RICHARD WILLS Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 No Nigel , that wasnt it at all . Fatty Goering had blown the Luftwaffe Budget on Cocaine and camp uniforms . So he figured that rather than fill the 109s with expensive aviation fuel , he could send them to England on a cheap day return after 9am . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 The pilots went on the Bus replacement service whilst the 109s were held up, not by the RAF, but the dispute of driver only trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Glynn Love your avitar picture... Does this mean all Richards minions end up like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 DD please post some more build pictures before this gets any worse on here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Winkle brown was not super impressed by the 109 if i recall. As far as he was concerned it was ease of manufacture that won it the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 22/10/2017 21:51:48: No Nigel , that wasnt it at all . Fatty Goering had blown the Luftwaffe Budget on Cocaine and camp uniforms . So he figured that rather than fill the 109s with expensive aviation fuel , he could send them to England on a cheap day return after 9am . Well Richard that is just stupid! Did he not know it would be another 70 years until the channel tunnel would be open?😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 It's working for Sooty that turns us into Minion's, on a bad day he is definitely like Gru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Posted by Glynn on 22/10/2017 22:44:59: It's working for Sooty that turns us into Minion's, on a bad day he is definitely like Gru. Nooo - it was a clean Sweep (and he'll Sue anyone who disagrees) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 PLEEAAASSSSEE DD post some pictures.... this lot are getting sooo corny... if you don't .... I'll start back on the 'well' jokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I do have to "try" and fit work in Paulo... D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Work always gets in the way of fun...wait a minute by work do you mean setting up a new laptop for"work".....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You have to get yer priorities right Mate. It's half term at work this week so things are a bit upside down re my shifts but I may be able to document a few bits n bobs re the 109. So far I have mocked up the fuz sides and checked the fit of the foam skin, it looks good . The wings are cut for ailerons and the retract wells and servo box holes are pre cut too. I will start with the tail feathers once I start building. Yes, they are FMS retracts Ron. D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 23/10/2017 23:38:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Well I know D.D. is busy and I'm busting a gut here so.... the cats out of the bag... guess where the second prototype is...... This is a corker of a kit. even for a prototype that will need a few minor tweaks before you guys get yur sticky mitts on one. The fuselage is 3 piece foam veneered with a central ply crutch so build time should be super quick. I bet D.D. finishes his by the time I finish typing .. The tail is very much a Wills warbird standard, I tried a dry run to see what's what and it became a wet run and a nearly completed tail in a day. AND that was using aliphatic glue not super glue! The motor mount is the same as before with an adjustable plate for differing motor lengths. The foam wing is a work of art with all the hard work taken out for you... the wheel wells at pre-cut and the servo holes machined out! There is even vacuum formed wheel wells in to make life easier...... Nice clear canopy and the choice of either an E model or G.. You can tell from my pictures earlier mine's gonna be a G. More soon so stay tuned.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh and yes it has flaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Well done Paulo, Not known for your patience then ?????? Ditto what you said tho, it is a very clever bit of kit, and will be a very quick build for those that follow us. My fuz is dry built, and a likkle niggle sorted, but life getting in the way at the moment. I will be getting stuck in hopefully, towards the end of next week, after the college open days on Fri and Sat. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Posted by Dwain Dibley. on 30/10/2017 00:37:31: Ditto what you said tho D.D. Hah now I know your pilots name....! Von Ditto hoffen..? I'll put up some more pictures tonight...tailplane is sheeted rudder fin almost done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Paul, you kept that quiet. It looks a simple build after the 110. It looks nice and easy for those who haven’t done a lot of building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Posted by Graham Russell on 30/10/2017 07:44:51: It looks a simple build after the 110. Mmm simple when you get one ... I got a box of bits without drawings...BUT .... I have Sweep and Graham on my side. Cost me a small fortune in Moams though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Guess I won’t be getting one as I like my moams and would find it hard parting with them. I don’t like squash! Would that be a fair exchange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The more I see, the more tempted I become. I take it that electric retracts are the way to go on this model as air up would be too heavy? Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Definitely electric. Not a lot of room for air tank. Go on Ade you know you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Where did you buy the FMS retracts from? From Richard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yes , I supplied the retracts , They are hard to get sometimes . I have squiirelled away a few sets and will get some more when I have a rough idea how many 109s will be required . Same goes for spinners . I dont like leaving people with "half the story ". The 109s will be a one off batch ,as with the Ju88 and 110. It all sounds a bit "Drama Queen" , but we really arent selling enough planes to stay in this business . The production faclilites we use , have to earn their keep , so it's the world of model Railways for us. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I totally understand your decision, hence my small stockpile of your kits. I'll have the E model, spinner and retracts, wheels etc. please. When and if you decide to go ahead with a limited production run that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Bit more info... Wing dowel support former Frames assembled the doubler goes on the INSIDE... please don't make two of one side..... There is only 3 formers and one is just the wing bolt on plate.. As Sergei say's ..."simples" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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