Andy Meade Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 It continues.. Decals and panel lines (mostly) on. Lovely decals from Callie, as always: Weathering has started: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looking good Andy, the weathering really makes it come alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Ta! I've done the wings too, but haven't got a great pic of everything together as yet. Still need to : Mount the nose lead; paint and mount the spinner; finished underside detailing and weathering; lacquer coat; install snakes; setup all linkages; install thread for radio wire between mast points; final balance and cry at the AUW I've lost this weekend to parental visits too, so might struggle. I could be balancing and setting up the radio on the Orme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'll bring some 6oz fishing weights next weekend for you. Will 5 be enough? Weathering looks stunning Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Chris, I tried a bit harder on this one. Here she is, all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Super job Andy and congrats on getting her finished with plenty of time left to spare this week - the colours and weathering and satin finish look awesome - cant wait to see it up close at the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks chief - I do enjoy the weathering stage and adding those little details along the way. I think knowing when to stop is important - there's always more I wanted to do but you have to stop somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It looks fabulous Andy, well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Piers, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Wonderful looking model Andy. Think I'll leave mine in primer so I can claim it's not finished yet! Great to see what can be achieved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Edited By Flyer on 04/09/2018 10:21:47 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Lovely job Andy, I like all the weathering. What weight did she end up at?Edited By Harry Twist on 05/09/2018 00:24:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Harry - 4lb 6oz I think it was. Not too bad, not that light either. Final fettering last night - 3d printed rear view mirror added to the cockpit : Tailwheel and antenna wire added (sorry about messy kitchen shot, trying to find decent light to shoot in!): OK, now she's definitely done. Bring on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 I put a few more hours (well, 4 flights at this time of year) on the airframe at the PSSA NYE informal meet (which was a great craic as usual). Many thanks to Phil Cooke for capturing her in the air at last, I know it was challenging in the grey light we had. I forgot to attach her tail wheel again A quick edit to add : I never have been a great fan of the Hurricane, but the more time I spend on the sticks and see this one in the air, the more I love it. A solid little 'plane that is very aerobatic, holds plenty of energy through the turns, and feels very "locked in". I even managed a single-handed launch in 28mph+ wind, with no issues at all - just a push out there, and up she climbs nice and steady. No muss, no fuss. A keeper Edited By Andy Meade on 02/01/2019 13:40:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Wish I had been there. I share your thoughts exactly about the flight capabilities Andy. My opinion was the same as yours after the first flight back in the summer. As for the tail wheel, mine has stayed on even after a heather strewn landing. I think it is because the radiator protects it from damage - but yours is magnetised so maybe not? Sounded a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Pete - yes my 3d printed one is magnetised, but I keep forgetting to put it on before flight. My radiator is also magnetised - lots of magnets on this beastie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 A great video by the estimable Mark Felton Productions on YouTube, covers the Mark iid quite nicely, with some super footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Nice Vid Andy - great stuff - must have been a very exciting life as a tank busting Hurricane jockey! Here's a couple of other in flight shots of your machine now we have some with the sun on her!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) I have missed flying this one - I don't think I flew it at all last year unfortunately. Not long now! Thanks for the extra photos ? Edited April 12, 2021 by Andy Meade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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