Tim Cheal Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I was in 495 (Sutton Coldfield) and wanted to build my Chippe on the same basis. I looked back in my old spotters book and know that the one I modelled (sadly it is nomore) was at Shawbury in the early 70s. (WP839/A). I could never actually guarantee it was the aircarft my first flight was in, but it must stand a good chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 That's a cracking looking model Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Hayward Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Yay. I had received my plans a week ago and have now just received a huge box of Chippie bits Time to start Chipping away Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thats great news Adrian, you certainly have plenty of reference material I suppose I should update this thread really as my Chippy has competed at the British Nationals, as many of you will know. Some even came and said hi over the week end Chris Bott took some smashing photographs, and they will appear in a future copy of RCM&E I am sure. But here is a sneak preview Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-JIMG Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I can see I'm going to have to add a Chippie to the list of models waiting to be built. I was 43F ATC (Mitcham & Morden) and we did our air experience out of White Waltham. Like Ady, I was with them for a number of years before becoming a Cosford Brat (Air Radar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limobob Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I hope people still look at this excellent post.i am miles behind all you good people but am getting together all the bits and pieces for this chipmunk build. SLEC have supplied me with a set of the horns so that is good. Just need to ask, my preferred power supply would be a Saito 62b. would this give enough power for this model or should i go up a bit. I have an ASP 70 but looking at this it is quite chunky and would need a fair bit of chopping to accomodate the rear cab etc. i also have a saito 72 which would fit fine. Any info would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hi there. Are you UK based? If so I have a one off offer of an almost built one that I have lost interest in going free if you can pick it up. Still a bit of work to do to it but the main building is all done. That goes to anyone interested to be fair. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Limobob, I am sure that the Saito 62 will be fine, when I get around to finishing mine it will have an OS60FV fs which is actually already installed. The original flew with a Merco 61, so a modern 60 sized four stroke shouldn’t have a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 From my experience with an identically sized Airsail 1/6 scale Chippie, there should be absolutely no problem using the 62. Mine is no lightweight with onboard glow, the top halves of an Action Man and Barbie occupying the cockpits and a fair sized lump of lead contributing to a flying weight of over 8 1/2 lbs. Power is an OS 52 FS which is more than sufficient - take offs are done on less than 1/2 throttle to avoid ridiculously short take off runs! It loops from level flight and easily gives far better than scale performance. I was considering using a Saito 40 when I built it and the designer told me that the prototype flew satisfactorily on a tired OS 40 FS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limobob Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thank you for your reassurance with the Saito 62. I also have a Saito 40FS but had not considered it sufficiently powerful for the Chippie. At present it pops along at 1/2 throttle in Baron Rouge which is a delight to fly. I have my Saito 62 in a Flair Pup at present and will consider buying another from Topmodel France who have 5 in stock. To Andy Muckley, i am indeed interested in your offer. Perhaps you could give me an idea where you are in UK. I am over from sunday next for 2 weeks so perhaps could sort something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hi limobob. I am away this weekend but back from Monday, I am in the West Midlands near Wolverhampton if this not too difficult for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hi limobob. I am away this weekend but back from Monday, I am in the West Midlands near Wolverhampton if this not too difficult for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 An old thread I know, but I am sure I saw that somebody was selling their unfinished Bryant Chippy. Is it still available? I have a friend that missed the build and a part-built might be a good solution? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Mine sadly is at the completely lost interest stage. Would be willing to sell, but would not be happy to pack for postage. The one piece wing is built to about 80%, tail feathers built, fuselage not started. Complete with plan, canopy and cowl. My build for what it is worth. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Hi Danny, I have, but it needs some attention to the wing, but the rest is almost built. If the weather is good I can bring it down to the field for you at the weekend, or if you like I can meet you there to hand it over any day this week after 10am and before 13.00. P. M. Me if you interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Shame they didnt cross the finish line, but hopefully you learned something which is a positive. I have pointed my friend at this thread so he can get in touch Thanks chaps. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Sephton 1 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Posted by Andy Muckley on 25/08/2020 18:01:57: Hi Danny, I have, but it needs some attention to the wing, but the rest is almost built. If the weather is good I can bring it down to the field for you at the weekend, or if you like I can meet you there to hand it over any day this week after 10am and before 13.00. P. M. Me if you interested 'Tis me who's enquiring via Danny, Andy. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Got me hooked on one of these things now, but mine will be 82" at 1:5 scale. I have the blown up plan and have made a tentative start with the aileron and flap hinges but will start my own blog when I have something to show on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thats great news Martin, i look forward to following along Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Changed my mind about starting my own blog because I already have questions and run into a possible snag with the elevator hinges which I am sure has been addressed here but cannot find the answer. Having built the tail bar final shaping I have made a start on the elevators. The hinges are glued into the tail but how will I be able to fit the screws into position for final assembly because they would be buried in the elevator LE? Or do I have to glue the hinges to the elevators after covering and finishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi Martin, I made up the hinges, and used locknuts. Gluing one part to the tailplane and made pockets into which I could slide the elevators onto when they were covered. Sort of like making glass board Robart pin hinges There are a thousand pics on my build thread that might help? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Word of advice here, use a small section of brass tube as a bearing, the screw threads eat the fibreglass board!! I didn't realise until I came to the flaps and ailerons, which I bushed. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 My Chippy thread is here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks Danny, it looks as though I shall have to poke epoxy into the holes in the elevators on final assembly so shall add an extra rib the other side of the hinges on them to make a proper job I hope. All hinges have holes drilled to allow the glue to grab. I too have soldered brass tubing to the PCB hinges to minimise wear, a long and thankless task on that lot. I have some pics but will wait until I have got a bit further. Going through the website to find the bits I want is a nightmare. My local print shop has only recently acquired a plotter and have not as yet worked out how to do a mirror image of the wing. I could do with this as I would be able to cut out the ribs to draw round rather than ruining the original print, but there is another place which may be able to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Soldered brass tube? I just CA'd some tube in the hole and sanded flush. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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