Ady Hayward

Hi Folks, Here is my latest build a Ju88 from a kit. Foam wings, tail surfaces and top/bottom deckings and balsa/ ply for the remaining structure. ABS nosecone and nacelles. 74" wingspan and weight around 10lbs. The model represents one that landed in the UK by accident and was a great windfall for the RAF that got to test the Luftwaffe's latest night fighter. Adrian

Hi Jon, The people that made comment were surprised at how light the Ju88 was plus the scale schedule was completed having used 50% of a 3300 Lipo and another example of the effect of low wing loading. I am contemplating finding a way to switch the motors in and out so that it can be demonstrated on one motor. I would definitely advertise it as an ideal first twin simply because it flies so well and as yet I haven't found any handling vices despite having given it plenty of provocation. Adrian

Hi Folks, I have been watching this debate for some time and have tried hard to stay perched on the fence but alas I can't any longer. The Ju88 has produced a great deal of wow factor from all who have seen it the air and on the ground. The simplicity of build and great flight characteristics had a good few say they would like to have one so fingers crossed with that. It does show that there is a great deal of interest in the bigger twins and singles, and especially those that will not break the bank so the formula is spot on. Even a more complex build as seen in the new Mk9 Spitfire wowed many as the ease of building makes this complex shape go together really well for novice and expert alike so the formula there is great too. It makes me think that a range of models that complement each other may be attractive such as FW190/ Mk9 Spitfire, Hurricane/ Me109, Ju88/ Hornet or Whirlwind, Il2 and Pe2 with suitable adversaries and the list could go on. As for the Hornet or Whirlwind...... I like the rugged looking simplicity of the Whirlwind but the sleek form of the Hornet has the edge in my opinion. The round fuselage could be made with a six or eight sided internal box and sheet or foam decking gives the final form. Even sheet as per the Spitfire wing to give the compound curves as the laser cutting makes the accuracy of form needed a simple task. Just my 2p worth Adrian

Hi Folks. Here are a couple of pics of the crew and cockpit fittings. The instrument panel layout was copied from a photo of the actual machine and the radar operator station is a little ad hoc based on other pics of the equipment. The idea is a little detail goes much farther/ time spent than a full cockpit that gets but a glimpse, plus it is not intended to be a F4C standard anyway. The crew are Ace WW2 RAF latex mouldings painted by my son, the equipment, seats etc are sanded foam blocks and the instrument panel is abs etched sheet with a clear laminated sheet to which are glued the bezels from abs. All bar the pilots were done and painted in a day and when the canopy is back in place again the interior looks good enough for a country job. Adrian

Hi Cliff, Many thanks for the kind comments. I did enter her in the BMFA scale flying only event last Sunday (26th). She was well received but my lack of concentration resulted in a totally unnecessary nose over during the take-off and 1st landing resulted in low scores. I didn't come last but could have done better. She now has 3 flights under her belt and still rates as the nicest twin I've had the pleasure of flying. As for the future builds....Watch this space. Adrian

Hi Folks, Many thanks for the interest and great comments. Andy, The best way is to contact Richard Wills via his website: **LINK** I am sure he will be able to help you. Adrian

Hi again. Good news.... The maiden has been done and I must say this is the best maiden flight that I can recall in over 40years of model flying. The Ju took off in a scale manner with no real inputs to the controls and was in a nice climb at around 50% throttle. I kept the wheels down just in case but was a non issue. Rolls are barrel like but look very much to scale and she pulled up through a large loop requiring a little back pressure on the sticks and just increasing the throttle from 1/3 when level to 100% at the top then slowly backing off on the downside. The flaps work well giving a good increase in lift when depressed at the 1st stage@ 25 degrees and a lot of drag when depressed fully at around 60 degrees+. I did a flapless landing and she just wheeled onto the grass in a classic greaser of a landing. I found a couple of little snags after the flight which will be simple to sort out. Am I chuffed with this flight......You bet I am.  I forgot to add that she weighs around 10lbs and the wind speed sounds worse than the 5-8 kts that was blowing at the time Here is the Youtube link: **LINK**   Adrian Edited By Ady Hayward on 24/06/2016 17:51:37

Hi Richard, Many thanks for the heads up on the flying characteristics. All being well the maiden will take place tomorrow (Friday 24th) and there will be no surprise handling issues. I have checked the c/g and it is around 20% chord back from the root Leading Edge so a little forwards perhaps but ideal for a maiden. All being well a report will be posted on the flying tomorrow. Adrian   Edited By Ady Hayward on 23/06/2016 23:52:47

Hi Folks, Although it has been a while since the last post I have been busy with researching the markings and adding panel line highlights, weathering and making the radar antennas. I was rather surprised to find out how dirty the engines were in use and have tried to replicate the same. The gun pack took a bit of thinking and I eventually used some 4mm carbon tube as 20mm gun barrels and let them into brass tube which was hot glued into the foam gun pack. This allows them to be removed to prevent being torn out in transit. The wing mounted antennas are piano wire let into some square ABS tube which locate in larger ABS tubing glued into the wing leading edges. The nose array is made from brass tubing for the nosecone portion and piano wire for the dipoles, all very easy to make once the correct sized pieces of wire were cut and soldered together. Adrian