Mike L Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 “…..that’s nice dear, you will put the furniture back won’t you…..” Well, what more could you expect? So I thought I would post some photos here to hopefully a more appreciative audience! This is the Traplet Fairey Swordfish plan MW 2956 72” span. Please don’t ask me how long I have been on this, it would be too embarrassing. Not quite finished, some fuel proofing to be done on wings and other bits and pieces. It will have an ASP120FS upfront which should be fine, currently weighs 8 1/2Ilbs and I reckon 1Ib to go so should be ok – the only unknown is the lump of lead that will have to go in the nose. Covered in solartex – all scraps now in carefully marked brown envelope! Whatever will we do for the next build? Not the easiest of builds, the plans were a challenge, so anyone thinking one about this needs to be mentally prepared!! Hoping to get this maidened towards the end of this year but need to sharpen my flying up beforehand. Thanks for having a look! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Very nice indeed Mike. A beautiful example. Let us know how the maiden goes - now that will be an event, she'll look gorgous in the air! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Yes Very nice, do post a video of it airborne...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Lovely job, tiles look nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Wonderful work now put the furniture back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Very nice model. Same tiles as my kitchen floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Fantastic work of an iconic aircraft - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Looks lovely, well done Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J D 8 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Very nice, like the finish. An early memory for me as a tot is being lifted up by an airman to have a look in the rear cockpit of one on an open day at RNAS Brawdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenair18 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Hi Mike, Have you flown your Swordfish? I have the same plans and will start my build in the fall. cheers - ken kalynuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Hi Ken Short answer is yes, I flew her half a dozen times but it wasn't a pleasant experience. It looked great in the air and had plenty of presence but had a tendency to roll to the left which I and clubmates couldn't identify the issue or solve. So I had to fly with lots of aileron and rudder to compensate. I eventually rebuilt the wings and she flew reasonably straight and level at last but on that flight the wings folded up and she was totalled..to be honest it was relief, it had taken up too much time and effort. I found the plans tricky not overly accurate especially the wing centres, the design of which just didn't make sense to me. Basically, probably my biggest failure in 50 years of modelling RC planes. Poor design or my poor building, who knows. Sorry to sound negative and doom and gloom but compared to other biplanes I have built and flown happily this wasn't a great experience and it was a massive disappointment. Can't win 'em all I suppose. I would be interested to hear if other people have had more success with this design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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