Master Series Bf-109 Build

[Leadfoot335]

Thank you! I did find them in the project files.

Braces wise, will likely use something similar to the Master Series P-51

 

[Whit Armstrong]

Thank you! I did find them in the project files.

Braces wise, will likely use something similar to the Master Series P-51

Those will probably work. The shape doesn’t really matter.

 

[CrshNBrn]

It begins...

 

[CrshNBrn]

Just to confirm...the MS P-51 wing spars will fit in this wing? Thinking dihedral, spar width & length, and all that jazz.

 

[Whit Armstrong]

Just to confirm...the MS P-51 wing spars will fit in this wing? Thinking dihedral, spar width & length, and all that jazz.

Yes it will. I’ll be adding spars sometime tomorrow, so if you work on the fuselage, the correct spar will be available by the time you’re done.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Yes it will. I’ll be adding spars sometime tomorrow, so if you work on the fuselage, the correct spar will be available by the time you’re done.

You rock, Whit. Thanks!

 

[CrshNBrn]

I'm stumped on the tail. I'm guessing we should do some Nerdnic-style speedwing tapers on the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Otherwise, the double-thicknesses won't fit together. Also, the tabs on the elevator have me scratching my head. Anyone ahead of me on this build?

 

[Whit Armstrong]

I'm stumped on the tail. I'm guessing we should do some Nerdnic-style speedwing tapers on the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Otherwise, the double-thicknesses won't fit together. Also, the tabs on the elevator have me scratching my head. Anyone ahead of me on this build?

You’ll notice on the plans that you’re supposed to cut through the leading edge of the elevator where the slot is. With that cut, you can swing the top part of the rudder away and put the elevator in the slot.

 

[CrshNBrn]

I think I see what you're talking about. Do the tabs on the elevator have any purpose?

 

[Whit Armstrong]

I think I see what you're talking about. Do the tabs on the elevator have any purpose?

Just decorative.

 

[CrshNBrn]

I see. If you had a picture of the tail assembly you could post, I'd be grateful. Even after cutting the vertical stabilizer to slide the elevator in, the slot only seems to be one foam board thickness. The elevator/horizontal stabilizer is doubled up. However, checking out some of the other build pictures earlier in this thread, it looks like both are only single foamboard thickness. Hopefully the picture below can show what I'm talking about.

Otherwise, it comes together quickly- this was just one rainy Sunday's worth of work. I wound up using some old wooden FT Spitfire spars in the wings and will probably use a cut down MS Corsair powerpod in the nose. Speaking of nose, that hatch is pretty sweet; I'm hoping there's room for a 2200 or 3000 4S battery in there.

 

[Whit Armstrong]

I see. If you had a picture of the tail assembly you could post, I'd be grateful. Even after cutting the vertical stabilizer to slide the elevator in, the slot only seems to be one foam board thickness. The elevator/horizontal stabilizer is doubled up. However, checking out some of the other build pictures earlier in this thread, it looks like both are only single foamboard thickness. Hopefully the picture below can show what I'm talking about.

Otherwise, it comes together quickly- this was just one rainy Sunday's worth of work. I wound up using some old wooden FT Spitfire spars in the wings and will probably use a cut down MS Corsair powerpod in the nose. Speaking of nose, that hatch is pretty sweet; I'm hoping there's room for a 2200 or 3000 4S battery in there.

Right before I finished the plans, I made the decision to double the thickness on the tail surfaces, so some earlier pictures might not match. There should be an area on the elevator that is only one foam thickness, and that should face down when slotting in. I don’t have much access to foamboard, but I will probably be able to put together a cardboard mockup.

 

[CrshNBrn]

It flies! Quite nicely, too. I couldn't wait. Super fast flight because the spinner was out of center, but this bird has potential. Seemed rock solid with little trim needed even in a crazy wind this afternoon. A 3000 4S battery crammed into the hatch and a big Dubro spinner up front seemed to balance it pretty well.

As you can see, I went back to the single thickness tail section, but I reinforced both horizontal and vertical stabilizers with bbq skewers and it seems pretty solid. The game plan is to finish it up with an Adolf Galland-style Battle of Britain paint job next.

Thank you again for the plans and support. Anybody working on the P-40 yet? I guess its time to head over to that thread.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

It flies! Quite nicely, too. I couldn't wait. Super fast flight because the spinner was out of center, but this bird has potential. Seemed rock solid with little trim needed even in a crazy wind this afternoon. A 3000 4S battery crammed into the hatch and a big Dubro spinner up front seemed to balance it pretty well.

As you can see, I went back to the single thickness tail section, but I reinforced both horizontal and vertical stabilizers with bbq skewers and it seems pretty solid. The game plan is to finish it up with an Adolf Galland-style Battle of Britain paint job next.

Thank you again for the plans and support. Anybody working on the P-40 yet? I guess its time to head over to that thread.

looks awesome

 

[Whit Armstrong]

It flies! Quite nicely, too. I couldn't wait. Super fast flight because the spinner was out of center, but this bird has potential. Seemed rock solid with little trim needed even in a crazy wind this afternoon. A 3000 4S battery crammed into the hatch and a big Dubro spinner up front seemed to balance it pretty well.

As you can see, I went back to the single thickness tail section, but I reinforced both horizontal and vertical stabilizers with bbq skewers and it seems pretty solid. The game plan is to finish it up with an Adolf Galland-style Battle of Britain paint job next.

Thank you again for the plans and support. Anybody working on the P-40 yet? I guess its time to head over to that thread.

It looks great, I especially like the wing fillets you added. Good call with the single thickness. The double thickness was tough on that one because the elevator is connected to the rudder and not to the fuselage.

I'm still designing the P-40, but it should be done soon. I'm working on compiling inkscape on my computer, which will make it way more pleasant to work in, and I have nothing else to do but make planes.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Here's a couple of glamour shots before she goes out and gets all beat up. Thanks for sharing your plans, Whit. I'm sure they took a lot of time and energy to develop.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Here's a couple of glamour shots before she goes out and gets all beat up. Thanks for sharing your plans, Whit. I'm sure they took a lot of time and energy to develop.

magnificent.... don't you dare crash her

 

[Kartman24]

Hi, may thanks for making the plans available, i have downloaded them, do they download as full size or do they have to be blown up, if so what percentage size are they in the download?

 

[Mr NCT]

Here's a couple of glamour shots before she goes out and gets all beat up. Thanks for sharing your plans, Whit. I'm sure they took a lot of time and energy to develop.

That's a thing of beauty!

 

[CrshNBrn]

Hi, may thanks for making the plans available, i have downloaded them, do they download as full size or do they have to be blown up, if so what percentage size are they in the download?

They are full size. No adjustments are necessary.