Discussions around the Nijhuis model designs

[Robert Bromwich]

Hi Tony

thanks for that just another quick question how have you done your panel lines !

Rob

[Tony Nijhuis]

Rob, Panel lines are done with 1.5mm wide snake tape, availiable from MFA como drills (model flight accessories) down in Sandwich, Kent. Give them a call and order it over the phone. I think they do a number of colours but not black any more.

Apply the tape on to the covered but un-painted surface to follow the panel ines. Then using primer paint, paint over the tape, then finally apply the war paint to the whole model. I sometimes use 1000grade wet n dry (wet) to flatten the paint which slightly enhances the tape lines.

Tony

[Jeff Glasser]

Hi Tony,

thank you for the reply re - B.17 build  pics'. I'm sure I can manage anyway. Anyone else out there got any? 

Thanks for enlightening me on F4 in the Hurricane plan. 

Jeff

[david robinson]

Hi Tony  I am having trouble running twin and mutiple brushless motors. Each motor has it`s own e.s.c but they will not match in starting or running. Any suggestions

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[David Ashby - Moderator]

David - I'd suggest you pop that question in the electric flight section where it'll receive more attention.

[Bruce Richards]

David, To set up 2 or more motors do train the ESC separately so they start at the same point on the stick movement. This can be done by setting the trim on the throttle channel. Have a play and if you are still having problems I will try to do a step by step guide for you.

[Ben Mullins]

Nice stuff Phil, How much does that spaceboard cost?

[david robinson]

Hi Bruce  Thanks for the tip I will experiment further and let you know the results.

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[Ben Mullins]

Thanks Phil

Could this be yet anouther material for the electric flyers?!

Would be good to see if we can make one of the Free Plan models with it.

Not sure about the covering, Trial and error I suppose

[Tony Nijhuis]

Phil,

I'm not a great  fan of foam but the extruded polystyrene is one I have tried and quite like it...it sand well too.

There are a number of way to cover polystyrene....

Obechi veneer or sheet balsa glued on with Copydex glue

Brown paper and watered down PVA

Or paint the structure in household emulsion and that protects it against foam eating glues and paints

 Regards

Tony

[Mike P]

Hi Tony,  I purchased a Sunderland Plan Feature CNC Pack from your good self at Cosford in July, I am now eager to make a start , I like to use white glue ,do you think this is OK for the hull or should I use an epoxy adhesive to cope with the stresses of landings. Can you please advise, Many thanks. Mike.

[martyn sharp]

Hi Tony can you tell me if there is enought space in the sunderland for 2 of these lipo's 

many thanks

Martyn 

[Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage]

yeah, how do you made plans in cad? i can't see someone painstakingly drawing it in autocad, you must scan it or something

[Ahab]

 Hi all  I've just joined this site and have purchased the total  Lancaster package from Tony and I can't wait to start. Already I've found this site to be a great place for info on the Lanc as well as other electric aircraft.   Cheers!

Kevin

[Ted Day]

Hi Tony,

             I am in the process of building a Hurricane from your plans from RCM&E.  A quick question, the plan shown in your build photos does not show the main upper 6 mm spar crossing the wing root assembly, it just covers W4 to W3.  The free plan that came with RCM&E shows this spar going from w4 left to w4 right.  As I have only just discovered your build photos I have a wing root assembly with the spar going from W4 left to W4 right.  The retracts and the wheels should fit without interefering as far as I can see, or have I missed something?  Is there a reason for the difference in the Plans?  Also Could you tell me the type and make of the retracts shown in your build photos, I can't match them with anything in my 4 year old Ripmax catalogue.

         I built your Sky 40 earlier this year and I must congratulate you on it, what a' luvly' bit of kit, I am still on a buudy lead but hopefully that will change soon. What a dream to fly! thanks.

       Ted.  

[Tony Nijhuis]

Ted,

The photos were of the prototype build so small change are always made during this build. The final printed plan will alway reflect the final design......the W4 left to right is correct as you have built.

regards

Tony

[Ted Day]

Hi Tony,

            Have just re read your article from the autumn RCM&E and answered my own question about retracts and servo.  Just proves the old saying "when all else fails, read the instructions".  Thanks again.

          Ted

[Keith Simmons]

Hi Tony or anyone.

I have got the plans for the Lancaster from your site re RCM&E as I had wanted to build the Manchester.  Can you tell me if the rearward detail behind the double circular radiator scoops (beneath the engines) and in front of the undercarrage doors is as per Lancaster ?  If not, what was it like?  I can't find any detail on any plans or old photos in my books or on the Internet.

 Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Keith

[Brian Lambert]

Keith have you seen this?

[Keith Simmons]

Thanks rusper, I have that plan and other 3d plans (Top, Bottom, side and front) but no rear view of  the outlet detail from the radiators.  Is it the same arrangement as the Lancaster? 

[Brian Lambert]

Keith don't realy know, is there one in existance anywhere? have a look at this, may be of some use.

Brian

[Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage]

i am gonna design a spitfire for my MDS 38 i have lying around, i hope you don't mind me using your model spits as a reference for weight and wing span, just wondering, did you put in any wash in or wash out on them? i will need to make sure the wings are really strong because i want to put some retracts in, cause i suck at hand launches

p.s, i got a supermarine spitfire haynes manual for xmas

[Keith Simmons]

Hi Rusper. That photo is useful as I can see the profile of the lower radiator rear profile with it's rear radiator flap.   Is that your model? and would love to see a rear shot looking towards the front, but Is the undercarriage in the way..?.

May do it as a Lancaster Detail of the radiator flap.  (I want to build a 1/12th RC model)

I believe all the Manchesters were scrapped that survived the bombing raids early in the war as the RAF Squadrons converted to Lancasters.  (Don't know if any were converted)

I have a book, The Avro Lancaster, Manchester and Lincoln by Richard A Franks and it has rear views looking towards the front but has undercarriage doors blocking the detail and inside a good side drawing view of the engine cowling with radiator and air scoops. 

Will contact the IWM again.   They told me earlier that the Prop dia was 16 Feet. (Manchester) .. and the length of the Lancaster from Tip of Dome to rear of the rear gunners canopy was 69 ft 4 inches..  I replied that I can't see the guns protruding 2 inches ??..   as the o/a length is 69 ft 6 inches.

Happy New Year for 2009.