Peter Garsden Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Nearly done now - have put the transfers on as supplied by Tim at Model Markings. I do like the squid he did for me on the tailplane - the real one had a lion but it didn't transpose well so who's really that bothered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Peter, Its a Scorpion!! not a squid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Looking good Pete. I think you're right on the aileron servo choice too. Your pilot must be into his seafood with that crab on the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Circumcision, camo, crabs -- this build has it ALL!!! 😂 And did we mention CHUTZPAH? 😆😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Gesundheit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Looks crackin' that Pete great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Sorry Tim. Scorpion of course. Just as well my knowledge of plane data is top notch! And of course scorpions are Kosher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 As I have a bit of time, somewhat remarkably I am starting to make some scale bits to fit under the fuselage. I have made the hook to catch the cable on aircraft carriers as recommended by Phil out of balsa dowel, spruce and balsa sandwich for the front catch, and a piece of 1/4 inch ply for the rear hook hollowed out with a round permagrit file, and now glued together so it fits the contour of the base. I also inserted some 2mm wire pins to hold it on. Phil says however that it doesn't catch the heather. I might even do a probe at the front. I was wondering about a fuel filler probe but it would be too vulnerable - anyone any ideas? So now just sealed with water based resin, then paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just realised that I took an assembled photo as well, it is not really finished but looks it - some detail to do yet, but I think it counts as finished so I will also post on the finished models blog as I am nearly first to finish - that's the only prize I will win methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Well I was going flying anyway up Leek today, so I tried hard to finish it. I installed a magnetic switch from T9 Hobbysport, drilled a hole so one could see the blue on/off light in the side just above the wing. To balance it on the C of G which is 155mm from the leading edge, I needed 2 and half penny weights, quite a lot really. considering Phil said he had to move his battery back because it was too nose heavy - not so me. I adjusted the thows so that there was about 10mm on the elevator and about 15mm up and down on the ailerons. I dialled in about 20% expo and headed up the slope. There was some good lift and about 25mph of wind which was good conditions. When I got back I finished off the under fuselage scale details by adding hook for the aircraft carrier landings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Nice job Peter. I think you'll find that the fuel probe is quite high on the fuselage, so should be out of harm's way. I'm considering using a plastic tube ( off an old kite) and gently warm the area to bend it to semi scale look. Need to hurry up my build !! Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have started drawing panel lines on the surface using my 0.5mm felt tip marker. When I got it out I realised it had dried out a bit so I have ordered another one. I used a tip I saw in a magazine a while ago namely a plastic flexible ruler which I got from The Works for 99p - works a treat and makes drawing straight lines over curved surfaces a doddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 comes to life with a few decals and panel lines added - looks great. Will you give it a top coat of clear satin to finish the job off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Good idea Phil, yes great idea - will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 I have done a little story about my maiden flight on the LMMGA Site page here **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Peter, that's a terrific model! Kudos. And what's more, a brilliant photo! Edited By John_Rood on 15/07/2016 16:49:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 How did she fly Pete?? - looks the business out on the slope in natural light!! Congrats on getting her airborne so soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Goodness me, what an anorak I am becoming. I am started to get interested in instrument panels - worrying developement! Andy Meade's amazing fuel probe arrived and I have done the dutiful trip to McDonald's for breakfast yesterday only to find they stop serving at 10.30am and thus I had to have a filet of fish - for breakfast I ask you! Anyway I got home then realised I already had a stock of straws but they were blue, so I thought that white would cover better in paint. So stuck them together with Superphatic - great stuff as it allows you to work with the sliding parts of the straw before it sets. So first of all gave it a coat of white primer then painted on the colours. Strangely, the brown came out gloss whereas on the model, after spraying it came out matt. This is the phaff of having to repaint it once finished and in the bag. Also, I will have to make my radiator insulation bigger to fit the protrusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Oh yes now that does look good Pete!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just got back from the Lleyn so before the sandman comes, just got time to give you a revised analysis of this model's flying ability. The maiden was up Leek in not so good conditions, and caused Phil some unecessary anxiety which is understandable from a designer. To cut a long story short, I flew the A4 in amazing conditions which were just right for it - 15 to 20mph on the Westerley slope called Annie's place. It flew amazingly, with slick passes at some speed. Against the blue sea the camoflauge stood out well. It would keep up with JP's which is a credit to its speed. The roll rate is phenomenal. I thought at one point it was my favourite PSS model but because it doesn't loop very easily, I don't think it beats the JP - close run thing though. Really enjoyed flying it so get yours finished ready for September when we hold the fly in at the Orme. AND it won best flown Jet by democratic vote, so it must fly reasonably I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Also Chris Barlow took some superb pictures of it flying which is brilliant. Even one upside down half way through a cross slope roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Looks very good, that does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The arrester hook and fuelling probe really set the model off well Peter; excellent model. Hope it's a dark and gllomy day when mine's on slope as it may just 'hide' the flaws lol . Excellent model Peter, you must be well pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hello Peter, ... excellent pictures of a superbly modeled airplane... ...you must & should be proud, sir. Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR A4 Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yeah Chris' photos really capture it well in action - looks great. I was delighted to see you enjoying its spritely performance Pete - like you I hope this inspires many who are left with a bit of work to do to get them finished in time for the September Mass Build meet! I too got some photos of your model in action, I will add here shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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