Anybody else scratch building tonight?

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Building a very nice little free flight Bristol scout. Not sure how much rubber to use View attachment 241387 View attachment 241386 View attachment 241384

Any paint scheem ideas?

Nice! As much as I enjoy building and flying Foamboard...Balsa Flys Better!

really? I never built a rc balsa plane. Any places that you would recommend were I can get a small cheap kit

 

[skymaster]

That would definitely work as an RC. Those little Brick systems with integrated servos, receiver, and ESC are a perfect match for light balsas. View attachment 241388 View attachment 241389

Is this kind of like a slow flyer?

 

[skymaster]

Закончил изготовление планера F-18 Hornet. Сервомеханизмы, двигатель и регулятор называются из Китая. Осталось поставить на руль высоты 2 сервомеханизма по 9 грамм, установить колодку с моторчиком и сделать аккумуляторный отсек с попаданием в рекомендуемый ЦГ. Вес планера с фонарем – 365 грамм. Завтра начну обматывать скотчем. Есть ли у вас какие-либо предложения по цвету? View attachment 241392

Очень красивая птица. Может быть, светло-серый. Или вы можете положить легкую упаковочную ленту, а затем покрасить ее в серый цвет.

 

[Off-topic jes]

Any paint scheem ideas?

really? I never built a rc balsa plane. Any places that you would recommend were I can get a small cheap kit

oh yea of course

 

[Off-topic jes]

Any paint scheem ideas?

really? I never built a rc balsa plane. Any places that you would recommend were I can get a small cheap kit

so what kind of model are you looking for? there is quite a few nice kits out there

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

so what kind of model are you looking for? there is quite a few nice kits out there

I’m really new to balsa, I’ve built some of the gillows warbird but never rc. I’d love to build a Spitfire or a ww1 biplane. Just something that is cheap and flies good. Also I had a lot of trouble with the tissue paper covering I could never get it it shrink on the frame any tip?

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

oh yea of course

Maybe a paint scheme like this?

 

[Off-topic jes]

Maybe a paint scheme like this?

Yeah, I was thinking something like that. I really like the look but we’ll see. also today I put together my own winding stooge,

now that I’m really getting a free flight and have an abundance of models. I feel like I need one.

 

[Off-topic jes]

I’m really new to balsa, I’ve built some of the gillows warbird but never rc. I’d love to build a Spitfire or a ww1 biplane. Just something that is cheap and flies good. Also I had a lot of trouble with the tissue paper covering I could never get it it shrink on the frame any tip

I’m really new to balsa, I’ve built some of the gillows warbird but never rc. I’d love to build a Spitfire or a ww1 biplane. Just something that is cheap and flies good. Also I had a lot of trouble with the tissue paper covering I could never get it it shrink on the frame any tip?

Tissue paper can be a struggle. sometimes I have trouble with it to you first have to pinch and pull it nice and tight when you stick it down.

but if you want drum tight like on my Piper here I recommend getting a small spray bottle with water and Elmers glue, and if you give that a few squirts, it dries up very nicely.

 

[Off-topic jes]

So I’m concerned we’re on the Heaviside. I’m not sure how much it supposed to weigh but here’s what it currently is

 

[CrshNBrn]

Not exactly a scratch build, but there's a lot of foam on these FT F-18's. This thing is going to be BIG when its done.

 

[Brian B]

Any paint scheem ideas?

really? I never built a rc balsa plane. Any places that you would recommend were I can get a small cheap kit

Not many cheap kits around. Look at Brodak, wide assortment.

But from what I've seen of your ability, go straight to plans and cut out your own. An excellent first kit, because of the EXTREMELY detailed instructions, is the original 40" Lazy Bee. The ribs and parts are huge and forgiving to cut out, compared to other designs, useful if you are new to Exacto #11s cutting balsa. Should be able to pickup all the required balsa at Hobby Lobby, and even with today's prices, total amount is very small for that plane.

If interested, go to this site (I love Outerzone!!!), and download the plans and all supplements.

Oz : Lazy Bee plan - free download

outerzone.co.uk

 

[Off-topic jes]

Maybe a paint scheme like this?

I was thinking this

 

[Off-topic jes]

Not many cheap kits around. Look at Brodak, wide assortment.

But from what I've seen of your ability, go straight to plans and cut out your own. An excellent first kit, because of the EXTREMELY detailed instructions, is the original 40" Lazy Bee. The ribs and parts are huge and forgiving to cut out, compared to other designs, useful if you are new to Exacto #11s cutting balsa. Should be able to pickup all the required balsa at Hobby Lobby, and even with today's prices, total amount is very small for that plane.

If interested, go to this site (I love Outerzone!!!), and download the plans and all supplements.

Oz : Lazy Bee plan - free download

outerzone.co.uk

Oh yea! The lazy bee is a WONDERFUL flying model. I’ve seen your stuff too, just awesome Go straight to scrach

 

[Off-topic jes]

Oh yea! The lazy bee is a WONDERFUL flying model. I’ve seen your stuff too, just awesome Go straight to scrach

Another wonderful flying airplane that

I’ve built a few of is the piece o cake It’s a pretty easy plane to build and fly magnificent.

 

[Brian B]

FYI, just posted the full plans and build manual for my B-70 Valkyrie, revision B. Find it in the Resources area soon (pending approval).

 

[Off-topic jes]

Tissue paper can be a struggle. sometimes I have trouble with it to you first have to pinch and pull it nice and tight when you stick it down. View attachment 241400 but if you want drum tight like on my Piper here I recommend getting a small spray bottle with water and Elmers glue, and if you give that a few squirts, it dries up very nicely.

Like this

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Tissue paper can be a struggle. sometimes I have trouble with it to you first have to pinch and pull it nice and tight when you stick it down. View attachment 241400 but if you want drum tight like on my Piper here I recommend getting a small spray bottle with water and Elmers glue, and if you give that a few squirts, it dries up very nicely.

That’s sweet… thanks for the tips I appreciate them

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Like this View attachment 241419 View attachment 241420

Looking really great!

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Another wonderful flying airplane that View attachment 241406 I’ve built a few of is the piece o cake It’s a pretty easy plane to build and fly magnificent.

Thank you… that does look amazing