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Title: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:01:37 PM
Here is the Build Log I had promised Sujju I would upload

The fuse build is fairly straightforward (once you figure out which part is which :) )


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:36:04 PM
Wing build again is fairly standard


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:37:58 PM
Balsa quality and die cutting quality is good. Wing is built in the normal way, ribs, spars, sheeting


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:39:43 PM
I wasn't too happy with the Dihedral Braces with the kit, so modified them


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:44:39 PM
Tapered & rounded the Aileron backs for easy rotation

Reinforced the wingtips (for my special landings  ;))

Made & fitted Servo Trays for the Ailerons


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 01:56:27 PM
Motor, Aileron Cross section, Servo tray with Cable Tie


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 02:39:38 PM
Tail section, Fuse base showing servo tray & re for L/G, the weighing in


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 02:42:53 PM
Monokote clone. I've found 2 pices of tape at right angles and a firm yank are the easiest way to remove the backing film  ;D

AUW with 2200 mah LiPo and L/G, motor but without monokote was 662 gms. Not bad!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 02:43:43 PM
More pics & test flight to come soon  ;D


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: arun.sreelakam on January 12, 2013, 03:12:20 PM
Sanjay sir....
Test flight..  (:|~ (:|~ (:|~ (:|~


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 03:19:55 PM
Soon, Arun!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: RcBazaar on January 12, 2013, 03:50:59 PM
fantastic sanjay... looking forward for completion of this thread (with a flight video) .. :)

sujju


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: VC on January 12, 2013, 04:15:00 PM
Classic!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 12, 2013, 04:17:04 PM
Thanks Sujju & VC. There is a certain purity of aeromodelling when building a balsa kit  :thanks: :D :D


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 13, 2013, 08:30:25 PM
Assembled model (the Cub Lightning Sticker & Numbers still pending)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 13, 2013, 08:33:11 PM
Used transparent monokote (clone)  Not such a good idea, every little defect gets highlighted  :o 8-) :-[


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: RcBazaar on January 13, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
beautiful build...


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 13, 2013, 10:04:35 PM
Thanks, Sujju


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: rcpilotacro on January 14, 2013, 02:16:58 PM
great build, transparency is adding to the sex appeal  ;)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 14, 2013, 02:27:17 PM
Thanks Gusty  ;D. Only problem is every flaw, every bit of spilt cyano, every pencil mark shows up, actually gets highlighted  :giggle:


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: manojswizera on February 01, 2013, 11:48:41 AM
Sanjay sir any video of this beauty.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 01, 2013, 12:00:35 PM
Hi Swizera, unfortunately not yet. Haven't had time to maiden yet. Maybe the shubh mahurat will be this Sunday :)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 01, 2013, 12:09:05 PM
I noticed RCB sold out it's stock of this model. Would love to compare notes with anyone else on this forum who built it.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on February 01, 2013, 06:58:29 PM
Nice build  :thumbsup:

My similar kit which I picked up from HK is still pending for build. Hoping to catchup.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 02, 2013, 09:54:59 AM
Nice build  :thumbsup:

My similar kit which I picked up from HK is still pending for build. Hoping to catchup.
I certainly look forward to comparing notes.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: avesh on February 02, 2013, 10:11:36 AM
nice build, i am looking fwd to buy Phoenix Rainbow EP.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 24, 2013, 08:55:29 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bKIh065dPlQ/USorqn0zm_I/AAAAAAAAAkA/ZdYsGXt6L9o/w507-h395-p-o-k/P1020847.JPG)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 24, 2013, 08:59:30 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sjJjqpGuLxc/USor2EcybEI/AAAAAAAAAkI/zPjo52cpNqs/s193-c-o-k/P1020848.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4yjRFq4y6JM/USor9Gv9a6I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/h8OkBAe4O30/w195-h193-o-k/P1020849.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RqUi9U-KSPE/USor_MvwvrI/AAAAAAAAAkY/gOoniC63L9o/w195-h193-o-k/P1020850.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NlmxNXPe-LQ/USosU5BFL4I/AAAAAAAAAkw/JnMjtbVATHs/s193-c-o-k/P1020851.JPG)

Couldn't maiden: I screwed up, or rather unscrewed up by forgetting the servo arm screws on the aileron servo :).....I thin my own screw needs tightening   ;D ;D

BTW: how does one put thumbnails from Google pics?


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on February 24, 2013, 10:34:59 PM
Sir Use the insert Image tab right under the Italics tab which is between Bold and Underline tab above.

Insert the web address of image in between the inner brackets like img]here[img

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bKIh065dPlQ/USorqn0zm_I/AAAAAAAAAkA/ZdYsGXt6L9o/w507-h395-p-o-k/P1020847.JPG)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 24, 2013, 10:45:35 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sjJjqpGuLxc/USor2EcybEI/AAAAAAAAAkI/zPjo52cpNqs/s193-c-o-k/P1020848.JPG)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 24, 2013, 10:48:23 PM
Thanks so much Sandy

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4yjRFq4y6JM/USor9Gv9a6I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/h8OkBAe4O30/w195-h193-o-k/P1020849.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RqUi9U-KSPE/USor_MvwvrI/AAAAAAAAAkY/gOoniC63L9o/w195-h193-o-k/P1020850.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NlmxNXPe-LQ/USosU5BFL4I/AAAAAAAAAkw/JnMjtbVATHs/s193-c-o-k/P1020851.JPG)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on February 24, 2013, 10:58:15 PM
I forgot to mention that is a beauty........  {:)} {:)} {:)}


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 25, 2013, 11:01:42 AM
Thanks Sandy. You should make one now...I'm sure you would improve a lot on my build


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: VC on February 25, 2013, 11:27:34 AM
The Fylingdale Flyer! This Aeroplane will pass with Flying Colours. I've been following this build from the First Post. Maybe you could name her 'Pied Piper'! Batteries Not Included as yet?

Cheerio!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 25, 2013, 11:47:19 AM
The Fylingdale Flyer! This Aeroplane will pass with Flying Colours. I've been following this build from the First Post. Maybe you could name her 'Pied Piper'! Batteries Not Included as yet?

Cheerio!

Lol, VC boss!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: rcrcnitesh on December 28, 2013, 07:24:07 PM
Very nice sir.
What is this monokote clone.
BTW where is the video  :'(  :(


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: manojswizera on December 28, 2013, 07:47:15 PM
Sanjay sir how to insert pics directly into Post, without attaching.  ???


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 28, 2013, 07:54:55 PM
You have to post on a public photo sharing website, and use "Insert Hyperlink''


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 28, 2013, 08:05:25 PM
See reply # 28 above


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: rcpilotacro on December 29, 2013, 01:02:44 PM
beauty  :salute:

PS
refer rep #27, if you quote the rep you will how i have done the image insert sandy is talking about


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 29, 2013, 06:37:16 PM
Thank you Gusty sir  :bow:


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: aman1256 on December 30, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
Thats a greatplane sir !!! :)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 15, 2014, 07:08:33 PM
This model crashed on take-off. It was my first electric build, and second electric model. I overpowered it.

After gathering dust for a year, I decided to fix it :D


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 15, 2014, 07:45:24 PM
Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UAjP247OF8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UAjP247OF8#ws)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: tushar112 on February 16, 2014, 12:10:23 AM
sorry for being late sir... very nice build  (:|~


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 16, 2014, 05:41:19 AM
 :thanks:


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: aman1256 on February 23, 2014, 10:40:11 AM
Great Build Sir you can do anything anything  :)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 23, 2014, 08:36:07 PM
 :thanks:


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: iwincar on February 24, 2014, 10:39:30 AM
Hello can you pl give electronic mix used in this flying beauty?


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 24, 2014, 10:44:20 AM
2826-1400 with 30 A ESC & 8*6 prop. All servos 9 gm


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: areebnazim on December 23, 2014, 05:09:43 PM
Sir - Could you help me with the landing gear specifications on this please? Size of the wheels in terms of dia x breadth x axle size? front and rear both. The kit I ordered from HK doesn't included a landing gear so need to figure these out myself.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 30, 2014, 08:15:13 AM
OK


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 30, 2014, 06:34:54 PM
Are you looking for the Undercarriage used in this?

http://www.rcindia.org/electric-planes/piper-cub-from-rcb-balsa-kit-for-2014-sweepstakes/100/ (http://www.rcindia.org/electric-planes/piper-cub-from-rcb-balsa-kit-for-2014-sweepstakes/100/)


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: areebnazim on December 30, 2014, 07:26:49 PM
Not really...the link you posted previously was good enough!! It'll be my first balsa diy plane so simpler is better!! Thanks a ton... :)

Can you please put that back!!!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 30, 2014, 07:30:28 PM
I removed it for a reason


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: areebnazim on December 30, 2014, 07:56:15 PM
Since you are the expert...could you pls suggest the most appropriate one?


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 30, 2014, 08:45:41 PM
https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_102&product_id=257 (https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_102&product_id=257)

https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_102&product_id=270 (https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_102&product_id=270)

https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_101&product_id=275 (https://www.rcsportz.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_101&product_id=275)

Available other places too, RCD, RCB, HK etc.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: areebnazim on December 30, 2014, 09:45:58 PM
Many thanks!!


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on April 10, 2017, 07:03:01 PM
Since the site crashed and my two threads got dumped meanwhile thought I should catch up on the old pending build. Took out the piper twin kit.

Planning two identical ASP hornet 0.15 on both. Still working on how to go about with engine mount. Bumping this thread up for my own reference and sharing my build log sir.

Fuse structure is over. Needs UC and mount. Will commence on the wings. Seems I have misplaced Wing dowels.

Any pointers will be most appreciated.



Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on April 10, 2017, 07:18:32 PM
Sandy - it will be grossly overpowered with a 15! Use a 09. I cropped it with a 2836-1400, about 300 watts. Flies well at 150 Watts. AUW with a 2200 was about 700-800 gms I think


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on April 10, 2017, 07:29:30 PM
Roger that Sir. Will complete both and then reconsider power plant. This has to be on an engine though.


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: K K Iyer on April 10, 2017, 08:22:43 PM
Piper twin???

From the photo, looks like it might be one wing with two fuselage(s).
Is that what it is?
Or just a pair of independent Cubs?

Regards


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sundaram on April 10, 2017, 08:33:27 PM
Two independent cubs sir.  ;D


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: stadsocare on April 29, 2017, 10:03:15 AM
Hey, that looks wonderful , you may have spent lot of time over it, as finishing look clearly visble, well, in How Many day you completed this love;y piece of work, Sanjay wish you all the best and  Thumps-up for your first take off..


Title: Re: Balsa Kit from RCB - Build Log
Post by: sanjayrai55 on April 29, 2017, 10:08:56 AM
This is a 4 year old build! And successfully flown; there is a video too!