chris meek 1 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Predictive text on my mobile so please excuse some of the typos (balcony???!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris meek 1 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Well thats that one finished - all to do for the other side now... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Some lovely metal work there chap - most impressed. I really want to build a Mossie - hopefully the upcoming Nijhuis one will sate my appetite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's what I call 'meek-scale' ie if you squint a bit when you look at it, it looks about right! It'll not win any competitions but if when I look at it I think it looks close to the real one I'm happy!! Definitely looking forward to the nijhuis one, how many will be flying humming tthe 633 sqn theme in the next 12 months!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Chris - I think, many! Although my personal preference is for a Mossie form the Pathfinder Force, I think the gun equipped Mossie does look a little more sleek however. When can we place orders for the undercarriage with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 https://youtu.be/A3-LbdepJhc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 That link is showing as 'Private', Chris. You'll need to make it 'Public' in the settings - go to your video list, click on the blue icon and you'll get the option to change it. Instructions on embedding a video on the forum are here Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Thanks Pete hopefully this is better better!! Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 22/05/2015 16:04:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 12/06/2015 20:04:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wilson 2 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Looks very satisfactory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes I'm rather pleased with it - mind you I now need to figure out how to operate it. I'm thinking of using air operation - originally I was thinking of cannibalising some electric retracts but I think air might be the easiest and best route to go... Something to think over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Waters Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi Chris, Really nice work there Mate. A Mossie is on my list too, looked hard at the Traplet stand at LM yesterday but might wait for the new TN one.......... I have a 120" ASM Lanc and did a similar job on the U/C on that, I too struggled with power, I spent ages trying to get it to work nicely with air but due, I think, to the changing loads through the cycle ( my gear doors are linked to the oleos as in full size ) I simply couldn't get a nice smooth operation using air, in fact the best I achieved was frankly horrible ! I got some motors from Down & Locked in the States which are fine but then I made another set for a Mate to the same level and then discovered LADO ; **LINK** That link is to the ones I used, they are absolutely superb and I would go straight back to them next time, which hopefully will be for my Mossie before too long ! Hope that helps, will follow your build with interest. Cheers, SHAUN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for the link Shaun. I've got it set up with air at the moment, but it does seem to be struggling to move it. On the plan Brian Taylor uses retract Servos to operate them - but notes that they drop out when any G is pulled and suggests using air... If I can't get it to work properly I've got the actuators from some e flite retracts I might try. Lots to figure out at the moment!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Being setting the system up on the jig to check it works - air retracts didn't seem to have the power so went back to the original plan! It seems to work, but plenty of fettling still to do to get it right!! https://youtu.be/wI1LSu9siEQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well progress has stopped for a short time I'm afraid - my regular hack had a slight Mishap the other day when I managed to roll it into the ground.... A new front fuselage has now been built and the we repairs are just about finished. Just goes to show what a lethal combination overconfidence and a lapse in concentration can be, still it's character building!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Now that I've proven to myself that I can make the retracts work for this I've decided to actually get started on the build! Starting with the tail surfaces - they're built in two halves,top and bottom over the plan, sheeted and then joined. The elevators are solid balsa sanded to shape - got to admit that it's nice working with balsa again after trying to shape metal.... Anyway, just a couple of photos to show progress so far - don't you just love the De havilland tail shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Well it's been a while since the last post. Family and work commitments I'm afraid! Anyway some progress has been made. 2 new sets of downlocks have been made as I wasn't 100% happy with the first lot. I've also been on with making the fuselage up, it's been my first go at planking - slow going but satisfying to see the shape coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 I've ended up using the innards from some electric retracts, am not sure the motor has the torque needed so was thinking of upgrading to these - anyone got any experience with them? The lado screwjacks are a tad above my price range! **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Glenn Philbrick Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Chris. I am also building one of these. I have so far built the wing and sheeted the top side. I am going to use electric retracts as I am not too bothered about scale appearance, also rather that use all the linkages that BT uses I have opted for mini servos. I have been looking for some good build threads but not found many, there is one on RC canada but if you have found a good one I find they are really helpful especially with something with no instructions . Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Glenn, there are loads of threads on RCSB, but most are of the larger Bt model or of this one doubled in size. Still good to get ideas but there are subtle differences in the plans. Looking at it, the main problem areas are in the undercarriage (if I can't get mine to work properly I'll revert back to some electric ones I think) and in getting the flaps operating properly - not got that far yet but we'll see! I'm not wanting a scale masterpiece, just wanted to know if I could knock something together that looked okay and develop a new set of skills. Fingers crossed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris meek 1 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Been making steady progress on the first fuselage half. Sanded and filled then sanded again to a finish I'll be happy glassing over. I then built the other half over the first so I got all the vertical bulkheads the same. I'll Un pin the two halves next and plank the second half over the plan so it stays nice and straight. Lots of bits and pieces to add to the inside of the first half before I glass the inside of it where the cockpit will be - when you cut away the wood from the cockpit there's a weak spot where the wing cut out is so glassing the inside here keeps the strength up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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