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1100R Build Vlog on YouTube
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dennisatysonApril 12, 2020, 3:23am
I decided to document my build on YouTube. My intent is to show as much as possible along the journey as reference for those who may decide to build. Enjoy!

Dennis

Here is my first Video:
https://youtu.be/qX257J552UA

timyandowApril 13, 2020, 5:54pm
Very cool. Seeing builds saves on "studying plans" time.
These planes are long overdue for a build vlog and "how to" series"
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Buzz73April 15, 2020, 3:03am
Wow!  Thanks Dennis, for posting that!
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Cy VApril 15, 2020, 1:43pm
Very cool!
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mullacharjakApril 17, 2020, 11:35am


Nice starting video.But the actual act of drilling the aileron hinge 1/4 hole was skipped.I m  still geussing how did you prevent the bit dancing all over the place.The hole is well placed though no matter how it was done,
PUFFApril 17, 2020, 12:03pm
I would suggest a Center Punch first to start the bit center. or a self centering bit.
TomApril 17, 2020, 1:11pm
My two cents:

When drilling holes in members which are as small as we get in these aircraft, I always use a drill press.  You don't need a big one for these aircraft.  A small bench top model, even a hobbyist's drill press is just fine.  It will save a lot of agony.

Tom
mullacharjakApril 17, 2020, 4:10pm


A self centering drill bit and a cenre drill are two different things.It looks as if both wouldnt work on their own..A centre drill is used on a lathe to start a hole which is then drilled with a standard drill bit.I think a three step process though tedious should work. Centre punch, centre drill and standard drill bit in that order using on a drill press.
dennisatysonApril 22, 2020, 11:57pm
I actually used an automatic (spring loaded punch) and then drilled the holes. The small holes are 3/16 and the large one is 3/8.
I drilled the 3/8 with the 3/16 first and then the larger bit centered right up. I must say that the 3/8 hole was drilled with a 23/64 and then reamed to a perfect fit for the bushing. I twisted the reamer a little on both sides until the fit was just right.