Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Oh hasn't that all come together nicely? Well done CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ah CS not as sharp as these but nice work on the exhaust stubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thank you very much Chris! It's taken a fair while! Fantastic video Wingman, thanks for showing me and for the nice comment. Those pilots did very well to fly in such good formation. Lovely models! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have fuel proofed the whole airframe. I will do the engine bay this evening. The roundels are also now on. The evening sun was rather nice so I took a couple of pictures. Here are the exhausts with some weathering. I used some soot and rubbed it on before fuel proofing. Now it is time to install the engine, retracts and all the internals. Then she is finished! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have installed the engine and retracts. Irritatingly the die is blunt, so I can't cut any threads till Friday. Anyway, this is with everything in apart from the fuselage servos, battery, receiver and fuel tank. I checked up the weight, and it should come to about 6lbs when dry, which was my target so I am very pleased with that. The centre of gravity looks good, so I should not need to add any weight. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Superb, CS - you should be well-pleased at how she's turned out! Good luck with the maiden Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Looks really great CS every inch a Spitfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 You've done a great job there CS, that looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Lovely looking model, well done. Bet it'll fly lovely. Daren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Most excellent CSB....you should be very proud...... Maiden awaits then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Top job, look forwards to the maiden, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thank you very much! I wasn't sure if it would come out well on a few occasions, especially seeing some of the fantastic Spitfires that have been built on this forum, so it is very warming to get such nice comments. Thank you again! I am getting a die on Friday so I will finish it during the weekend. I need to get some flying practice before the maiden so I am ready, I haven't done much recently because I have been focusing my time on building. So expect a maiden in the next few weeks. I have really enjoyed this build, it is almost a shame it has come to an end. But I am pleased with the outcome. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Been watching this build from the start great job well done I bet the maiden will be little stressful to say the least . this may be the end of this build but can be the start of the next! I wonder what that may be mmm 3d ????? Keep them coming its great to see what others are building and how it all comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thank you Paul! Glad you have enjoyed it. Here's what is next! Started it as you can see, so I will continue very soon. My next warbird build is a long way away since I won't have the facilities to build anything from September onwards. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi CS. That's looking rather fine - I hope mine turns out as good. I have been fiddling with little bits here and there and am now ready to paint. Problem is, everywhere is out of stock of dark green. I shall keep looking. Can I ask, what did you use for reference when setting out the panel lines? Haven't weighed mine yet - too scared (it might be a tad heavy). Geoff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thank you Geoff. I've enjoyed following your build, it looks great! I had some three views that I used, which I think are on another computer. I will try to find them tomorrow. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great looking model CS well done! Looking forward to the report of the maiden flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hello, Now it is completely finished! I was going to take some pictures for you but it started raining. I'll get some when it stops. I have run the engine, which was faultless. I have heard horror stories about inverted engines but it was fine. The Saitos are ever so good. I have taken the muffler off because it looks better. It wasn't much louder with it off but if it is too loud when it is in the air then I will fit it again. All up weight is 6lbs 6oz, which is a bit heavier than I would have liked. I think that is due to the plywood fuselage sides and brushed invasion stripes. I'll just have to keep the speed up. The wing area is generous so that's a plus point. I am very much hoping the retract mounts survive! So I'll be back once I have flown/crashed it. Hopefully the former! It's a good kit and Cambrian have done a nice job with the outline, but some of the materials could be lighter, particularly those fuselage sides. But overall I am very pleased with it. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread and helped. It really has helped. I hope you have enjoyed reading it! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 on the first flight, practice a few 'landings' at 50' to get a feel for how it will handle on approach and at low speeds. Don't try to land too slowly, it's one of my bad habits and generates me plenty of repair work, fly it down and wheel it in. Good luck on the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thank you very much Bob, I will do that. Finished and ready to fly. This is photo 100 by the way! My favourite view of this aeroplane... One of the cats seems to approve... The sun was a bit blinding in these photos so sorry about that. I will fly it at the next opportunity. Which with our weather could be in 5 years! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Brilliant, CS. It looks fabulous in the sun. I hope you don't mind me asking, but are you going to add the serial numbers to the rear fuselage? They would be nicely visible against the white/sky stripe, so probably a worthwhile addition if you can find some stickers. I know what you mean about the weather. I'm still waiting to maiden my foamie Spitfire conversion. It seems that every time there is some suitable weather which coincides with me being free and the patch mown short enough, I feel too out of practice and chicken out... Soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 What a beauty CS - just the ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Very nice CS, very nice indeed M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Posted by The Wright Stuff on 31/07/2015 13:42:41: Brilliant, CS. It looks fabulous in the sun. I hope you don't mind me asking, but are you going to add the serial numbers to the rear fuselage? They would be nicely visible against the white/sky stripe, so probably a worthwhile addition if you can find some stickers. Yes- I will either find some correctly sized stickers or cut my own from self adhesive black stuff. Thanks for reminding me! Thank you all for the compliments, it's taken a while but I think the result is worth it! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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