3CW

Members
  • Content count

    33
  • Joined

  • Last visited


Community Reputation

3 Neutral

About 3CW

  • Rank
    Advanced Member

3CW's Activity

  1. 3CW added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Will a 532 mount work on a 582GH
    I bought a wreck out in South Carolina and hauled it back to Illinois. It’s got a 200hr grey head on it that, I didn’t see it, but was told it still runs.  I’m thinking that I’ll have it gone through and use it. It has electric start and C drive. The mount on it is bent, but I have a 532 mount that came with my kit. The wreck looks like a C model, but the data plate says it’s a Mark IV. He said it was a dyna-vibe mount. Will that 532 mount work? On an eyeball, it looks like it would. The mount on the wreck think could be repaired too. 
    Wyatt
    • 0 replies
    • 497 views
  2. 3CW added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Will a 532 mount work on a 582GH
    I bought a wreck out in South Carolina and hauled it back to Illinois. It’s got a 200hr grey head on it that, I didn’t see it, but was told it still runs.  I’m thinking that I’ll have it gone through and use it. It has electric start and C drive. The mount on it is bent, but I have a 532 mount that came with my kit. The wreck looks like a C model, but the data plate says it’s a Mark IV. He said it was a dyna-vibe mount. Will that 532 mount work? On an eyeball, it looks like it would. The mount on the wreck think could be repaired too. 
    Wyatt
    • 1 reply
    • 486 views
  3. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Thanks again guys!
    Like I said, Chome-A -Lite didn’t register with the feller I dealt with and he sold me what I showed. The only time I’ve used the micro balloons was when I glued and riveted the strut attachments. Ribs and such I used the cotton flux with the Hysol. So  I really don’t know if I should use micro balloons the since the stuff I has kitty hair.  
    We’ve feathered down the first repair. Other than the color not matching, it looks and feels good. But I’m like you Paul, I’m a little scared of it. Hell, the Bondo fiberglass resin shown here says it’s Polyester Polymer;Syrene Monomer;Silica. I probably should’ve just used it! It is what I’ve bought to wrap the tank. When the epoxy  is built up and dries it feels almost rubbery. You can press your fingernail in and it will leave a slight impression then retake it’s shape. Sanded down it feels hard, but flexible. Whadda you guys think? Should I take them back down or as the guy at the counter said, “Wrap it with the fiberglass and call it good”.
    The Aspen are a turnin’ in Colorado, so we’ gonna ponder the next move and head out!



    D0EE3F2B-0A10-428F-9408-5A85082C43DF.MOV
    CA95D1FF-D9DA-4D58-A386-7BD4280F78DF.MOV
    • 0
  4. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Well damn! As always I’m a day late ‘n dollar short. Got the repairs done yesterday afternoon. Took 2 areas down to paper thin, put in fiber mesh with adhesive on one side, then used this blue 2 part epoxy made by 3M (05885). It was pretty tedious as the wall was 1/8 or less, but I did get down to the cracks. The paper work said it was formulated to be used on most composite substrates such as SMC and fiberglass either a cosmetic filler and or adhesive. When I saw this latest post I called the counter man at the paint department of the auto parts store that recommended it. He said he would make some calls to check the compatibility of the product. I hope I didn’t make a a bad situation worse. I didn’t understand the fiberglassing process, but have an idea now. I’ll find out in the morning if I’ll be starting over with the repairs. 
    I drove to this particular place because they carried Evercoat products. This is what he sold me. Would I also use micro balloons? It has kitty hair in it. He couldn’t come up with Chrome-A-Lite.
    Wyatt

    • 0
  5. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Thanks so much for getting back. We’ll go with the Evercoat. Is there a certain number or grade of the Chrom-A-Lite? I just went down to have a closer look at the spider crack on the fuel tank. It appears to me that the tenicles are on the inside of the tank, but the center point would penetrate the wall and create a leak. Hell, even found another one, but it’s all internal. I sure don’t recall dropping anything on them. They may have been like this since I got them. Nonetheless I do need to make repairs. I lightly sanded the area and the only “dust shadow” that showed was the center point. Pretty certain it would leak there. The fiberglass cloth favors the outside, so the inside is smooth with the heavy side of resin. That’s where the tentacles show up. I do feel compelled to at least gouge and fill with some type of fiberglass resin around the center point. Would you know what type of fiberglass the tanks are made of so I can get a compatible resin. I was told the options are ester, polyester or urethane. The pull sheets simply say, fuel tanks left/right STD. The kit is #504, sold in 1989. Here’s a picture. 
    Thanks again for your help,
    Wyatt


    • 0
  6. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Hi guys! We’re back to work. Our next step is wrapping the fuel tanks with fiberglass matting. Prior to the wrap I need to smooth and blend the tanks to the spars. What do you use? Bondo? My buddy suggested using the Hysol. Also, when smoothing down the areas where I glued the tail ribs, I noticed a spider crack with tentacles about the size of a silver dollar. Whadda think? Gouge down in the cracks and fill with fiberglass resin?
    Wyatt

    • 0
  7. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Yeah, kinda figured that. Haven’t even cut out the turtle deck. Didn’t know how much room I had. Must be pretty tight.
    Thanks Jim,
    Wyatt
    • 0
  8. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Hey guys!
    We kinda took a different tack and put together the flaperon control and saw what they were talking about in regard to the flaperon bearing. What kind of issues would there be if I raised the flaperon horn up off of the 3/8”? Coming off of the 2” washout to 1 1/4”  has came back to bite me again. By lowering the tip 3/4” and pivoting on the center hinge raises the horn. I don’t like it, but I can cheat it in. Raising the horn would help. In hindsight, 2” washout will help the build, maybe not performance. Should’ve stuck with the instructions.
    I also have conflict with the flap horn and the elevator push/pull tube. I guess just a little bend in it to clear. 
    Wyatt


    • 0
  9. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Thanks so much for gettin’ back JimChuk!
    The manual that came with the kit, just says “Avidflyer”. It simply says, glue ‘em on! Everything in that manual is hand drawn. I am using the Mark IV manual that I downloaded and printed off of the forum. It’s a lot more detailed. The picture, R2-1 isn’t clear on my copy and looking back in here, it’s not clear either. Sure wish I had an original!
    Wyatt
    • 0
  10. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Hi guys,
    I'm ready to glue the trailing edge ribs. Can anyone explain what they’re talking about the clamping of a 3/8” block?
    Wyatt



    • 0
  11. 3CW added a post in a topic Misc Avid Magnum parts for sale   

    Hey Barry, I sent you a PM with my phone number.
    Wyatt
    • 0
  12. 3CW added a post in a topic Misc Avid Magnum parts for sale   

    Hey Barry, do you still have that tail wheel spring? I have a Model C with a Maule tail wheel. I’m talking about the main spring from the fuselage to the wheel. I don’t have my project here, but I think it’s a metal strap about 1 1/4” wide. I moved my project a while back and I can’t find mine anywhere. Yours might work. Might be interested in the spinner too.
    Wyatt
    • 0
  13. 3CW added a post in a topic Fiberglass and epoxy to reinforce flaperon hangers?   

    I just reinforced my rib tails. You can see that I removed the cap strip immediately above the web of the rib. The lamentations of the wood provided a great depth gauge. Dremel with a rotary file for the edges then a grinding blade did the trick. I then ground down one side of a 3/16” X 7” titanium rod, epoxied it in the gouge extending to the end. I had fabricated aluminum by bending it in a “U” shape. I used a brake to bend it past 90, then put a rod on the bend and completed the “U” in a vise. It was fairly thin, not real sure about the gauge. My buddy had it leftover from his Titan. Making it slightly oversized, after the glue dries I’ll profile it to match. If a truck hits it it’ll probably fail, otherwise it ought to be pretty stout.
    Wyatt
    Hope the pictures show up, ain’t real good with this.


    • 0
  14. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Need a little advice. I’m ready to install the wing tanks. My original plan is to Hysol them in and use enough to feather the profile to the spars. Afterward they’ll be wrapped with fiberglass. To even the tank surfaces to the butt rib on the fuselage, resin with glass shards will be used. My buddy suggested to use the same to blend in the tanks with the spars. Also could you tell me what’s the best degreaser for glueing. A degreaser came with the kit. I can’t identify it by smell.
    Whadda think?
    Wyatt
     

    • 0
  15. 3CW added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Hey fly wise! Just heard from Dave at TriMas. Evidentially, they do not make a fastener 1/8” dia. 5/32” is the smallest. There’s got to be a way to pop this rivet! Anybody who has ever built an Avid has run into this. How the hell is it done?
    • 0