Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Na it's Australian..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 First flight of the 190 on Wed . No drama everything perfect. Thanks Richard , it’s a cracking model. The Tempest kit has just arrived today. How good is that?😀😀 John 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 As the weather has finally perked up , Ive been nipping out to do some flying . There is a fair gaggle of Fw190s buzzing about , so I dont feel quite so precious about the prototype . I didnt really get why everyone was raving about it so much , as I 'd only had two shakedown flights in the winter , to make sure it had a gentle stall and generally good handling. It was based on a previous 190 so not far from the beaten track . Having now flown it to the max in everyway on a sunny day with light to no wind conditions , I can honestly say it is one of the easiest warbirds you could fly . It literally flies like a Gangster 63 for those old enough to remember . The objective was an easy to build , no fuss warbird and in this instance , thats what we have . The Tempest has had a few shake down flights in bad weather and seems very similar . Interesting to compare the figures for the pair . The Fw190 has a span of 52" weighs 4lb 10oz with a 4s 3300pack , making the wing loading 24.42oz/sq ft . The Tempest has a span of 55" weighs 5lb 5oz with a 4s 3300 pack making the wing loading 23oz /sq ft . Both are now equipped with retracts (somebody had to test them ) . I would guess that retracts add around 7oz, which is included above . So your wing loading would be around 22oz/sq ft , which is very low . That wing loading is much more what you would expect from a low wing sport model than a warbird , so we have done well . The wing sections are very friendly too , so with even more weight , I dont think there would be a problem . The 190 is exceptional in its handling and I dont think the Tempest will be far behind . The cranked wing may make the rolls less axial but there again its shape in the air is more dramatic , so there must be a compromise . 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyg1 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Well done Richard for all your hard work/ effort/ time etc you put in too produce these quality warbirds 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Both look fantastic Richard! Have you any shots of how they look sitting on the retracts, still thinking about them for my 190. Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 They havent got wheel doors , so Its a bit like a lady with no skirt ! Im on Holiday for two weeks on Monday so Ron and Eric will be advising. When I get back , I will fit doors and I expect Paul Johnson will be getting ready to send out retract packs. Anyone wanting the packs could contact him direct with a pm . My thoughts on the retracts are this : How good is your runway ? If its a good flat , well cut grass strip or concrete then a lot of satisfaction can be had by doing a smooth landing . The 190 I was flying yesterday comes in as smooth as silk , but even or long runway has a spring wave effect until its rollered . That means you can come in beautifully , skimming the tops of the "waves" but if you touch in a low point , the model can flip onto its back . No damage done usually but out of our control . I think everyone should try them at some point and your chance of success is way better with a foam veneered wing . Flight performance is barely affected and you cant get a much more friendly warbird . Dont try to put the retract pack together yourself . Remember , Ive flown thousands of flights on this type of model and I know exactly the best compromise . Copying the practice of ARTFs is not the answer . (oleos etc and no shock absorbing coil spring ) . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Hi Richard, sounds good. We are fortunate to have a well mown and excellently maintained field at our club so the retracts should not be a problem🙂. Have a good break and I look forwards to the retract sets coming out. Cheers, Simon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 On 10/05/2024 at 16:17, mightypeesh said: Have a good break and Huh... master goes away and leaves me locked in the basement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, Paul Johnson 4 said: Huh... master goes away and leaves me locked in the basement... Think yourself lucky, the ‘boys’ are locked in the loo, or did he mean they’ve gone to Looe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Philbrick Posted Wednesday at 17:46 Share Posted Wednesday at 17:46 Flew my L.A. 7 for the first time this year, I'd forgetten how well it flies and how stable it is on landing absolute joy. Tonge in cheek now hopefully the mossie will be just as good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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