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--- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "mpwlad" <mpwlad@...> wrote: > > Covering - not sure where or what to buy - I couldn't find any 1.1 mil laminate in US > I did find some 1.3ml laminate 500 feet 12 inches 30 dollars > 'http://www.usi-laminate.com/store/wpbec_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?Level1=454' > > > 1.5 mil "Doculite" is what a lot of folks use. Available from Laminator.com: https://www.laminator.com/standard-laminating-film.html

Recently I learned that my CAD program scales the .pdf file to fit the page size with no option to set the scale to actual size, so that file is  not to scale.  I just uploaded a new Bugtail.pdf  file to the Lightninbug folder.  This one has a border to ensure the scale.  The height should be roughly 7".   John ________________________________ From: mpwlad <mpwlad@...> To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 3:17 PM Subject: [BugHLG] Re: Anyone Building Yet?   The Lightninbug 34" DLG will be my first Bug build. Is the 'modified optional fin/rudder Mar 29, 2012' file in the Lightninbug 34" SAL or DLG folder to scale and print actual size - I think the rest of the pdf files are print actual size, but not sure about that separate tail pdf. Recent Activity: * New Members 3 Visit Your Group Home Page - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BugHLG/ Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

some building pictures from the dutch forum http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/forums/hlg-dlg/157990-bug-lightning-3.html On 4/29/2012 9:17 PM, mpwlad wrote: > > The Lightninbug 34" DLG will be my first Bug build. > > Is the 'modified optional fin/rudder Mar 29, 2012' file in the > Lightninbug 34" SAL or DLG folder to scale and print actual size - I > think the rest of the pdf files are print actual size, but not sure > about that separate tail pdf. > > I'm guessing that if I want to build a 34-35 inch wingspan Bug, the > Lightninbug is the one to build. > > Covering - not sure where or what to buy - I couldn't find any 1.1 mil > laminate in US > I did find some 1.3ml laminate 500 feet 12 inches 30 dollars > 'http://www.usi-laminate.com/store/wpbec_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?Level1=454' > > --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BugHLG%40yahoogroups.com>, > "raincityflyer" <lewis08@...> wrote: > > > > I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the > files section. > > > > Changes so far: > > > > Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a > little heavy, but works how I imagined. > > > > Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a > bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's > covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with > .75 oz fiberglass. > > > > Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it > off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and > slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I > used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an > extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little > heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. > > > > Good luck to those building! > > > > Chris in Seattle > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi all. Just finished my first bug... watch out for the laminate covering. I covered the tip to rib 7 with normal covering, laminate couldn't handle the curve. Then to others,I would suggest the lighteninbug with all option 2 parts... that's it... happy flying all --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "mpwlad" <mpwlad@...> wrote: > > The Lightninbug 34" DLG will be my first Bug build. > > Is the 'modified optional fin/rudder Mar 29, 2012' file in the Lightninbug 34" SAL or DLG folder to scale and print actual size - I think the rest of the pdf files are print actual size, but not sure about that separate tail pdf. > > I'm guessing that if I want to build a 34-35 inch wingspan Bug, the Lightninbug is the one to build. > > Covering - not sure where or what to buy - I couldn't find any 1.1 mil laminate in US > I did find some 1.3ml laminate 500 feet 12 inches 30 dollars > 'http://www.usi-laminate.com/store/wpbec_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?Level1=454' > > > > --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "raincityflyer" <lewis08@> wrote: > > > > I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. > > > > Changes so far: > > > > Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. > > > > Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. > > > > Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. > > > > Good luck to those building! > > > > Chris in Seattle > > >

The Lightninbug 34" DLG will be my first Bug build. Is the 'modified optional fin/rudder Mar 29, 2012' file in the Lightninbug 34" SAL or DLG folder to scale and print actual size - I think the rest of the pdf files are print actual size, but not sure about that separate tail pdf. I'm guessing that if I want to build a 34-35 inch wingspan Bug, the Lightninbug is the one to build. Covering - not sure where or what to buy - I couldn't find any 1.1 mil laminate in US I did find some 1.3ml laminate 500 feet 12 inches 30 dollars 'http://www.usi-laminate.com/store/wpbec_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?Level1=454' --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "raincityflyer" <lewis08@...> wrote: > > I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. > > Changes so far: > > Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. > > Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. > > Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. > > Good luck to those building! > > Chris in Seattle >

Hi, I got my plans printed out this morning "AO" size.....NZD15.00 and bought the carbon tube last Friday......ready to start....Rgds....Laurie --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "raincityflyer" <lewis08@...> wrote: > > Thanks, John. > > The tip is 1/8" on a 45' bias. The spar is channeled in almost to the back side. The thumb grip (airfoil shape) is contest balsa notched for the spar and then hand sanded to shape like a Nipper wing tip. The LE is some sort of Asian import that is more like Rattan or something and bent around the entire tip using the "wet one side" technique. I'll secure it with a strap of CF tow to the TE prior to to covering as it's still under a lot of tension. > > Cheers! > > Chris in Seattle > > --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, John Gallagher <gldrgidr@> wrote: > > > > Looks Great!  Love the lightning bolt on the rudder.  Are your tips made of two layers of 1/16" balsa to form the airfoil shape or are they solid? > >   > > John > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: raincityflyer <lewis08@> > > To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:47 PM > > Subject: [BugHLG] Anyone Building Yet? > > > > > >   > > I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. > > > > Changes so far: > > > > Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. > > > > Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. > > > > Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. > > > > Good luck to those building! > > > > Chris in Seattle > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

Thanks, John. The tip is 1/8" on a 45' bias. The spar is channeled in almost to the back side. The thumb grip (airfoil shape) is contest balsa notched for the spar and then hand sanded to shape like a Nipper wing tip. The LE is some sort of Asian import that is more like Rattan or something and bent around the entire tip using the "wet one side" technique. I'll secure it with a strap of CF tow to the TE prior to to covering as it's still under a lot of tension. Cheers! Chris in Seattle --- In BugHLG@...m, John Gallagher <gldrgidr@...> wrote: > > Looks Great!  Love the lightning bolt on the rudder.  Are your tips made of two layers of 1/16" balsa to form the airfoil shape or are they solid? >   > John > > > ________________________________ > From: raincityflyer <lewis08@...> > To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:47 PM > Subject: [BugHLG] Anyone Building Yet? > > >   > I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. > > Changes so far: > > Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. > > Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. > > Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. > > Good luck to those building! > > Chris in Seattle > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Looks Great!  Love the lightning bolt on the rudder.  Are your tips made of two layers of 1/16" balsa to form the airfoil shape or are they solid?   John ________________________________ From: raincityflyer <lewis08@...> To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:47 PM Subject: [BugHLG] Anyone Building Yet?   I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. Changes so far: Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. Good luck to those building! Chris in Seattle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. Changes so far: Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It's a little heavy, but works how I imagined. Fuselage - I like my servos standing up, so I changed the shape a bit. Also added a curved top, bottom and some side reinforcement. It's covered with tinted Water Based Poly Urethane (WBPU) and covered with .75 oz fiberglass. Wing - I curved the LE all the way around to the tip and squared it off. I also like to let my ribs into the TE, so I used a wider one and slotted it to accept the ribs. I was out of 1/8" CF for the spar, so I used a Skyshark P100. Those of keen eye will notice that there's an extra rib bay. My LB will be 36-1/2" span. I's turning out a little heavier than I'd like, so the extra square inches will help. Good luck to those building! Chris in Seattle