How to Rig a biplane the Ian way - Video collection complete

[Ian]

I've been threatening this for a while and after a several disasters while filming me rigging my Tiger Moth I've restarted with a different kit.
Part one is now ready for viewing!


Part 2 is filmed and awaits uploading and will be posted soon.

[AndrewR]

Like it.

Careful with that scalpel though!

[fearless frankie]

Somehow I always huff and chuff when that happens to a drill bit as its invariably the last one I've got.

[Sissel]

Great video. No glue or paint mess this way. Careful with the scalpel though.
When you told me about this technique I pictured it to be just like this. It's something I will try on my next bi-plane, whenever that happens.
Looking forward to next one.

[Ian]

Part II - Return of the Drill!


There will be a break till the next vid as I have to build the model now......

[Sissel]

Great tutorial so far.

I've just ordered that drill set.

[Ian]

Just to be clear with everyone, this is not a definitive "This is how it's done" - this is simply how I rig a biplane. Other methods are available and widely used. I just find this method to be the one that works for me.

Thanks for the support so far.
Sissel, you won't regret the drills. You'll find they come in useful for many drilling tasks and not just rigging.

[AndrewR]

Do we get popcorn in the intermission?

[Clashcityrocker]

If you build it they will come.

Nigel

[JohnRatzenberger]

Good so far, nice job. And very good point on the starter hole, it also cuts down on breakage of drill bits.

A couple of thoughts, from Mr Broken Drill Bit. I realize you might have held the drill and wings for best camera effect, but I tend to do better if the wing is flat on the surface. Also I have found that one of the small, low-power electric screwdrivers (not a big 28v DIY type!) seems to eliminate wobble because I'll I'm doing is holding, not also twisting. You can get a suitable chuck to hold the micro-bits.

I think I have 3 (mostly) full sets of drill bits and several sets of 10 each of the 5 smallest sizes, simply because of breakage. You broke one in about 20 holes, which is about right on a good day, so spares are really useful when your only source is mail-order, like mine..

[JamesPerrin]

. Also I have found that one of the small, low-power electric screwdrivers (not a big 28v DIY type!) seems to eliminate wobble because I'll I'm doing is holding, not also twisting. You can get a suitable chuck to hold the micro-bits.

I think you've just solved my hobby drill issues! Even with a voltage regulator it's still to fast to use on plastic and rarely gets taken out of the box. My wife will be happy to as you may have just solved the "what to get me for Chrimbo" issue too!

[JohnRatzenberger]

Here's a picture of my screwdriver and the chuck.



As you can see it a Black & Decker electric screwdriver with the 1/4" hex-end to swap out various drills, and the chuck which has a 1/4" hex-shank to fit. I'm sure any equivalent screwdriver would work ....

Here's a link to the Micro-Mark catalog where I got my chuck http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.a ... k+cordless; -- it'll give you an idea what to look for over there as I assume you'll have to find compatible metric shank sizes ....

[Clashcityrocker]

Here's another way to lessen drill breakage. Don't have too much of the drill protruding from the end of your chuck, just enough to drill through your plastic. Keeping the drill bit shorter lessens any flexing that may occur as you twist your pin vice.

Nigel

[TobyC]

Very interesting so far Ian. Looking forward to the rest of bit before I start on my Camel.

[JamesPerrin]

Here's a link to the Micro-Mark catalog where I got my chuck http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.a ... k+cordless; -- it'll give you an idea what to look for over there as I assume you'll have to find compatible metric shank sizes ....

Thanks John. Took a while to find one in the UK that went from zero up. Eventually found one here http://pagesoftools.co.uk/shop/14-drive ... cro-chuck/;