Eric Robson Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) White band sprayed on in matt primer Black mat primer sprayed behind cowl, brown B and Q stock tester pot Luxurious walnut coat1 brushed on. Bad choice for painting on brown paper 😠 . The pilot of the original Erich Rudorffer survived the war and died in 2016 aged 99. The pilot of this Warbirds version Eric Robson survived the war and hopes the plane survives the Maiden. Edited December 24, 2023 by Eric Robson 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Looking pootiful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 Let's hope it doesn't go down the pan. I picked up the wrong tub when looking at the colour just, it is Duck Beak not Luxurious velvet. Realised it when I started putting the 2nd coat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Duck is often seen around toilets.... Got to give you credit Eric that's one quick build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Great result Eric and very fast! Richard’s simple and very effective design is so easy to build. I am enjoying it a slower pace. Look forward to seeing the finished bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul Johnson 4 said: Duck is often seen around toilets.... Got to give you credit Eric that's one quick build. Credit to you Paul for your part in the development . Mine is not based on one of the craptured versions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 20 hours ago, Eric Robson said: Erich Rudoffer Did you know that his nickname was ‘Winnie’? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Did he have a very shiny nose? Merry Christmas everybody. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Started with the decorations, well it is Christmas. Due to an oversight mine were not in the kit so I am making my own, I have some offcuts of matt white vinyl so after masking it is sprayed matt black, both sides and underneath done, pity the wing top ones are different to the underneath or they would have been finished. Time to get ready now off for Christmas Dinner with the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Dedication to the cause Eric, pushing on with it on Crimblemass morn 👍. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Dont "trifle " with him Martin . 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Another 'Cracker' from Richard, ever 'present' on this thread 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Mine had pride of place under the tree this morning, but have a few things to clear from the bench before making a start. Liking Eric's colour scheme, reminiscent of Black 6 Bf109g and much more visible in the air that the D-Day scheme I'll be doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 All set up and batteries charged, Fingers crossed for the weather, very windy right now. To all 190 builders sand the plastic parts before painting plastic primer alone is not enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipo Man Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Eric Robson said: All set up and batteries charged, Fingers crossed for the weather, very windy right now. To all 190 builders sand the plastic parts before painting plastic primer alone is not enough. Good grief. I’ve got club mates who take longer than that to put an ARTF together. And the end result looks brilliant! Good luck for the maiden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Looking very realistic Eric. Congratulations! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 Sunny day not a cloud in sight, wind about 15 mph strong gusts . Four flyers leaving, too windy, I was advised not good for a Maiden flight. I walked over to the flight line with Terry who arrived with me and after some deliberation I decided to give it a try. After checks Terry pointed it into the wind and a gentle launch seen it climb away straight and level, elevator a bit sensitive needed 3 notches of down, ailerons OK on low rates but need high for a decent roll after 4.5 minutes brought it in to land, a bit tricky with the gusts but OK second time round 45% left in the battery. On landing the motor mount came loose so advise beefing it up with triangle balsa. Very pleased with the results, another winner from Richard. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Well done Eric, first of the many (excluding the prototype) a glass of something appropriate is in order. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 Not such a high viz colour as I thought in a blue sky, the underside showed up better, it did look good, pity the chap who takes the decent videos with his phone was one of the 4 leaving as I arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) Ahem , well, that was fast ! Your first post on this build was Dec 16th . Ten days later he has painted and test flown it . I think we can put the phrase "Quick Build" on the box . However , given Eric's avatar , perhaps "Quack Build " ?😄 Edited December 26, 2023 by RICHARD WILLS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 Changing my avatar to Speedy Gonzales, that's what my wife used to call me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Well done Eric.You don’t mess about do you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 So ten days from box lid off to air under the wings! Anyone fancy taking up the challenge? 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Eric Robson said: Changing my avatar to Speedy Gonzales, that's what my wife used to call me. Speedy, do tell more about that nickname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 41 minutes ago, Don Fry said: Speedy, do tell more about that nickname. Quickies had nothing to do with it if thats what you're thinking Don.🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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