Steven Butler Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I hope this mass build is worth it. It has cost me about 40 hrs and 700 quid so far. (promised the misses I would convert the garage to a workshop) I now have a 75% complete 18 foot by 12 foot fully insulated workshop that will soon be complete with building bench shelving, heating tools etc etc. All so I do not have to use the dining room table. I was trying to get it finished for April 1st but I think I will really struggle with that one. It is taking all my time up and has meant I've lost several good flying days. It will be a great little workshop though so well worth it in the long run. I only started this hobby in October - I think I've been bitten LOL Best of luck with the builds fellas I will be joining you as soon as my dream workshop is complete. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Steve What can I say....... I'm VERY JEALOUS!!!! Yes. This hobby / sport has a habit of grabbing you very quickly. Enjoy it all and enjoy your Webbit build!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Posted by David Gilder on 26/03/2011 13:39:20:DOH!!! I find theres always something I forget to buy!! I aready have my servos...... Dave Servos! Oops, something else. Well actually I was going to leave them until another pay day but in the end I went out and got them all today... plus a little extra one for a secret purpose. Ooh! while I was at it remembered something else useful, goes on the front and spins around. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 BEB, I think the word you are looking for is:- TWO. Hope this helps. Plummet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Posted by Plummet on 30/03/2011 07:31:57: BEB, I think the word you are looking for is:- TWO. Hope this helps. Plummet I was tempted to do that this morning, but I thought I would probably be banned. Seems he is a bit tardy today, hi calculator must be struggling with the more complex calculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Perhaps he's sulking. Did he ask for help with the arithmetic, and misunderstood the reply on his helpers fingers? P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well done team! Good to see you're getting the hang of it BEB PS Note to self - must try getting up earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Got to get the last shout in on the Countdown so here goes ONE DAY TO GO!!!!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yeap! Guys, if you are so inclined, you can start building from midnight tonight! I'll be contacting the "lead builders" later today to ask them set up the section build threads. If you wouldn't mind just hanging on until I PM you before doing it so we can co-ordinate them and ensure a common naming convention, and that they all in the right place etc. Thanks BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 31/03/2011 09:40:01: Yeap! Guys, if you are so inclined, you can start building from midnight tonight! I'll be contacting the "lead builders" later today to ask them set up the section build threads. If you wouldn't mind just hanging on until I PM you before doing it so we can co-ordinate them and ensure a common naming convention, and that they all in the right place etc. Thanks BEB Isn't it against EU policy to use lead now? Better to build it so that no ballast is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Sadly I can only think of one model I've ever built that didn't need at least a little lead at one end or t'other and I can think of a couple where I had to use so much I probably affected the price of lead on the world commodity markets BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 31/03/2011 10:02:02: Sadly I can only think of one model I've ever built that didn't need at least a little lead at one end or t'other and I can think of a couple where I had to use so much I probably affected the price of lead on the world commodity markets BEB OK, now I see wjy you need the lead builders. Never had to put any into a model, though a Sea Fury I built in the late 70's could probably have done with some in the nose, far too twichy. (was probably a free plan from RCM&E) I think the Webbit will need about 7g on one wing, my fault, totally forgot to weigh the ribs, spars and sheeting, first time I have forgotten must be age related, or baby related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 ONLY 90 MINS TO GO PEEPS!!! Drumroll please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 OK guys, the section leaders are: Big Bandit - Fuselage and tail Dave Gilder - Wings Andy Green - Control Systems Ian Jones - IC power installation Olly P - electric power installation Richard Wood - Covering Now the role of these guys is to push on with their particular part of the build as soon as they can so as to provide an example for those less experienced. Everyone is of course encouraged to do their own build blog - these are only examples. We hope everyone will do a blog of their own with lots of pictures! Can I ask these section leaders to set up a thread under tthe "Charity Mass Build" topic with the title: Example Build: XXXXXXX where XXXXXX is obviously the bit you are responsible for! For the rest of us can you also put your build blog in the Charity Mass Build topic with the title : "Webbit Build - Joe Bloggs" (not literally Joe Bloggs - there's always one! ) If you don't but your name on it we will of course end up with 50 threads entitled "Webbit"! OK any questions just ask! BEB PS One hour to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat (rActive) Harbord Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 1/2 hour to go wait for it Edited By rActive on 31/03/2011 23:38:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 OKAY EVERYONE!! On your marks..... Get Set..... GO!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 OKAY EVERYONE!! On your marks..... Get Set..... GO!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 And they're off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Finished!!!!! (my wing lights and flashing belly light anyway!!) LOL Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 And there all away, cantering towards the first fence....... BEB PS 42 days left! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 I still haven't opened the box! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 BEB OPEN YOUR BOX NOW!!! You deserve to drool over the parts at least now!!!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal brewer Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Just going to start a few of the preliminary jobs right now.I intend to assemble the wing ribs onto the lower spar,and join the fuselage front and rear sides.I'm starting now,as I'm hoping to have the model built,though not covered,by the end of April 1st. I may have cheated a little,though I think not,by preparing all my wood ,i.e.spars,l/e,t/e,etc.ready for assembly prior to April 1st.i'll try and post some photo's later,though I'm not very competent at posting photo's.Good luck with the build,everyone....................Mal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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