Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Glue in fin posts note order and length of posts Weight down on non-stick paper and leave to dry First mark a line 75 mm from the tail-cone end as a reference for where the fin rear is attached. Find a tool - screw driver - to poke holes though the fuselage for fin attachment. Make sure it's less in width than the 6 mm square wood so the fin posts will be tight. First transfer the measurements from the base of the fin where the fin posts appear and mark dots on the fuselage top where you need to poke though. Also copy the angle on a piece of card of the fin post so you can use this as a guide to your poking. Remember to keep down the centre line of the fuselage. Mark a line at 75 mm. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 21/03/2015 14:40:57 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 21/03/2015 14:45:55 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 21/03/2015 14:51:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Fin attached and now fill the top epp foam with light weight filler Next will be coat with PVA adhesive to get a nice egg shell finish all over the model before covering in brown paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I don't think I've done any slope soaring since 1979! If I was I'd be chasing you for one of these Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ok cheers Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Support whilst sanding on a cardboard box ....or model stand After a thorough sanding and finish off with the soft sander vacuum up the dust and the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 HAS TIM GIT A TIME MACHINE? OCTOBER 2015??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Your right Onetenor, sorry I'll correct that. This is Tim Mackey with his Avro Vulcan B2 at the PSSA meeting on the Great Orme October 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 This brand of PVA from Poundland doesn't need thinning before brushing on. When dry this gets to a nice egg shell finish. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 22/03/2015 13:31:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Posted by Mark Kettle 1 on 19/03/2015 14:56:07: Oh yes its on the shelve ready for next week when I see Tim. Tim said you a fast builder, when will it be ready Ian? And what finish or decoration are you doing on it? This is Tim Mackey with his Avro Vulcan B2 at the PSSA meeting on the Great Orme October 2015. Me, a fast builder! I wouldn't have said so but happy to take a compliment. The plan is to pick it up this weekend, layout the parts and re-read this thread, then get to work. I hope to then maiden it at the April PSSA event. It is a hope more than reality though, I have a huge amount of other things getting in the way but at least with a plan in mind it might just happen. I like the white finish best but I think camouflage will be the way to go just for visibility, any thoughts on that? Ian Edit: Just watched Lleyn video again, white seems as qood as any, probably quicker to finish too, hmmm Edited By Ian Jones on 23/03/2015 19:34:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes the White is quicker to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 On Monday the 23rd of March I took a trip to North Wales to take some Vulcan kits. I met up with Tim Mackey because he had referred some friends to have some Vulcan kits. Some video taken and still editing to do of the day and took a new design Spitfire to maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Not wanting to stray off topic but a quick mention for the new little Spit above. A bit of COG correction after a couple of test glides / flights saw her flying and presenting beatifully. 40" span and auw of 22 oz including the balance weights. Substitute mini servo and shave a few grams off the tail and I reckon Mark will get this down around 16 - 18oz unpainted. Another winner Mark and remember, I want an 80" by summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Back to the Vulcan. I'll add couple of pictures of my radio install but of course - your mileage may vary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Does that jacket....smell funny at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Ha ! Im bringing my pet skunk to our next meet !Posted by Andy Meade on 24/03/2015 12:13:55: Does that jacket....smell funny at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I used my favoured 2s lipo and reg setup in mine. These rather nice superslim gens ace packs fit in the narrowest of spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Very neat Tim, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I will do couple more when I get home - posting with pics using a galaxy mini is just too hard grr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 In this You Tube video -Tim Mackey demonstrates launching, flying, pushing out over the sea from the steep coastal site and lands on the grass by his side avoiding the rocks. It all took place at the Great Orme North Wales March 2015. The video's unedited and the model sometimes is a speck on the screen, however at that time lots of techniques are expressed and worthy of keeping in. Sorry about the wind noise on the mic and the icky on the lens/screen top right, it's a new camera and it seems it's inside one of the lens - I will have to take it back. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 24/03/2015 19:38:08 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 24/03/2015 19:53:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sorry I've not done any more entries to this kit build thread, I've been busy working and the trip seen above to the Orme. I will carry on tomorrow as work again takes me away from the modelling bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Still on my phone - but will upload later I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 As I said, I used a 2s lipo, as I do in most models. I cut off the main power leads and insulate the ends ( the leads and any fitted plug are just too bulky and not needed ) and balance charge and power the radio all via the balance lead. I made up a small patch lead that enables the lipo to be properly recognised and charged by the charger. I have posted about this before, and if I can find the old thread I'll link to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Jarvis Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Mark, the Vulcan is coming along. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nice Alan, soon another one will be born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mark, I picked my kit from Tim as planned, thanks very much for a very complete kit, can't wait to get started. Can I get it ready in time for the April PSSA fly-in though, that's the challenge. It's gonna be tight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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