Trevor Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Thanks Paul. I have some under-used 5000mah batteries which I was hoping to put to work in the Mustang but, in spite of the extra rear-end weight that my retractable tailwheel must have added, the model is still on the nose-heavy side even with the 3300mah pack. I suspect that the (otherwise excellent) spinner assembly is a bit heavier that whatever Richard used on his prototype. Incidentally, it took me a while to come up with a permutation of spacers and washers to take up the unthreaded part of the case-mounted propshaft whilst not causing the spinner retention screw to bottom out. (That probably means absolutely nothing to anyone who hasn't come across this issue yet!) Anyway, I'll use the smaller battery for the first flights then see whether it's worth extending the battery box back even further to accommodate the 5000s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 17 hours ago, RICHARD WILLS said: Different look is fun . Nobody doing a Reno Racer I suppose ? Variety is the spice of life ! No one is brave enough after your tirade of abuse at anyone finishing a Spitfire in pink or civilian livery. Surprised Glyn did not do one in pink to match his top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, Eric Robson said: No one is brave enough after your tirade of abuse at anyone finishing a Spitfire in pink or civilian livery. Surprised Glyn did not do one in pink to match his top. I'm strangely drawn to this one Eric... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Graham Davies 3 said: I'm strangely drawn to this one Eric... Have you got the matching shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) I can't put what I want to as I'll get banned, lets just say I now have turned my pink T shirt into dusters. I have ordered loads of Camo shirts. Edited July 5, 2021 by Glynn added more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Do you get kicked out of the Warbirds Replica club if you do a pink or civi warbird.... just asking for a friend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Of course not... just gets everyone else banned on the forum for swearing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, Paul Johnson 4 said: Of course not... just gets everyone else banned on the forum for swearing.... Right, I'll lead with my chin... Anyone can do a Civi or other non-military colour scheme. But they have to wear these... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hey let's buy Richard a pair to show our appreciation for all his hard work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 He'd like that Paul. It's the least we can do... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I have an American friend ( a lovely lady called Mary Martinez ) who gets called into all sorts of companies to solve their issues as an independent consultant. A few years back she was called to the Harley Davidson factory in Milwaukee. They couldn't understand why they were not more popular in Europe,so they asked Mary ( who speaks fluent French and German and had spent her last fifty years working in Europe) where they were going wrong ? She explained that they had simply not moved with the times , whereas the whole of Europe had , and that the motorcycle customer was now an entirely different kind of person outside of the USA. On the same day that she delivered this rather subtle message , which was clearly the tip of the ice berg , one of the production line workers had the audacity to come to work in a ............ cardigan . He was ribbed mercilessly (The cardy was also ribbed , rather than plain ) , and then had an assortment of spanners and sockets thrown at him till he fled the premises . Needless to say , the other workers were in full "ZZ Top " attire . When she cited this example of ignorance to the management , they were entirely un moved . That was ten years ago and they still make an 850 that shakes like nothing else and weighs 8stone more than anyone else's bike. That's like carrying a passenger even when you're not . If you want to paint your Spitfire or Mustang Pink , I say , why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I'm definitely going to finish one of my Spitfires in PRU Pink - maybe the Robbe Spitfire, or one of the Balsacraft ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I'm going to buy a pink cardigan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, Graham Davies 3 said: I'm going to buy a pink cardigan... I put on women's' clothing and hang around in bars (He cuts down trees He skips and jumps He likes to press wild flowers He puts on women's' clothing and hang around in bars?) ..... I wear high heels Suspendies' and a bra I wish I'd been a girly And fly a pretty pink Spitfire Just like my dear pa-pa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) All been pushing on with the build in the few spare hours I have. I have got the motor mount sorted thanks Richard for the cross mount. Also cut and drilled the spinner. Now the question is how do I assemble it. I have re-read Paul's post on the subject but not sure I am any further forward. This is what I have so far. Any help would be great. thx Edited July 8, 2021 by Jonathan S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 You’ll need to grind down the hex section of the prop driver and/or ream out the hole in the spinner backplate. You’ll also need to find/make a spacer to take up the unthreaded portion of the prop driver. All pretty normal aggravation when marrying together a prop, spinner and motor from different sources, I’m afraid. On a brighter (but very serious!) note, I’m contemplating a maiden flight tomorrow! What is the consensus on the cg position on the plan (4in back from the le)? Is it: a) on the safe side b) spot on or c) go back from here at your peril! please cast your votes. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Trevor, Thanks for that prompt response. That is what I was thinking that Paul had meant but thanks for helping out. Good luck with the maiden. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Trevor, I found at 100mm safe but still slightly nose heavy. A good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Thanks chaps. First couple of flights safely negotiated today and I’m delighted to report that the model handles very well. The recommended power setup is just about perfect. There’s enough power for loops from level flight, there was 54% left in the 4s x 3300mah LiPo after 4 minutes and the whole motor/prop/spinner setup runs very smoothly and is eerily quiet, even by electric standards. I had the cg slightly forward of the plan position and, although I didn’t do a proper in-flight check, it was comfortable to fly and had no difficulty flaring out on landing, even with the lower rate control throws (which I recommend as a starting point). I’ve attached a few pics (thanks Mike!) and hope that this positive experience will encourage those still in mid-build to press on to completion. So, thanks again to Richard for the kit and for everyone on this forum for all the help and encouragement along the way. Trevor 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Well done Trevor . Very pretty model . That landing shot is a corker ! Hopefully the weather will sort itself out and we can all get a bit more flying in . Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Congrats Trevor. The aircraft looks terrific in the flying and ground shots. The attitude on the approach looks just right. Very inspiring! Well done Richard for producing such good flight characteristics. Must get on and complete mine before the summer has gone!! Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Going to join the wings together. Does this gap look OK? Also what's the best glue to join them? Thx for your help Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 What is preventing them coming together without a gap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Hi Jonathon, Looking at the pictures I would say NO they are not ready for joining.Glue is only used for joining material together. There is absolutely no strength in glue the way your thinking of using it. You need to look at why there is such a large gap. If it is because the ribs are set at different angles there is probably not a lot you can do. What you may be able to do is to add a facing of balsa to the end of the rib and carefully sand it so that the top is almost sanded away and the bottom where there was once a gap is now filled with the facing balsa. when the faces of both wings meet it can then be glued. You can either use PVA or epoxy. I hope that helps. If not come back on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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