B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:11 pm
by Spaceman
Any other B-model builders out there?
I built my Waiex tail kit in summer 2015 (which I bought in 2011!), but I didn’t have the time or money then to buy the rest of the kit. Fast forward a year and I had the money to buy my airframe kit last October, and in the meantime they released the new B-models! So I’m building Waiex B #21.
Here’s a link to my build log:
http://paegelow.blogspot.com/
Anyone else have a B model build log going? I haven’t found any by googling so far.
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:51 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Chris,
Good build log. Interesting to see Sonex has gone up to 1/2" spar pins and that they include a drill bushing for the main wing spar. One thought, would be cool to use a 3/8" OD 1/4" ID bushing inside that bushing for the first hole. That would let you drill up in steps.
Did you fly the C130? I had a friend who flew them when she was in the Air Force. Her husband did too and they loved the Herc. I am more of a C140 guy myself.
Great blog and progress, keep going!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:31 pm
by Spaceman
Thanks Bryan! Between your very detailed thread and a couple other build logs I feel pretty familiar with the build process already. So it’s been interesting to see the differences with the B model.
Yeah I kinda thought about trying to step up transferring those half inch holes, but the drill guide is so solid I don’t really know if it would make much of an improvement over drilling the pilot hole straight to 3/8" anyway.
Yup I’m a C-130J pilot in Little Rock. It is awesome!!!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:13 pm
by magicpilot
Hi,
I am Astro and this is my first Post.
I am also building a WAIEX-B (#17), I started 07Dec16 and the goal is to be flying Spring 2019.
I unfortunatly do not have a online blog - busy building 
Here is a question - As a builders log I keep record of the drawing#, date and time I am working on and here and there a picture - is that sufficent for the FAA.
Juergen “Astro”
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:46 pm
by magicpilot
Spaceman wrote:Any other B-model builders out there?
I built my Waiex tail kit in summer 2015 (which I bought in 2011!), but I didn’t have the time or money then to buy the rest of the kit. Fast forward a year and I had the money to buy my airframe kit last October, and in the meantime they released the new B-models! So I’m building Waiex B #21.
Here’s a link to my build log:
http://paegelow.blogspot.com/Anyone else have a B model build log going? I haven’t found any by googling so far.
Just created one …
Cheers
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:34 pm
by Corby202
Very curious to know how how the flap control linkage connects to the flaps on the B model?? Certainly different to mine.
Phil
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:45 pm
by Spaceman
Corby202 wrote:Very curious to know how how the flap control linkage connects to the flaps on the B model?? Certainly different to mine.
Phil
That nutplate on the inboard drive rib connects to a short pushrod… I’m out of town today but I’ll take a picture later!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:08 am
by Spaceman
Phil,
Here’s a picture to answer your question about the flaps:
The short pushrod bolts to the nutplate on the face of the flap drive rib. The pushrod is attached to the flap tube which runs across the fuselage. The flap tube is turned by an electric motor behind the right seat. Electric flaps come standard on the B-model, by the way, which I didn’t even realize until I found the motor in a box of parts!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:19 am
by sonex892.
Really good to see Sonex finally change the recommended wing rigging method. This is a big improvement on the hit and miss piloted bit method.
Until now I was wondering how the attach blocks could be supplied updrilled to 1/2" and be able to line up. It appears to be only the right set are pre CNC bored. The left set are bored with the wings mated using the drill guide. Is this correct Spaceman?
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:59 am
by Corby202
Thanks Chris? I was wondering why things changed and thinking it must be something to do with the wider fuse width at the front but I can now see its because of the electric actuator.
Thanks again.
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:05 pm
by Spaceman
sonex892. wrote:Really good to see Sonex finally change the recommended wing rigging method. This is a big improvement on the hit and miss piloted bit method.
Until now I was wondering how the attach blocks could be supplied updrilled to 1/2" and be able to line up. It appears to be only the right set are pre CNC bored. The left set are bored with the wings mated using the drill guide. Is this correct Spaceman?
The kit comes with two pilot drilled pairs of wing attach blocks, but you just updrill one set to 1/2" and then call them the RH blocks. Otherwise you are correct!
The wing spars already had the 3/16” holes drilled for the attach blocks, so once I updrilled the attach blocks I just bolted them on and they were ready to go. From there the 1/2" holes are the “master” if you will, so they get transferred through the RH spar web, LH spar web, and finally the LH attach blocks.
I agree, the process now takes away a lot of the uncertainty that was present (from what I’ve read) on the legacy models!
B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:22 pm
by drPete
Spaceman wrote:Any other B-model builders out there?
I built my Waiex tail kit in summer 2015 (which I bought in 2011!), but I didn’t have the time or money then to buy the rest of the kit. Fast forward a year and I had the money to buy my airframe kit last October, and in the meantime they released the new B-models! So I’m building Waiex B #21.
Here’s a link to my build log:
http://paegelow.blogspot.com/Anyone else have a B model build log going? I haven’t found any by googling so far.
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B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:23 pm
by drPete
A Xenos-B quick build http://www.mykitlog.com/drPete.
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Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:36 am
by EineBeBoP
http://www.facebook.com/MattsWaiexB
Just the tail kit so far. Going slow as I’m saving for the next kit while building.
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:18 pm
by Bill Sargent
I agree use the metric measurements!!!.We went metric years ago, it wasnt a big hassle at all.
Besides when you are doing 62MPH you are going 100KMH its much faster and you will will get there sooner.
As far as the gap between the rims, cut a strip of poster paper and put over the joint all the way around between the rim and the tube and you will solve the pinching issue.
Bill S
Sonex 160
Now using the LAST Camit 2200 ever made
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:21 pm
by n307tw
Hey Guys,
First post here! I am building a Sonex-B Tri-gear. I’m doing the build as a buy as you go for money reasons (like most of us). Ordered the tail in June, got it in July, and as of today I have about 90% completed. Ordered the fuselage kit and its hopefully going to be shipped by the end of this month. I hope to finance the wings/motor/avionics once fuselage is complete but we will see. It has been a lot of fun, screwed up the rudder control surface so waiting on a replacement but otherwise its been awesome. If you want to, follow my build on my website. www.n307tw.com. Thanks for all your future help in advance!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:22 pm
by n307tw
EineBeBoP wrote:http://www.facebook.com/MattsWaiexB
Just the tail kit so far. Going slow as I’m saving for the next kit while building.
Been following your build on FB - keep up the solid work!
Re: B-Model Build Logs
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:43 pm
by rk2436
Go easy on the deburring. You just want to knock off the burr and avoid countersinking the material. Usually just 1 spin on the deburring tool is enough on thin stock. Use a hand tool as a bit in a power tool is overkill.