David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Looks superb Tim and, as you say, bags of power too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks for the feedback gents! More progres this morning. I've covered the nose in dark red Solartrim, and fitted the similarly draped cowl (spot-glued with thick CA) Then a couple of detail shots of the interior of the cabin. The front of the cell pack fits into an shallow box, and the rear end is held to the battery tray with a splodge of Velcro. The UBEC and Rx are fitted to the side of the fuselage. At the tail the rudder is ntrolled via a closed loop. ....and the elevator is wiggled via a wire snake. No clevises or nylon horns were harmed during this build. I wasn't content with the covering job I'd made on the wing fairings, so I've re-done those, and then moved onto the redstripe that runs along the side. Doesn't look too shabby really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 What a really wonderful job you are making of this model Tim! I can hardly wait to see the finished article, and read the flight report! sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi Mucky...sorry! Marky My current Fournier weighs 3 lbs 12 ounces with a wing area of 500 sq. in. and a wing loading of 17.28 oz. per .sq foot. Model is 74" span. Tim I will tell you one thing. I wouldn't dare show photos of my covering that close up. I also turn of image stabilisation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hey Sparks! Would you believe that I've got two Popsie kits on order? tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Tim, Again a lovely model. Do you always finish your models with Solarfilm or other film it really is a nice job. I do prefure painting my models, film never gives me the 100% satisfaction. Ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Posted by Tim Hooper on 06/12/2010 18:25:07:Hey Sparks! Would you believe that I've got two Popsie kits on order? tim Good for you....though it seems you have enough on your plate at the moment I'm already looking forward to more of your great build logs!sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Ton, I tend to shy away from chemical-based finishes these days- not for any specific reason, but just because I'm lazy! Netty has been kind enough to print out the 'Airspeed Courier' logo that you can see on the side of the full-sized fuselage. She's done it in mirror image (using MS WordArt) on the reverse side of a piece of silver Solartrim. I'm now partway through cutting out the individual letters, prior to affixing them. No pics yet though, the bright sunshine in the workshop is leaving harsh shadows everywhere. Besides which, I have full-blown 'man flu - a debilitating and severe illness with symptons ranging from sulking petulently all the way to stamping my feet if argued with..... timEdited By Tim Hooper on 08/12/2010 12:54:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6dan Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Afternoon Tim, you are making a fantastic job of this,it`s lookin` really good.Get some Beechams down you and fight through it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Beechams Dan...Tim's got MAN-Flu, somebody better call an ambulance and get the emergency crash team on notice! It's serious!lolsparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Mornin' all! Had some intensive liquid therapy yesterday evening, and I have to say that I'm feeling much better this morning! The weather is bright and sunny, with a light (albeit cold) breeze. Now all I need is for the strip to be clear of snow...... In the meantime, I'll carry on with the model. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Ah yes, Milk of Amnesia. It may not cure you but you don't really care any more. IT is a brilliant sunny day with no snow on the ground but my external sensor tells me that the temperature is 1.5C outside. Way too low to even think of flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I know just what you mean Peter, its down to 27C here midday, and the weekend low is forecast for 13degrees Cee! Darn near cracking the flags with frost! I had to put on a pullover while camping in the dunes last weekend. Anyway, enough of my woes, lets have some progress snaps Tim! sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Peter, Netty seems determined to dose me up with the entire contents of her secret stash of potions. She thinks I'm less trouble when medicated.......Sparks,My heart bleeds for you. Really.Anyway, here are a couple of pics of this mornings hacking. OK, so it's not professional, but t'is a thing all mine own.........tim The little 'legs' on the letters aid positioning and orientation. As long as I don't fly it too close, nobody will notice, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMarc Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 LOVE the typeface on that lettering. Very Art-Deco and Poirot like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Marc, It's actually done in Busorama font, and is the closest we could see to the lettering on the original Courier. Anyway, we took the almost finished model to the field this morning in the hope of getting a test flight, but the gusty breeze persuaded us to get back in the car and come home again! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 That finish is outstanding. I just wish I could get halfway to that level. Maybe I can just ship my future builds to Tim for covering?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 So......today was the day that the Courier made it's trip to the field to see if it would fly, but first it seemed prudent to take a few shots of the finished item whilst we waited for the fog to disperse and for the sun to appear.. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 So we waited. And we waited..... Ace lensman, Bob Kemp, turned up with his super-whizzy camera/lens combo, and the fog started to lift a little, so there were no excuses not to have a go! Virtually no breeze, so I taxied the Courier out onto the long strip, and then steadily opened the throttle. The model accelerated for 20 yards or so, then a pinch of up elevator saw her leave the ground and head upwards in a steadily climb - as straight as a die! In the first few seconds of a maiden flight, you can generally tell if a model is going to be a good'un, and the Courier felt absolutely right from the word go. No trim adjustments needed either. Todays single flight consisted of low/slow flypasts for the camera, climbouts and turns in both directions. Although I haven't explored the edges of the models limits at all, it really does seem to be viceless. No hint of a tipstall at low speeds either. The undercart retracted as it should, and caused little or no trim change on the elevator. Power is more than ample as the 45° climbouts attest. After several minutes I called a landing and approached the strip from the South, chopping the throttle as the Courier passed the threshold at around 10 feet altitude. The Courier just floated past and then landed itself some yards away. Anyway, here are some shots that Bob took during the maiden. Enjoy! tim Edited By Tim Hooper on 12/12/2010 16:11:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Nice one Tim, you must be pleased, looks a treat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Nice one TIm, looks fab with the wheels up !!. Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 What a cracker Tim, all the angles look great. Super looking model i really look forward to seeing this in the flesh How was it in the turns, did you need much rudder? Looking at the way it is sitting I would think not, it looks very balanced. Well done Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Well done Tim - really impressed - just love this era of aircraft! It looks so right and your skills are very evident. Jealous? Moi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Posted by David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 12/12/2010 16:17:48:Nice one Tim, you must be pleased, looks a treat too. Thanks Mate! We'll wait for some better weather, and try to get some more inflight pics. I'll explore its capabilities a bit more too. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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