Chris Bott - Moderator Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 That's OK you can get that 20" prop on now, there won't be any torque problems - honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well I don't know about anyone else but I'm getting really tired! But here's Danny thinking of motor fitting... and look at the time, after an 8:00 start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 It's certainly been a marathon effort. I don't think anyone would begrudge Danny a good night's sleep whilst the glue dries....... Respect, bro!Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks guys I think thats it. Just the covering to do and the hatch magnets. Oh and shorten those legs Weight 1lb 9ozBut still needs esc and servos plus rx and of course covering, so just over 2lb I expectIts been fun, and thankyou to you all for sticking around to the end. there are still 12 watching on the cam. I will switch it off at midnight before my hard disk fills up completely with all the captures.Somebody elses turn next tme!Cheerschums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Amazing day Danny - very well done. Here's a last shot, to record this for when the webcam is off.He's even preparing for the covering marathon already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Absolutely fantastic effort, and it looks really good. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Oh No! what happened, the cam seems to have gone down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal brewer Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Round of applause called for there,I think..............what a marathon effort. Having attempted to do the same myself,and failing miserably,I know how much work there is,even in a simple model like this. Congratulations on a superb job.........................Mal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Mmmmmmm I ache all over today.......serves me right I should no better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 shortened the undercarriage and thought I would get a shot of the almost finished article. Had a good rummage in the odds and ends box and can't find any suitable wheels And one of Roisin, my little helperCheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Webb (Steve Webb Models) Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I cant see the bench, but its' probably me. I will try and call back again. Steve P.s Bobit and in the Bobit...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hi Steve you missed it mate. It was a one day build. I started at 8am yesterday and finished at 5 minutes to midnight. It was all live on the webcam. Look back through the last couple of pages and Chris has posted some captures from the web cam. I will turn it all into a timelapse movie when i get around to it. I captured an image every 5 secs throughout the build, and have 11,413 jpgs some 41Gb of images to string together. Was great fun and had watchers from all around the globe including the States, New Zealand and Australia. Was kind of weird knowing that you were being watched but was good fun all the same. CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Oh BoBbit, it was to be done in Battle of Britain camoflage scheme, but going off the idea. Before I added the wheels it was a "Lobbit" CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 A quick question Danny, what glue did you use for the wing sheeting? I normally use Aliphatic but that takes forever to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi Doug I used Titebond which is like a quick drying aliphatic. On the web cam I struggled because I use very fine glass headed pins, I have had them for thirty odd years, but i couldn't find them. I did by the time I came to the other side I added the sheer webbing to the front of the spar so that I had a surface to clamp the sheeting to If anybody knows where to get the really fine pins but with glass heads let me know? CheersDanny Edited By Danny Fenton on 17/04/2011 13:07:14Edited By Danny Fenton on 17/04/2011 13:08:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks for that Danny, just managed to get a couple of bottles from Amazon (only 8 left if anyone is interested), cheers. Almost got my webBIT to the same state as yours was at the end of your show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Here is a link to the Time lapse movie covering the entire 16 hours in just 14 minutes Webbit in a day attempt CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That is just mesmerising to watch Danny, Fantastic Vid. (Better clicked on and watched in youtube if anyone didn't realise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Just fantastic, to watch a craftsman at work, it sets a standard for the rest of us to aim for. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Blimey must have posted the wrong link Chris and Chris, it was supposed to be my build It has taken all day to upload that 948Mb video LOL Glad you think it was worth it.CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Danny its fantastic. Is it time lapse? You see I normally build at that speed Yeah, like in my dreams! Seriously I thought the one day build was good but the time lapse is even better. A great record of the Charity Mass Build - sort of sums it all up really! Thanks for taking the effort to do it and upload it! Well done mate - a credit to you! And on a wider note, it all just shows what forums like this can achieve. I think everyone involved with the WebBit Build deserves a big pat on the back and a round of applause BEB PS I just need to find time of Easter to build my WebBit now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Rowley 1 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Danny, Fantastic build! Time lapse video is a brilliant idea! The only problem with yours and Chris Botts build is that I've been so busy watching progress on them that my own build has slown (to a crawl). Wish I could build like that. Incidentally, it was Chris Bott that turned up at greenacres Club night with the Webbit kit - my own 'building' - if you can call it that - is assembling foamies like the pico jet and twinstar. I've learned a tremendous amount so far with the Webbit build, and knowledge can only be increased by building blogs like this.I'm all for the mass build - I don't think I would have attempted it otherwise. Regards, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Webb (Steve Webb Models) Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hi Danny, I am speachless, which for those that know me - is something thats never happened before. Truly amazing video. There's some effort gone into making that video and loading it up on Youtube. I'd love to scrounge a disc of you.? I could even load it up at at the SWM Youtube account with a link to this forum? If you wanted? I think that deserves as big an audience as we can find! It's one of the most original WebBIT builds yet, from the aspect of the WebCam and then the Mass Build time lapse. Thanks for the effort thats gone into that build, I'm sure it will introduce a few people into building. Thanks Steve Edited By Steven Webb (Steve Webb Models) on 19/04/2011 01:16:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Just got up and watched the vid. I feel tired now and going back to bed! Great idea Danny - really enjoyed watching it! Well done mate! TW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Thanks chaps, your comments have made me feel it was all worthwhile.Thank you Steve you are more than welcome to a copy on DVD just PM me the address you want it sending to.I was toying with making another time lapse showing the covering stage and tagging it on but that will make the video a bit too long. If you want a seperate video let me know.Martin, to me, encouraging others to have a go at building was at the heart of the Webbit mass build. If you are enjoying the build, just wait until your creation is at the end of the runway, the test flight will mean a lot more than any artf flight you will make, trust me its different when you have made it all. And when you land at the end of a succesful maiden you can measure the size of your grin in feet.CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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