Stephen Jones Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Oh wow doesn`t that look regal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 that is delightful Tim, oh by the way where do you get the rigging connectors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Martin, On a model of this size I'm more than content to use ordinary, metal 2mm clevises as rigging connectors The flying surfaces are now ready for covering. I've been messing about with the metalwork too. The struts and undercarriage are now equipped with fairings made from 1/64 ply with balsa infill at the front and rear. Once sanded to an aerofoil section and stained, they don't look too bad! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 A pretty busy weekend! A mix of Solartex..... .....wodstain and varnish! Enough already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 looking good though young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I reckon that'll look a real good combination Tim John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 nice Tim looks like the maiden is creeping closer.. oh by the way looks a good bit of staining are you free to do a chest of drawers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 No furniture. Ever. Here's the underside of the upper wing showing the conventional aileron linkage, and the interplane strut about to fit into its mount...... .......thus. The fin is fitted with carbon pegs in the bottom edge, which locate into corresponding holes in the fuselage top deck. I'm not sure whether i'll actually glue the fin in place later or leave it as a removable item. Decisions, decisions..... The low-profile rudder and elevator servos live in the front end of the boom. There was no way I could thread all six control wires through a closed boom, so I've left the bottom off for now. The wires exit the fuselage. No kinks. No tangles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFlyer Smyth Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Stunning Tim, Absolutely beautiful mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Glue it . Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 lovely Tim are you absolutely sure about the furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 ......and don't call me Lovely Tim....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Posted by Tim Hooper on 13/12/2014 20:19:40: ......and don't call me Lovely Tim....... and why not Fast Flyer S called you stunning and Steve called you glue it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Posted by Martian on 14/12/2014 09:37:13: Posted by Tim Hooper on 13/12/2014 20:19:40: ......and don't call me Lovely Tim....... and why not Fast Flyer S called you stunning and Steve called you glue it I was merely helping Tim with his decision . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Sigh......why do I bother, eh? OK, some bits and bobs done and dusted. The model looks complete; radio gear is installed, as is the rigging, motor and prop. Motor is tested (but not measured as yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Looks great Tim colour scheme is bang on John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Tim, it looks like an aero plane i thought you was building a kite . Only joking it looks great . Spot on as usual . Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Looks an absolute treat Tim. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 first class Tim well done ..btw what is the auw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 well I must be slipping, missed this one completely Mr Hooper, Hilda snuck under my radar, but having just read all 5 pages to date I must say you are indeed bonkers, in the best poss way, and the tidiest of builders, could you please make a little error now and again just to make this mere mortal feel better, my weird and wacky project is going very slowly at moment due to me being a very poor draughtsman and doing something silly like trying to do my first ever scratch build, ie from a blank sheet of paper and a few measurements of the real one, at 1/2 scale, jeez you need big bits of paper and lots of pencils/erasers and sharpeners!!! it will go even slower now I am watching this!! love it, subscribed chris Edited By ceejay on 18/12/2014 11:34:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Cant wait to see this one fly Tim, it looks like it should be OK although not sure how that boom will survive if there is any whiplash.. Very very nice M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Posted by Martyn K on 18/12/2014 11:44:15: Cant wait to see this one fly Tim, it looks like it should be OK although not sure how that boom will survive if there is any whiplash.. Very very nice M I think you will find that Boom to be very strong , I have built many fuselage in my time using the same technique and found them to be very strong and very ridged yet surprisingly light . And yes i agree could you not just drop the odd clangor now and again or at lest do a rough job so us mere mortals dont look like amateurs. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you all Gents! The trick to producing an immacualte model is to take photos of it in very poor lighting, using a dirty-lensed camera phone. Hides a multitude of sins! That boom might look a bit skinny, but it actually has a greater cross-section than many a large glider. With a framework of firm 3/16 balsa, skinned in 1/64 ply, it really is remarkably strong. Obviously it's not just butt-jointed to the rear of the pod either; rather it's embedded by a good 3", and enclosed by balsa and ply formers. I reckon it'll be good enough! My aim this weekend (given the dodgy weather forecast) is to re-check the CG using my smaller Ian Easton model as a comparison, and then get it weighed, the power output checked and then take some proper 'studio' pics in the attic. Basically, I want it ready for its maiden flight as soon as the weather allows. Have a great weekend everybody! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (The trick to producing an immaculate model is to take photos of it in very poor lighting, using a dirty-lensed camera phone. Hides a multitude of sins! ) that's just what I do Tim I've even tried smearing the lens with Vaseline but my models still look second rate hope the maiden goes well when you are able Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 it looks a real treat Tim, but do you expect it to have any 'quaint' flight characteristics with the odd planform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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