A Rigging Video -- No Longer Exists
A Rigging Video -- No Longer Exists
Would such a thing be useful and, if I made one, what would you really like me to include?
I'm guessing a 'yes' to the first part of the question, but the second bit is more important to me.
Regards,
Bruce
I'm guessing a 'yes' to the first part of the question, but the second bit is more important to me.
Regards,
Bruce
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Re: A Rigging Video?
It would be good to see which adhesives you use and how you apply them to prevent (or at least mitigate) crazing.
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Re: A Rigging Video?
I've a build ready to rig shortly. I could have a go at recording some of it, to provide an alternate view. As the old saying goes 'there is more than one way to rig a biplane'
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You should do a series entitled "Modelling with random input from my wife"
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Re: A Rigging Video?
Yes please. My friend was rigging a Monogram biplane yesterday and is very good at it . I mentioned that Merlin uses Zip Kicker accelerator to speed up the super glue gel setting and he is now going to get some as the gel was not setting quick enough and he kept pulling the wires through. Mention types of glue/tools used, sequence of rigging i.e.cabane struts first,not getting in a tangle,correct tension of thread as you can pull the struts off.
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That is a fantastic tutorial Bruce. Would love to see more like that
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Re: A Rigging Video?
Excellent little movie, well done.
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Great little video, very clever and informative !
I think you should do a part 1, which is erecting/aligning the struts neatly -- not only does it appear central to your rigging method, but the learner needs to ensure he gets that right else his spider web won't take the top wing.
A couple suggestions, recognizing you've been doing this for years and are perfectly comfortable without them:
-- use thin brass wire instead of the cocktail stick to get an even smaller dab
-- finer point tweezers held closer to the gluing end will enable you to better control the straightness and angle of the thread.
-- make a simple jig of wood blocks or something to go under the wings and fuselage to hold your aircraft steady; I noted you had some difficulty with it rocking on its gear at times.
I think you should do a part 1, which is erecting/aligning the struts neatly -- not only does it appear central to your rigging method, but the learner needs to ensure he gets that right else his spider web won't take the top wing.
A couple suggestions, recognizing you've been doing this for years and are perfectly comfortable without them:
-- use thin brass wire instead of the cocktail stick to get an even smaller dab
-- finer point tweezers held closer to the gluing end will enable you to better control the straightness and angle of the thread.
-- make a simple jig of wood blocks or something to go under the wings and fuselage to hold your aircraft steady; I noted you had some difficulty with it rocking on its gear at times.
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Re: A Rigging Video
Good suggestion John.jRatz wrote:I think you should do a part 1, which is erecting/aligning the struts neatly -- not only does it appear central to your rigging method, but the learner needs to ensure he gets that right else his spider web won't take the top wing.
I skipped the Basic Modelling and realised that I do it all by eye and without thinking. I'll put some thought into demonstrating what I look for when aligning pieces and how I ensure all is level, before I get to the rigging stage.
I went as far as using finely stretched sprue, but it felt artificial and isn't what I normally use.jRatz wrote:A couple suggestions, recognizing you've been doing this for years and are perfectly comfortable without them:
-- use thin brass wire instead of the cocktail stick to get an even smaller dab
-- finer point tweezers held closer to the gluing end will enable you to better control the straightness and angle of the thread.
-- make a simple jig of wood blocks or something to go under the wings and fuselage to hold your aircraft steady; I noted you had some difficulty with it rocking on its gear at times.
'Straightness' and 'angle of the thread' are irrelevent, due to its flexibility and elasticity. The issue is controling the end of the thread, so that it makes contact with the small blob of glue.
In making the video, the issue was doing this at a pace that could be followed, whilst ensuring the action was visible enough to be seen and understood. Normally, one hand holds the model and the other holds the thread. It was tricky doing this away from the body, so as not to obstruct the camera.
Earlier versions of the video had me waffling on about these points and one had me singing 'Swinging in the Rigging'!
Of course, if I trained The Beloved into being my expert cameraperson, as opposed to offering random rabbittings, things would appear much more smooth and controlled. I suppose the dithering with the thread illustrates that the glue takes time to set, giving you a useful window of opportunity to get it right.
Regards,
Bruce
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Bravo Bruce, a great video "Howdy he do it". That rigging thread is the dogs danglers.
Also enjoyed the commute, what a lovely bit of countryside you live in.
Cheers
Jim
Also enjoyed the commute, what a lovely bit of countryside you live in.
Cheers
Jim
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Re: A Rigging Video
Bruce,
As an ex-cinè enthusiast (many years ago) this does intrigue me, what software do you use when electronically splicing clips to form the whole?
I am planning a balsa bash demo later next month and this would make a good subject for a short film.
My compact is more than adequate for the task in its lowest resolution video format so that isn't a problem, I only need to write a script and then build a short series of demo pieces in true 'Blue Peter' style to make it flow.
David.
As an ex-cinè enthusiast (many years ago) this does intrigue me, what software do you use when electronically splicing clips to form the whole?
I am planning a balsa bash demo later next month and this would make a good subject for a short film.
My compact is more than adequate for the task in its lowest resolution video format so that isn't a problem, I only need to write a script and then build a short series of demo pieces in true 'Blue Peter' style to make it flow.
David.
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Re: A Rigging Video
Thanks Jim...Ooooh....I'd forgotten that I'd done that commute!
Ian...I use the Microsoft Windows Live Moviemaker software, that came with my Windows.
Fairly simple and intuitive to use. It lets you add titles, captions and credits and you can weld video together, alongside stills and, if you want, music.
You can also add a variety of effects, called themes, to manage fade-ins and the like.
What is also useful is the ability to share your video with YouTube, facebook, or whatever and it formats your movie to something appriopriate for your chosen media.
NOTE, however, that YouTube videos have a maximum duration, (though I forget what it is) and if you use some music, you might find your video can't be shown in some countries. For example, my Commute cannot be seen in the US because of certain copyrighted tracks.
Regards,
Bruce
Ian...I use the Microsoft Windows Live Moviemaker software, that came with my Windows.
Fairly simple and intuitive to use. It lets you add titles, captions and credits and you can weld video together, alongside stills and, if you want, music.
You can also add a variety of effects, called themes, to manage fade-ins and the like.
What is also useful is the ability to share your video with YouTube, facebook, or whatever and it formats your movie to something appriopriate for your chosen media.
NOTE, however, that YouTube videos have a maximum duration, (though I forget what it is) and if you use some music, you might find your video can't be shown in some countries. For example, my Commute cannot be seen in the US because of certain copyrighted tracks.
Regards,
Bruce