DG1000M Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Not sure if anyone remembers this model, Storm Petrel designed by Tad Davison, I'm sure it appeared in RCM&E in June 1991 if I'm correct. I have built 2 of these models some time ago, one with a .20 size engine and the other an electric version, and had great fun flying both of them. The original model had a wingspan of 54 inches and weighed about 3 - 4 pounds. After some thought, I have decided to build another one at 150%. I did have an idea of creating one at 200%, but thought I would build one at 150% to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 Some parts already cut out and prepared, fuselage sides, tailplane and elevator, fin and rudder, fuselage formers, and firewall for suitable size engine, wings ribs sanded and prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 Former F3 is almost finished, just waiting for the glue to dry. These parts was made out of 1/4" sheet cut to size, just using a couple of set squares to make sure that this part is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 16 hours ago, DG1000M said: ....... I'm sure it appeared in RCM&E in June 1991 if I'm correct. Cute model! I struggle to remember the correct decade, let alone year and month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Green2 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 This was on my build list as a school boy. If I hadn't already just built the 'Solo' (out of corrugated cardboard), I certainly would have done. Looks great so far! Storm Petrel: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10088 Solo: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=15486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 On 28/09/2024 at 07:11, GrumpyGnome said: Cute model! I struggle to remember the correct decade, let alone year and month.... 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 On 28/09/2024 at 09:25, James Green2 said: This was on my build list as a school boy. If I hadn't already just built the 'Solo' (out of corrugated cardboard), I certainly would have done. Looks great so far! Thank you, would you build another model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 In this photo, you can see formers F1, F2, F3, F4, but when these were cut, there is a slight difference from the top to bottom in width, the difference is between 1.0mm and 1.5mm, which is not a great deal, and should be easy to correct with a little light sanding. Making sure that all formers F2, F3, and servo and battery trays are all the same width, then will be able to start more work on building the fuselage. Plan at the moment to go electric, but not sure of what size, as the build process progresses, I will be monitoring the weight, and weighing various parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 This is what I have done over the last couple of days. F2 on the left and F3 on the right, only 2 servos are needed, elevator and rudder, depending on what electric motor I select, will also depend on what LiPo battery is selected, but more than enough room and to move in such a position that the CG is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 This photo is just what the underside looks like, more than strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 This photo shows what it looks like with both F2 and F3 put together, only dry fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 Top view of the same unit put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 This photo shows what the unit will look like when placed in the fuselage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 This photo shows what it will look like looking towards the tailplane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 (edited) Both fuselage sides are finished. Edited October 3 by DG1000M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 The servo and battery tray are finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 The servo and battery tray are dry-fitted to the right side of the fuselage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Both sides of the fuselage dry fitted to the servo and battery tray, just kept together with this masking tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Balsa Tint Model Lite filler, using this to fill some pin markings and tiny gaps, once lightly sanded, you are unable to see where any tiny holes are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 After some thought, I have decided to place the elevator servo towards the tail keeping the arm movement short, a much better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 the undercarriage is almost finished, the only difference going to make it a little stronger from the original plan. The main U/C are 3" wheels using 8 SWG, tailwheel has 2" wheel using 10 SWG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 The tailplane and elevator are finished, 3/8" sheet was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 (edited) The fin and rudder are finished, 3/8" was used. Edited October 10 by DG1000M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 1/4" sheet plywood that will be used to build the U/C, will be attached from the firewall towards the trailing edge of the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG1000M Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 The fuselage is close to being finished, these photos show what has been done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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