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  1. richard dalgleish
    I've built a few of Brian's designs and i think the plans all show the firewall butted onto the sides. I always change this and sit the firewall between the sides, use 30 minute or 1 hour epoxy with a good size triangle section and it should be fine. Picture of my first Typhoon below.
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    Rudder almost finished, I'll Dremel out the centre core before covering. Onto the fuselage formers next.
  3. richard dalgleish
    Quick update, working on the fin and the rudder. Again, typical BT construction. More to follow.
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    Some work on the elevators last night, built in two halves then tack glued together for rough shaping. I've hollowed them out as the plan shows, I'm not sure how much of a weight difference it makes though. Will glue the halves back together tonight for a final sanding and finish off the hinging, then onto the fin and rudder.
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    Looking forward to that, enjoyed the recent one.
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    Tail plane almost completed, typical BT design. Just the elevators to profile, hollow out and hinging.
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    I'm tempted but have all the parts to build the Brian Taylor version.
  8. richard dalgleish
    What's the wing span on these?
  9. richard dalgleish
    It is a fairly straight wing, nearly 3 inches thick at the wheel wells. There is some washout too, it makes for a good flying model. I'll weigh the Mk1 Spit again, I've only put two flights on it so far but it flew very well.
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    My first Typhoon needed 2 1/2 lbs of lead to balance, all up weight was 17lbs. It still flew very well and still landed at walking pace with full flap and some power. I'm being extra careful on this build though, servos at the back of the firewall, lighter weight glass cloth and not so many coats of primer and base coats. My Taylor Mk1a Spitfire also needed some lead, about 1lb, total weight is about 12lbs.
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    I cant promise pictures everyday, but will do regular updates.
  12. richard dalgleish
    Anyone interested in a build thread? This will be Typhoon no2 for me, the first one i lost after an engine failure 3 years ago. Pic below. Laser 155 engine Original BT cowl, canopy and spinner. I salvaged the original retracts, pilot, exhaust stacks, but that was about it. I've built a new retractable tail wheel assembly, lighter and better than the previous one. I
  13. richard dalgleish
    Thanks Nick, your 190 was nice too, liked the electric start on the engine.
  14. richard dalgleish
    My first visit to Buckminster yesterday, had a great day with the Fury and Corsair. Great to see the place and catch up with a few people. Richard
  15. richard dalgleish
    Do we need to pre book to fly or just turn up on the day? I was going to come on Friday, but looks like Saturday now.
  16. richard dalgleish
    Thanks, appreciate the reply.
  17. richard dalgleish
    I see the wind forecast is for NW 15mph for this Friday, does Buckminster have a NW facing runway, only I've never been. Thanks
  18. richard dalgleish
    I switched from Sanwa after 35 years to a Futaba 16 IZS this year, super easy to set up. Mainly used on Warbirds so not too complicated. There are plenty of Futaba users if you get stuck.
  19. richard dalgleish
    Hi Chris I think the post code is wrong in the opening post, the one shown is for a housing estate in Belper (unless you've moved the airfield)😀 I will try and come along this year, weather permitting. Richard
  20. richard dalgleish
    We should have less of these doom and gloom topics, IC engines and building seem to be on the up from what i can see.
  21. richard dalgleish
    Zenoah 45 and Sierra retracts.
  22. richard dalgleish
    For inspirationMy 1/6 scale Bates Hellcat. 80" span, flies like a trainer.
  23. richard dalgleish
    Arrows Bearcat for sale, reasonable condition for a foamy. 43" wingspan, fully working condition flaps and retracts. Will include two 3S 2200 lipos. Asking £75 Collection only from North Staffordshire.
  24. richard dalgleish
    Balsa USA 1/4 scale Nieuport 28 complete with Zenoah 26 engine. 80" wing span, tex covered with rib tapes. No servos / Rx included. Good condition, only 3 years old and flown infrequently. Engine is reliable and a good runner. Collection only from North Staffordshire. Asking £575.
  25. richard dalgleish
    What did the Hurricane weigh?
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