Glyn R Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It begins! I have decided to build from a plan. The plan is the 77" Sea Fury in the myhobbystore catalogue. The first thing I notice is I will need a bigger bench. This is going to be a long job. The plan is to fit a twin cylinder petrol engine of 30-50cc, I am not sure which yet, the advised engine is a 25cc 2 stroke glow. Still that decision can wait. Edited By Glyn R on 24/04/2014 23:43:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Nice aircraft Sea Fury Glyn Nice to fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 I love these Reno racer Sea Furies. I think I shall aim for one of them, this is Spirit of Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 After looking into the plans it appears that a 50cc twin will fit the best. Question is which one? Anything up to 60cc will go in. I think a warbird can't have too much power. Its now raining heavily which means spray painting is out so my Acrowot will have to wait for a final coat. Edited By Glyn R on 25/04/2014 19:39:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Banner Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 subscribing to this thread to pick up some building tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 I now have a big enough bench. 1800X900 Unfortunately this had to go to make room However is has only gone to my sons house, he expects to inherit it anyway. Edited By Glyn R on 29/04/2014 18:03:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Very nice Glyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hawker Sea Fury? MGA? Wow, all you need now Glyn is a Vincent Black Shadow. ( Go on, tell us, you've already got one)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Both very nice. Watching along. Which plan is that Glyn? Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Posted by Colin Leighfield on 29/04/2014 18:46:33: Hawker Sea Fury? MGA? Wow, all you need now Glyn is a Vincent Black Shadow. ( Go on, tell us, you've already got one)! Triumph Trident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Posted by Kevin Fairgrieve on 29/04/2014 18:46:35: Both very nice. Watching along. Which plan is that Glyn? Kev This one. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Good one Glyn, I've still got my Norton 650SS alongside my current Honda VFR1200. I never had the MGA, did have a 1965 MGB. Looking forward to seeing this Sea Fury shape up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 I should really have been more honest about the Triumph Trident it actually belongs to my son, it's in the family though. I had until recently a1970 MGB roadster and a 1974 MG midget. Which were sold to finance a SAAB 93 convertible. My biking days are long gone, living in North Yorkshire I see to many born again bikers who end up as a statistic. Back to the Sea Fury now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 The central box of the fuse. Everything fixes to it. The engine only needs 10mm spacer so I used some ply. I had a drilling template which I fixed in place. Not exciting but progress. The bad weather has forced me into the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Good start Glyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will -0 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Mmmm sea furies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 There's still time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Small development on the Sea Fury front. I have bought an ancient copy of RCME from May 1994 which has the original article about the model when the plan was first published. I hope it is a help it cost me £4.99. The large(650ml) fuel tank and fittings has arrived so I can now figure out the placement of the tank and the Ignition. I will have buy the engine soon to be sure about throttle controls before I close the fuselage. I am thinking about building a 1/72 or 1/48 plastic model as a guide to external detail. I have loads of photos but a reference models will be useful in a year or so. Edited By Glyn R on 27/05/2014 19:33:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Are you going for folding wings?! I saw a Moki radial powered Sea Fury with working folding wings at Rougham, it was amazing. What engine are you using? If you are prepared to part with your cash then a Laser V twin would be gorgeous, but it is a shame they are not Petrol. I look forward to the build! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I cannot run to a Laser 300V. The twin carb layout worries me anyway. I will be using an XYZ 53 STS Twin. Not a name on everybodys lips but looks good to me and will fit inside the cowl with only exhaust out of the bottom. I may work on the exhaust to siamese the outlets into another box. The video shows the simple mounting of this engines in a radial cowl,the price is about 1/3 of an equivalent laser. Petrol is a lot cleaner not to mention cheaper. Edited By Glyn R on 28/05/2014 10:05:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 It was interesting to read the copy of RCME May 1994. First the price was £1.70. The article by Geoff Lord on his Sea Fury design was quite helpful in many ways, It shows how much things have changed in 20 years. I will be using electric retracts all round, now readily available and not expensive. Not much liteply in the design but I will use where appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg shaw Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 A good choice of motor Glyn, a good mate has one that has been in a Fw19D9 and now a 90" 32lb Zero and it pulls that around great, sounds good and seems to be reliable. I think the only issue he has had is loose fitting gl caps, which once nipped up have been great. Will it fit completely in the cowling then? Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Are you sure you don't want a laser 300v? it powers my 80'' La7 really nicely!! **LINK** Fuel is cheap (not as cheap at petrol granted) at only £15 a gallon as only 5% nitro is needed, also due to the efficiency of the combustion I only ever have to wipe the model once at the end of the day as its not that oily. Also, if you look after it then it will last 40 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Posted by reg shaw on 04/06/2014 20:37:39: A good choice of motor Glyn, a good mate has one that has been in a Fw19D9 and now a 90" 32lb Zero and it pulls that around great, sounds good and seems to be reliable. I think the only issue he has had is loose fitting gl caps, which once nipped up have been great. Will it fit completely in the cowling then? Ian. If my measurements are correct it will. It is of course only as tall as a 26cc. Because the sea fury cowl is circular the carb and exhausts should fit in. The cowl is 240mm and the engine is 205mm to the plug tops. Tight but should be OK. I may have to fiddle with the exhaust pipes a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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