Grahamd Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Flying from grass I'd rather have the slight extra weight in the ply and GF around the retracts than anywhere else I'm sure I can save weight in other areas, for instance my flaps/dive breaks are probably half the weight of the original parts/concept.Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Wahay, months later and the damn retracts are now in and working.This pic shows me messing with the angles to get them correct for the axle.I also needed to space the wheels away from the retract leg (white bit), I'll probably make these from bar stock ally and drill them to match, but for the time being they are made from ?, wait for it.Toilet hinge rod , £3.15 from homebase, hollow heavy duty nylon rod, just the right diameter for my temp needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Stevens Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Wow, this model looks great, as someone who has never built one from scratch yet this is a really good idea, you're showing how it should be done . Hope it all goes well, looking forward to seeing the finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Got the first pair of flaps and dive breaks working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morgan Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 OMG open and STOP lol, Do you think it will slow down any? Looking great Grahamd coming along well.Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Lee, these are serious barn doors, dangle them out and watch the results! I've flown some full size aircraft that use spoilers and flaps as air-brakes and have almost left my eyeballs behind! This masterpiece will be an absolute joy to watch when its finished.Graham, will the first flight be the aircraft unfinished or will you paint it first? Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur bishop Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 GrahamD, Bro,superb,what patience! and the bonus of seeing brakes working! well done graham,.... just a comment to Doug Ireland, Doug,did you ever try the airbrakes on the Bristol Brigand? Wow!!.......Graham am really looking foward to more.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ireland Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Sorry Arthur, I'm not that old, think the Brigand first flew in'45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry no updates, I'm just finishing the flaps and then I should be in a position to sheet the wing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur bishop Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Doug, sorry Bro, I tend to think of all people as almost as 'time expired' as myself. I had 3 Brigands + 1 Buckmaster to look after, super aircraft. sorry GrahamD,for interrupting,hows the 'midnight oil' level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Daunt Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Grahamd, Well what can l say ...except brilliant.I have been away in the US for a month and just picked this up upon my return. I wish l had known about this plan/cnc kit earlier but seeing your build process l think (no l know) it would be just a tad beyond my building expertise.I first saw the DD about 2 years ago when l was at the Smithsonian Air Museam in Washington DC. What a plane and with a surname of DAUNT...well l knew one day l would have to have one.!!! l started to look a while back and found one supplied by Anglia Models. It is a Complete-a- Pack cnc cut out and plans...but the plans leave a lot to be desired. It tells you how old the plan is when one of the few "tips" says " it is well worth investing in the purchase of a plastic scale model to see how all the fairings fit and it will only cost you a few shillings ' !!!!!I do love to build but this one has been a huge challenge for me and in reality l could not do it justice. I have never worked with retracts (and seeing your problems and how you resolved them) both on retracts and dive brakes...l know i have taken the correct decision to keep it simple for me. So....whilst a huge shame l have had to build mine with a fixed undercarriage and simple flaps. There is not a chance l could have built those working dive brakes ...but it has been an absolute pleasure to read your build and see what you have done. And as to you being a standard balsa basher....l do not think so.Anyway mine will be in essence a Sport scale look alike....but what the heck this hobby is all about getting the pleasure out of building and flying at your own level. We cannot all have your skills or the likes of Mick Reeves to build a Master Model and we lesser mortals just have to look on in envy.l have just about finished all the building and about to start on the covering. It is looking good....well at least it looks like a Dauntless.!!!!Many thanks for sharing this build with us all,not least all the time to prepare the photo's and description as you progress. Cannot wait for the next installement.......Best regards, Geoff Daunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks Geoff for the nice comments, the build is on hold for a few weeks as my father has just been given days, if not weeks to live, as a hospital infection of mrsi has now turned into a brain tumor. Bare with me, I will return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sorry to hear that news Graham. My thoughts are with you and your family, I wish you all well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I know we all echo Andy's thoughts Graham... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker . Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 All the best mate your brethren s thoughts are with you, go well. F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Daunt Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Very sorry to hear your sad news.My wife and l have just lost 2 very close friends in the last 2 weeks..so l understand what you and the family will be feeling.As with the others my thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur bishop Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Graham D, Bro, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, I've been there so I can truly say I know, I care, Bless you and all Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks for all the kind words. My father passed away 26th Nov, and was buried Friday.I'm trying to get enfussed about modeling but it aint happening, perhaps in the next few days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Please accept our condolances Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
************ Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Graham,I know how you feel, my condolances. I lost my whole family over the space of 7 years, parents and three brothers, It's tough. Modelling helped me through but only after some time. When you're ready, you'll know.Time heals all wounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I can only Sincerely sympathise with you and your family. Erfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Butler Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I lost my father in October. I was building a Flair Cub at the time. When I could face going back to it, I changed the registration markings to G-FRED. Now whenever I fly it, I remember him and it always makes me smile - he would have loved it.Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the unmagnificent man Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Graham, hows things with you? I hope things are starting to get better for you.I am sure I speak for a lot of people when I say I would like to see you getting stuck back into that fantastic Dauntless. Although I didnt post a lot I was fascinated by the thread. Dont forget, for everyone that posts there are at least another 10 who are just reading with intrest and were all eagerly waiting your return.Anyway, in your own time with the model, as long as you are well then thats ok. Try and pop a post to let us all know. Take it easy. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi graham I'm one of the ten that Al mentioned he thought might be out here . Keep building,.keep your thread alive & God bless .Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 After what seems like an age, I hope I'm going to get back on with the Dauntless in the very near future. I made my first venture into the workshop last night for over 6 months, and it felt nice. Currently I'm just about to start converting a Black Horse Decathlon from IC to Electric, so at least I'm now back in the building world.Thanks for all the kind thoughtsGraham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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