Colin Leighfield Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi Martin. You don't surprise me at all. Laminar flow sections never delivered what was claimed, even Lee Atwood who headed the P51 design team said in his book that the reason for it's high speed wasn't the wing section, it was the ducted cooling system based on Professor Meredith's principles (Farnborough) that added 35 mph to the top speed. If I do a built up wing I've already decided that I'll use the Spitfire NACA wing section (2200)? and put in 2 1/2 degrees of wash-out, same as the Spit. I bet nobody will notice, but I gharantee it will fly better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi all, I purchased these some time ago and plan to use them in the cockpit. I cannot remember who the supplier was! Does anybody recognise these items and know the supplier? The bezels are stick-on and have a 'bubble window' Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi, I am about to paint the cockpit floor - the balsa edges which will come into contact with the cockpit material should these be painted or left plain? I will be using Deluxe Glue 'n' Glaze adhesive. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My personal philosophy is: if you can see them when the model is assembled ready to fly, then paint them! If not don't worry about them! A bit of paint shouldn't worry the glue, just don't paint it completly glass-like smooth - leave the glue some texture to work with. With any luck it won't be just surface adhedsion you get. If you are concerned, then try a test piece to see if the glue's grip is compromised at all. Nice instruments by the way! BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 20/08/2013 13:17:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks BEB - and good luck with the FW190, I built the balsacraft Spit some years ago. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I won't be starting the FW190 for a while yet - busy with the Typhoon! How's the Tuc progressing? Getting there? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Danny, I needed to make some very fine slots in copper tube in order to be able to clamp it to the exhaust stub on a retro F3A motor. Not too clear in the pics but it made short work of the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Brilliant! Glad you have found the saw useful thought you might cheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks BEB, having a few issues with the cockpit - the Vortex pilots are too tall for the Sarik canopy supplied by MHS so had to cut them down to fit. Why do I always get these probs Mmmm? So I am almost ready to glue the canopy on to the pilot assy. then I can finish the front end off The price you paid for the Balsacraft FW190 kit was low!! They go on Ebay for well over £100 if you can get one. It was a pity the people who bought Balsacraft did not continue with those kits - excellent quality. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Pilots are often too tall - they seem to make them for the lowest conceivable cockpit floor! I had to trim over 50% of the height of mine off! Still I suppose its better than them being too short and looking like they are peering over the cockpit side saying "What no bananas"! Yeas I think the FW190 was a bargain. Looking forward to building it - looks a good kit at first glance. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi all, I am having problems gluing the canopy to the cockpit especially around F5, I am using Deluxe materials 'glue and glaze' which when dry (2 hours) pulls away from parts of F5. Any tips? how do I make the canopy more flexible around F5 (heat)? The canopy is by Sarik. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi, My canopy glue joint has failed after a month (see previous post) the canopy was just sitting on the work bench under no stress. I am using Deluxe Materials 'glue and glaze' - any ideas as to what caused this failure? How should I remake the joint? Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hawes Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Mike - Did you roughen up the inside edge of the canopy with abrasive paper first to give it a key? Few adhesives will successfully adhere to smooth, shiny food grade plastic, for very long. Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi Nige, No I did not!! although I did roughen up the balsa. Will try that thanks for the tip. what is the best way to remove the old adhesive? Regards, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hawes Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Your fingernail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ha Ha - are you fully booked for the end of the month!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi MikeI used this "zap goo" glue on my canopy. It dries clear, is waterproof. I did a test with an offcut of plastic and balsa and could not pull them apart without pulling the surface off the balsa, after the glue had cured for 24 hours.***Link*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 hello mike -consider clear silicone for your problem canopy.......it gets a good hold and lasts well--local tropical fish shop......for a small tube... ken Anderson ne..1 ............TF shop dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I had a minor accident and sprained my thumb badly back at the end of March and put my 3/4 done build on hold for a couple of weeks which extended until now I suppose I spent the summer flying but now the dark evenings are upon us I'm restarting. I'm about to fit the two tail servos. The question is 'Where?'. I'm intending to use either a 2200 or 2650 3S LiPo (I have a few for my other models) so I wonder whether I need as much forward as I can get, or would it be better to put them near the tail to get the CoG somewhere near. I'm sure there are so many finished now it's common knowledge where it's best to mount them thanks in anticipation Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi Geoff, My servos are mounted in the traditional position above the rear of the wing and had to fit a lipo similar to yours as close to them as possible. It depends on how light you built the backend. See my build blog for pics. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks Martin but I assume you have the extra nose-leg weight which is likely to move the CoG forward. Mine will be either hand launch or I'll use a dolly. In any case I won't allow it to be seen anywhere near yours as it would look like piece of balsa scrap. Yours is, as I think I said when you posted pictures, absolutely stunning. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks WF and Ken, I will try those products. I used Deluxe Materials 'glue and glaze' but they have told me to use 'RC modelers glue' instead. Hope one day to get this Tucano finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I am about to paint the Vortex pilots, and bought paint for that job about half a year ago. The scheme I selected had parts of the helmets in blue. I had a picture when I bought the paint but I cannot find it back. The Tucano will be in the 2008 scheme, so it may have been the 2008 uniform/helmet scheme. However, on the RAF site I do not find anything, and google does not help me out either. The picture may have been in a build thread somewhere, but these have become very big. Does this ring a bell? Any links in the right direction would be highly appreciated. Regards, Lucas Edited By Lucas Hofman on 09/10/2013 21:45:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 After not being able to touch it for a month because of being away etc. I've re-started on my "son of Tucano" Supermarine Spiteful/ Seafang. It probably should be on a new thread in case it is of interest to anybody, so I'll look at starting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That sounds interesting Colin, a new thread would be good. I would follow it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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