Phil May Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Cheers L.F I'm pleased with it. Harry, nice choice, keep us up to date with the build. Here's my Imp with the new longer snout Phil. Edited By Phil May on 20/06/2015 13:44:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I've found a weak point on the l/edge of the wing where the retaining rubber bands pull over it. After a great couple of hours on the slope with it today I noticed this split, so I'm going to reinforce this section with the addition of a simple piece of plastic and recomend fellow builders look at incorporating something similar. Also black Migs don't show up well in a dark cloudy sky..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 As I said, black does not show up so going winter camo. Edited By Phil May on 28/06/2015 16:21:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hi All, Well - in a previous post in this thread I said I would be trying to build a Correx Sea Fury. So thought I would share story so far. Photos attached. Thoughts so far.. (my first Correx model)...I'm fitting it in around work/family etc - so pace is slowwww.... enjoying the build though. I have some material limitations - I dont really have all the correct thicknesses/enough Correx so this is a bit of an experiment! Have modified the plan a little - I have added some longerons, plus an additional former - there was too much air between the rear two for my liking! Also since the photos I have added a foam lined battery box enabling me to remove the battery- the original plan suggests permanently boxing it in between F2 &F3. I have also now skinned the fuz and pushed on a little with the wings. I will add (occasionally) more photos as I hopefully progress! Just about getting the hang of cutting / using Correx.... Happy flying.. Regards Harry Edited By Harry Twist on 09/07/2015 19:22:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hey that's looking good Harry, I shall be following your build with interest I maidened my Impala on Saturday, still in its bare correx state. I'm in the process of covering it now. It flew off straight as a die in the 25-30 mph south westerly, although I had to hold in a lot of down elevator until I cleared the ridge and could use the trim switch. She flew great even if she did struggle to penetrate the wind, but once I had turned to fly along the slope it was fine. I tried it on full and low rates on aileron and elevator, tried snap flap too with no problems. Rolls were very axial but you have to have a fair head of speed in a dive for it to loop, but she dos look good in the air. I felt it would benefit from having a rudder and that may be something I look at retrofitting later. Also the fin could use some re-enforcement, so something light but very stiff inserted into one of the flutes. Anyways, this is one fun flier Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Looking good Harry, just watch that extra weight behind the c of g. Retro fitting a rudder would be an easy job Steve, just finding where to fit the servo would be the only head scratcher. 2 more Migs will be flying soon, this time up North in Scotland. James asked me to supply him with 2 in a near ready to fly state....posted today mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yayyyyy, it's finally finished. Covering in vinyl has taken three evenings. Now to go and chuck it off a steep hill tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 😊 Edited By Phil May on 11/07/2015 05:17:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Wow, what a difference, the colour really suits it. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Can I ask where you got the silver vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I was asked a couple of weeks back to built 2 Migs for James in Edinburgh, well I've had an email saying his one was successfully maidened today and his son is hoping to maiden his next weekend No photos yet but he's promised to send some when they are decorated and both flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi All, Steve - your Impala looks great in silver! Please can I ask how do fix your wing on? Cannot see any dowels! Thought I would ask before I start cutting holes in my fuz - in case you have a fiendish fixing method!! Also general question - servos in wing ( mid wing) to aileron or servos in wing centre - via torque rod to aileron? Phil I see on your Mig and on all the Impalas mid wing servos with overwing pushrod -is it just take your pick...? OK 2 more pictures to share with you - one of the wing prior to folding plus one of the first meeting of Sea Fury fuz and wing- couldnt resist a quick rough cardboard mock canopy just to give me a feel. of the overall look ! ! Regards Harry Edited By Harry Twist on 12/07/2015 23:19:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Posted by Robert Armstrong 2 on 11/07/2015 09:27:30: Can I ask where you got the silver vinyl? Hi Robert. I got the vinyl from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi Harry My wing will be held on by elastic bands around dowels, I just hadn't fitted the dowels for the picture. The aileron servo's are fitted mid wing and the control push rods are over the wing to prevent damage on landing. I guess you could fit a single, central servo, but why would you want to? Having two 9gm servo's allows you to mix in differential, snap flap and flaperons if you so required. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Posted by Steve Houghton 1 on 12/07/2015 23:13:52: Posted by Robert Armstrong 2 on 11/07/2015 09:27:30: Can I ask where you got the silver vinyl? Hi Robert. I got the vinyl from eBay. Bought a roll. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well finally I have some video of the Impala flying. The wind was slightly off slope and about 12 - 16 mph, so about the minimum for this model. Flown from Meio Common, which is between Caerphilly and Pontypridd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Flying nice there mate. 👍 Come on guys, you've seen how well they fly...lets get some more flying 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Unlikely now that the MiG will get maidened before the Lleyn PSSA meet - just got too much on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Well my son has gad his eye on my correx Impala for a while now so I've decided to let him have it and now I've made a start on it's replacement. . Not much to show at the moment 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi All, Thought I would update on my Correx Sea Fury, pictures below! I reckon I am 80% done, needs canopy finishing, elevator servo fitting, wing/fuz seat needs tidying up, few other bits - control surface throws etc. Also I seemed to have developed a slightly warped left hand tailplane- which I will try to sort out. Decided to paint the model rather than vinyl ( thankyou Wickes taster pots!) rollered on with 6" roller, then over topped with matt varnish (colours are - teal blue uppers over powder grey lowers) I have a slight concern - paint doesnt seem to adhere well to Correx - but see how we go! Nose is not quite scale _ I may make a smaller one - the one on the pic is blue foam - sanded then covered in fibreglass cloth (thin) then several coats of WBPU, rubbed down and then final spray yellow. I have made it removeable to be able to add/remove noseweight. Hand made cockpit - not quite right - temporarily seated in the pictures and needs a bit of finishing but I am fairly happy with it. She's never going to win any scale master class but I think the spirit of the Sea Fury is there! A few more decals once I sort them will help and then the real test begins - will she fly? Hopefully I will maiden her before going down to the Lleyn on the next PSSA meet. Failing that she could have her maiden flight on the PSSA weekend weather permitting! Regards Harry Edited By Harry Twist on 29/07/2015 23:11:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hey Harry, it's looking good Big Phil and I will be keeping an eye on this as we had both considered painting our models, but Phil tested this and found that the paint began to flake off after a while. I don't know what the solution to this might be? I shall look forward to meeting you and your Sea Fury at the Lleyn, so hopefully there will be three correx models there. Yours, Andy Meade's Mig 3 and my Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi Steve, Thanks for the response. Should have added to my post.... as always with digi images --the pictures make it look better than it is!!! I think the paint will come off with knocks/landings car rash and hangar rash but ... I am sure there are ways of preparing the Correx surface or using a specific plastic primer that will help paint to adhere. I'm not so worried at this stage - really enjoying the build using different materials! I also look forward to seeing your Impala and Andy's Mig3 - both look great! Regards Harry Edited By Harry Twist on 29/07/2015 23:41:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 These models sure look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Looking great Harry. I'm thinking of trying some of that plastic primer that they use on car bumpers once I've keyed the correx with an abrasive scotch pad then adding a coat of colour from a rattle can....Just wondering if this would work. The other alternative is to buy coloured correx, but this would triple the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I was considering that with my Mig Phil - I might try to wipe down a test piece of correx with some Prymol first, then try plastic primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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