Steve Dunning Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 It was 1983 that he won with the 60 size version, the 45 and 25 followed as a complete package shortly afterwards. Halfway there with the cowl mould. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sorry, 1985 with the Supra Fly, the Calypso came first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 No probs - still qualifies as UKCAA compliant. That mould looks fantastic. ( am I looking into the mould ot the outside - it is hard to tell). A work of art. Cant wait to see what the finished item looks like Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 A bit more work done on the auxiliary bits. Utilising my recently purchased vacuum forming machine, the first picture shows the vac formed underbelly. Then we have the vac formed wing tips, saves carving and pulling that covering round to smooth it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That is very neat. This would make a great one-design - UKCAA club build model wouldn't it? Get those cheapo 46's in the air in a classic airframe Do the vac formed parts overlap the structure or are they simply butted up? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 A 5mm end rib gives a good base for the tip to be attached to, this being overlapped by the tip. after covering, the tip will be attached using canopy glue. Steve PS would make a good club design for those 46 engines out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Two or three days covering, working on vinyl cutting files and this is the result so far. Bit more trim to go on top of rear fus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 That looks great Steve. Good colour match wth the vac formed tips as wellMartyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 2 or 3 days? It's taken me that many weeks to cover the mustfire! Looks really nice Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks for the compliments. Should be a fairly quick build now all the files are done. Simple scheme also helps as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 First picture of all the bits together. With 2 servos in the fus, weight as it stands is 3lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Very nice Steve. I presume there is no engine in there yet, if there is, I am mightily impressed/amazed. What AUW are you aiming for? Have you decided what the kit will comprise of and what price will it be? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks Martyn. I reckon it could be 5 1/2 lbs at the most but they always seem to gain weight in the last stages somehow. Kit could be anything from wings + plan, plus CNC parts, full kit or ARTC or ARTF! Price needs to be worked out but a British ARTF would be good! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Foley Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Excellent job Steve, well done. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Purcha Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Great build. I've emailed it to a friend in Montreal who is quite interested in the Suprafly series. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Oxilia Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Fantastic! A new classic pattern forum! Great to also see that you have the UKCAA going. Jim, thanks for the link. Steve, outstanding build and finish. You seem to have captured the lines of the SF perfectly as well as the original trim scheme and font in your vinyl work. I have long been a fan of Hanno's designs and have a weak spot in particular for his last F3A entry - the Mystic. I have built two Mystics in their OK Model 30 size version (one electric, one OS 32 SX powered) and have done some design work in order to reproduce that kit with plug-in foam core wings. The cowl mold is done, a backup canopy is ready for plug production (we have a great fellow down in the US who does this sort of work) and the wing design is done. The main thing missing is finishing up the fuse design which will no longer have a wing saddle cut and instead will have a removable top deck and canopy section. The idea was to make the model well suited to either side exhaust, rear exhaust 2-strokes or electric power (builders choice). Naturally, the next step would be to re-produce a 60 size version for an OS Hanno that I have been saving for such project. Problem is, the lack of adequate information on Hanno's original 60 size. Without wanting to detour your great build thread too much, I have a great interest in all 25-32 size classics including those originally kitted by MK in Japan as well as the Hanno designs licenced to OK Model, also in Japan. I'd like to reproduce 8 MK kits and 6 of Hanno's F3A entries including the Magic, Calypso, Supra Fly, Supra Star, Mystic and Sensation. The Super Sicroly and Curare should be included as well but the project is too large in scope as it is so compromised have to be made. Needless to say, this is a lifetime long project and what and when will come true remains to be seen. Glad to have come across your forum fellas. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Finally ready to go, I'm pleased with how it's gone although some tweaking will be done to the build and wing underbelly vac forming plug. Weight came out at 5.5lbs, should go very well with an OS 45 FSR and pipe. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty morton Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Very nice indeed captain steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Good grief. That looks fantastic Steve Absolutely beautiful. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Just read David Oxilia's post above. Most people reading this will be aware that I am also a lover of the 25 sized classic F3A's. Personally, I would love to see an event or formal adoption of this size model. Many of the modern 25 sized engines (off the shelf) have almost a comparable performance to the 40's of the 1970's. Model sizes do not have to be tiny but they are very cheap to build and fly.Just keep the mass down to about 3lbs.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Just happen to have the plan of the 25 size Supra Fly as a PDF. Just needs converting to cnc production. Mmmmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 very nice Steve, is it all film trim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi Steve I am very tempted to build one - I have got the plan here as well. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 All Oracovered with the trim, including lettering being automotive vinyl, cut on my cutter. GRP cowl painted obviously. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Purcha Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Steve what brand of paint did you use on the cowl? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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