SLEC/Apache Aviation RAF Chipmunk

[Brookes745]

Next project turned up today, a SLEC 1/5 scale Chipmunk, 80 inch span. I will be powering it with a Saito 150 (25cc) glow four stroke. I’ll do a build log if anyone is interested.

[DRCH]

I would personally love to see this build. Be cool for you to post what you do. You had me at RAF 🤓.

[Brookes745]

After checking and sorting the contents of the kit, first step was to laminate the landing gear mounting blocks and the supports on to ribs R3 & R5.

[Brookes745]

These were then dry test fitted along with Ribs R2 & R4……

[Brookes745]

Next the wing main spar components are glued together consisting of a 1.5mm lite ply web and a 1/4 x 1/2 hardwood spar. A second spar will be added later .Note the plan protector sheet that was supplied  in the kit…a nice touch.

[Brookes745]

Finally for today, a first for me, a temporary former tack glued to the root rib to keep it straight.

More soon…..

[DRCH]

love it, you building fast as well, excited to see this build.. Keep at it.

 

Chris

[Brookes745]

Afternoons work saw the left wing framed up…….

[Brookes745]

Another view…..

More soon…..

 

[DRCH]

Looking great, even I am excited for you.

[Brookes745]

More progress. Wing top sheeting and cap strips added. Hole near the root is to allow access to the wing joining bolts.

[Brookes745]

Wing flipped over and landing gear blocks epoxied in place. Aileron and flap hinge blocks and spars added.

More soon

• This reply was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by Brookes745.

[DRCH]

Looking orsum👍🏻

[Brookes745]

Lower wing sheeting, cap strips, tip blocks and LE all added. Aileron & flap servo hatch covers also added at this stage.

[Brookes745]

Close up view of the servo hatches. These are made from 2.5mm ply which seemed a bit excessive but the servos will be mounted directly to the covers. Not my favourite method but I’ll follow the instructions for now.

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