Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Dale. It is good to be back into the build. Others have said exactly the same as yourself re the kit quality. If I am honest I think that is why it languished so long on the top of the wardrobe. I have in the meantime built 3 models from plans, so only had myself to blame for any cutting errors. The whole undercarriage thing still concerns me, but if thoise who have gone before say it is good, who am I to say otherwise. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 A little more done today. Front sheeting added and hatch made. Very relaxing day after the last few days at work (Petrol Station Manager!!) Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE BOSTON Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have been trying to get in touch with Steve Holland to determine where the C of G should be located for the Farmhand 90. So far without success. I wonder if anyone else out there has come across the same problem. On Page 10 of the Construction Guide, he says the "model should balance at the main spar, or a maximum of 15 mm forward of it." However on Page 11 of the same guide, the table indicates that "Centre of gravity on the main spar (100 - 115 mm from leading edge.)" Given that the main wing spar is 100 mm back from the leading edge, the Page 10 location is 85 - 100 mm back from the leading edge, and the Page 11 location is 100 - 115 mm back from the leading edge. Does anyone know which of the two is correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Dale. Steve has responded to questions on another forum. HERE He goes under the name of Comet 50. As for the CofG, I believe that the correct location is in the main spar. Hope that helps. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE BOSTON Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Many thanks Kev. I'll try to get in touch with him when I get back from my current trip. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Look what hit the bench again over the weekend. As you can see the fuselage is all but complete. Just needs a session with the lightweight filler and sanding down. I will be leaving that till just before the covering stage. I am thinking of glassing the wings, but am a bit worried about the weight, as i only have the CRRC40 for this. Fuselage will probably be Solartex, or maybe Diatex. Two hatches now in the front for easier access, and to allow me to add weight if needed. The tail sections are not glued in yet, just put in place for the picture`s. A question for those who have built bigger wings. The wing sheeting according to Steve is made up of a 6" and a 4" sheet joined to make a 10" one. Did you guys go for this option or have you used something else. Three 4" sheets trimmed down to 10", one 4" and two 3" to give you the required 10" ? I am now determined to complete this model and will not be buying any more kits or plans until this is done. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Look forward to that Kevin, bags of character, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Straped the engine on for a look see today. Looks really small doesent it. Hard to believe its a 40cc petrol engine. Not sure about the ignition unit as there is only a 1cm gap between it and the hot engine. Now I have the engine temperarily mounted I can make the cowl. I will make up two of these, one stock and a second using a template from the ply sheet. Reason! I think I am going to need a bit of nose weight. If I make a second longer cowl I will be able to move the engine forward. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE BOSTON Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Kev, Regarding your question about sheet size for wing skins, I think it is always best to mimnimise the number of glued joints. So, in this case, the ideal would be to use two 4 in x 48 in sheets and one 3 in x 48 in sheet. Having said that however, 48 in long sheet is not always easily sourced and I had to make my skins from 3 in x 36 in sheet. This meant that each length had to include a scarf joint to make up the 45 in required. Not difficult but it does take a bit of care. The trick, if you can call it that, is to ensure that all the longitudinal joints are final trimmed against a straight edge so that they fit perfectly before gluing. And that the completed wing skin is finish sanded before it is glued to the ribs. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALE BOSTON Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Kev, Oops, sorry! Of course I mean one 6 in x 48 in and one 4 in x 48 in sheet as the ideal, not two 4 in and one 3 in. Always assuming 6 in x 48 in sheet is available to you. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the reply Dale. Sheet in any size is not a problem as SLEC are only a 30 minute car ride away. I have both 4 and 3 in stock, except the that the 3 is only 36. I have also emailed SLEC to see if single 10 x 48 is possible. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Now I have the engine temperarily mounted I can make the cowl. I will make up two of these, one stock and a second using a template from the ply sheet. Reason! I think I am going to need a bit of nose weight. If I make a second longer cowl I will be able to move the engine forward. Kev Well that took longer than anticipated. Steve makes it look so easy on the DVD. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I do enjoy looking at modellers progress ,excellent work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Posted by Kevin Fairgrieve on 12/03/2013 20:18:25: I am now determined to complete this model and will not be buying any more kits or plans until this is done. Kev I lied. Well not quite. Did not buy a kit or plan. Cut the parts myself, and already had the plan. Just need to decide on the covering option. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ideal for running the Farmhand engine in..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 So after buying the wood for the wings twice before and using them on other projects. Slec, Rougham LMA show = More wood bought!! Made a start on Monday. Made the wing skins then dry assembled the components. I think at this point I could have picked the whole lot up (no glue) and moved it. No pictures of the wing under construction. But one half complete, another one to go. Leading edge to shape and wing tip to add. Flaps and aeliron to cut out. All to be done later. Hopefully to save the hanger rash. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Seconds wing half completed. And butted up to the other half. Now that is a seriously big wing. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I see you have your own stable door............excellent craftsmanship. Sooooooooooo jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Any updates? I'm tempted to get this to make "Dusty" from the new movie Planes for my grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Interesting site. I think the farmhand would easily be customised as Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Any one spot the "not" deliberate mistake!!! I checked and double checked, so how did I manage it? This had put me off finishing this, but have decided to push on. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hmmmm, Could it be the Servo holes are on the top side when they should be on the underside!?? I may be wrong but!!!!! Carry on and call it Version 2!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Posted by David Gilder on 18/01/2014 14:23:49: Hmmmm, Could it be the Servo holes are on the top side when they should be on the underside!?? I may be wrong but!!!!! Carry on and call it Version 2!!! Close but no cigar. It is however to do with the servo holes, which are on the bottom. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Ah. Now I look closer!!! I think maybe next time, measure 3 times!!! The aileron servo holes are in different positions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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