mostly apart and jig it up and hope for the best. Hopefully it will get straightened out.

[Xanadu]

Been out of the small ones for a while, time to get back into them again in between the big RC ones I have been building. Quite impressive these were in the build contest.
I really been enjoying the smaller micro rc planes, and these Guillow's would fit right in there with the new rc gear they have out nowadays.

[StefanJ]

I "bannaned" my Cessna's fuselage too. I just separated the rearmost joint, by where the stab fits in, and reglued it.

I suppose I'll use jigs to get nice square joints on my next build.

[BassettsAllSorts]

Hi Guys

I managed to get a little more work done yesterday.

The fuse is now finished baring a little more sanding to get the stringers to fit etc but overall I am happy with it! I still need to sand the whole frame before covering but that will come later.

Here are some pictures of my progress so far...













Some of the slots for the stringers and landing gear needed a bit of adjusting but I can't grumble.

More pictures when I've done the wings.

Tom