John Timmis Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi All I said I would post a few photos when the build got going so here we go. I hope someone will find them of interest. The design was by David Boddington & was a free plan in RC Scale Aircraftin the Feb 94 issue. The plan was downloaded from Outerzone & enlarged to 64" wingspan by the local copy shop. I am aiming for something like this The original plane was a late 1930's racer, designed by two DH apprentices. It was quite successful & the originals can be seen flying at Shuttleworth. The engine in the prototype was a converted Ford 8 sv engine. The build started about a month ago, this is the progress so far. It's all been straightforward so far. More to follow later. cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Very nice. Someone I know has built a real one and has a Walter straight 4 on open pipes. Sounds gorgeous and flies very well. I'm sure the model will do the same. Cheers, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hi all It's been a while since the last post so here are a few photos to show the work in progress. The build has been fairly straight forward aeromodelling so far. The fuselage is a simple built up square structure with a rounded top deck. The wings are built 'egg box ' style with slotted ribs & spars. The washout is jiggled in by the tapered rearspar. It all goes together very easily & makes a nice true wing. I gave myself some difficulties because I fancied the DW1a with the inverted engine. Although there is lots of room in the fuselage the motor is in the very top of the cowling which is very tight for space. The solution was to make the front of the cowl removable to enable fitting of the motor. I wanted to use gear that I already had, so this will be a Quantum 40 motor & a 6s lipo. The construction is more or less finished apart from completing the linkages & cowling. the model as it stands weighs in at a tad under 5 lbs. The plan is to cover the wings & control surfaces with dope & nylon with glass on the fuselage. Hope you like it. More later, Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hi well its taken loner than expected but its almost there now. Just a few finishing touches still to do.i screwed it together for a final C/G & control deflection check yesterday & its ready for a test flight when we get a decent day. it has a quantum 40 motor . 80 amp esc 7 6s battery, final weight is 7lbs. fingers crossed John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 That's a real good job John, enjoy the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul d Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Surprised there's not been more comments? A superb pieces of aeromodelling! good luck with the first flight, I'm sure she will fly lovely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Lovely looking model, and superbly built. I fancied building one years ago, until I read it was a racer. Kind of put me off, thinking it may be too fast for my skills lol. Good covering job too, is it Solartex? Cheers Edited By fly boy3 on 06/03/2020 22:08:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 HI Thanks for the kind replies The covering is dope & nylon on the wings & control surfaces , glass on the fuselage & tail. I used Valspar from B&Q for the paint, applied with a foam roller. It didn't cover as well as iI hoped & I'm trying to decide if I should overspray it using a rattle can. Any suggestions. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Very nice model. The finish looks OK in the photos. Perhaps a bit of weathering instead would help the model? A lightweigtht model that flys well even if the finish is not perfect is better than a heavy model that looks perfect and is a pig to fly! Was the full size painted to perfection? Probably not. . If doing any overspray the compatibility is something that should be tested on scrap first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Looks fantastic too me. Perhaps all it is missing are some Reg letters and perhaps a white flash as per your original photo. Good luck with maiden. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Leccy plane, check it flies first then finish. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Hi Thanks for the advice. I'll put up some more photos when it's done. cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Hi Thanks for the advice. I'll put up some more photos when it's done. cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 John This mine built in 2004 with old Enya 4st up front,flew very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Starkloff Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Congratulations for both models, they look magnificent Timo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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