[gbjets]

Hi Jason and Al
If you take a look at step no 6 of the Axis 34 assembly manual, you'll notice that the bottom part of the fuse is held at an angle. Make sure that the vertical part of the fuse fits properly, move it at an angle, put a light bead of glue along the joint. Only glue 4 to 6 inches at a time, bring the fuse back to 90 deg and wait a few seconds for it to set every time you add glue. I must have put over a hundred together, I found this method to be the easiest and most accurate.
In regards to the hinges, Foam Tac is ok but I'm going back to Blenderm. I used 1/2in. Blenderm on the last couple planes and it works great. A small piece of Blenderm on the underside of the hinge near the fuse also helps. You can buy 24 rolls for $27.99 at Well.ca.

[hitechflyer]

Originally Posted by al_voisine

Is everyone using hot glue? I couldn't glue the long parts straight on my 27" without it cooling before I could get it done. Ended up doing it in sections using lots of choice words and it was all warped.

I'm thinking of using Foam-Tac this time.

How do you guys get a straight aircraft using hot glue?

Al

Trial fit your fuselage first, I found the tungs needed a bit of triming.
Once your happy with the fit, leave it in place and run a bead of ca down the corner.
I used the tac glue, you have to pull it apart after trial fit to add the tac glue, and u have some time to sort it out.

[hitechflyer]

Got my Axis finished and can't wait to fly it. Weight with out Batt. came out to 115 grams.
In the pic's you can see I came up with a new idea for push rod supports
It also adds some strength.
And to save some weight as you can see in the pic's the air brakes are 3.5 grams lighter, using the plastic film from vegetable bags, that stuff is thin.

[hitechflyer]

Originally Posted by gbjets

Hank
That's very light, I can't wait to see the end result.
You should come and visit us this coming weekend, we're having a small contest.

I'd like to join you guys but holly your 2 more hours than Toledo.

[gbjets]

Hank
That's very light, around 4 0z. you should be able to compete in F3P, too bad you can't come to our event, on the other hand, you would beat the crap out of us...lol
I like your air brakes and your rod supports.
Good job.

[hitechflyer]

Originally Posted by gbjets

Hank
That's very light, around 4 0z. you should be able to compete in F3P, too bad you can't come to our event, on the other hand, you would beat the crap out of us...lol
I like your air brakes and your rod supports.
Good job.

Thanks Gaston, I'll try and get a video clip as soon as I can. We have an indoor this Friday night.

[gbjets]

Can't wait to see it.

[gbjets]

Hi All
This post is in the event section already, here it is once again.

Hi everyone

Event: Northern Ontario Indoor Flying Challenge

Date: Sunday April 14th 2013

Location: Hanmer Secondary School
Hanmer Ontario

Time: Practice 01:30pm

Contest: 02:30pm

Participation fee: $5.00 to pay for some of the prizes.

Prizes
1st place: $50.00 cash
2nd place: Axis 34 kit from Foamstar
3rd place: $25.00 Canadian Tire gift certificate

We'll be judging F3P Basic maneuvers as a guide only. This is not an FAI sanctioned event.
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Gaston B

[gbjets]

Hi everyone

This coming Sunday's indoor session will be mostly for the Northern Ontario Indoor Flying Challenge. There will be an hour of free flying only, from 12:30pm till 01:30pm, the rest of the afternoon will be for the competition.
We welcome everyone to participate or to come as spectators. I will also have a prize for the spectators.

I sincerely hope you can join us.

Northern Ontario IFC team

[uberjay]

I wish I could hop on one of my planes and fly up there for the weekend, but RC models just can't hold my weight .

Hope you all have a fun time ... take video! I'll live vicariously. LOL

Cheers,
J