Tony H Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Thanks KC, it looks like a great idea by the legend that is Peter Miller. I will think about incorporating it. I will have to souce a catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Looks great Caveman thanks. I think I could make it so that you hook it on the pull it down to lock it then have a simple hook/plate to swivel around to hold the cowl down rather that a catch....which is more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Caveman said: Hi Tony, here are a few photos of the cowl of my Vultee Vanguard. The cowl is split in two horizontally to allow for speedy access to the engine without removal of the prop and spinner. The top and bottom are joined by two 'straps' on each side, the lower screws are removable to allow the parts to slide apart. It takes about 20 seconds to have the engine exposed - this saves having an external wire adjust the mixture. Hope that helps, GDB Just now, Tony H said: Looks great Caveman thanks. I think I could make it so that you hook it on the pull it down to lock it then have a simple hook/plate to swivel around to hold the cowl down rather that a catch....which is more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Hi all, I am slowly getting there with the plane build, it hasn't been the easiest and the Easycoat covering I bought for it has been a real pain to use. I persevered and got there in the end, I just need to build and paint the cockpit/canopy and install the wing servo, Rx battery and receiver then test the balance and I should be done. Here are a couple of pics so far. Edited June 27, 2021 by Tony H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony H Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Working on cockpit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 looking very smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Thanks Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 25/05/2021 at 13:10, Caveman said: Hi Tony, here are a few photos of the cowl of my Vultee Vanguard. That's some neat work. I like the tank access widget fitted into the 'usually fixed' half of the cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hi, Update to the plane build. It is all finished now. I think it took about 60hrs a lot long than it should have due to errors and the covering taking longer than it should due to the Easycoat covering. The current specs are Irvine 39, 11oz SLEC fuel tank, 10x7 propellor and 4x standard servos. The AUW is 2.30kg not including fuel. I had to add 50g of weight to the tail to balance it, if I did it again I would mount the elevator servo in the tail so I don't need to add extra AUW weight. Fingers crossed with a full fuel tank it won't make it overweight, it should be 2.6kg including fuel. Let me know if you have one how it fly's (does it feel heavy). I will let you all know how it fly's when I have the maiden flight. Here are a few pictures. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Very smart Tony. I'm looking forward to your maiden flight report, and some video if possible ? GDB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, Caveman said: Very smart Tony. I'm looking forward to your maiden flight report, and some video if possible ? GDB Thanks Caveman. I intend to do some video if I can convince my wife to come along to video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Muir Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Mine weighs 2.12 Kg dry and it flies very nicely powered by an OS40LA. It's a typical sport aerobatic plane of its time really. Needs the airspeed kept up a bit but it slows down fine for landing and the stall isn't vicious. Surprisingly aerobatic. This is my second as I liked the first one so much. The first was a tiny bit lighter at 2.0 Kg but was powered by a weak-kneed Magnum 40. It met its end when the aileron servo didn't respond on take-off. Might have helped if I'd plugged it in properly I think, but nobody's perfect. P.S. I will fit the cockpit one day and, yes, it is on 35 MHz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Muir Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Yours looks very smart indeed by the way, and I'm sure it will fly very nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, John Muir said: Mine weighs 2.12 Kg dry and it flies very nicely powered by an OS40LA. It's a typical sport aerobatic plane of its time really. Needs the airspeed kept up a bit but it slows down fine for landing and the stall isn't vicious. Surprisingly aerobatic. This is my second as I liked the first one so much. The first was a tiny bit lighter at 2.0 Kg but was powered by a weak-kneed Magnum 40. It met its end when the aileron servo didn't respond on take-off. Might have helped if I'd plugged it in properly I think, but nobody's perfect. P.S. I will fit the cockpit one day and, yes, it is on 35 MHz. Looks good how long have you had it? Looks like you have changed the wing tips. Do you think mine will fly ok with the extra weight of 400g? The Irvine 39 is a bit more powerful than the OS40LA by about 0.4hp. Edited July 10, 2021 by Tony H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Muir Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I doubt if the extra weight will make any significant difference. It will have plenty of go from the Irvine. The picture was taken in June 2019 before its first flight, hence the lack of grime. I haven't flown it very much due to various circumstances beyond my control, but it flies very much like my first one. I built it from scratch using the original plan and a wing core cut for me by a clubmate and I finished the tips slightly differently just because I liked them that way. I thought maybe the ends of the ailerons would be better protected from damage. The new one has the rudder and elevator servos in the tail, and aileron servos in the wings plus a steerable nose wheel. Makes for really good ground handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Went for the maiden flight today. I ran the engine in on the ground first then tried it out in the air. take off was easy enough but in the air a few hairy things happened. It felt like the ailerons were sticking the unsticking causing it not to respond and then over respond same both directions. I was lucky not to crash, landing was easy once lined up straight. I am scratching my head about the ailerons because everything looks perfectly fine on the ground. I think maybe I will switch the aileron servo out. Canopy was steaming up a bit in the sun, I need to drill a hole in it to let the moisture out. Edited July 17, 2021 by Tony H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Muir Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Your pilot probably broke out in a sweat! Hope you get it sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Flew again today, much better this time. I am finding it doesn't like to be flown too fast especially into a banked turn I sometimes get a strange delay coming out of a turn, I think it might be some kind of wing flex. Landing the plane is very easy, glides in easily even with the extra weight of the fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Flew again today, much better this time. I am finding it doesn't like to be flown too fast especially into a banked turn I sometimes get a strange delay coming out of a turn, I think it might be some kind of wing flex. Landing the plane is very easy, glides in easily even with the extra weight of the fuel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi all, . I have just added a you tube video for this plane, to give you an idea how it flies, The video frame rate makes it look a little blurry but I think you will get a good idea. I think it flies very well, mine is a little heavy due to the oversized fuel tank but I can still land it at a fairly slow speed. Galaxy Models Musketeer Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan h Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi Tony looks nice.. Out of interest is this flown at SMAC club? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, dan h said: Hi Tony looks nice.. Out of interest is this flown at SMAC club? Dan Hi Dan, Yes it is SMAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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