Phil Winks Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Right were about ready for the of, as last year I intend to build two, in the fun fighter class the 30" spitfire from the Tony nijhuis dog fight double, a tad smaller than the standard for a fun fighter but still a grad build, and the Richard Harris Atom autogyro. The intention is to start in Jan what I'd like now is a mini vote from those who intend to follow me and build, you choose which one I'll start 1st. Please try and keep general chat to a min to start with and come the middle of December I'll go with the majority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'll make an Atom with you Phil, get a move on this year though John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 What is the power set up for funfighter Phil ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Oh! Atom, yes I'm in. Will follow your lead! Funfighter? I'd like to build a small (ish) Mozzie but..... Cub? ( not yellow! ) with tundra wheels, flaps and bags of power for STOL climbouts! Might be doing 3 this year! Edited By Chris Barlow 1 on 17/11/2014 18:35:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Just to clarify the Tony Nijhuis 30" spit is this one here, I will, I think' be going with the recommended power setup from 4max , I'll detail the servo's and a wood list when the plan arrives John thats a tad unfair mate although the DF is dragging its heals a touch, the Barnstormer, no simple build, was completed well in time, it was only a poorly van stopped me getting her to Greenacres And the hardware setup for the Atom is as follows Rotor head Here and here good luck geting one, though there are some home made options that I will discuss later Glass fibre plate parts here Glass fibre delta plate Here Motor Here Blade blanks Here there is a home made option which again I'll discuss later ESC Here Servos Here The following material list is taken from Richard harris's list in the Atom special thread in the autogyro section Materials list , some of these I would think 'Mr Average' balsa basher would have kicking around : 2 off sheets of 3.2 x 102 x 915mm medium grade balsa (fuselage sides/tailplane/fins and sheeting) 1 off sheet of 6.5 x 102 x 915mm medium grade balsa (fuselage base and some formers) 1 off sheet of 9.5 x 102 x 915mm soft balsa ( fuselage base and balsa infilling) 1 off strip 6.5 x 6.5 x 1220mm spruce (boom ) 1 off strip 6.5 x 12.5 x 915mm spruce (mast) 1 off sheet of 3x 300 x 300mm birch ply (U'C mount/ servo mounts) 1 off sheet of 3 x 300 x 300mm Lite ply ( several formers) 1 off length of 3mm (10SWG) piano wire (U/C) 1 off length of 1.2mm (18 SWG) piano wire (rudder coupler) 10 X 7 APC prop 1550 mah 3 cell Lipo at least 25c Richards recomendation but I think I'll be using an 1800Mah 3s 50mm lite foam wheels (minimum) 6 off 3mm bore wheel collets (wheel retainers and bell crank retainer) Covering Pop bottles!!!! Edited By Phil Winks on 17/11/2014 19:17:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Good grief, you will be finished before we start M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Oh No I Won't Martyn, (all together now) Oh Yes You Will !! oh this is just silly must be approaching panto season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 If the DF is anything to go by maybe we should give you a head start anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yes I forgot about your Barnstormer and van problem so I apologise and thanks for the lists as well John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Posted by Chris Barlow 1 on 17/11/2014 22:51:02: If the DF is anything to go by maybe we should give you a head start anyway? That sounds like a light hearted dig Chris I'll take it as a challenge to do better next year lol, 43 days and counting to the "official" start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Best get the gear in then Edited By Phil Winks on 18/11/2014 19:51:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Maybe you should do a countdown timer to RCM&E Greenacres too, you know, just to keep track of the time remaining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Posted by Chris Barlow 1 on 18/11/2014 20:20:13: Maybe you should do a countdown timer to RCM&E Greenacres too, you know, just to keep track of the time remaining? You read my mind Chris I plan to make it the first post in the sub threads I start for each individual model build my thinking is if its at the top of page one it'll be easy to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 The TN 30" spitfire plans and canopy arrived today so a wood list will be forthcoming over the next few days, first impressions are of a very cheap and simple build much along the lines of the tucano from two years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Mines ordered Phil, I will be doing the opponent ....ME 109 Achtung John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My TN Mosquito will be bombing the base TX (and operator) whilst Phil shoots down the ME 109! KaBoom! Edited By Chris Barlow 1 on 23/11/2014 00:47:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I heard a rumour the Germans captured a Mossie so you never know John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If it goes missing from my awning hanger at Greenacres I'll know where to look! Edited By Chris Barlow 1 on 23/11/2014 01:05:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice one John and Chris, looks like the fun fighter mass launch will be a site to behold, if not a tad stressfull to fly in I can see I'm going to have to upgrade the merlin to a BMW fuel injected to catch that ME 109 in an inverted dive though Bandits at 6 O'Clock, good job we're flying at 10 then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Nah then Wing Commander Winks, my plans arrived, it has a parts list on it for the wood, not that you'll need much. I think mine will be pink and blue so I can see it will need to concentrate with a few of these flying Up the Luftwaffe John Edited By john stones 1 on 02/12/2014 19:27:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 You must be talking to my little brother, the real wing commander winks lol, just remember how well the few did!!! my hardware is on the way for both these builds so all is on track for a jan 1st start or maybe even a dec 27th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Right the hard ware, servo's ESC and motor has arrived for both these builds, having checked my wood stock all I need is some 1/8" and a sheet of 3/16th and a couple of lengths of 2mm piano wire and everythings good to go, I'll be calling in the LHS in Exeter on Fri so we're definitely on target for a start over the Xmas hols, before then I'll be starting a separate build blog for each model with a comprehensive material and equipment list for each model, looking at the people commenting above I just may go for two parallel builds however the jury is still out on that one. One issue with the TN spitfire plans, and possibly the ME 109 ones too, formers 11, 12 & 13 are listed in the "indicative parts layout" as being 6mm and are shown on the plan as 4.5 (3/16" ) and I'm going with that size though its not that important an issue, further for those looking at their wood stocks prior to building, if going brushless I would seriously consider making the nose ring and wing brace from 3mm ply as opposed to the 1.5 detailed on the plan, just because of the extra power you could be adding if like me your going for a 1400kv 45A motor, (266w with an 8x4 and a 3s LiPo) Watch that me 109 wallow in my prop wash LOL Edited By Phil Winks on 03/12/2014 20:52:30 Edited By Phil Winks on 03/12/2014 20:53:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You just going with the low power version then Phil, I forsee the few being one less John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 03/12/2014 21:06:32: You just going with the low power version then Phil, I forsee the few being one less John You think John I'm tempted to prop that motor up to its max 450W just for that, but maybe the spit wouldn't look good with that much torque and a 12" prop this could all end in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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