Dave S. Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Undressed spitfire, what a lovely curvy shape . Looks a nice piece of work, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Shaun, that looks great. You will welcome the extra length to get the cg correct, but I fear that the covering and paint will send it a long way back. I use a 1200 NiCad under the tank and a few ounces of lead in the nose with a YS63 up front, but I do build my tail ends very light. I covered mine in silver Solarfilm which is much easier to apply than the normal solid colours because it is thicker, then applied Humbrol enamel by brush, finally coating with 50/50 mixed Tufcote gloss/matt. Use plenty of elevator throw initially on take off. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi all. I just ordered the plans for this baby through "My Hobby Store". Has anybody tried to build it with built up tail surfaces yet rather than the flat sheet ones? Also, What does every body think of changing the wing attachment slightly and replicating the Gull Wing on the underside of the Fuse and Wing joint? I guess that this would pull along just as well behind a 50 size two stroke? Although a 60 size 4 stroke is going to sound soooo much better. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Hugh, my last post seems to have gone awol or maybe under another heading, but I made my 62" Spit with built up tail and control surfaces. This still requires a bit of lead up front but I do have two metal gear retract servos behind the wing centre. Will fly fine on a YS 53 turning a 13x5 wood but is better on a YS 63 turning a 11.5 x6 three blader. Pleeeeease don`t use a two stroke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Martin. Regarding 2 strokes, I am just tossing ideas around. There are not a lot of 60 size 4 strokes around? I have an OS 52 Surpass that I think might struggle. The Hurricane is going to go first however, as I think it will hold it's own on the flight line a bit more than yet another Spit, even a scratch built one. I get the impression that the wing loading on the Hurri might be a tad better too, which will suit my stage of flying ability. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 The OS 52 would not even stand a chance unless you have a very long patch. Starting to think about the Hurri myself. Probably easier to fly. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Taylor Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi all, I've just finished making Tony's Hurricane, and she flies beautifully! Now awaiting the plans for the Spitfire. Can anyone provide a list of the wood that is needed to build it? I just want to get a head start! Its going to be electric too - anyone built electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I too am building the 63" spitfire and was wondering if i could find a build thread No luck so far. can anyone help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Will, I don't know of any specific build thread, but this thread is full of a wealth of information that's helped me enormously. It's long, as you can see we're on page 7 now, but if you take the time to read through there really is some gold in there. Shaun K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Will, Try here. http://www.chinglemfc.co.uk/p_TNSpitfire01.ikml Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks all, Yeah this thread has yielded some good results and the build thread is also very good thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Well, being half way through the TN Hurricane, and having almost completely rebuilt my crashed Seagull PT-19 as well as assembling the Modeltec Dragon Lady I bought myself for christmas, I suddenly got the urge to start on the TN Spit. I started cutting balsa an lightply on Thursday night. I have the fuselage ready to install the upper and lower deckings and have one wing framed up and ready to sheet. I cannot believe how quickly this goes together. I have an ASP 61 Four stroke on order and a set of servo-less electronic retracts also coming. It was watching the video that did it, I am sure of it... Cheers, HughEdited By Hugh Coleman on 10/01/2010 11:21:37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My digital servo-less retacts arrived today. Not bad, as I only ordered them on Friday night. They fit beautifully. The sprung oleos are just the right length on the longest setting. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 can you tell me what make your retracts are and where you got them from? I am also looking for a set of retracts. thanks, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sure, Servo-Less Retracts Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 thanks, do you know if they can support the spitfires full weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I certainly hope that they can! My money is wasted otherwise! Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi, Have you been able to test the retracts? what do you think of the quality? I hear that E-flite are bringing out some 60 size servoless retracts soon. I am hoping to use the DSR-40 ones until the E-flite ones are out. thanks, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Will, I have the retracts in situ (Needed to fit them before skinning the wing underside), but have not had an opportunity to test them since fitting as I have not yet got to the stage where I can cut the skinning away for the wheel wells. I did do a test run before fitting. They have a very scale like speed action and there is a slight asymetry between the two which should porduce a nice scale effect too. I will have to strengthen the springs in the Oleos. I think that as supplied, they are way to weak... Definitly will bottom out on anything but a perfect landing. Aside from that, I am committed to at least giving them a go now, so wish me luck! Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh P Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi all I'm new to this group. Iwas wondering if any one has a list of the 'WoodPack' after buying the Lysander WoodPack I find that you can buy the wood direct from SLEC at considerably less than buying it from MyHobbyStore. I aim to get the CNC pack to save the hasttle of cutting out ribs ect. The plan looks great and from reading the thread my Laser 70 will fit a treat ( with slightly longer cowl). Thanks Hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Huge C, Please keep me updated on the retracts. I am just getting to this stage and really would like to use servoless. i think eflite have some 60 size one out soon i may give them a go Huge P, Although i got the wood pack (I could tell you what it contained but i know i would forget something) it goes along the lines of 14x 2.4mm sheets 2x 6mm 2x 9mm 1x 12mm and some obechi wing spares ( i think 5mmx5mm). I was lucky and managed to get Tony Nijhuis him self to serve me at the slec UK tent so he was able to add wood for bits that might require extra (in case of mistakes) and so far i can tell you that i need some more 12mm. but if i were you i would talk to Ian at Slec UK and he can prepare you a wood pack all for you but i would add some extra wood (mainly the 2.4mm sheeting and 12mm sheet). thanks, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hugh2, I cut everything from the plans... Took me a couple of evenings... And I feel very smug about it... Mind you, I bought out two stores worth of Balsa sheeting for the wing skins... Didn't want to run short. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh P Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks guys, I think I will buy the wood and cut it to make a 'kit' . I know there are some big ribs to cut, but the CNC wood pack @ £70 for 'Ribs & Formers' only seems very over priced to me. HughP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex700e Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 well remember that all of the fuselage sides are included in the CNC pack along with the sheet tail surfaces. All you have to do is add the decking so I think that the CNC is well worth it. And you get computer aided precision. There is yet a part that i have come across that is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi all, For those of you that have struggled to find a decent captain for the cockpit of your Spitfire, like I did for a long time, I'd like to point out an option. I found plenty of options for 1/6 scale but they are all too large for this 'plane and I couldn't find a thing in 1/7 scale that suited. Following a brief ad in the RCM&E mag, I checked out the stately gentleman below from Giant Cod. From now on we will call him Clive. I bought him here! Clive is quoted as being 1/6 but I think he's a little closer to 1/7 scale. He fits perfectly in the office of the 62" Nijhuis Spit - at least to my eyes he is just the right size. Moreover, from clicking on the Checkout button on the Giant Cod site to arrival in my mailbox IN AUSTRALIA was only 7 days. I'm super-impressed with both Clive and Giant Cod. Before anyone asks, no I'm not on the take, a relative or agent, just happy to share a case of good service. Shaun K. Edited By Shaun K on 03/03/2010 13:44:58Edited By Shaun K on 03/03/2010 13:47:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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