Tony Patman Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Is or has anyone else here used this book? I am building the Micro-T aircraft from it. The book is a superb introduction: very practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas owen Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I am in the process of building brian tailors version of the hawker typhoon and am having problems setting up the flaps.If there is anyone out there that has built this model I would grateful for some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi.Tony, Iv'e never heard of this book, where did you get it? Allan J TTFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 I got the book from Amazon, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lloyd Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I got this book from Amazon... It's great.. For the total noob, it gives 3 different versions of the instructions.. 1 Straight talking , no nonsense instructions2 Why do we do this - layman version3 Explanation of why...Lots of pictures, and plans you can Photocopy and Iron on....Recommended!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 Glad to discover that I'm not the only one, Ian. Have you built any of the models yet? I'm approaching finishing the Micro T (needs installation of radio gear and engine, balancing and covering). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lloyd Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Tony.. Not started building yet, as I only got the book a couple of weeks ago, and I am still 'pre-reading', and getting all the supplies I am going to need. I am starting from scratch... So my local model shop is doing rather well out of me at the moment!! (don't tell the wife though!) I thought I might miss out the Gliders and start with the Piper, rubber powered model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Collins Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi Tony,I got the book as a free gift when subscribing to RCME and I must admit that I am very tempted to make the Micro-T one of my future projects. Out of interest, where did you get the tail boom from?Good luck with the build, please let us know how it flies!!!Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 I went straight for the Micro T. I may live to regret this, but...It's a curious aircraft and, having almost completed it now, I have to say that the "Bushwhacker" project starting now in RCM&E looks easier and cheaper to build. The Micro T, however, is at a reasonable level for a novice with a bit of existing nous (like wot I think I am). I'm sure my aircraft is far from perfect: the bottom hatch is a bit too big, I've got work to do to make the wing sit straight and balance, and I'm still not sure whether I am supposed to try to introduce some side- and down-thrust when I attach the engine.The tail boom was a challenge to find. To cut a long story short, I got it from an ebay supplier: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ringwood-Precision-Engineering. Make sure you ask for him to select a perfectly straight tube, and to bind it to a piece of wood or something for transit: our first attempt resulted in an aluminium banana which I refused at my door, and this was undoubtedly the carrier's fault.It would be good if we Micro T builders could use this thread to confer, as it does have its peculiarities and I could have saved myself some time if I had had someone with whom I could discuss before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 hi,I just got the book in the past few months and just about ready to get started on the Micro T or the De Havilland D.H.71. Both look wicked!Be great if I could get some advice here and there and maybe even some photos of some particular building points of the models. Yes I am the complete noob even with all the photos and steps I expect to go wrong.Anyone know of sites with help for building these planes by Shacklock. I am also looking at getting a video on how to construct gliders that rock. Anyone know of other videos/dvds which are kinda like something of a tv cooking programme.... a step by step make your own plane? IoI Think this would be great!Cheers!PS I am ordering a steel boom from ebay thanks! Think that the book is brilliant for the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Hi, Andrew. My impression is that the Micro T is quite challenging enough for a beginner. The DH71 is more complex in a number of ways and I think it would be for us to try to run before we can walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 Update: the model is fully assembled, and too tail-heavy, even with 5oz of ballast at the front. Hmm. I could try a lighter aluminium tail boom; or a plastic one (a bit bendy and difficult to get straight)...any other ideas? Don't really want to add another 8oz of ballast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 With a first name like that ,it must be a very,very good book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Green Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm just begging to build the Micro-T.....any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Yes, Russ. Source the aluminium tube very carefully. Get the lightest one you can.Plan exactly how you are going to fit the engine before drilling any holes.Erm...let me think some more. It's been a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Green Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm keeping a record in the blog Your point about the ali tube made me think about using carbon fibre....its sounds like an extremely critical point. Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 04/07/2012 23:55:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Patman Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well my problem was that the model was back-heavy, and the amount of ballast required in the nose to compensate would have been silly. I didn't make any changes to the construction of the tail except to reinforce the flimsy fin with some ply. It's still not a problem I've solved, and I haven't had time to do any modelling at all over this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Tony is there any websites or bblogs that helped you build the Model-T.I'm looking at it again and its very challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Falconer Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I got KS's book for Xmas about 5 years ago and have been intending to build a Micro T ever since. I'm pleased to say I have finally started construction. Thanks to Tony for the heads-up about the weight of the tail boom. I'll make sure I find a lightweight tube before I invest too much time building the fuze. I followed KS instructions re making an angled workbench and find it very useful. I have started the wing assembly and find the instructions very helpful so far. I decided to use two wing servos instead of KS's single servo with mechanical linkages. This is a bit simpler (albeit more costly) and will allow me to have flaperons with additional control when landing. This required some simple modifications. I moved W1 in the RH wing to make the centre section symmetrical and made holes in the ribs for servo leads. I also replaced the bellcrank supports with platforms to hold mini servo boxes. That's as far as I have got. I hope to have it in the air before another 5 years goes by! Grateful for comments, suggestions, things to watch out for etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Falconer Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Done a bit more! Tail feathers are straightforward: But the leading adge is quite fiddley to attach to the ribs and I have a few gaps left. I'll strengthen the joints with gussets before I finish the sheeting. If I was doing this over I would buy shaped balsa leading edges from the model shop and flatten the LEs of the ribs and slot them into shallow notched in the LE strip. Sheeting is also straightforward apart from fitting around the servo housings which I have yet to tackle. Hope to do a bit more over the Xmas break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Cramp Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi everyone, I just found this forum and i wonder if anyone can help me, I too think the book is brilliant and am very keen to get building from it. As I already have a couple of models I'm thinking of going for the Ryan NYP, probably followed by the DH71. I wonder if anyone has tried getting the plans separately from the book? I see in the back you can order them from the net, but that site doesn't seem to exist any more... I could photocopy from the book but am thinking it would be easier with plans... Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Falconer Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Graham, I bought my plans from: Nexus Special Interest Plans Service Nexus House Azelia Drive Swanley Kent BR8 8HY Tel. 01322 660070 This was about 4 years ago so I don't know if they can still supply them. Worth a call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gallagher Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 After a 55year absence from making model planes,I have decided to have another go at it in my retirement. I have bought Kelvin Shacklocks very interesting book and have started making the Micro T as my first project.I want to use an electric motor,as they are quieter. it will be flying in a paddock with neighboughs near by. As I am new to all this new technology,i am battling to decide what engine to use. If someone has already gone through this exercise I would be very gratefull for some assistance with this ,please. Cheers, John, New Zealand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 G'day john any 25 size rated electric, maybe the new OS electric beauties will fly the Micro T, well, it is after all a learners model but stands out from the crowd there is also electric setup advice on this website that can give a good guide; How good is Kelvins' book? I love it and i use it as a reference, even when building other models, eventually i will build that Tiger Moth racer. I'm glad you have got this book as i thought i was the only one thinking it was excellent. cheers from bbc across the ditch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gallagher Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Gidday BBC, Being an absolute newbe to these terms and technology , what do you mean by "OS" electric ? Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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