Andrew Alexander

Gadyrdal, That looks great  well done

Hi all, thanks for the advice, I'm pretty much set on the build as opposed to kit, I've experience of building from plan for other projects so shouldn't be a major change.  I'll check out the Bushwacker and the Sky40 and take appropriate action. Thanks again Andrew PS: keep up the great builds as I find your projects and tips great.

Hi, I'm VERY new to all of this and one attraction to the sport of RC flying is the hands on building of the models. I've always had a strong interest in building various projects and see this as a new step in my love of modelling and woodworking in general.  I read the magazine every month and have as a result accumulated a number of plans and even bought the Nijhuis Spitfire plans and mounding as a future project, however I think it's going to be a better idea to build a simpler craft first. The Midget mustang is one that takes my fancy, however It would be better still if I could build a model and use that as my training craft as I've yet to learn to fly.  Building the trainer and learning to fly and repair as required would (for me at least) be an enjoyable and rewarding experience that I feel would benefit me for the larger and more complicated craft I aspire to. So.... how about it? how about a free plan in a future mag that could be used as a suitable trainer craft ? I am sure I will not be the only reader who is looking for that one plan that persuades then to dip their toe in the water so to speak.

Hi Ton,  I've been on holiday recently so I've not started the build yet, but I am thinking of ordering the CNC kit and making this my first build. I think this will be an easier assembly than my other proposed build and therefore I'll learn a little more before I get frustrated Certainly looks like a fun build and I can't wait to get started. Andrew

dbasP  any more progress?   I'm just preparing to start my first build but this is already lined up as build number 2 once I've completed my IC spitfire.  Really enjoy reading your build blog and find it great for inspiration cheers Andrew

Get the flight miles in while the weather is good.  I'll get some CyanoAcrylate from my LMS when I go for some wood. I've read multiple grades of CA thin, thick, med.  Does it make much difference? which would you advise. As for your mistakes, its a bit like the song "you ain't seen nothing yet", trust me no matter how hard you try I'll trump you mistakes i'm sure   Starting with a spitfire for build number 1 is probably my first. but as i said it needs to be a model i WANT to build as opposed to one to get through before i build the one i want.  at the end of the day its just wood and glue, if i make a hash of it, I'll start again Thanks for all your help, I'm sure i'll be bothering you some more.

Iain, Great work mate, Very useful and informative to new builders like myself. when you say CA do you mean Contact Adhesive? if so, great I have a load anything special I need to look for or are all Contact adhesives the same? I really need to get the fret saw from my father soon, I want to start building!!!! As I said, you regular updates are very informative with great supporting images. I was going to get some hardboard then coat it in (existing) cork floor tiles and mount my plan on that. But the plaster board idea sounds a good one, although will be heavier when I need to move it. I'll need to see what is going to work best. Great tip about the extra 3mm balsa when building the wing! Many thanks Andrew

Hi Iain,  Thanks, I'll certainly be looking to get started by the end of this month. I should be collecting a scroll saw from my father in a couple of weeks but also have a holiday booked so it won't be until late in the month by the time I start it.  I've checked out Tony's website, checked out the article and the photos. I also bought the plans from there, so I'd imagine they've been corrected since the 2006 "Issue" but I'll certainly check first.  As I'm quite into photography, I'm hoping to take plenty of build photo's as I go, the only issue could be that once I get involved in something I never know when to stop so stopping at relevant points to take photos may be difficult for me, although it I put the camera next to the kettle I should remember  I'm really itching to get this started. I keep looking at the plans and checking out sites for pilot figures etc, I've even decided on the final paint scheme (should help me focus on getting things started AND finished) Keep up the great work Iain, I hope to be able the post a few pics (and ask for help ) soon  Cheers Andrew

I'm watching this closely, I've bought the plans and canopy from Tony and they arrived a week or so ago and I'm now just gathering the required material before I start the build sometime later this month. This will be my first build so I'm looking to get as many pointers as possible. It is probably not the easiest first build but its a model that interests me and without that I'll end up not completing it. I have built Balsa models before but never ones that need to stay in the air Keep up with the build and the photo's are a great assistance to me