perttime Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Watching! It is a lovely subject but I dont usually feel that I have anything to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 also watching, Martian it's a build and a half, for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Watching from the wings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan p Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 been here since start, there is a large silent following on the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 On the old site you could see whether you were talking to yourself by the number of views, or lack thereof. Now we only see the number of posts which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, Bob Cotsford said: On the old site you could see whether you were talking to yourself by the number of views, or lack thereof. Now we only see the number of posts which is a shame. You can see the number of views...... look under the section concerned, in this case Scale Matters Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Thanks guys for taking the trouble to look in and post a comment it was much easier to view the views so to speak before. anyway some pic of the wing all four sections in various stages central sections to be matched up and trimmed before joining outer sections beyond the nacelles are joined with ali and phenolic tube if anyone needs or wants more details just ask away. I have to repeat Don Smith plans are tough going and experimenting is needed as progression takes place. If I build this cat again I would make a good set of wing jigs to make life easier. the fuselage is straight forward but it would be easier if you had a set of retracts that you wanted to use .Seirra build a set to order but that is for the 103 inch wing I was prepared to make my own with engineering help from my daughters partner but lockdown scuppered that so I looked around for an alternative and found Flightline do a 63inch span Tigercat and RC Motion carry the spares problem solved ,they are not true to scale but should look ok. More soon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Don't forget the FMS TC, their U/C seem to be OK. Nice solid looking wings BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 did look at those Ron not 100% sure they wouldn't be to big and they are to pricey for me but they do look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Ah, yes, the FMS one is 1700mm which is a bit bigger than the Flightline one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Danny Fenton said: You can see the number of views...... look under the section concerned, in this case Scale Matters .... Cheers Danny Not in 'Latest Posts', at least I don't see them! Anyway, back to the plot! Seeing that wing it's scary to think how much real estate the 103" version would occupy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bob Cotsford said: Not in 'Latest Posts', at least I don't see them! Anyway, back to the plot! Seeing that wing it's scary to think how much real estate the 103" version would occupy! Click Forums and it's in main topics Bob, The Workshop section Traditional Kits and Plans. Edited March 17, 2021 by john stones 1 Moderator Correction error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) I find it easier to click on the topic heading which will take you to its location in the main section list Edited March 17, 2021 by Ron Gray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 yes Bob the 103" I realised was far to ambitious and would have taken it to the large model type and all that entails I believe they come out between 40 to 50 pounds in weight and the cost the mind boggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just a thought if anyone would like a copy of the pdf files let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ron Gray said: I find it easier to click on the topic heading which will take you to its location in the main section list I didn't know that, thanks Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Walby Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Absolutely great stuff there Martian and following 100%. Great project, but not just because its a twin or a Tigercat! Already learnt from your build how to do it the right where I have got stuck before. I only post if I can add something useful....little chance with your experience and my lack of! So keep it coming ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 It's been awhile but I have been making progress. The fuselage was fairly straight forward but the wing good grief , the plans are excellent with outline and shape but reducing the plans down for a 1/10 scale is more than problematic there is an abundance of ribs not necessarily a problem but it could cope with less and the nacelles are over built for this size . I tracked down a flightline Tigercat which is the same scale so I sourced oleos and wheels from there ( MotionRC) I really wanted scale gear but am unable to get near a miller and lathe I already had a pair of electric metal retracts So I turned the legs down to fit the retracts . It has been difficult to place the retracts in the right place in the nacelle but I have finally managed the first one the other should be straight forward. The nacelle position in the wheel requires two ribs to be butchered once the second nacelle is done I will align and glue both into wing and glue both wing halves together. My thoughts are at the moment to continue with the wing even though I,m not happy it all feels like bodging. I may use the experience to build a new wing building lighter and less brick house like nacelles ,it seems the best way is to build the nacelles then the wing halves and place the two ribs in a better place not easy to explain . Oh I also decided to get the plastic replacement parts for the flightline Tigercat happily the gear doors will fit plus other bits which will save a bit of faffing. pics below 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Looking good there Martian, with my Ta 154 I increased by about 10% so it didn't really make thing s any more complicated until I went for detachable wing tips. One thing with mine was the build the wings fully and bolt the nacelles onto the wing spars which I think made the build/assembly a lot easier. Not sure it worth it in your case, but thought it was worth a mention. Anyway great stuff there, looks really super and following closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Hi Chris thanks for the comment. I have gone to far to do as you have suggested never the less if I build the wings again as a lighter version I am proposing to build the nacelles first . can you give me a link to your Ta 154 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Hi Martian, Thanks for the PM, plus if you wand to take a look at the thread it can be found under Focke Wolf Ta 154 Laser or follow this Focke Wolf Ta 154 Laser - Building from Traditional Kits and Plans - RCM&E Home of Model Flying Forums either way its not very long to read. Essentially scaled up to fit he laser 70's and match the SG mossie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Hello again my workbench is a heck of a mess and it will stay that way until this current phase is complete , so about to fit second retract /a pic showing the wingtip presented to the mid wing . the first wing half I built in two sections that was the way to make hard work of it so the second half was built as a whole with the wing joint tube in place and plastic gift cards separating the the inner connecting ribs to keep the glue away then panelled the front edge of the wing when all nice and dry I used a fine tooth hacksaw blade to separate the two sections that was much easier ? . I have decided to use blue foam for the rear of the nacelles to save weight and save planking so in those blue chunks I have to find the rear nacelle I will get the crude shape then start carving and finally sand away to my hearts content (what ever floats your boat ) Edited April 10, 2021 by Martian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Progressing well Martian .it is good to see that someone else works in a similar environment to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Don’t we all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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