Nigel Day Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Although I built a lot of Airfix kits when I was a kid I didn't make it to RC seriously until a year ago.>> I too spent a short while in the ATC but a move away to rural South Wales meant that I never got very far. I did get offered the chance to become an RAF officer straight out of university but as they wouldn't let me fly (asthma as a kid), I said no thanks. Although I've always been interested in flying, I've never had the time and the money at the same time to do anything about it. The closest I've come is a few business trips in helicopters (Copenhagen to Malmo) and one on my own in a 12-seater jet from Farnborough to Strasbourg (on a windy day!) Although my Dad was a great DIY-er and woodworker, he didn't go very far with balsa gliders or RC. I dabbled briefly 5 years ago but my Junior 60 got started and then put into a cupboard. It stayed there until a year ago when I found that I had more time on my hands. Having always loved building things during my childhood (Lego and Meccano) it seemed natural to have a proper go at building . Since then I've completed the J60 (but not flown it) and got over 3/4 of the way through the building of a Barnstormer. Not having got seduced by IC, the ease and cleanliness of electric has drawn me to the dark side. Now I've (nearly) got two basic builds under my belt and the usual desire to build some 'proper' models (read Spitfire, Mosquito, Lancaster etc), the Chippie project sounded good. It'll be beyond my current skill-set but that's what I want. I can learn as I go and there will be plenty of expertise and guidance here. What a great opportunity! Living not far from Newquay and the Classic Air Force museum, their Chippie seemed an appropriate subject. It's mainly black, which will make it a little cheaper to paint/cover (I hope) but there's still plenty of detail that will be visible. I visited the plan last week and the guys there were kind enough to let me get up close with my official photographer (my wife) so we've got plenty of detailed shots. It won't be difficult to get more if needed either. The hinge set, canopy, cowl, plan and wood pack are already waiting. I may already have a suitable motor and ESC so all I need are the 101 other things that seem to be needed to make this beastie a proper scale model. Roll on October 1st. Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 11/08/2014 21:43:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Nice to see you join in Nigel I like your choice of scheme as well its different, what's painted on underneath of wing ? I don't know how you can keep a straight face "the ease and cleanliness of electric" Mr Have I killed another one John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Obviously I was coming from a theoretical standpoint John. Heaven knows what I'd have done if I'd tried to get the Junior 60 going with a 4-stroke engine! Mr. 'Oops, I seemed to have blown up my workshop' perhaps? Here's what's underneath: I hope that helps? Edited By Nigel Day on 11/08/2014 19:34:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Sounds like you had a good visit to C.A.F museum Nigel.Got you ear marked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Nigel. I don't think you will be the only "newbie" to scale modelling on this build. I'm not far behind you ! I'm going down the Airsail route, so it should be interesting (same size and shape, but different). Message to mods. Is there any chance we could have a single place for us to download photos of the real aircraft, so that we can all have easy access during the build without having to refer to each others albums ? Just a picture library rather than a thread. It would probably lead to less duplication online and not clutter the build threads up as much. Then we could all refer to the same photos in our build logs. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Posted by kevin b on 11/08/2014 21:25:33: Message to mods. Is there any chance we could have a single place for us to download photos of the real aircraft, so that we can all have easy access during the build without having to refer to each others albums ? There is already a thread as you describe, Kevin - it just needs to be used! I'll make it a sticky so it's easily found... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I thought one of the Mods had started a page of colour schemes at one time but I don't know where it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Found it Kevin B, and anyone else that has else has forgotten about it or hasn't seen it! In Chip Shop, page 5, Chris Bott-Moderator, posted at 15.53 a piccy that you click on that takes you to a 'library' page of the full size. And I see it has been added to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for the 'top loading' Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Posted by Glenn Stratton on 11/08/2014 22:51:43: Found it Kevin B, and anyone else that has else has forgotten about it or hasn't seen it! In Chip Shop, page 5, Chris Bott-Moderator, posted at 15.53 a piccy that you click on that takes you to a 'library' page of the full size. And I see it has been added to. You mean this album Glenn, thanks for pointing that out again. I've set it up so others can contribute to it too. I've added a sticky thread to the Chip Shop area, purely as a pointer to the album. Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 12/08/2014 07:54:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yep that's the one Chris, good idea to move it so those late here will know of its existence! Sorry for hijacking/taking up space on your blog Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Nigel, I just realised, your subject must be the one that put me off my crazy golf at Mawgan Porth, when I was losing to other members of the family last summer. It was pootling around doing circuits and bumps from St Mawgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 No worries Glen. This is the most useful thing that’ll likely appear here! Glad you appreciated it then Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hi Nigel Registering to follow, but be careful with black colour schemes - it is very easy to lose orientation with a black model (he says from experience flying his all black Tucano). Good luck. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks Martyn. I might go slightly 'off-scale' and put a marking underneath - but it doesn't have the registration letters on the top of the wing so that might be enough. Besides, heresy I know, but I doubt that I'll be doing many aerobatics with it. Edited By Nigel Day on 12/08/2014 10:29:43 Edited By Nigel Day on 12/08/2014 10:30:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Nah - keep it as scale as you can - that is the whole purpose of the exercise. Just be careful and you will be OK. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I went to the CAF last month, have to admit I was in and out in 25 mins as there was nothing much to see.. and £10 for the privilidge. I believe that a couple of things were out flying. However I bought a baseball cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm treating this as an introduction to scale R/C so I won't make a faithful reproduction but I would like to have a go at most areas in some form or another. There have already been a lot of useful posts with various ways of approaching different bits of the detailing and I'm following most/all of the individual build blogs already. An order for wood (mainly 3/32", 1/16", 1/8" and 1/4" (soft, medium and hard) will be going in soon plus other bits as identified. I don't yet know what linkages and servos will be needed and I'm certain that there's other areas and items I haven't thought of yet. Roll on the 1st Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 You're probably spoilt Stevo. I think the nearest flying museum to me is Yeovilton. Beyond that I guess it's Bristol somewhere. I haven't been to one for a while so, with the Chippie examination included, we were there about 3 hours - with pasty lunch included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Museum is about a mile for me, might have a wander over next week if I have time, it may motivate me to get the ribs and formers cut. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Are you a Ciderman than John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Tea total Nigel I live in Doncaster S.Yorkshire, can you not tell by my accent John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Nigel, I put my order in to slec on Tuesday night and it arrived today, so no panic. Good stuff too, like you soft 3/32 & 1/8 and medium 1/16 sheets. I also got some piano wire and beach for the undercarriage rails to spread the postage. So I think with what's in the cnc pack, that's more than enough to get stated. I just need to sort out a bigger building board. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 When you said that you lived a mile from the museum John, I thought you meant Yeovilton. You've fooled me by (usually) talking sense. Most Yorkies I know talk out of their bottom. Thanks for the reminder Nev, I noticed that I'll need a bigger board too. I know SLEC are pretty good but I'm not taking any chances so my order will be going in this week. Haven't done it before as I'm on hols in Shropshire and Wales for the next week and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 By the way John, you've got a fair bit of cutting out to do. When I got the woodpack I thought that I'd been given the full kit for a minute! There's a LOT of parts provided in the woodpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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