propogandhi Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Managed to get this off ebay in the summer as a kit then almost sold it again, but decided to keep it in the end , and I'm glad I did. I've since been able to set-up a workshop in my flat and so construction begins. I'll let the images do the talking, but what you see below is basically half a days work. She is great fun to build, not least because I havn't built a kit for over a year, so its nice to get back into it. My set-up will be 3 cell 3200 lipo, 40amp esc Mega 600 sized brushless inrunner. Any questions or comments from all welcome. Prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kiwi g Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I too am building one of these or tho Im going to use a nitro. I must say these kits are excellent .Do they still make them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 > Any questions or comments from all welcome. You did ask! I had one of these a while back for slope use, it was a really nice build. I eventually flew it into a barbed wire fence and gave away the bits. It went like the clappers off the slope but there's a couple of things that you might like to be aware of. 1. The wing bolt plate pulls out at the slightest opportunity; this is a fault,if it was meant to break in a crash it'd have been a frangible bolt plate arrangement as on the phase 6. I seem to remember that I used some 1/16" ply cladding on the outside of the 2mm ply box structure (which always seems to break at the corner of the "lightening" holes), and bonded everything in place with white glue and lots of 1/2" triangle stock. 2. The fuselage is a bit weak. I fixed mine with two bits of 1/4" x 1/8" spruce in the corners of the battery box, extending from as far forward as possible to aft of the former at the wing root trailing edge. You might be able to do something with some smaller-section carbon rod or tube. 3. The wing has been enlarged but - as far as I can tell - the tailplane hasn't been enlarged to the same extent, it at all. The real one wasn't stable in pitch anyway which was partly why it was so maneuverable, and I couldn't get the c.g. of the model aft of about 28.5% MAC without it becoming unstable. The side effect of this was that it required constant re-trimming and tended to lift its nose in lift - like the real one, it had to be 'flown' all the time. This behavior might not bother you but if you have any doubt, a slightly larger tailplane wouldn't hurt. It might make the enlarged wing a little less noticeable as well. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks I might make the tail a little bigger, so thanks for the heads up. Grahamno they don't make them any longer. Got the wing started this weekend, should have it done for next weekend. A servo on each alieron is what I'm planning. prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Lower wing now basically done, I'll add servo's and sheet this week so by the weekend I should be back onto the fuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Upper center section now sheeted and mounting beams for servo cover's glued in between ribs W6 and W5. I'm using Hitec HS55's on each aileron. Wing should be fully sheeted within 24hrs. Offered the fuzz to the wing for the first time, she's starting to get there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 my dad built the balsacraft seafury back when you used belt drive 600s and nicads! he smashed it a while ago and now with the advent of me getting an eflite seafury he is rebuilding the wing with flaps and retracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Wing is now fully sheeted, and can now be bolted onto the fuzz. Moved onto sheeting the fuzz now, she really is taking shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris1 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I have built the BC Spit, and have the BC Hurricane kit to build. I recon that it will take 600 sized retracts, the wing should be thick enough. Cheers Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 My dad is using cheap BRC hobbies .40 sized retracts for his sea fury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I have a FW190 - it's about 10 years old now. Currently converting for Brushless and Lipos - went well on a Race 600 and 8 cells so should be nice if I can get it to balance GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I built a Pete Nicolson Bearcat from a plan pack before BC started kitting them. Great design, flew well with a Jeti Phasor BL motor, even on eight sub C nicads (even if it was a little heavy). Would be transformed with a modern out-runner and 3s LiPo;-must try that sometime! I built a BC Spit too but it has not flown to date. Both fun builds and strong models too. I have an unbuilt BC Blenheim in my loft as well but I won't be selling that on e-bay, it can await my retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 FYI I'm keeping a complete and up to date build here prop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I seem to remember the Balsacraft kits being exellent little warbirds. Saw them on display at many trade shows. Then, suddenly they went bust and I can't understand why they were just allowed to disappear. Anyone know what happened? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi John I think Balsacraft was taken over by Ripmax. The ARTF EP Spitfire produced by Ripmax is the same Peter Nicolson design which was produced as a kit for IC engines by balsacraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Kelvin, the similarity between the Ripmax and Balsacraft Spits seemed to be debated at some length when the Ripmax Spit first came out. I think the end result and concensus was that there was no relationship between them. Having said that, both fly beautifully; I have a Ripmax one and saw a Balsacraft one several times. It was on brushed and 8 cells so they must be even better with brushless power........ GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi GG The Ripmax one is cool , a good platform to scale up like this one Crashed it after 50+ flights Got another one stashed away in my bedroom Kelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Kelvin, Yeah, the Ripmax Spit looks great. What powertrain and battery did you use?. Did you have to make any alterations to the motor mount to get the choice of motor in the cowling? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 This is what I have in my Ripmax Spit. Huge amounts of power Motor & ESC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi John I mounted it like this Motor Thunder Tiger Ripper OBL 36/11-40A outrunner Esc JP- SP50A-BEC AIR (The Tornado esc in the pic burnt out) LiPo Flight power 3300 3s1p 11.1v Prop 11x7 APC My new one will have the spinner part of the cowl removed, and a suitable size and shape spinner in its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 my god, a £50 powertrain? im used to £15 ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ok been away for a while but I'll let the photos do the talking. I basically ready to apply decals and detail now, she should be ready in a few weekends. Stuart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 wow it looks amazing XD XD :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Superb job you're doing there Stuart, I'll have her if you get fed up with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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