[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

We ate with baited breath!

 

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

Glad to see you back with the Fury Colin. I did not bother with rib tapes in the end even though I bought some form Mike Reeves. Still getting diverted from the Hurricane build. Built a couple of thermal gliders as well as repairs.  Keep going Colin.

 

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

I sized my struts off the drawing, but had to re build the port strut as the rear vertical was about 1/8in too short. I used epoxy to glue the brass plates to the ply strips and then a balsa faring each side. The brass lugs top and bottom just slotted into the slots on the wings. Occasionally on landing they will pop out. Does that help?

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

Looking good. Keep going.

 

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

That looks good Colin. No excuses now apart from the cold. I'm so thankful that my workshop is in the house! You seem to be spending a lot of time on these fiddly indoor models. I don't think I would have the patience. I'm back on the BT Hurricane.

Keep safe and enjoy the season.

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

Keep going Colin. Looking forward to seeng the completed Fury.

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

I had a problem (see my post in October last year). I felt the rear cabana struts were too short. I cannot remember whether I remade them or not. The interplanetary port strut rear leg could be about 5mm longer as per Danny’s RCM&E article. By the way I really enjoyed reading it.

graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

I used no offset and noticed no flying problems. Could be my insensitivity. I will pay more attention on the next outing - probably 2021.

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

Thanks gentlemen for your favourable comments. I like your idea Eric for the rigging. Before the Fury goes away for the winter, I will replace the Reeves rigging with 18swg wire and steel clevices with one end allowed to swivel. The it will be on with the Taylor Hurricane and Mosquito (over 4 years since building started) unless I get diverted again

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

Good to see you back with the Fury. Keep going. It is so easy to get diverted. It happens to me all the time!

At last my Fury took to the skies at the weekend. We have had some great days, calm and warm conditions. There are a couple of pictures following. I made a big mistake in using Mick Reeves rigging. The turn buckles were a nightmare to fit in the field (or back of the car!). I will be changing them to wire and steel clevises as per Bryant's plan. Otherwise I was very happy.

Last of the wires fitted.

Lift Off

Graham

[Sopwith Camel, Tony Ray Models.]

Just ordered the Hummingbird from SWM.

Graham

[Sopwith Camel, Tony Ray Models.]

I've just checked the sports hall web site that we use and it states that it is in fact 4 courts. The walls still come into play. Maybe I should try the Hummingbird. I've been flying a Horizon Sports Cub there for the past couple of years and there is room enough, so some of Tony's kits would be OK.

I've just looked at Martian's Bleriot build - it looks far too fiddly and fragile.

Graham

[Sopwith Camel, Tony Ray Models.]

Steve, I've been building for over 40 years! I had a few of the original, Wot Fours, Acro Wots and Wots Wots - great flyers. The pilot has always been the problem! I've also tried Chris's gliders - Centiphase and the Multiphase. I've always enjoyed building and flying Chris Foss's kits. I've not tried his ARTF kits but have been tempted. All my indoor flying has been done with out of the box aircraft. That's why I was interested in Colin's model. Maybe one day I'll try one of Tony Ray's models. Our indoor site in Aberdeen is just 2 badminton courts in size. The walls regularly jump out!, so have to be careful.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

Danny I wondered if have you any idea how many Furys are under construction - must be a fair number now. Must try and get the BT Mosquito back on the building board after over a year lay off.

Graham

[Sopwith Camel, Tony Ray Models.]

So this is what you have been doing! Must try building and indoor rather than buying ready to fly.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

I appreciate all your positive comments. It's made the effort worth while. Hopefully in due course I'll get some flying shots. I'm not sure about a Fury meet, Aberdeen is a bit far from all you folk, but you never know.

Polished silver was a step too far hence the camouflage in South African colours.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

Well, that's the Fury finish and ready to fly. However I will be waiting for some warmer weather to spend time rigging it. We've been flying in zero temperatures recently on some fine days. Too cold to spend time fiddling. I'm afraid my Fury is somewhat agricultural compared to others on the forum. Here are a couple of pictures.

Graham

[MF's Hawker Fury Mk1]

Your finish puts me to shame. I’m at the final stage. Just the rigging to complete and then it would be ready for a trial flight or at least a ground run. I used Sorartex and Humbrol Matt enamel (South African Air Force camouflage). No cockpit details yet. There maybe a photograph next week. No litho plate used apart from the windscreen surround.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

I see that predictive text has taken over. Interplanetary should read inter plane and Finnish should read finish!

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

A happy New Year to all you Fury builders. You’ve gone very quiet!

I have made some reasonable progress although there are numerous bits and pieces to sort out. The main problem I have is with the interplanetary struts. I built then as the plan but am finding it difficult to fit them. My plan is to install the rigging which will tighten things up and maybe make fitting the struts easier..

The airframe is complete and covered - I used Sorartex. I have painted it as per the South African Air Force as detailed on the Airfix 1/48th scheme. I brushed Humbrol Matt enamel but would have got a better Finnish if I had sprayed it. The roundals also were sprayed. Not my best finnish.

I will post a picture in due course, but would appreciate any advise regarding the struts in the meantime.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

At last I am back working on the Fury. There have been too many distractions over the past few weeks ( and I am away from home all next week as well!!).

The wings have progressed but I still have the ailerons to make and the servos to install. However I decided to complete the cabane and struts before going any further but am having difficulty. Are the strut dimensions as detailed on the drawing correct or do they need adjustment. I think that the rear struts should be longer. Also the jig appears to be too tall by about 5mm. Any advice would be appreciated.

Graham

[Colin’s Spanish Fury]

My next job is the ailerons so I will be following your build closely. Things have been slow recently, I seem to get diverted too easily and now we are away caravanning in the highlands enjoying the wet weather! Glad your eye is better. Mine have been a problem recently with some sort of allergy causing a severe itch and swelling but better now.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

I'm afraid it is slow progress. The structure is more or less complete but the details will take some time before covering and painting.

Danny, the horns and hinges arrived this morning. Thanks for your help.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

Yes, it was good to meet you and Silver Wolf (now have real name as well). I enjoyed the show and was glad that we changed from Saturday to Sunday. Some great models and more than competent pilots. I’v a lot to learn but fear it is to late!

now off to DEVON for a couple of weeks before the return to Aberdeen.

Might get to Woodsprings next weekend.

Graham

[RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI]

Not sure where I will be. Give me a call when there. My mobile number is 07979758626

Graham