stu knowles Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Yes it is! It really brings an airframe to life. Years ago, Ian Peacock did a 'Dogfight Double' in one of the mags RCM&E or Radio Modeller, I forget which, but it was to me at any rate, a revelation how he brought panel lines and weathering onto a plain airframe which added so much to the realism. Easy to do and next to no cost, I thought it to be a leap forward in how to build and present models. Ian was followed by Chris Golds who took the ideas to another level with his models. Richard, Dave and Ron ( and others) are really showing the way with these builds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Weather was grim outside so did a spot of weathering inside... Underside Tailplane Rudder Wing Doh, missed printing out the insignia when I did the main number vinyls and am too stingy to use a whole new sheet for just one decal, so out came the paints again This is a cool moment..... I'm sure I'll keep fiddling with some more detail, but we're pretty much done... Thank you Richard and Paul for setting up this project and to all those who sent encouragement along the way - it's been great fun. That was my 2nd scale (ish) build and I'm now hungry for more 😃 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Looks like with a bit of lead (or two batteries maybe) it'll weigh around 4 lbs 8 1/2 oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu knowles Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) You can be very proud of that build and finish, Anyone would be happy with that.. And the best bit - there isn't another one just like that anywhere in the world Edited February 14 by stu knowles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Very very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipo Man Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, DaveB1 said: Weather was grim outside so did a spot of weathering inside... Underside Tailplane Rudder Wing Doh, missed printing out the insignia when I did the main number vinyls and am too stingy to use a whole new sheet for just one decal, so out came the paints again This is a cool moment..... I'm sure I'll keep fiddling with some more detail, but we're pretty much done... Thank you Richard and Paul for setting up this project and to all those who sent encouragement along the way - it's been great fun. That was my 2nd scale (ish) build and I'm now hungry for more 😃 Wow. That’s spectacular! If it flies anywhere near as well as it looks it’ll be a fantastic achievement. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Absolutely superb Dave . Gives us all a boost to see how far the model can be taken . I wouldnt mind some pictures of that on a decent background for a box label in the next run . Its worth remembering too, that we started off this thread looking at the Eflite FW190 as a bench mark . From what Ive seen so far, everyone's 190 has looked way more realistic and interesting than the rather simplistically finished ARTF . Great job everyone . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Simply superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew exton Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 44 minutes ago, RICHARD WILLS said: Absolutely superb Dave . Gives us all a boost to see how far the model can be taken . I wouldnt mind some pictures of that on a decent background for a box label in the next run . Its worth remembering too, that we started off this thread looking at the Eflite FW190 as a bench mark . From what Ive seen so far, everyone's 190 has looked way more realistic and interesting than the rather simplistically finished ARTF . Great job everyone . i will try not to let the side down when mine is done but don’t hold your breath ,my talent falls way sort compared to you guys andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Andrew, mine started out very crude , but you can try a little extra experiment each time and you'll be surprised at the results . Also , everyone has their own definition of "finished" so from 20 feet away , who can tell ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I'm really looking forward to trying these techniques on my Tempest... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Excellent Dave. You have set the standard!! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Looks fantastic, well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Stunning, that's very impressive. How was the rudder artwork done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB1 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Ghx Silver Wolf, I scoured the net for an image of this aircraft's markings, zoomed in and snipped the rudder view into a powerpoint ( or free equiv) file and printed it onto white vinyl inkjet sticky paper, then cut around it ( as the yellow wasn't a good match) before applying to the rudder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Thanks for the info, may have to do something similar 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB1 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 Well that was a gaff, but a good lesson learned and better now than in the air....... I hung the FW190 up from its prop shaft to spray a coat of matt acrylic sealer. So far so good But then when I came to bring it down, I knocked it and the motor casing and shaft pulled out through the motor - taking my fan blades with it. My mistake was I'd pressed the shaft out of this motor and turned it round. I'd filed a flat on the shaft and refitted the front grub screw but didn't realise I'd have to replace the rear circlip with a collet to take the thrust loads....whoops - but better now than the prop coming off doesn't bear thinking about ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I can guarantee they are good gliders Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB1 Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 This has been a good week for the FW190. 2nd in the club 'Winter build' concours ( the Sopwith Pup float plane was superb!), and a successful maiden today. The sun even came out. Set the Cg 75-80mm back and she flew great. I cautiously dialled in a touch of up elevator prior to the first hand launch, then ran out of down trim to compensate so took it out again. Hand launching was easy, although my finger grip holes proved to be a bit small. I fitted a 620kv motor turning a 14x8.5 prop and am really pleased with it. Pulls away from a light launch easily, is less buzzy than higher Kv motors and flies at scalish speeds. I was easily getting 9 1/2 min flights using 1800 mA out ouf 2600 4S batteries. I preferred mid rates (about 80% of the plan deflections) but then dropped the elevator further to 60% which helped scale flying. It's a keeper :) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Well done Dave . that is a beautifully finished model . I hand launch mine too , but as I said , I fly mode 1 which I appreciate is easier as I have some access to the elevator ! The dollies have gone really well , once everybody realised that Erics rather skeletal and simple version was the way to go . It will be interesting to see if the Tempest is as popular . My guess , maybe more so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 That looks fantastic, great paint job 👍👍👍. I love the effect on the tail, hope mine turns out so well 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipo Man Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, DaveB1 said: This has been a good week for the FW190. 2nd in the club 'Winter build' concours ( the Sopwith Pup float plane was superb!), and a successful maiden today. The sun even came out. Set the Cg 75-80mm back and she flew great. I cautiously dialled in a touch of up elevator prior to the first hand launch, then ran out of down trim to compensate so took it out again. Hand launching was easy, although my finger grip holes proved to be a bit small. I fitted a 620kv motor turning a 14x8.5 prop and am really pleased with it. Pulls away from a light launch easily, is less buzzy than higher Kv motors and flies at scalish speeds. I was easily getting 9 1/2 min flights using 1800 mA out ouf 2600 4S batteries. I preferred mid rates (about 80% of the plan deflections) but then dropped the elevator further to 60% which helped scale flying. It's a keeper 🙂 Wow. That looks fantastic! Delighted it’s another successful maiden as well. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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