stephen roberts 4 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 hi all I am the chap that built haniball, the one where a lot of people thought it was under powered but it flew fine. since added a bit of weight to nose and now is a1. Anyway am going to build Bleriot x1 will start on Tuesday,any one out there who has done one quarter scale. would like to hear some comments, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Make sure its not underpowered Looking forward to it Stephen. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Hill 3 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi Stephen. Although mine wasn't quarter scale, if you take a look at my album, you will see my 'resurrected' Cambrian kit Bleriot XI. I hope you enjoy your build as much as I did. If you do a blog, I will be an avid reader. Happy landings. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Is it a kit, own-design or from a plan, Stephen? I can put the thread in the right place then....Chit-Chat is for non-modelling subjects and I suspect there's going to be a bit of modelling in your build.... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 thank you. i will power it as per plan thank you for comments. will purchase plan and cut wing ribs ,from mick reeves which i will collect on tue 27 . as for power will follow plan, proved to be ok in past (ie haniball) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Sorry Stephen Was meant as a joke John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 chill john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'll watch this one with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 like it roy. what engine is it. i would have a word with pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 hi chaps , went to mick reeves to day, earlier than planned, to pick up plan and stuff. So build starts tomorrow. cant wait. nice run there by the way.Met the man himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 hello, started to build bleriot today,will start with wings,machined wood for spars out of (deal) will use balsa for leading edge. i think it will be a challenge, lots to do ,lots of metal work. should be fun.think i will go to see shuttleworth collection the week end see real thing,take some photos .any one seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi mate...this'll whet your appetite **LINK** looking forward to watching the build Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Magic, beautiful engine sound John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 love it tony,it dont fly it floats, learnt so much from that film believe it or not. wing tip shapes and such. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Hill 3 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi Stephen. Engine is a Saito. Pilot duly spoken to. Being of the French persuasion, he totally ignored me! Happy landings, Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 mick reeves told me a fable regarding french pilots and beloriots machine. say no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi folks, just finished one half of wing ,bit of a task i can tell you. do you ever do some thing, and are not sure it is as it should be? I do. well its built as per plan so must be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg shaw Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Any chance of some pictures? I do like a Bleriot!! Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen roberts 4 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 soon ian. need comments on the way i built half of wing think i have tip wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.