Dwain Dibley. Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 My Kit came a while back now but due to Mr Anderson I have got stuck into a couple of Air-fix kits over the hols, The titanic and the Queen Mary 2. I have opened the box and checked the contents today, there are no markings as the kits it CNC cut. There are a fair amount of Ply parts, possibly 50%, and the fus is based around a crutch, and should all slot together nicely. The plans are very good quality, the following is taken from the Instructions supplied on a CD :- The plans in this kit are not copied from a master set! They are originals drawn directly from the CAD program where the airplane was designed. We do this because it allows us to use colour, which helps you better visualize the various components of the airplane, and we can use better quality paper, which greatly reduces the possibility of shrinkage. Since you’re going to build directly on the plans, they ought to be the proper size! Also, parts placement is guaranteed to be accurate, so you can build a better, straighter model. One little niggle is that there are 4 sheets of 1.5 x 400 x 1000 missing, which is the wing sheeting. I can replace these from my LMS, but it's a shame, as it spoils the experience a bit. I have sent feedback via S.M.C., who were great as always. It's a bit different to a laser cut kit but we will see how it comes together. There is a comprehensive file of build photos on the CD too, which will help. D.D. The Box. The contents. nice plan and instruction CD. You can see the difference between Laser and CNC. Checking the parts. We all do this.........Don't we ?? Who shouted Anorak ?? Marking all the wood, this usually done by laser. Itemised on the plan. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 09/01/2021 16:37:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 In view of the current situation, perhaps you've been targeted by balsa burglars! Especially if they really are 400 x 1000 sheets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 LOL ...... Read 1000mm long. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 It was the 400 wide that surprised me! I've always preferred to think in feet and inches though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Ah Yes, this model comes from across the water in the Netherlands, so 4 inch wide is what we are used to Martin. With Brexit, will we be going back to imperial measurements ?. I used to work with a guy that used both, so something could be 5 foot 3cm. That made things interesting, I can tell you. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I don't go that far but if someone says that something measures 600mm I still do a rough mental conversion to 2 feet to visualise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Parker Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 A nice looking model DD, I had to look it up. I found CNC cut kits are a lot cleaner to handle with no charcoal edges. Looking forward to watching this build Regards Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 That is true Robert. I forgot I had put a picture on another thread, but not this one. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 I made a start. Some of the ply formers needed a soaking and a bit of weight. D.D. RBC provided a conversion table for Me and Martin. The plan was cut up into convenient bits. Checking the fit. The main crutch is in two halves, this is now glued up and drying, along with the fire wall, also two pieces. It's designed for an IC engine, but I am going electric, so will leave out the captive mount nuts. From the instruction CD, I am leaving these out. Sub crutch drying under weight. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 09/01/2021 21:53:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Last little bit for tonight. The Main crutch and the battery tray glued up. The fire wall dry fitted to check alignment, and all is good. D.D. From the top. From the Bottom. The full length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 So that's what it is! A chap in my club has built one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 That's Great. What does he think of it ? How does it handle ? I have been trying to find some cockpit detail, but no luck so far. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 More progress on the fuselage this morning Chaps. It is all going together really well, it takes a little thought and a lot of looking at the build photos, mainly for the order of things, so you don't have to prise stuff apart to insert a bit you have missed. The next job is bottom stringers, bear in mind the Fus is upside down at the moment. I will pin the assembly down flat to make sure there are no bends/warps etc. Loving it so far, the glue is not drying quick enough for me. LOL I am using mostly Aliphatic on the ply parts. D.D. While the glue dries I cut out the next batch of parts. There are some small laser cut parts, including these lovely round captive nut holders. Laminated and glued to the wing retaining plate. In situe. Rear formers. Side formers in. These had to bend around the front formers, no wetting required, in fact one side was too bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Last effort for today Guys, enjoyed this immensely, I need to take stock now and sand all the joints because the skins have to go on next and we don't want any lumps and bumps do we. D.D. Rear bottom stringers from 3 x 6 mm. You can see the side packing here, chamfered to fit on the angle. Side sheeting pre-cut, as is all of it to be honest. The top formers checked for fit. A nice view of the curve on the side formers. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 10/01/2021 19:20:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Posted by Dwain Dibley. on 10/01/2021 15:23:26: That's Great. What does he think of it ? How does it handle ? I have been trying to find some cockpit detail, but no luck so far. D.D. It crashed! What's worse it was being flown at the time by the bloke on the right who is amongst the best fliers in the club. He once finished in tenth place in the French Nats. I wasn't there at the time. I'll see if I can find out any more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Posted by David Davis 2 on 10/01/2021 05:14:13: So that's what it is! A chap in my club has built one. That's a Klemm 25, not a Messerschmitt....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Good spot Max, the Messerschmitt has a square tail and rudder, similar tho at first glance. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Regarding the missing Balsa sheets. I wrote to Sussex Model Centre explaining the fact that they were missing and that perhaps they could give RBC Kits a nudge. I got this nice reply:- Dear Steve, Really sorry to hear that some of the sheet balsa was missing would you like me to send you out some balsa? Regards, Justin. I would just like to say publicly, what a nice bit of Customer service. All I wanted was to let RBC know, and SMC went above and beyond. Thanks SMC D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Bit of a late start today, had to replace the bearing in the tumble dryer. I have done this 4 or 5 times now, just think how many people bin the machine for the sake of a few quid. It's an easy job, takes about 30 minutes to swap out the phosphor bronze bearing, sometimes the shaft as well if you leave it too long. When the squeaking starts, change it out. So after the Tumble-dryer, the next job was to start adding the sheeting to the bottom of the fuselage on the Messerschmitt. I had to raid the missus' peg stock to help secure things. She was a bit upset when she realised I wasn't helping with the backlog of washing and drying. D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 16/01/2021 14:47:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 The other side is on and drying.....just imagine the last pic the other way round. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Middle sides going on, plus, I don't think I showed you the front cowl stringers that went in. Try and keep Calm Lads..!! D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 More exciting stuff today, I inserted the control rod outers, the control rods are just bar and Z bends at each end. They are not glued, and I may still change them for snakes and clevis. I sheeted the bottom front and back. The front was a poor fit so I had to improvise a little. D.D. Holes for location dowels to hold horizontal stabiliser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 It's the weekend Chaps and i can get into the workshop.... YAY !! Loads of snow outside with more promised, maybe they will close the college. Anyway, I have pondered the question about the snakes and decided to swap them out for Sullivan ones, they are thicker but the advantages over two Z bends is enormous. I could have used swivel links at the servo end but even so, a clevis at each end is the best solution for adjustments. I have fitted the top formers and had a good think about battery, ESC, and RX placement. I have decided to make the pilot removeable, this allows the battery to slide in from the top thru the cockpit opening, the ESC will be in the wing saddle area, the connection being made in the cockpit. RX the same as the ESC, underneath. Once the plane is balanced I will put a battery stop in the battery tube. D.D. Comparison of the control snakes. I had to open up the holes in the formers. My former uprighters. Top stringer in place to hold everything till the glue dries. Here you can see the battery tube (more of a slide really), last third is a tube. I could slide the battery in from the front but I would have to cut a big hole in the cowl. The half former is listed as "temp" on the plan, so is not glued in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Front battery access and the view out of the window. D.D. I wonder if I could make a side hatch to access ESC in the front bay ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurice northcott Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Nice work DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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