AndyD Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 ive started,slightly different to the plan build but with the same result,a pretty ballerina.enlarged the plan and changed things to suit my building,changing certain things as i go showing with a good plan thats theres nothing to worry about so have fun and a happy new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I like it Andy, makes a good strong/light build using a core John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Nice one Andy! What power source are you looking at? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Interestung variation on the fuseage structure.Looks like some of the old pattern ships from the 50s or even the Buzzard Bombshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 used the core method so not to make it to light as i think she will be nose heavy,she will be electric on 5s. motor will be 4 max 5065-410kv with 5000 5s batterys because ive got that setup although ive not used on 5s before so im thinking 15x10 prop as a starting point unless someone knows better,i have got a few 4000 5s batterys if needed,now off to find the motor,i took it out of a plane in november and now its vanished,new years resolution..i must tidy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyD Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 yea like the core method light and strong.this is why i proberly fell in love with this model,the tail of my spitfire that i should be building but as taken 2nd place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 just found my motor,got put away with a own design,just been retired to the loft.lovely flyer on 6s,not super fast but really precise and stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 a bit more progress,we on our way,actual shape.might start on the wings tomorrow,dont like wings,with a fuz i see a plane but with wings,they just wings but they must be done..sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 the nose is taking shape now and work on the wings as started,the ribs are all cut out ready to start building,some wonderful building guys,you put me to shame,i dont tend to be precise thse days only on my spit,hence it never seems to get any further,even more so now im on the ballet,cant wait to start seeing some of these models finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martyn K Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Look great. I'll be using the sheet core on my tailplane and fin as well. Looking at Percy's photo, I may go for a fuselage mounted undercarriage as well. (Sorry Peter - I am short of storage space) M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Like the Jet All looking good Andy, mind you don't step on it John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 on with the wings,so far so good,my garage not very good this time of year so my buildings in the kitchen,from one set of units to the other side unit so i can work from both sides as long as you dont mind bending to get from side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AVC Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi Andy, this building looks great Can I ask a (probably daft) question?. I see that your ribs are solid. How do you plan to route the servo wires, if using two servos, or the bellcrank pushrod if usin only one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 not daft atall,untill a year or so ago i never used paper tubes for servo wires so i thought i give it ago as i useally just used a weighted piece of cotton to pull the wires through,with my normal building method of rushing things i got one or two holes slightlyout of align so i still couldnt use the tubes.so the last few models ive made i used a piece of copper pipe about a foot long sharpened like a hole saw,then put on a v block and just twiddle,all in line,proberly not the best or worse way but it works,also use the same idea for wing tubes as used on my silver boomarang jet shown earlier.for me i measure twice cut once an still get it wrong lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVC Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks Andy, that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Coming along nicely Andy, I'm watching with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wow - you are cracking on Andy! A 120% never sounds that much bigger - but that is because its a 1-dimensional increase description of what will be a 3-dimensional increase IFSWIM! But it hits home when you look at those ribs on the wing dry assembly! They look BIG! BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 06/01/2016 11:56:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 120% is a nice size but i actually wanted to build it as normal but not wanting to buy any new gear it was either bigger ao smaller so bigger it is,need another board so i can start the other wing while things are drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 not a lot done at the mo,waiting for ribs and things to dry so i thought i have a weigh in. motor...esc...batt...rx...servos x4...prop...=3Ib 8oz tail/rudd etc...=4oz wing...=1Ib fuz so far...=10oz =5Ib 6oz so far only approx ,wing guestimate ond parts may change without notice,so that leaves me a pound to finish it. covering...linkages...horns etc...u/c and wheels..pilot...spinner...got a nice alloy spinner that i was goin to use but i think thats goin to be out of the question now,think my original guess of 7Ib is goin to be nearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 started on the second half of the wing tonight,cameras not workin at the mo but theres not a lot to see yet,hopefully more progress at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 as i was clearing up i put all the parts to one side,as it was the fuz was between the two wings,anyone thought of a bipe,(Mr PM) should of taken a photo,not as much as expected done t day other things kept getting in the way,better luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice neat servo installation Andy. Are you adding the shear webbing later - after the top sheeting? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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