Paul Marsh Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 B17 flown,ok. Had two flights, luckily had 4 batteries with the deans on them, so can have two flights from them. Flew well, needed some down trim when flaps deployed, which was mixed on the tx, and came in with full flap on the second flight - which slows it down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Not a new model, but regulars at the Greenacres fly ins will recognise the plane. Belonged to Alan Clayton, the engine failed and got broken. Wasn't badly damaged, but Alan didn't want to repair it, as he wanted a new model, so I had the bits and repaired it. Only the firewall/u/c was ripped out. No damage to wings or cowl, so here it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Verrrrrry nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torbjornp Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My first ever build, It will not be the last. I've got a Tony Nijhuis Spitfire 46" for winter project Long and cold winters in Norway! Torbjørn P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Torb, that's an excellent job for a first build. Please post a photo of your Spitfire when it's completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois de Waal Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Scratch built 50" Der Jager based on the original in USA. Electric powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Like it Francois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 what a lovely bipe Francois, the Der Jager certainly has no shortage of style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Very nice indeed! Another thumbs up from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Lovely job there torb, you will not be disppointed in the Acro, with a lovely Saito GK too.. You will remember this model for a long time, probably buy another one to "have in stock" - well done and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Francois, lovely model and choice! IT really does suit the colour scheme chosen.. I have a liking for the De Jager too; I also like the SIG Liberty.. All nice bipes are on my build list, which it too long!.. We can be spoilt for choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois de Waal Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks all, I just love bipes! Third one after an SE5a and Tiger Moth. Next possibly a Dragon Rapide; done the two wing bit, now must have two motors as well! Edited By Francois de Waal on 18/09/2015 14:41:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Maidened my Seagull Skyraider this afternoon fitted with a CRG 15cc petrol. I was thinking of removing the 12 rockets for the first flight to reduce the weight but decided to test it "all up" instead. The 12 rockets weight a total of 224g & that doesn't include the 2 big bombs! The real Skyraider was capable of carrying more than it's own weight in ordnance but this one was heavy, really heavy! And draggy too with fixed undercarriage and airbrakes. It was flying OK at 100% throttle but not fast at all. All that drag was holding it back and the new engine was not yet producing full power. Handed the sticks to Paul for a few circuits in which he rolled it too then took it back for the landing. (can't shy away from them all the time! Took 3 overshoots at the landing just getting the approach and speed right with half flap selected. Even then it was still at about 50% power to keep it in the air although quite slow still. Touched down on the first 1/3rd of the strip and stopped in the last 1/3 so no real problems getting it in our short patch. So despite liking the look of all those bombs and rockets they'll have to go! The rockets will be re-built using 16mm foam noodle instead of the heavy plastic pipe they are now and the bombs and centerline drop tank will be removed & cleaned up. Also on the drawing board are a pair of retracts. They will increase the weight back up again a little but the cleaner airframe should fly nicer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Very nice this is mine a rizla built from my own planes this is based on peter millers swamp rat !!! has a thinner fuzz and a different wing section tail and fin Iam hoping it will fly as well as the swamp rat or even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Very nice this is mine a rizla built from my own planes this is based on peter millers swamp rat !!! has a thinner fuzz and a different wing section tail and fin Iam hoping it will fly as well as the swamp rat or even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Someone nicked the canopy and pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 who needs a pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This is my Aerolab Locamp, An Italian designed kit plane. it is 1/6th scale, 60" span and powered by an OS 48 Surpass which blends in rather nicely with the dummy engine. That dummy engine took almost as long as the model to build. FLaps a re so effective that the model will not come down when they arfe lowered. THat way lies insanity. 190 1/32 plywood discs for a start. and every rockerbox cover has the name "ROTEC" embossed on it!!! Edited By Peter Miller on 25/09/2015 09:18:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Work of art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 "Detailitis strikes Peter" I can see the headlines now Looks lovely though Peter, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 I like that. Wonder if you would do a twice size one, as I've got a OS FR-500 5cyl radial would look nice in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH 82A Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Any chance of plans in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luther Oswalt Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Peter, That's very nice and well done Sir! Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hi Paul, Even if had an engine that size I couldn'rt getit in my car. Still, you can always have the plans blown up. DH 82a The plans will eventually be in the other magazine. Luther Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogster Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I like the look of that Peter. I'm not very experienced builder, would you say it's fairly straight forward build? Apart from the dummy radial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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