First scratch build for many years
kc | 26/02/2016 18:18:53 |
6078 forum posts 169 photos | Having the tailplane forward of the rudder hinge line means that there is room for the elevator joiner without cutting into the rudder. Some people are using a spruce joiner (instead of piano wire) and that is possible because of the forward location. |
Lucas Hofman | 29/02/2016 07:19:24 |
598 forum posts 316 photos | Posted by David Hayward. on 26/02/2016 17:41:05:
OK, cover your eyes, it's a naked Ballerina! But without legs! Lucas |
David Hayward. | 29/02/2016 08:28:50 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | Yes, what good is a Ballerina without legs? Actually done but removed for covering, so legs to be revealed in the 'finished' shots. |
Martyn K | 29/02/2016 09:25:53 |
![]() 4998 forum posts 3658 photos | That looks absolutely wonderful David Very nice indeed Martyn |
David Hayward. | 29/02/2016 10:01:16 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | Thanks Martyn, I see you have given yours it's maiden flight and all went well. I have watched your build with interest and also Andy D as you have both scaled up the plan which I found interesting. My maiden is not likely to be for some time unless I get another club member to take it up for me as I am currently minus an 'A' certificate and still just getting to grips with my trainer, or will be when we have some decent weather. |
David Hayward. | 29/02/2016 22:18:44 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | Prior to covering I have given the cowl and the cockpit deck a couple of coats of sanding sealer and will then paint them, although only the inside of the cowl with just a little overlap to the outer edge to provide some overlap with the covering. Finally I will fuel proof the cowl inside and out plus I think the cockpit deck may as well also have a coat. I have been finalising the fitting of the undercarriage and have set it with just a little toe in; I have also fitted a steerable tailwheel. Just waiting for the covering to arrive now I have decided on colours and looking forward to finishing. Pictures to follow. |
Chris Barlow | 29/02/2016 22:35:34 |
![]() 1858 forum posts 1266 photos | I quite like the look of a naked Ballerina! Looking forward to seeing the covering David. |
David Hayward. | 05/03/2016 14:58:50 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | I'm covering it. I may be gone some time. |
David Hayward. | 12/03/2016 19:57:17 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | Ok, so covering pretty much done.... Other detail stuff to do now plus of course engine and radio etc. |
Peter Miller | 12/03/2016 20:00:18 |
![]() 10316 forum posts 1231 photos 10 articles | Oh that is very nice indeed |
john stones 1 | 12/03/2016 20:08:58 |
![]() 10757 forum posts 1481 photos | I reckon that's better than very nice, I feel very inadequate John |
McG 6969 | 12/03/2016 20:40:05 |
![]() 2711 forum posts 1016 photos | I'll second John on this one. Really not the fact that he "feels very inadequate" - absolutely not - but this is a very different look compared to the other builds. Very nice scheme & color combination... just waiting for a spinner and 'driver' to show up. Well done, David. Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Scheme Control
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Percy Verance | 12/03/2016 21:13:15 |
![]() 8108 forum posts 155 photos | No visibility problems with that one. Very nice indeed......... |
AndyD | 12/03/2016 21:47:48 |
![]() 711 forum posts 503 photos | as everyones already said,very nice |
David Hayward. | 12/03/2016 22:54:23 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | Thank you, you are all very kind and making excellent jobs of all your builds. I may not comment a great deal but I am watching all the builds with great interest and learning from everyone. The whole mass build excercise is excellent, I truly hope it encourages more people to have a go at building from plans; the essence of this great hobby. |
Lucas Hofman | 12/03/2016 23:46:19 |
598 forum posts 316 photos | Very nice color scheme! This one may get copied I think. |
Chris Barlow | 13/03/2016 00:48:41 |
![]() 1858 forum posts 1266 photos | Very fresh and bright colour scheme there David. Not long now. Hopefully the weather will start to improve for the maiden. |
Peter Miller | 13/03/2016 08:14:56 |
![]() 10316 forum posts 1231 photos 10 articles | Today is looking great in Suffolk!! |
David Hayward. | 17/03/2016 12:40:41 |
![]() 165 forum posts 80 photos | I am hoping someone can advise me please; the C of G is about 3/4" behind the specified position so I am unfortunately going to have to add some weight at the front. I am considering using the cavity in the spinner for some or all of the weight required but am concerned about any possible negative implications of this on the engine. Can anyone advise? |
Bob Cotsford | 17/03/2016 12:45:03 |
![]() 8060 forum posts 444 photos | The big risk is that it will put the spinner off balance and cause vibration and wear on the bearings. A thick metal washer either behind the spinner like a thick backplate or inside it under the prop nut is one option if you have the facilities to make such an item, otherwise glue lead in the bottom of the cowl, as far forward as possible. Is it too late to move the servos further forward, or to get the battery under the tank? Edited By Bob Cotsford on 17/03/2016 12:47:49 |
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