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On 08/11/2024 at 12:14, extra slim said:
OK, so this was passed to me after being intercepted on its way to landfill. After failing to identify it,( it was clearly a kit, approx 41”), I had no real projects under way, so I had a bit of a head scratch and decided to see if I could make something of it, as it seemed a shame to bin and was actually a nice build.
I determined it was closest to a clipped wing spit, so embarked on rounding the top deck, with depron sanded, and then 1/32nd sheet. Filled in the cut away for IC, and made hatches for electric motor and battery access. Rummaged in the garage for various bits I already had, and treated it to some decals. After a lengthy interview process Snoopy got the gig!, and prop on for flat field, prop off for slope.. What do you all reckon, does it resemble loosely a spit of a MK XVI variety? I think I will call it a “Spitish”... perhaps cartoon scale!, with a cartoon pilot! 😊
It's a splatfire and was a kit also a mustprang can't remember the manufacturer though
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As I answered earlier in this thread ,maybe it would be nice if the op was to chip in at some point🙄
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What part of flying wing is that's confusing you
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Guppy free plan in RM John Rutter on outerzone
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Exactly, so the 'safer with separate channels 'is nonsense ,most models using duel servos ( something first done in the 60's) can get by with a Y lead unless you have a need for differential/flap mix
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So all those people using S.Bus...?...........
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19 minutes ago, Brian Cooper said:
Meanwhile, back with "Y" leads... Nope, use separate channels.
They are easier to set up and also gives a greater level of security in the event of servo failure.
Never quite understand this statement, if one servo on a Y lead fails the other one will continue working
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You do know there are multiple build threads for barnstormers in the 2014 mass build ? Might possibly be useful?
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46 minutes ago, Rich Griff said:
Wheelspin is showing the 09 hornet as *shadow stock* meaning "at Perkins". Hopefully Perkins have them in stock but..........don't hold your breath....
I too am after a 15, a *period* 15, glow or diesel, for a *period* c/l kit......more about that later.
I'm looking to scale back my engine collection and have a number of engines that would suit your project I.e. AM 25 pm me if interested
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Deja' vu or something like that 😄 I was intending to drop a comment in the current thread then I remembered this previous one, from ten years ago 😯 seriously a decade ago !!! And the answer as to what is my favourite? Yes.All of them,the good the bad and the awful, I've always been fascinated by miniature internal combustion engines and the incredible variety of designs for powering models on land ,water and air no wonder my shelves are groaning from the weight of more engines than I will ever have models too put them in 🙂!
But the engines I have designed and made myself or from casting kits and it has most definitely made me appreciate the considerable effort that manufacturers go to just getting one engine on market, never mind a hole range .
10cc o/d
Micron 5cc crankcase machined from solid
diesel conversion Magnum 25
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Thanks, I will probably let it mature for a month or two while I decide on the finishing details, until then I have these two onthe bench
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I did follow your thread at the time,for anyone interested MR has a 75 kit in stock from a recent run of kits and still makes short runs of the classic range,I'm waiting for a 52 kit.
Fuselage now sanded and final cowling blocks added only things left is replacement of one of the ailerons as the wood is far to soft and making a decision on the kind of finish and the dreaded colour scheme 😬 !
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Well it does quite literally say it's a kwikbult kit! This was the industry standard in the late 60's & 70's, Chris Foss is still selling his Wot series models using the same formula, a pair of quality foam wings, precut parts and an instruction book!
And models back then needed to be able to hand less than ideal conditions. Hopefully I've done this right!
https://youtu.be/BNSFX9RP5_g?si=vEUkETHGZKbZ6zcV
Last bit glued on
Cowl and forward part of fuselage carved and sanded to shape, just need to decide on which HP 61 I will use?
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With the wing bolted on it's time to check the incidence before mounting the tailplane
with the tailplane checked for square it's out with the glue and clamps
Once the fin is glued in place the rear decking is added
final bit today building up the cowling so I can look forward to some therapeutic carving and sanding 👍
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So spent the last couple of evenings doing one of the jobs I least like doing, G/F the wing joint and sanding it down although since I have been using epoxy finishing resin it's a lot less tedious.
Well thats the tank bay fuel proofed!
Servos and wing mounting blocks in place, l did drop the throttle servo down as it was a bit close to the aileron servo plenty of clearance now
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It is as far as I know from the seller a 30+ year old kit ,amazingly the wing veneer is in perfect condition unlike some other vintage kits I have brought! This is a model deserving of the title 'classic ' in design that has its roots in Mick's dictator c/l stunt model,and its construction so typical of the 70's as 'solid' in order to take the rough and tumble of the average club flyer but capable of performing well enough to get people into competition aerobatics.
As for availability and prices, a quick call to MR wil give you the answer, maybe I will get a 52 as I have a box full of vintage 40's! 😄
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Well I couldn't wait any longer, although I have three builds in the finishing off stage I've been itching to start on this after buying an original MR kit last year.
This is a real nostalgia build for me, my first was made in '76 Horizon radio and a HP 61 FS up front, this will also have a HP 61 but the earlier ons same as on the kit box.This won't be a blow by blow as it's a very straight forward model to build
a few hours in and the wing is looking good
Aileron horns, careful with that glue!
The fuselage is a basic box construction and went together quickly, in fact I probably spent more time waiting for glue to dry.This has been modified from the kit instructions by having the tank hatch on top rather than underneath and the wing is a bolt on fixing
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Can confirm that they convert to diesel well ,the FP's are a a better engine than the LA series
as far as idle speed I aim for 2,500 -2,800 on the ground and use thr idle down function on landing approach
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Same here this is very good news, have used their fuels for years 👍
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Couple of flights with these two this afternoon maiden for the Seagull sport i10 finally after hanging around my workshop for the last 9 years!
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Got too run both the Enya and TT90 today the Enya started second flip of the prop! The thunder tiger needed a spin with the electric starter, the extra shim making top end tuning a little less fraught
Enyas like saitos always seem to be set up a bit rich on the lower end from the factory, smoke on!
TT running strongly on its 14x8 jfx prop
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Richard pm sent
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Maybe you or leccy could draw up some plans and add them on outerzone, if I hadn't been so excited about building one after so many years would have done it myself 😐
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Nice one leccy👍nearly put a bid on it myself but that would have just been greedy, just love flying mine !
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Just how bad is bad exactly? A picture would help as you may be surprised how you can repair something like this.
From this
too this