Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Cheers Tim for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your go on the white Vulcan, that close in formation flying you did with Phil were a thrill for me, the successive loops and rolls made by you both a pleasure to see, on my side as the designer of the 44" model it was a relief with it's easy to fly and good manners, allowing us as the flyers to do aero's with confidence. Tim, I'll get on with yours needs tomorrow, and pm you when it's nearly ready. Just been measuring the balance point and lightened the set-up by 2 oz, I did this by putting a AA battery right up front along with the RX on that removable ply plate and now there is no lead in the front of the nose, all I had to do was extend the battery leads and put a fly lead in the rx and to switch on you connect the two in the hatch area. Balance - C o G - For those that have been watching the balance point is 270 mm measured form the rear TE forward along the side of the body underneath and marked it for reference and transferred that measurement to the inside for the middle position for the lead ballast. Control Throws - low elevator - 6 mm up and down -high elevator - 10 mm up and down Control throws - low aileron - 7.5 mm up and down - high aileron - 12.5 mm up and down Measurements at the widest elevon part near the engine pod. The trailing edge finish measure's 8 mm wide on the edge, and these measurements are either side of the 8 mm finish. The aerodynamics are fine even with the wide square finish to the trailing edge. A waiting some fine pictures taken by the pro-camera people to be sent, and I'll share and post them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 One or two photos from Steve Mclaren who was at the Llyn Peninsula Pssa meeting 9th and 10th of August, photos taken Saturday. Got my shot like real one over the sea at Eastbourne Thanks Steve. ........... I could have combed the Vulcan's aerial prior to test launch. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 11/08/2014 21:57:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electriflier Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Mark, many congratulations! Brilliant results from 2 very successful builds. Credit to you Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 looks lovely in the air mark. congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 There's not much flying that has the presence of the Vulcan, is there? Your model captures it perfectly. I watched the re-run of the programme about British jets on BBC4 tonight and there was quite a bit on the Vulcan. Tony Blackman was being interviewed and he talked about displaying it at Farnborough. He describes that in detail in his book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Well done Mark, i'm very jealous..sea air and free energy John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for your praise and comments - Electriflier - Tony - Colin and John. I'm glad I got my over sea shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Some pictures kindly sent by Phil Cooke PSSA UK organiser. Credit for photographs - Phil Cooke August 2014 Credit for photographs - Phil Cooke August 2014 I've been in the workshop with these bad girl's for three weeks even I think WOW ! ! ! Many Thanks Phil. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 09:16:49 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 09:17:18 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 09:17:50 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 09:18:20 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 09:19:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Only got a screen shoe of :- Both in a close in. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 15:07:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'd ask Matt nicely for one of the pics - they are on a site that doesn't allow you to "right click - save as" for a reason I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Not to worry, I'm sure that Phil will do a spread and review on the PSSA online part of the web and Matt supplies his photo's to Phil for the use, cant wait, it's like Christmas in summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 It is! Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm sure Matt will come through with the photos if you ask nicely Andy Ill email you some shots of your -262 I edited some last night - you can use them as you wish - wont post them here as off topic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 :O I love you Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 .....steady on lads... Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 12/08/2014 18:31:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Two excellent builds Mark. Well done fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks Budgie Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Mark Following your help regarding EPP, I came back to look at your build. I have to admit that whilst I have been following it recently, I hadn't actually registered the first couple of pages where you show the EPP! Having now read it properly, it is a very impressive story bolstered by successful test flights. Whilst I want the EPP for profile models am now inspired to try something more adventurous too. I didn't realise the EPP was 'sandable' and the brown paper finishing and painting has come out very well. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks You Masher, over the years I have developed way's of slicing, cutting and sanding epp, along the way there's been lot's of learning with this material. At the event held by the PSSA at Llyn Peninsula great fun was had and by standing back and letting others fly them, it was a joy to see them being flown around in close formation and twin aerobatics executed, making the three week design and build all worth while. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 13/08/2014 08:51:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have some pictures kindly sent by Matt Jones a - active PSSA member UK. Credit for photographs Matt Jones August 2014 Credit for photographs Matt Jones August 2014 Credit for photographs Matt Jones August 2014 Thank you very much Matt for these fine pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Do you like my new avatar? Thanks Phil Cooke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yes very impressive picture! All you need to do now is go to 2.4G so you can loose the dangly bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 No I need a comb to coiffure my one hair ........I could have combed it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well development has taken place of my design to enable me to cut the parts for the model in a repeatable even manner. I have gathered all the parts together that make the model for a picture. I've even drawn a half wing plan on paper and carried on the same paper drawing the patterns for the covering in brown paper. It makes quite a good shot to show the parts and the finished model. ...a bit of glueing and sanding the parts turn into.... I've even fabricated the elevon and it's offered all ready finished with the hinge under the light ply top sandwiched between the light ply and epp foam elevon. the elevon is glued into the step in the trailing edge step. Another one is born. I've now cut eleven Vulcan's in the last 10 weeks, I'm starting to know it's shape inside out. This one's all balanced ready for tomorrow at the Great Orme, I'm taking 6 Vulcan's tomorrow with me. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 10/10/2014 23:48:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 You've definitely got something here. I reckon your build rate is 10x mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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