Andy Blackburn Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Looking good, Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Used as I am to eating humble pie (being married and all) you are right. I put the wing gloves on and one does need about a 1/4 inch leading edge to fill the gap left, so I did the same as you apart from the inner rib against the air intake. I used contact adhesive as my blog shows and it was fine. What glue did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi Pete - how you getting on?? I used PVA on the large areas of the glove that fitted onto the wing veneer, then ran thin cyano into the LE joint when I had it bent over into position and clamped. Sounds like 50 shades of glue! I'm back in work tomorrow so desperately trying to finish mine today/tonight if I can - my fus is all covered and decaled up now, wing in covering as I write, just stopped for a bite to eat. Ill post a photo as soon as I can finish the covering and shes into paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Come on then, where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Still not finished - the covering has taken forever!!! So many faceted surfaces on this one - I was up till nearly 3am covering the wing and wing saddle - this was the trickiest part. It's all covered now, but still needs ailerons and tails fitting, decals, some paint in places - still a bit to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Are up in the Mach Loop on Friday, or have you got time then to do more on her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Only 3am - Phil - youre getting old mate lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi Phil, Do you know where the CG should be with the extra wing sweep? I've just realised that I've balanced mine at approximately the same position relative to the wing leading edge/fuselage side junction as on Andy's original plan. But with the extra wing sweep, this is going to be too far forward. Have you figured out a better position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Steve - Ive just been looking at this myself. The plan as drawn shows a CoG range from 130mm to 150mm rear of F4. Relative to the plan, our wing is mounted further forward, it has less axial chord, and slightly more sweep. Taking all of this into account there wont be much difference I think in CoG position - the increased sweep compensating for the forward position of the wing. I've balanced mine so the CoG is 130mm rear of the rear face of F4. Im not saying that's absolutely right, but that's how shell be tested in the morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Well, she's not totally finished, still in need of a number of details - but I've run out of time and she is ready to fly. It's been a hard slog to get it here in time I must admit, with family and work, even with the Easter break falling so kindly - she was a tough one to cover!!! She's ready to go at 3lb 4oz. I had to add a little lead up front to get the CoG where I think its needed, time will tell if I've been too conservative or too aggressive. All the radio is set up with huge expo on the elevator as its so powerful looking. Forecast is very good for tomorrow on the Orme so once I've got my hand in again on an older model (I've not flown yet this year) Ill be left with no excuses... wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That's looking really nice Phil, so crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Looks great Phil, congrats on getting it done! Good luck with the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Nice one Phil! All the best for the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Inspirational work, Phil, and a fabulous finish as usual. I just hope you can stay awake to enjoy it over the weekend, after those late nights ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That looks superb Phil. Hope I can get there in time to watch! Just measured my CoG at 96mm behind F4. So I think I need to take some lead out! But I'll watch yours first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Ill be ok Steve, thanks - are we due to see you again on the Orme this weekend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Phil, assuming you were addressing this 'Steve', then yes, I shall be there tomorrow all being well, but only with the JP. Been too busy working and travelling recently to make any progress on the Zlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Fins not on square Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Ok Steve great stuff I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Car all packed, butties made... I guess we are ready for some PSS Fly for Fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Also finished Phil. Looks great. See you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That looks really fabulous Phil, good luck on the rock with the maiden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Looks great. Gets my vote . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well the MRCA was twice flown successfully at the Gt. Orme in very good conditions - 45 to 50mph winds on the SW slope. I'm glad to report that the model flew well, very smooth with sharp controls and good penetration even in those 'top end' winds. It needed just a little down trim on the all moving tail but my guestimate on CoG (having altered the position, chord and sweep of the wing from the plan) proved satisfactory. Here's a couple of in flight shots taken on Saturday - thanks to Rez for the photography! There were 3 brand new Tornados at the event - all successfully test flown on the day, so my congrats also go to PSSA members Peter Garsden and Steve McLaren who will no doubt also be posting soon in their build blogs. At one point we did manage to get all 3 machines in the air simultaneously although we never got close enough for a 3-ship formation photo... Andy Conway, the designer was also on site and no doubt watched on feeling very proud. Cheers Andy good to see you! Roll on June, when we should see another 4 Tonkas ready for the slope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Was good to have my Fulcrum up at the same time as the Tonkas. I fear they wouldn't have fared well if I had some aphids on-board Lovely planes guys, you certainly seemed right at home straight away with yours Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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