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by didjital
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: throat filler question
Replies: 7
Views: 1731

Re: throat filler question

Corona operator:
I'm at that exact stage in my build. Not the halfway point? :(
by didjital
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: throat filler question
Replies: 7
Views: 1731

Re: throat filler question

I was not upset leland...that's why I did not mention the place I bought them. It's my fault for thinking they were still molded.... I'm going to keep them for sure as I would still have to make them, probably the same way you did anyway:) Do you reckon I need to do the test tones to see if they rub...
by didjital
Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: throat filler question
Replies: 7
Views: 1731

throat filler question

Im about half way through building a pair of dr280s and have a question. I've had a lot of experience with foam over the years as an avid rc plane builder/pilot. Specifically with the type of foam that the throat filler is supposed to be made of. 5he whole idea of cutting and sanding the foam and th...
by didjital
Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: filling holes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1712

Re: filling holes?

yes, i did read the plans (several times in fact)- I was just still worried based on past experience with hot glue and pvc. Thanks for the quick responses guys!
by didjital
Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: filling holes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1712

Re: filling holes?

Thanks for the reply. I've been waiting about an hour on the pl here as it's very humid. I'm able to scrape away pretty easily. As far as holes, do you just squeeze it in and do the same thing? Wait a while and scrape it level? As far as the hot glue on the pvc.... you haven't had any problems with ...
by didjital
Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: filling holes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1712

filling holes?

So this is probably a dumb question, but here goes: I'm in the process of building 6 dr280s. In putting them together I've had a few parts that are warped with a twist. No problem, as I'm building jigs for stuff so far and I've been able to screw parts down to the jigs to flatten out as I assemble. ...