Brian Boucher Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 thanks for the reply Phil the only addition to the plan i used 2 servos for the aelirons i think perhaps i did not shave enough wood off the rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just thought I'd show the method I've used for the tail surfaces on my Hurri. It will allow the structure to show through the covering for a scalish look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 This is probably too late to be of much use but, just in case anyone else has yet to undertake the 'Ammonia Challenge' and is looking for alternatives, I can now report that planking the upper fuselage is a perfectly viable approach. I used 3/32" balsa and no additional formers were required. The following series of pics shows the general approach. It still needs a second sanding, and there will be a little bit of filling to be done, but it seems to be shaping up okay. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looks good Trevor..... I've just come in from the shed with nostrils full of ammonia, having just used it to bend the sheet. Anyway, look forward to seeing yours shortly Trevor. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 In a vain attempt to keep the Hurricane off the pork pies I have moved my battery forward by approximately 45mm and it now sits within the spinner. I cut a hole in F1 to line up with the inside of the battery tube and epoxyed in a ply extension box which sits 50mm inside the existing battery box and projects 45mm forward of F1. I had to sand off the corners of the extension to fit inside the spinner. I hope that my remaining balancing weights will fit on the front/sides of the battery box extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Good plan. Looks like you are well into the covering phase too Chris. Do you plan to glue the spinner on permanently? I'm still toying with the idea of having mine removable to get access to the battery connection instead of using a switch. However, if it's going to have to be full of lead. . . .! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 What a great idea Chris. I am really wishing I wasn't first to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood 4 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Trevor. I filled my spinner with lead and made it removable by glueing an M8 bolt through the front of the battery box and fitting a matching bolt to the spinner backplate. I also used the magnetic switch from Hyperflight which works well and is quite discreet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 hmm, I was quite taken with the Gaffer's bolt-and-lead idea, but better to have less dead weight on board. All my glassing is done now, so ideal time to have a look at extended that box Edited By Andy Meade on 09/08/2018 09:10:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm using an extra battery to power my landing lights, so I'm using an extended battery box too. I've left enough room between the box and spinner to add lead if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Posted by Trevor on 09/08/2018 06:53:11: Good plan. Looks like you are well into the covering phase too Chris. Do you plan to glue the spinner on permanently? I'm still toying with the idea of having mine removable to get access to the battery connection instead of using a switch. However, if it's going to have to be full of lead. . . .! Hi Trevor. I intend to epoxy the spinner on after the painting is finished. There is only about a 6mm ring of F1a to glue to F1 but as there is no extra weight in the spinner I think that will be enough. The extended box touches the inside of the spinner too so should provide a little support for pitchy landings. Anything worse and I'm probably looking at nose repairs anyway! Since the battery is now nearly 2" further forward I am tempted to use a hall effect switch in the forward fuselage instead of extending the power wires all the way back to an appendage to use as a switch. RX is probably going up front on top of the original battery box. Every little helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks Chris. Lots of ideas to chew on before I have to s bit of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Posted by Peter Garsden on 09/08/2018 08:01:45: What a great idea Chris. I am really wishing I wasn't first to finish. Pete, still enough time to cut off the tail & build a really light one and modify the nose to move the battery forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 lol! Sounds like Chris is offering to take the work on for you there Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I can cut the nose & tail off... the rest is up to Pete! Chainsaw is ready when you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Can anybody do me a huge favour and tell me the perpendicular dimension between the inner faces of the wing ribs R5 and R6 please? I'm stuck in the house tonight and want to draw up my landing light bits, but my plan is in my workshop 15 miles away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 76mm center to center Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Gold star for Mr Barlow! Thanks Chris that's saved my evening. To the CAD workstation Robin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Note that's center to center so take off whatever thickness one of your ribs. I say this because my ribs aren't 1/8th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks for making sure. I spotted it in your original post anyway. I can work with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood 4 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Having completed the build of my Hurricane I put off purchasing the expensive decals until after a test flight. Well that went well two days ago but now I find that the Pyramid Models website is unavailable. Can someone help or will I have to fly an unidentified 1940 Hurri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Peter, I can’t help you re Pyramid Models but if you draw a blank there you could try Tim at Modelmarkings.com. Tell him I sent you - but remind him I’m ahead of you in the queue Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Tucker Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hi Peter, I couldn't get my decals from Pyramid but I did find some roundels etc from "Your Final Vinyl." https://www.yourfinalvinyl.co.uk/page/new-products They have assorted roundels in loads of sizes etc Its worth a look. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood 4 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Gents. Thanks for the helpful replies. I have contacted the suppliers and hopefully will have a set in time for the fly-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Myself and others I know have used Callie Graphics - excellent product and a quick turnaround from the US! They have loads of Hurricane decals ready to go - or if you need bespoke they can be done too!! **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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