GlidingGuy Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Even though hobbyking claims my servos are arriving today, I decided I couldn't wait and needed to do something to the model. I didn't want to start the tail because I need to go out and get some more strip wood, so I elected to make up the hatch/fairing on the nose. After sanding it, it looks quite good. I am yet to decide weather I will glue it straight down to the model or have some sort of release system in place in order to access the fuel tank with more ease when installed. I will probably end up using magnets. I was also tempted to further reinforce the cabin area; during sanding the fuselage down I noticed that it was still a weak section so I have put in some strengthening beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 So as it turned out hobbyking did deliver and my servos have arrived. They are metal gear Corona servos and are a bargain! I think these ones are 22g and have a good range of movement. I have also managed to install the dowels for holding the wing on and the landing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 With regards to the tail, the plans indicate it is to be mounted with rubber bands however, I opted for a more permanent solution. I made up a balsa block which I then layered with light-ply. I installed a blind nut on the soft balsa side and the nylon bolt will come up against the ply side. I installed this in the tail section. I will then add something that will hook the front of the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage and then the back of it will screw in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 So, fuel tank arrived today and I decided to install it. As I assembled the fuselage before I cut the slots in the formers, I was not looking forward to the awkward task of cutting the slot. Surprisingly, it was fairly easy and came out nice and straight. I have also finished mounting all the dowels necessary for the landing gear and the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 So I actually decided to use the firewall mount because it was a better option than using the supplied aluminium plate as it would not absorb vibrations as well as the firewall motor mount. I reinforced the front former with another ply sheet. The former was then stiff enough for me to mount both the engine and the nose gear to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 I bent the nose gear to shape and then mounted it to the former using a strong thin string and a coat of epoxy over the top. It turned out very well and is nice and straight. I then couldn't resist putting the engine on as a mock up and taking a few photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Some new fuel arrived today and I couldn't resist test running my Irvine 20 because I personally had never run it. My engine test platform was accidentally scrapped because for some reason people kept telling me it looked an awful lot like an old shelf. I however was and am adamant it was most certainly a test bench... I had to improvise a quick mount out of some other old shelves and the finished product was very messy and just barely passable for a test bench. However, it did work and I was eager to try running the engine. To start with, it was obviously quite stiff as it hadn't had fuel through it in donkeys years. After flicking the prop till my arm was to the point of falling off, it had loosened up and was looking more an more likely to start. When I did get it going, I noticed the idle was erratic but 1/4 tank later and after some full throttle run ups, it was at a steady and strong idle. It now starts easily and runs well. And my improvised test bed didn't break and I still have all my fingers so I would say that is a success. Going on holiday for the coming week so won't be able to post anything for a little while. Have a good summer, Luccaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBee1 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Great build so far Luccaaa! Glad that people are still using diesels and building open frameworks. You might want to consider using an exhaust deflector to direct some of the exhaust gunk away from the model. Just Engines sell them. It shouldn't affect the engine performance too much for general flying. I use one on my Super 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Yes I certainly am considering getting an exhaust deflector, after all, nobody wants to be cleaning their model when they want to be flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Been away and distracted on other projects for a few months, and repairing models that crashed during the wonderful summer weather. Now the rain and autumn seems to have set in the Mini Super seems to have made its way back onto the workbench. Hopefully I can have it flying soon enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Well I've managed to do a little bit on the nose today as I am still waiting for some more strip wood to arrive so I can start the wings. I still need to do a bit more sanding and finishing but the general shape of the nose looks ok. I am also still wondering if I should deviate from the plans and make the model 4 channel and decrease the dihedral on the wings or keep it 3 channel. I find myself swaying towards the 4 channel option for more control and maneuverability in flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Three channels are plenty Luccaaa, all my vintage stuff turns on a sixpence. Put the rudder on the aileron channel if you are not used to using a lot of rudder. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hi Dwain, I fly all of my other 3 channel models with as you say with aileron channel assigned to rudder. I have no problem with 3 channel models however for this particular aircraft I might consider 4 channel for more advanced manuvering. That being said it is nice to go out on a calm day and fly a 3 channel. More relaxing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 After a brief break of a mere 3 months I've remembered to upload some photos! Haven't managed to get an awful lot done as of late just because I've become more busy. I have however managed to get the wings built and the centre section which joins them done too. The left wing had a slight warp once I'd finished it but I corrected the problem by pinning the wing flat and lightly spraying it with water. After a couple of days I pulled it off the board and now its perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 3 months is nothing Luccaaa....some build can last years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Most of us take a break and then come back to building when weather stops us flying .... I note that in addition to the kit at 56 pounds Ben Buckle offer just the plan at 6 pounds which compares very favourably with other plan suppliers. Of course anyone could download the plan from Outerzone for nothing but the cost of printing it at a copy shop might be nearly as much. However Outerzone have 2 different versions - one is the original and the other is the later version from Aviation Modeller. Ben Buckle also have some other plans at about 5 or 6 pounds which seems quite good value nowadays. The Bushwacker plan is 5 pounds and a kit at 62 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgir Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi Luccaaa I admire your build and it is very inspiring, hopefully I can find some time to start my next build soon. Have you made a decision about the three or four channel, aileron or not? I have a 45 year old Kiel Kraft Mini Super. A few years ago I gave it some rebuild (not the first one) and put in two wing servos, decreased the dihedral and put in ailerons. Of course it lost some of its originality but I find it much more fun to fly. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi Birgir, I’m very glad my build is motivating you to start another project! I have actually decided to go with 3 channel because I’ve seen someone else with a Mini super at the club and it seems to Handel very well indeed. Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well I've finished the wings and have started the tail section. Decided to have a little day dream about what it will look like when done so I popped the wings on. They don't sit entirely straight yet but I'll rectify that with some foam strips on each side to straighten them out. I plan to cover the model in hobbyking film - I've used it in the past and found it great value for money! However, I'm still waiting on it to come back into stock. I send an email asking when and they said beginning of March so it'll be a little while before I can start covering. I'm planning on a boring white fus and "lime" tinted transparent covering for the wings and tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Well, it's been a while... I've been doing bits and bobs on the Mini Super on and off since my last posting, it's now at the point where I've covered it, hinged the control surfaces, made the pushrods and added the appropriate mountings for the elevator. It's been covered in the left overs from my Arising Star which needed a recovering at the start of 2019. Now before the maiden I'm just waiting for some bits and bobs to arrive from eBay to complete the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Yep... some wheels would be a good investment..... Not long now until you fire up that trusty diesel Luccaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 I can’t wait to be crouching by my model flicking that motor over endlessly while everyone else is flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2nd flick start...you'll see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlidingGuy Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Well, I finally got around to finishing the Mini Super. Everything is in and is all working. I'm hoping to maiden it soon if the weather holds up . Here are two pictures of the Irvine 20's first run in the model. (It really is a brilliant little motor, it starts easier than some of my glow engines.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Ah....I can almost smell the diesel fumes..... Starts easily eh? I'm sure someone said it would...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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