Andy Blackburn Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 > I wouldn't have time right now, particularly what with all the planking. I feel compelled to point out that there's nothing to stop you making ~4 slots for 1/8" stringers per side with a needle file (Permagrit ones are really quick for that), glueing the stringers in and then covering in 3/32" sheet panels; there's a post further up the thread about pre-forming compound (3D) curves in 3/32" sheet panels, but a lot of the fuselage can be covered in 2D panels anyway. I didn't do it this way because by the time it occurred to me I'd already started on the fuselage, and the planking didn't take that long anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Piers, no secret, this is the prototype flying last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Edwards 2 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 It really did fly superbly, and looked potentially very aerobatic too !Photography was really difficult though, fast grey model against a grey sky ... plus an old camera I might have to spend some money before the next outing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Looks most realistic in the flying shots Andy, great job!! Hope we get to see this at one of our PSSA events soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Well, I'm hoping to do one later in the year - provided that you can organise some decent weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Andy, I was delighted to see your wonderful design in RCM&E this month. Just to say that I tried to find it as a wood kit on Sarik Hobbies website but it doesn't seem to be there. Have you any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 My dad tried to order the woodpack on the phone with Sarik before Christmas too - it's still a few weeks off apparently - should be available in the new year - they announced similar on the 'Model Aircraft Builder' facebook page. Great to see a pull out PSS plan in the mag (and a good one at that!) Congrats Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 >Just to say that I tried to find it as a wood kit on Sarik Hobbies website but it doesn't seem to be there. Have you any news? Hi Peter - I haven't, I'm afraid. I think the original plan was that parts would be available before Xmas, so they're probably running a bit late... > My dad tried to order the woodpack on the phone with Sarik before Christmas too Your dad's building one?... After having flown it for a bit, the only additional thing I'd recommend is to pop-up the ailerons as brakes, otherwise it has a tendency to fly straight through the landing area if you have a little bit too much speed on; I wish I'd experimented with moving the aileron hinge line upwards a little bit so that there's more up-aileron available... Oh, and the bomb-aimer's transparency is still in one piece! Edited By Andy Blackburn on 29/12/2017 14:23:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Good news - the wood kit is now available on Sarik Hobbies website - **LINK** I have ordered a short kit. You don't have a list of wood needed do you Andy? If not don't worry. I will probably do a Build Blog, and put a list up. So it will be a toss up between the Hurricane and the Canberra at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I haven't got an official list but let's see if I can make one up with reference to the plan; I tend to cut most of my strip from sheet so I know what density it is but I'll convert to strip balsa here; You should be able to do the fuselage with 4 sheets of medium-soft 1/8" x 4" x 36" The fuselage will also need a bit of 1/4" x 1/2" for the hatch doubler and a bit of scrap 3/8" square for mounting the rudder servo. And some scrap bits of soft 1/4" and 3/8" sheet for the tail infill. Wings are skinned with 16 sheets of medium 1/16" x 4" x 36" Wing leading edge is hard 1/4", 2 lengths of 1/4" x 1/2" x 36" Also, wings require two hard strips of 3/32" square x 36" and a few scrap bits of 1/8", and some scrap soft thick sheet for the tips Nacelles will should be do-able from 2 sheets of soft 3/32" x 4" x 36" and (I think) 2 sheets of soft 3/16" x 4" x 36" In summary, we have (not counting the odd scrap that you will probably have lying around): 4 x 1/8" x 4" x 36", weight 39-42 grams each 16 x 1/16" x 4" x 36", weight 23-24 grams each 2 x 1/4" x 1/2" x 36", weight 14-15 grams each 2 x 3/32" x 3/32" x 36", weight 1+ grams each 2 x 3/32" x 4" x 36", weight 18-22 grams each 2 x 3/16" x 4" x 36", weight 42-44 grams each And if you haven't got any soft sheet for the tail infill and tips, you'll probably need 1 x 1/4" x 3" x 36", weight 40-45 grams 1 x 3/8" x 3" x 36", weight 55-65 grams I think that's about it. Hope that helps... > So it will be a toss up between the Hurricane and the Canberra at this rate. Well.. looking at it, I imagine that the Hurricane might be quicker to build. But if you want something nice to fly that has speed, Presence and character, there is only the one choice. I'm bound to get a bit of flak for saying that, but couldn't resist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Edwards 2 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Great news the cut kits are available at last ! I'm torn between the Canberra and Hurricane too... I want to take part in the Mass Build, but having seen the Canberra fly she's an absolute pocket-rocket and as aerobatic as you like. Hmmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just build both! I'm going to save the Cranberry build until next winter. No rush for the bomber, as I already have a scheme as version chosen for the Hurri Edited By Andy Meade on 08/02/2018 09:43:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I used to have a Hurricane from a Balsacraft kit, but sadly it met its end when some fool (me) flew it into a barbed wire fence. I've not seen the mass build plan but I must admit I'd be tempted if it was a quick build (I've got a lot on this year); there are about four or five Hurricane colour schemes (MkI/MkII/PR/trop/Sea Hurricane) that I currently favour (it'll probably be a different set in a month or so). Edited By Andy Blackburn on 08/02/2018 16:37:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Back to the Canberra, I've just got back from the April 6th / 7th 2019 PSSA 'fly for fun' meeting held at the Great Orme, North Wales in the UK. Their were two of these Canberra's at the event, they are fantastic flyers and look so good in the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Mark, I was also impressed with Peter's Canberra. It flew in a realistic manner. Andy Blackburn, PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Yes we were all impressed, especially in the light end wind conditions on the Saturday flight - it out performed the Jet Provosts - which is saying something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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