Great video... I have watched your video and another one on a “rib build” on CZcams on building the Legal Eagle ribs, and you guys are using off-the-shelf water based wood glue. That’s a no-no for a/c construction as moisture and heat will eventually compromise the glue bond. Did you build your entire a/c with tote bond???
Titebond 3 is a waterproof, high strength structural glue used for exterior applications and was the glue of choice by the original designer/builder of Legal Eagle back in the 90's and for many people since that time without issue. I used Titebond 3 on the ribs and T88 everywhere else in the wing structure.
Hi C Cy. Oratex company started in fact as a Monokote competitor making shrink fabric for model aircraft before entering the "real" aircraft fabric business.
Hey Matty, Am about to relist if you are interested. Was sold to a guy who had a sudden heart problem and is going to have issues maintaining his medical.
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Great video... I have watched your video and another one on a “rib build” on CZcams on building the Legal Eagle ribs, and you guys are using off-the-shelf water based wood glue. That’s a no-no for a/c construction as moisture and heat will eventually compromise the glue bond. Did you build your entire a/c with tote bond???
Titebond 3 is a waterproof, high strength structural glue used for exterior applications and was the glue of choice by the original designer/builder of Legal Eagle back in the 90's and for many people since that time without issue. I used Titebond 3 on the ribs and T88 everywhere else in the wing structure.
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Much Appreciation. I'm hoping to put floats on a legal eagle XL ,any suggestions.
So Oratex seems to be similar to modeling Monokote. True?
Hi C Cy. Oratex company started in fact as a Monokote competitor making shrink fabric for model aircraft before entering the "real" aircraft fabric business.
Hey those domed inspection panels "plunk in" if you push directly in on the center. It then comes out very easlily
Just out of curiosity (& not related, sorry), did the Dragonfly sell?
Hey Matty, Am about to relist if you are interested. Was sold to a guy who had a sudden heart problem and is going to have issues maintaining his medical.
Ah great! I’ll be in touch then.
Thanks.
Where did you source your wood for your legal eagle, can I just use big box store?
Always use aircraft grade timbers. Aircraft Spruce is a good start: www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/building_materials/bm/menus/wp/spruce.html
What weight fabric are you using? Thanks.
Oratex UL600
What engine does your eagle use?
Hummel Engines 45HP 1/2 VW: www.hummelengines.com/engines-specifications
what glu use to do the propeller
What is the difference in total weight between the Oratex and other covering materials?
Hi Bruce. I am unsure as to specifics on mine however there is a lot of good info here. Oratex (USA): @t
Did you gas weld the frame? will tig work ok?
I gas welded. Tig is good too.
@@DCSquared did u do the wing fold setup. Also, what did the engine weight come in at? Thank you
Why not use an epoxy rather than white glue.
I’d be using epoxy for sure…T-88
Very nic
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