Wildman 5" Jayhawk Build Thread

[rfjustin]

Sizing things up...


Need to extend the slots slightly...


Bottom centering ring, coupler, and top ring in play...

 

[Theory]

DANG! That retainer really fits nicely. Well done

 

[thzero]

Come on get to the 3d printed part already

 

[rfjustin]

Come on get to the 3d printed part already

Ha, its coming I swear! Once the motor mount is in, there will be opportunity to get the rail guide holes drilled and tapped, then flip it over and get the wiring tube going. I figured its going to a lot easier dealing with those areas between the wings before they are installed.

Thanks again to you, @rocketgeek101, and @ChuckH for the assist!

Fiberglass over the 3d printed part only, or maybe throw a layer or two of glass over the entire wiring tube run?

 

[rfjustin]

I was intending to slot the coupler outside of the tube, but the more I stare at this, it might make more sense to bond it all together and re-slot once cured.

 

[ChuckH]

Nice build. So when will you be selling this so I can buy it?

 

[rfjustin]

Nice build. So when will you be selling this so I can buy it?

It must be flown and scratched first!

 

[thzero]

Ha, its coming I swear! Once the motor mount is in, there will be opportunity to get the rail guide holes drilled and tapped, then flip it over and get the wiring tube going. I figured its going to a lot easier dealing with those areas between the wings before they are installed.

Thanks again to you, @rocketgeek101, and @ChuckH for the assist!

Fiberglass over the 3d printed part only, or maybe throw a layer or two of glass over the entire wiring tube run?

I put a layer of laminating epoxy on my 3d printed camera mounts. Much easier to sand and get nice and smooth as it covers the layer lines nicely.

 

[rfjustin]

Motor mount tail cone assembly is in.

 

[-Slick-Ice]

That motor retainer is a work of art. I'm surprised how well that fit.

 

[KenECoyote]

Will it glide?

(Asking for a friend. )

 

[rfjustin]

Will it glide?

(Asking for a friend. )

Gawd I hope not....

 

[rfjustin]

Coupler slots opened back up, fins beveled, starting to take shape.

 

[Theory]

very nice!

 

[rfjustin]

 

[rfjustin]

Come on get to the 3d printed part already

 

[thzero]

Nice! Fits like a glove!

 

[rfjustin]

My father-in-law and I had a serious discussion about mechanical bonds and aesthetics this evening.

 

[rfjustin]

Hacksaw and file for the win...

 

[rfjustin]

 

[jd2cylman]

I was intending to slot the coupler outside of the tube, but the more I stare at this, it might make more sense to bond it all together and re-slot once cured.
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I think that was my thought as well. I have a air powered cut-off tool with 3” fiber discs that will work perfectly.

 

[rfjustin]

I think that was my thought as well. I have a air powered cut-off tool with 3” fiber discs that will work perfectly.

I used a standard fiberglass cut off wheel with a mototool and it made fast work of it.

Debut these at Mini MWP 2024?

 

[FlyBy01]

Aeropack is in there for the long haul and fits great!
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Very sexy, that’s some build skill!

 

[jd2cylman]

I used a standard fiberglass cut off wheel with a mototool and it made fast work of it.

Debut these at Mini MWP 2024?

Well, yours at least…

 

[rfjustin]

 

[jd2cylman]

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Three, I say three rail buttons???
Do tell…

 

[mtnmanak]

Hacksaw and file for the win...
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These look great!

Another option for tapering the edges would be to run them through your router table with a tapered bit, as you would when tapering the edge of fins.

 

[rfjustin]

Three, I say three rail buttons???
Do tell…

Potentially awkward loading might be easier to have 3 for ease of rail travel...

 

[rfjustin]

Booster tube shortened by 6", wiring tunnel double walled at the rear 3-4 inches with coupler, and wiring tunnel tacked in place.

 

[rfjustin]