Martian Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Well the rudder construction had me scratching my head for a few days then lo the mist cleared there it was laid bare in front of me. As I have said there are some bits omitted on the plan it is assumed you don,t buy Don Smith plans unless you are well seasoned well at least I look like I am. some pics should be self-explanatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Edited By Martian on 22/11/2020 15:05:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ron Gray Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Nice work Martian, it’s coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Great work there Martian, really interested in the horizontal stabiliser to fuselage fitting. I had a real nightmare trying to make a couple of faired transition pieces. My that's a big rudder you have there Edited By Chris Walby on 22/11/2020 15:49:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 A great vid of a FS one performing, just to whet your appetite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thank you Ron. Yes Chris I'm rather proud of that rudder . I will work the tailplane fitting when I build the tailplane . Still lots of fine sanding to do not made my mind up whether to build the tailplane next or work on the cockpit interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks, Ron doesn't it sound and fly beautifully those climbs were phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clark 1 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi Martian, Really impressed with how the build is coming along. You don't see many of these being built so very pleasing to follow along. Good job. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Great job you are having there, Martian. Keep up the neat work, young man. Cheers & stay safe Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks, guys your kind words are a great source of encouragement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Posted by Martian on 23/11/2020 20:20:47: Thanks, Ron doesn't it sound and fly beautifully those climbs were phenomenal. Yep it sure does and the low fast passes are brilliant, I can never get enough of the various YouTube vids of the TC flying, I tend to put my headphones on and crank the volume up a bit. I just wish mine sounded as nice, although twin Laser 160v's aren't too bad! Edited By Ron Gray on 23/11/2020 21:55:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Mine will be electric so no special sound and I don,t think there is any space for sound module and speakers . I guess we could wear headphones and play the TC sound loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Been ages since I updated this log like a lot of others in all walks of life my mojo disappeared although I have made some progress I just need to upload pics to date currently working on 1 wing half and nacelle it's not been easy several iterations of plan copies have allowed errors to creep in I also understand the formers and ribs were not hugely accurate definitely would be easier with the next Don Smith build now I know what to expect, pic update tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Great to hear that the plane is still progressing well. Look forward to seeing the photos. I have had some former inaccuracies with my Curtiss Condor build. The nacelles had a former that was completely wrong and I had to do quite a bit of cutting and reshaping in-situ. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 As promised some pics of progress four pics show tailplane in place to get an accurate fit at a point during the fuselage halves I lined the tailplane housing with vertical balsa against the tailplane seat then marked it with marker pen and cut through skin in several places when the time came to fit the tailplane I simply completed the stitch line and removed the balsa skin gradually fine sanding to a good fit at the same time the elevator joiner was made complete with horn and fitted in place then a cut out was made to enable the carbon push rod with a ball and socket then closed up again adjustment will take place at the servo. A similar process was carried out to remove the fuselage cut out above the wing seat. Next up will be wing progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Nice to see you back Martian, progressing well , almost looks like a glider fuselage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Eric Robson said: Nice to see you back Martian, progressing well , almost looks like a glider fuselage. Thank you Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Quote Is anyone apart from Eric interested in me posting updates on this build ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Hi Martin, Yes I'm watching with interest. I should post more often but I suspect, like others, we dip in and watch without posting a comment. A lovely project, beautifully crafted. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Thanks for the reply David its not an easy build so just wanted to make sure I find the time for pics and updates if there is interest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I've been following it and a number of others Martian. ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Always interested in build blogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I'm here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 ... of course, I'm here too, Martian... ? Cheers & stay safe Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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