neil martin 1

Hi, it's a tony nijhuis 1/10th scale beaufighter.

Is there a general view of the most successful method to set up a small twin electric, specifically concerning thrust angles or using counter rotating props? I am building a model that will require 25-30 size electric motors and the plan shows 2 degrees required on the right motor/engine only. If I were to use a counter rotating prop, will it make the angle redundant? What about down thrust? This is my first twin so would be good to get a view from the wider community. Many thanks

Thanks for the feedback. Once the washout has been built in, holding the aileron in place using pins in the sub spars as you have mentioned makes sense. The plane is a Tony Nijhuis Beaufighter. There are a few threads on this forum of previous builds which are very detailed and extremely helpful too.

Thanks for the replies. I think I will cut out the aileron later as Allan recommended, looks a good way to do it accurately. Do you clamp the aileron in place to get the correct aileron rib incidence?

I want to add washout to a wing and the instructions specify a 1/4" tapered piece under the ribs (note the plural) at the tip end of the wing. This is fine and I understand the reasoning here, however the aileron begins at the second rib in from the tip and the rib is therefore in two sections so to speak. In order to build the washout into the second rib, id be interested to learn of how you experienced guys are managing this. My thoughts are that if I lift the trailing end of the first rib at the tip by 1/4" as instructed and then measure the gap that is produced between the bottom of the rib and the bench at the same position in-line of where the second rib ends (before the aileron), id pack the second rib up by the same amount less the difference to the first rib? Being as the second rib is bigger. Ive also seen pictures of wings completely built with washout in and then the aileron cut out after skinning. Id be interested to learn of how this is achieved. I hope this makes sense

Did this ever get finished? What an amazing thread.

Looks like someone has got it nailed.....landings look good. COG is 110mm and he's taken half an inch off of the length of the gear https://youtu.be/0KoTlzU27-8

The model is the 68" Miles Magister by Dennis Bryant (Sarik Hobbies)

Thank you...all advice welcome. Peter I have sent you a PM

Does anybody have a link to the "woodn't you like to know" information in the subscriber forum or any similar resource for advice? This is in reference to the choice of wood and appropriate grades when plans do not detail what is required for each part of the aircraft. This request comes from a total build newbie that does not have this info in the plan. I have balsa and ply parts in the kit but would like advice regarding wing spars, braces and engine bearers. Thanks

Any update Chris, did she maiden? What was COG set at? Mine is all set to go...so maybe the weekend if weather remains good. CoG is set at 130mm and elevator rates reduced to 8mm. AUW is 18 1/2 lb

Yes I suppose its somewhere in the middle when considering the general consensus. I have a fairly heavy petrol engine in mine and have been aiming for 120mm, so I am probably already at 130mm now as I was intending to add some nose weight. Similar to yourself I am waiting for better weather and a mowed strip before taking the plunge! Good luck on the maiden, try to get someone to film it as there's barely any videos of this plane flying!

Chris - has this hurricane maidened yet? How was it? Im due to maiden mine soon and keen to know your opinion on CoG. As you said, there seems to be a difference of opinions, some other online groups swear by 120mm, some others say as per manual.

What happened to this thread, how did the maiden go? Plane looked great. I am considering one of these and would be grateful to get some overall feedback on the kit and the power system used?

Just viewed their website, the kits look good the online feedback seems to be fairly positive. Shame that they are showing no stock of most of their range but Ill make some enquiries.