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AMC DH2-"WINGS ARE WIRED"

MrT

Master at Arms
Staff member
When Wing Nut Wings let it be known that they would release DH2 I knew I would have to have one. So in January I put my money down and got one
I can't wait any longer to start. I want this to be done by the end of June in time to take it to EagleQuest in Dallas so don't look for me to work on
much else for a while. I love this plane! Oh man all those wires. Oh and yeah this is the plane that stopped those Fokkers over the western front.
Here are some pictures to get started.

Terry B)

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Well, that one is aptly named. It looks like a challenge :popcorn

Cheers, Christian B)
 
AMC DH2-LET THE WORK BEGIN

I want to know what you're going to use for rigging. I've been looking at this really thin lead stuff, looks good and would not lead to sagging lines.
 
AMC DH2-LET THE WORK BEGIN

I want to know what you're going to use for rigging. I've been looking at this really thin lead stuff, looks good and would not lead to sagging lines.

I will use 1 to 2 pound test fishing line like I used on the DH9.

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Terry, would you mind going over how you make those buckles again? I need to do some for my Ninak. How many are there? :gogo
 
AMC DH2-LET THE WORK BEGIN

Ok Paul wants to know how I am making my rigging. Now keep in mind that there are plenty of folks that do this better and there is plenty of stuff you can buy that can do this for you. Just remember "I'm Cheap" so I will and go through what I do and hopefully it will make sense.

Ok first you need to make eyelets to attach your rigging to. The WingNut Wings kit that I have has all the rigging attachment points molded in so it easy to locate where the eyelets will be located. But first you have to make the eyelets. For the eyelet I am using .010 to .015 diameter copper wire that is bent around a .031 to .040 diameter rod. I then twist the copper using the rod. Here some pictures to help.

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Then you trim off the excess wire and you are ready to attach the eyelet.

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As I said the kit has molded in rigging attachment points. For your eyelet to fit well you will need to drill the out. I attach the eyelet with a small amount to super glue.

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Next I make the turnbuckle using the same copper wire and rod I use for the eyelet. Wrap the wire around the rod the same way you would make springs or headset cords.

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Cut a small section to make the turnbuckle.

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To make the rigging I use 3 pound test fishing line. Cut length of line and thread the turnbuckel onto it.

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Then thread the loose end through the eyelet holding the turnbuckel between your fingers.

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Now take the loose end and thread back though the turnbuckel.

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Pull it tight and add some super glue.

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Trim the excess line.

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Repeat the process on the other end and SHAZAM!! you have rigging wire.

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If all goes well you have a nice tight line that you will not need to heat tighten. If you do have some sag in your lines then you may need to heat shrink them and that should don the trick.
I hope this explains how I do this. I will happy to anwser any question you might have.

Terry B)
 
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Thanks a bunch Terry, I now have no fear of my Ninak. :dude
 
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Speaking of crazy.....I worked on the rudder peddle last night and added the real return spring.

Terry

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Looks good Terry but seems like it would need one for the opposite deflection as well . :fencing

Cheers, Christian B)
 
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