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Fuselage trimming
n200qt@ymail.com
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too. I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@... <n200qt@...> wrote:
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@... <n200qt@...> wrote:
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to
build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk
issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too.
I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ron Cross <novcom2012@...>
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
Here is a picture of my Fuselage Trimming:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Q-LIST/photos/album/363341447/pic/list
Or go to the Q-List Photo Album: RonCrossQ200
Hope this helps.
Ron
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too. I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
Here is a picture of my Fuselage Trimming:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Q-LIST/photos/album/363341447/pic/list
Or go to the Q-List Photo Album: RonCrossQ200
Hope this helps.
Ron
n200qt@ymail.com
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away" as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
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I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away" as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@...> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@... <n200qt@...> wrote:
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to
build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk
issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too.
I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
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Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
In a message dated 5/28/2011 6:29:39 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
------------------------------------
Quickie Builders Association WEB site
http://www.quickiebuilders.org
Yahoo! Groups Links
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away"
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
of
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues
started toQ-talk.> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
Sam
>
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've
QUICKTALK/Q-Talkbuild. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few
cut too.issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to
> > Thanks for any inputs!I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?>
Neal Andersen
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
------------------------------------
Quickie Builders Association WEB site
http://www.quickiebuilders.org
Yahoo! Groups Links
Ron Cross <novcom2012@...>
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming. They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade. Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
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I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming. They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade. Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away" as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to
build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk
issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too.
I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
Ron Cross <novcom2012@...>
Neal,
Just something to consider.....
Let's say you were to trim the fuselage LEAVING the "tapes".
The foreward edge of the forward fuselage is FS14.
The backend of the rear fuselage is at FS200.
Measure the lower-forward fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tapes").
Measure the lower-rear fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tape" at the forward edge).
Do you end up with a total of 186 inches? (FS200 - FS14).
Would the FS175 bulkhead fit into the rear fuselage at FS175?
Just an idea to think about.
Of course if you DID leave the "tapes" when trimming, and it does not look right, you could always recut, and trim them off.
Ron
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Just something to consider.....
Let's say you were to trim the fuselage LEAVING the "tapes".
The foreward edge of the forward fuselage is FS14.
The backend of the rear fuselage is at FS200.
Measure the lower-forward fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tapes").
Measure the lower-rear fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tape" at the forward edge).
Do you end up with a total of 186 inches? (FS200 - FS14).
Would the FS175 bulkhead fit into the rear fuselage at FS175?
Just an idea to think about.
Of course if you DID leave the "tapes" when trimming, and it does not look right, you could always recut, and trim them off.
Ron
--- In Q-LIST@..., "Ron Cross" <novcom2012@...> wrote:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming. They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade. Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@" <n200qt@> wrote:
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away" as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started to
build. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few QUICKTALK/Q-Talk
issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cut too.
I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
n200qt@ymail.com
Ron,
I'm heading to work on my project this morning and I'll measure as you
suggested. I'll let you know if that works or not.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Neal
________________________________
From: Ron Cross <novcom2012@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 6:54:12 AM
Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Just something to consider.....
Let's say you were to trim the fuselage LEAVING the "tapes".
The foreward edge of the forward fuselage is FS14.
The backend of the rear fuselage is at FS200.
Measure the lower-forward fuselage from the front to the rear (including the
"tapes").
Measure the lower-rear fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tape"
at the forward edge).
Do you end up with a total of 186 inches? (FS200 - FS14).
Would the FS175 bulkhead fit into the rear fuselage at FS175?
Just an idea to think about.
Of course if you DID leave the "tapes" when trimming, and it does not look
right, you could always recut, and trim them off.
Ron
--- In Q-LIST@..., "Ron Cross" <novcom2012@...> wrote:
I'm heading to work on my project this morning and I'll measure as you
suggested. I'll let you know if that works or not.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Neal
________________________________
From: Ron Cross <novcom2012@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 6:54:12 AM
Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Just something to consider.....
Let's say you were to trim the fuselage LEAVING the "tapes".
The foreward edge of the forward fuselage is FS14.
The backend of the rear fuselage is at FS200.
Measure the lower-forward fuselage from the front to the rear (including the
"tapes").
Measure the lower-rear fuselage from the front to the rear (including the "tape"
at the forward edge).
Do you end up with a total of 186 inches? (FS200 - FS14).
Would the FS175 bulkhead fit into the rear fuselage at FS175?
Just an idea to think about.
Of course if you DID leave the "tapes" when trimming, and it does not look
right, you could always recut, and trim them off.
Ron
--- In Q-LIST@..., "Ron Cross" <novcom2012@...> wrote:
to
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming. They
recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark it with a
soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it cut
before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already done it,
and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@" <n200qt@> wrote:have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape away" as you
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't currently
suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues of
Q-talk.
Sam
On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've started
QUICKTALK/Q-Talkbuild. As I read thru the construction plans (and the fewtoo.issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to cutI can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?
Thanks for any inputs!
Neal Andersen
n200qt@ymail.com
Charlie,
Thanks for the tips. I'll get some new blades and let you know how it goes.
Neal
________________________________
From: "oneskydog@..." <oneskydog@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 7:49:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
In a message dated 5/28/2011 6:29:39 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
away"
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
Quickie Builders Association WEB site
http://www.quickiebuilders.org
Yahoo! Groups Links
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the tips. I'll get some new blades and let you know how it goes.
Neal
________________________________
From: "oneskydog@..." <oneskydog@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 7:49:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
In a message dated 5/28/2011 6:29:39 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't
away"
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
of
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues
started toQ-talk.> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
Sam
>
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've
QUICKTALK/Q-Talkbuild. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few
cut too.issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to
------------------------------------> > Thanks for any inputs!I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?>
Neal Andersen>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Quickie Builders Association WEB site
http://www.quickiebuilders.org
Yahoo! Groups Links
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Robert Bounds
Go down to your local hardware store and buy a "multi-tool". Fein made the original and it's still the best one out there. However, the cheaper ones (Craftsman, Rockwell, Harbor Freight) work fine. You might need to buy an after market circular blade made of high speed steel. The one with my harbor freight tool was junk. These things are the greatest thing ever for slicing cured glass. No problem with delamination and they cut fast. I love mine and use it a lot. Buy one and you won't regret it.
Bounds
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----- Original Message -----
From: oneskydog@...
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Uta
From: oneskydog@...
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Uta
n200qt@ymail.com
All,
After much delay, I was able to make it out to work on the Q. I was able to
determine that I needed to "cut away" the tape line.
Thanks everyone for inputs!
Neal Andersen
P.S. Congrats on your first flight Sanjay. I hope to follow in a few years!
________________________________
From: Neal Andersen <n200qt@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 10:30:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Charlie,
Thanks for the tips. I'll get some new blades and let you know how it goes.
Neal
________________________________
From: "oneskydog@..." <oneskydog@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 7:49:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
In a message dated 5/28/2011 6:29:39 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
away"
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
Quickie Builders Association WEB site
http://www.quickiebuilders.org
Yahoo! Groups Links
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
After much delay, I was able to make it out to work on the Q. I was able to
determine that I needed to "cut away" the tape line.
Thanks everyone for inputs!
Neal Andersen
P.S. Congrats on your first flight Sanjay. I hope to follow in a few years!
________________________________
From: Neal Andersen <n200qt@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 10:30:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Charlie,
Thanks for the tips. I'll get some new blades and let you know how it goes.
Neal
________________________________
From: "oneskydog@..." <oneskydog@...>
To: Q-LIST@...
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 7:49:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: Fuselage trimming
Neal,
Glass is best cut using a grit edged blade either tungsten carbide or
diamond work well with light feed.
Carbon steel blades designed for metal or wood lose the cutting edge
quickly due to the abrasive nature of glass. The tooth also tends to delaminate
the material next to the cut. Both hacksaw blades and jigsaw blades are
available in grit form that stays sharp and basically sands away the material.
Feeding to fast generates excess heat and can clog the grit with melted
epoxy.
Try and use a backup material to minimize backside fraying.
Regards,
Charlie Johnson
Ogden, Utah
In a message dated 5/28/2011 6:29:39 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
novcom2012@... writes:
Neal,
I looked in Issue #10. There is a SHORT paragraph on Fuselage Trimming.
They recommend using a work/trouble light to view the tape edges and mark
it with a soft lead pencil.
They don't say with side of the tape to cut on.
They recommend using a handheld hacksaw blade to cut with. Warning that a
jigsaw will delaminate the sandwitch.
I had no problem with the jigsaw. I used a NEW, fine-toothed metal blade.
Suggest you cut a short distance then inspect VERY CAREFULLY how well it
cut before proceeding.
As with anything, talk to as many people that you can who have already
done it, and then use your best judgement.
I will look in the other issues and see if I see anything else.
Ron Cross
--- In Q-LIST@..., "n200qt@..." <n200qt@...> wrote:
currently have. Ron Cross posted a picture that shows him "trimming the tape
Thanks Sam!
I think I need 'QuickTalk' issue # 10 which is one that I don't
away"
as you suggested. I'll do some more looking and see what I can come up
with.
of
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neal
--- In Q-LIST@..., Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@> wrote:
It's somewhere in the archives. I think you trim the tape away.
You better verify though. Look in very old QAC newsletters and issues
started toQ-talk.> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM, n200qt@ <n200qt@> wrote:
Sam
>
All, I picked up an unstarted Q-200 kit last year and now I've
QUICKTALK/Q-Talkbuild. As I read thru the construction plans (and the few
cut too.issues I have), I'm having a hard time locating which trim lines to
------------------------------------> > Thanks for any inputs!I can clearly see the tape lines that were used in the molds, BUT the
question is do I trim to the top of the tape line or the bottom?>
Neal Andersen>
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