Andy Meade Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Eagle-eyed as ever Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 You'll love it Phil. I do. Flies in most winds. I needed a bit extra nose weight and mixing some rudder in with the ailerons is important. About 4mm I found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Morrell Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks for all your comments. I was a little eager to put the pics on the blog hence the missing starboard starter fairing, Well spotted Andy. The faring is now on. I built the model from scratch off Andy's RCM&E plan, being a late starter I found the previous hints and tips on the blog very useful. I have finished the model in 25gm glass and finishing resin. This was my first attempt at glassing, It wasn't as daunting as I first thought and I was very pleased with the finished results. After much rubbing down and elbow grease I airbrushed the final finish using Humbrol acrylics. I was amazed to find I only used one and a half pots of each colour to complete the NATO scheme. I have a reputation for severely flexing wings so I have upped the carbon wing spar to 6mm, all seems nice and rigid and should take my abuse. I will post flying shots once maidened. Thanks Peter for your advice on the rudder/aileron mix, this is now programmed in o my TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I don't suppose you've weighed it yet, have you?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Morrell Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi Andy, it's on the heavy side compared to your prototype at 1.38 kg AUW. That's with 2300mAh flight pack and 120gm additional nose weight to balance at the forward CofG. I carefully selected the balsa using your recommended weights, I must have overdone it with the epoxy and primer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Gorgeous model there, Phil. No doubt she'll fly like the goddess she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A good link, thanks John. It hand launched very easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 A great memory of pre lock down flying at one of the best slope sites in the world with some fabulous friends. Mark your videos are epic. Well edited and interesting. I had no idea that you were videoing at the time. The model flies so well in light to moderate winds, thanks to the designer Mr Blackburn. Thank you John for showing me how to link Youtube videos, I thought it would be possible with a simple link to the viewing of the video. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Lovely stuff Gents! - captures the Canberra really well - and a lovely day up on the Orme - feels like so long ago nowl!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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