John Laverick Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hi guys, anyone else out there building the Zero? I'm more than half way through construction. Would be nice to have someone else to compare and swap ideas? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alan p Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 How do you keep the dust magnets on the shelves clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 I don't Alan, I accept they'll get covered in balsa dust, wait till I've finished sanding then give them all a clean one by one. Then start again when the next project takes my eye. It's actually quite carthartic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan p Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi John Impressed by the quality of build is it electric or I/c, thought about a zero but decided to have a second bash at a Lysander. First came to a terminal end due to mistake on my part in Tx setup. Cutting all parts myself not cnc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 This is looking nice John. Alan P is asking the very same questions as i am interested. IC or alternative? Is that aluminium tape on the tail fillets? Covering? Glassing? how will she be finished before paint. Keep up the posting of major achievements during the build, we all enjoy a good build, even if you don't get many replies, many watch and enjoy because they can't help with the build. bbc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi guys, thanks for the kind words. Although a bit late in the build, I'll post updates on progress as you suggested BBC ! The fairing on the tail is litho plate, a medium I used on the Chipmunk, prior to this build. I find it really good to work with. I'm using the recommended electric three blade set up as suggested by 4 max, I always finish my models with Poly C, sometimes directly to the wood and sometimes with glass cloth. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Golf was cancelled due to the weather this morning, so managing to put a good few hours in on the zero. Tail feathers on and gear in and tested. I used a much cheaper set of retracts and Oleo's than those offered by 4 Max, so I had to do a lot of surgery in the retract bay. A bit more effort in the build but a heck of a saving! Retract doors made out of balsa and covered in litho plate. Flaps and airelons up next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 The gear is just loosely fitted, they do fit neater than the picture shows!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Wow, I think that looks great, a very good build, it puts my simple efforts to shame. I look forward to your next posts... Edited By DaveyP on 28/01/2017 16:56:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I like what i see. Mr Nijhuis and RCM&E must be looking on proudly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Which retracts did you use? Its the cost of retracts that puts me off many of these projects Thanks Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi Martin I got the retracts from Hobbyking. The 85 Degrees 120 size were £70 the pair and the oleo's were £28 the pair. About the cheapest you'll get I should imagine? I have got the E Flite retracts in some of my other models but they are £75 just for one without the oleo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sorry Misspelled your name Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Flaps and ailerons fitted, really chuffed with the flaps. I normally have a bit of a nightmare trying to get flaps to sinque. However, everything is not sweetness and light! I've just managed to stick 7.4 v thru a new Reciever and blew it!! Only afterwards did I look and see a voltage range of 4.0 - 6.5 v. I've just changed over to 2.7 Ghz and for some reason thought they could handle a 2s lipo? £38 down the Swanny tells me otherwise! Bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Francis Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Got one In the loft waiting in line, about number 4 or 5 on list. Saito 125 for power. Yours looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Not much done this week, managed to mount the motor and add the prop and spinner. Looks like snow ooop here in "T" North Tomorrow. No golf means a full day in the bunker next to the heater, building things and watching the rugby. It's not just in California where they live the dream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Been a very quite week in the bunker. Kids been on half term and apparently I'm supposed to keep them occupied!!! What's that about? Anyway no golf this morning due to weather (again) So time to sort the grunt up front out. On the plan it shows some lead in the nose, so to Try and get a bit more weight up there I've opted for two S3 4500amp in series instead of a 1 6s. Always a testing time connecting them up considering I solder my own series, parallel leads!!! No puff of smoke from the esc shows I did it right, I normally use a übec on anything over 40 amps draw, but I'm not this time. 70 amp Sbec keeps it simple. Hopefully will stick the prop on this afternoon and see how many amps it's drawing. Once that's done it's time to start sanding down, sanding sealer and Poly C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 No one is reading my blog, I'll keep going as it seems I'm the only one doing a Zero!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Your blog has had 994 views John, and if many are like me They look through all the comments, more than once And often don't feel qualified to comment And look in detail at the pics that portray many techniques common to any build The tail, the cowl, flaps, space for the lipos, the motor and all your airfix Keep entertaining us Edited By Denis Watkins on 25/02/2017 19:32:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm reading it, you're better at it than me so i've nowt to add....other than very nice work John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Francis Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm following, have the kit waiting in line. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm reading too, Excellent work, was pleased to read about the cheaper retracts as well. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm following your build too. Currently I am building Tony's Mossie. Geoff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurice northcott Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Carry on with it please John - you are doing great. I don't think many comments/questions get put on my construction blog, but hey that must mean that I am very good at describing what I am doing, and/or the photos cover everything adequately. On the other hand, of course, I could be totally boring and the photos rubbish. Please don't tell me, just let me live in my own little pile of balsa dust and shavings..... Edited By maurice northcott on 26/02/2017 12:26:06 Edited By maurice northcott on 26/02/2017 12:26:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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