Blog mission statement.

This Blog is all about the building and flying of the Correx Mig-7 originally designed by Dave West

http://westaero.wingedshadow.com

The Mig-7 is a scale R/C Aircraft constructed primarily of corrugated plastic and ply wood.



Comments and questions are very welcome.

correxmig7@gmail.com


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Repair


Hi Guys:
It’s been quiet around here for the last few months. Well the weather has been poor for slope soaring.
So I thought to post a series of pics to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to repair the Correx Mig.
Tip:
Use Lacquer Thinners or equal solvent to smooth out hot glue beads or welds
You will need:
Glue Gun
Glue stick
Some vinyl
Lacquer Thinners


Damage

Work bench

Repair kit

Use to smooth hot glue beads and welds

Some timber required

Scrap ply and epoxy.. that's all

New former fitted 1

New formers fitted 2

New battery and receiver compartment fitted

Just need to add battery and receiver

Assistance

Use hot glue gun

Filled in with hot glue

Smoothed out using Thinners

Vinyl added

All done