'SPIT' roasted FB
- Thread starter bracesport
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That looked good. Except for the end
. I know what that feels like. Good maiden overall.Great maiden flight. It looked like you had no problems at all.Maiden up!
Now it's on to paint.
The link @CarolineTyler provided are pretty accurate (thanks for the scale BTW!)
There are a LOT of variations on the Spitfire (I think they got up to 21?...) just find a image you like and go with that.
kilroy07
Legendary member
Nope, she flew like a dream! (Spitfire isn't my favorite, but I gotta say, I am warming up to this one.)
If I didn't have to leave tomorrow on business, I would have had her all painted up this weekend.
Great maiden Mayan.Spoiler
bracesport
Legendary member
I have a busy couple of weeks till the end of Sept, so I can not imagine achieving much from now!
BeautifulHaving built this one as a hybrid FT/FB 3D printed beast, I can see a good path to a masters style build!
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ouch that hurts.
Thanks for the kind words. Everything is together but the installation of the electronics. Only the wing servos are fitted. Spinner/prop are dummies for the pics. I have a 3 blade set on order. Going to try to maiden next Saturday. Thanks for the inspiration in getting this build done. It was starting to lag and this thread really perked up my enthusiasm! Thanks! Here are some current shots of my Battle of Britain FT Spitfire for your viewing pleasure.
bracesport
Legendary member
@Rasterize - I have seen some of your flight videos, and your landings especially are very smooth - I imagine your maiden will be a good one!
@bracesport - Honestly they are never that good. I want to eventually add some gera to this. I did have the forethought to add the traditional paint stir sticks to the inside of the wing before sealing it up. I did design some "wheel well" insert graphics that will cover the default "wheels up" graphics when I add the gear.
bracesport
Legendary member
@Rasterize - do I recall correctly you slammed a plane into your camera tripod one time?
@ bracesport - lol Yes on the Flying Tiger P40. That was actually my friend Jason on the sticks. He was trying to make close passes and got a little to close. Already fixed and back in the air. Took her out today in fact.
What I like about the skins is I can just print another one anytime I like. If that was an airbrusher job or hand painted I would cry. lol
Already fixed and back in the air. Took her out today in fact.What I like about the skins is I can just print another one anytime I like. If that was an airbrusher job or hand painted I would cry. lol
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
Nice details, you got the mirror on the top of the canopy. Looking sharp buddy
kilroy07
Legendary member
Glad you joined us, that’s a SWEET looking plane you ended up with!
I’ve got paint sticks in mine too, but it’s only in the default FT position which I’m not sure I’d be happy with.
We’ve only got a grass strip anyway....
👍 for the triblade prop, that will be the icing on a very tasty looking cake.
Curious, do you pull the paper then apply the skin? Last year I tried skinning, I found it more difficult than I imagined to get it without wrinkles. But your skins just might make me try it again.
Looking forward to your maiden.
kilroy07
Legendary member
I feel your pain brother. I’m sitting at the airport now. The next two weeks I’ll get NOTHING done either as I’m out of town on business too. Had to spend yesterday putting in a gate for the backyard, our chickens are apparently escape artists. 🙄I have a busy couple of weeks till the end of Sept, so I can not imagine achieving much from now!
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
Ninja chickens
basslord1124
Master member
Nice flight @sundown57 ... yeah ending was a little rough. I know I've done that before. Did it get much damage?
Since getting my glue gun replacement, I'm back in business to resume my plane building extravaganza. Hoping to get some more done to the Spitfire this week.
Since getting my glue gun replacement, I'm back in business to resume my plane building extravaganza. Hoping to get some more done to the Spitfire this week.
BS projects inc.
Elite member
If you had a thrust angle on it you probably shouldn't have. Thrust angles should be very very light, half of my scratch builds that fly great don't even have them. Hope your rebuild goes well!
CarolineTyler
Legendary member
Today's progress, more hacking up of the spitfire. To get the canopy in the right place I needed to remove more of the rear turtle deck and also took the opportunity to reshape it to a more triangular profile.
Then extended the removable hatch to suppory the canopy. Bit more shaping and it will look pretty good.
Now I need to create a firewall and head cushion, top of seat, pilot, gunsight......I think I have made a rod for my own back
Pictures of the lite ply re-reinforcements and the battery hatch.
Then extended the removable hatch to suppory the canopy. Bit more shaping and it will look pretty good.
Now I need to create a firewall and head cushion, top of seat, pilot, gunsight......I think I have made a rod for my own back
Pictures of the lite ply re-reinforcements and the battery hatch.
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