Nigel R Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I generally do most everything built up, but to be honest I'm thinking on my next project, of just buying a wing. It depends what I make next. They're shortcuts in time but not in quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Horses for courses really. I like building in all it's forms. I'm not looking forward to the triplane project though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 OK, another photo opportunity! Richard's decals now applied. That makes a bit of difference! Photobombed by Scout. He loves lockdown projects... Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 That is really nice Graham but I don’t think much of the 4 legged U/C, might look better it you remove that blue and white mounting plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 " Give Us A Go Mister " !!! Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Excellent stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks Gents, Ron, it was the best I could do at short notice. Scout had agreed to be a take off dolly, but then couldn't be bothered. I think it's quite scale though; there are lots of pictures of V2 take-off ramps featuring a nice mosaic bistro finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Posted by Ron Gray on 14/07/2020 06:35:28: That is really nice Graham but I don’t think much of the 4 legged U/C, might look better it you remove that blue and white mounting plate. Well done Graham, great job for a quick build. Not sure about the non scale white external hinges though. He did say it would have a fixed under carriage Ron. Edited By Eric Robson on 14/07/2020 08:35:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Looking really nice Graham. I am impressed by the speed of your building and finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks again Gents, I am not normally so prompt; it's really testament to Richard's excellent design. It is genuinely quick to build. I must admit, the completion has crept up on me! I realised last night just how close it is to being ready to fly. As I pre fitted the control runs and servo mounts when I built the fus, the radio installation is not going to take very long at all. I'm going to replace the non-standard white external hinges with the inferior 'fitted' jobs this week, and sort out the cockpit and exhaust stacks, and we are one evening of radio gear fettling from being ready to fly. I have a pleasant day booked with my great mate to apply some panel lines and weathering on saturday, and that should be about it! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Mosedale 1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Impressive Graham, not only in appearance, outline and finish, but from such a quick build. Thoroughly enjoy your flight. Perhaps you could give my Fiesler Storch and JU87BStuka a fright. They could do with it. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Evening all, Today I had the pleasure of hosting my dearest friend, and over a few cuppas, we put the world to rights. And he added some detail to the Tempest. So, ESC connectors arrived today, and my left undercarriage leg (Thanks Richard), so once they are fitted, she's ready for maiden. Which means I'll spend 3 evenings double checking everything while I pluck up courage. Remember, this is Richard's 'entry level to Warbirds' kit. 55" span, less than 5lbs, and around 5 weeks start to finish. So for the time and effort to build a sports model, you get a warbird... Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Very nice Graham, keep us updated with the maiden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Wheels on, radio set up, balanced, weighed (5lb2Oz ready to fly). 790W on a 14x6. Ready for Maiden... <Gulp> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 MAIDEN!!! So the Tempest flew today. After a couple of aborted attempts to get it rolling on our rough field without nosing over, she took to the air and apart from a few clicks of down, flew like on rails. Landing was smooth and uneventful. 4 minutes and I still had 60% capacity remaining. Second flight was nearly as good had I not nosed it on landing. No major damage though, so a successful evening. I have just noticed the dates on my photos; I took the first picture the day I started the build on 22nd June. That's a month, start to finish. Warbird convert here... Graham Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham Davies 3 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi DM, The panel lines were simply masked and then lightly sprayed using an airbrush. Once the line was painted, the masking was removed from the 'downwind' side and a light spray was applied from just upwind of the line. He also applied some silver paint to leading edge areas to represent where paint was worn back to metal. I think the key was that he didn't try to do too much, so it looks credible. I will pass on your kind comments and he'll become even more unbearable! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 If anyone wants to try playing with the effect , a simple way to start , is simply add masking tape to the forward side of the line and then rub artist charcoal or even teachers chalk onto the TAPE., once is is good and black with dusk , make a circular motion with the pad of your finger tip gradually fanning onto the blue . Quite addictive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew exton Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 the finished model looks great ,? i would settle for a kit of this if ever a rerun was done andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 49 minutes ago, andrew exton said: the finished model looks great ,? i would settle for a kit of this if ever a rerun was done andy Thanks Andy, She's still flying regularly but is about to get a retract retrofit. Pester Richard, you never know your luck! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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