Super detailed Spitfire Build
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TehMaxwell
Tales of a Rookie
This is an awesome build, just goes to show how far some foamboard, paint, ingenuity and patience can go! I am super excited to see this fly, it's going to look a real spectacle in the air!
That is if the weather in the UK holds up for you, I'm in Yorkshire and the wind seems to vary every half a mile you move! Good luck!
That is if the weather in the UK holds up for you, I'm in Yorkshire and the wind seems to vary every half a mile you move! Good luck!
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Cheers guys, yeah the weather seems a bit off and on at the moment. I was flying my Versa tonight and it was very windy. Should be okay soon enough though as we've had some nice days recently.
I'm actually pretty confident about the flight now. Seems like everyone have had a good experience with the design on the whole.
I'm actually pretty confident about the flight now. Seems like everyone have had a good experience with the design on the whole.
JohnRambozo
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Hurry up, I can't wait any longer! I'm joking. Wait for a good day! My spit was beaten hard by the wind today and ended up in a tree with pretty significant damage. Its back and better than ever, but yours is too pretty to go down like mine did.
Well, cleanin up my workshop yesterday, of which I didn't get far on it, I found an old cowl that was for a plane wayyyyy in the past and I thought............................. why not fit it to my FTR/S, so I did...Had several good flights with the Reno Spit in the morning and spent an hour or two in the workshop after, attaching the cowl.....
Makes it look pretty huh??
Aeronaut
Build+Crash= +more power!
Wow that Spitfire looks great. I am making one for my dad for christmas( just ordered a SBK and electronics. I am planing to make his very similar to yours because it looks so good. Just out of curiosity what electronics are you running and what diameter spinner is that? I hope the Spitfire is still going strong! Also I was planing on using dualairlrons so he could have flaps as well. do you think that this is a good idea?
Thanks,
Jack
Thanks,
Jack
Grounded Gremlin
The guy that doesn't fly
Please post a vid of this flying! Absolutely stunning build! Can't wait to see it in the air!
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Hi Guys, thanks for the comments.
Aeronaut: Thanks man. I think the spinner is like 2.5". The electronics are all standard hobby king gear and an orange receiver.
ianlh: Sounds good! I ended up using Tamiya spray cans.
Grounded Gremlin: Thanks! I will do, but I'm at University at the moment until mid November so no flying up until then unfortunately.
Aeronaut: Thanks man. I think the spinner is like 2.5". The electronics are all standard hobby king gear and an orange receiver.
ianlh: Sounds good! I ended up using Tamiya spray cans.
Grounded Gremlin: Thanks! I will do, but I'm at University at the moment until mid November so no flying up until then unfortunately.
Spitfire battery size to BIG?
IM NEW AND IM MOST LIKELY IN THE WRONG FORUM. I'm building the spitfire, and can anyone help me with where the heck does my battery go? In side the power pod or below it? Please send pics. Also, is the battery I'm using too big, it's a E-flite 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C. I have a feeling it's too big. Pleas help. I'm new to the sport! Thank you for the help.
IM NEW AND IM MOST LIKELY IN THE WRONG FORUM. I'm building the spitfire, and can anyone help me with where the heck does my battery go? In side the power pod or below it? Please send pics. Also, is the battery I'm using too big, it's a E-flite 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C. I have a feeling it's too big. Pleas help. I'm new to the sport! Thank you for the help.
desert wings
Foam Fan
2200's OK
The 2200 battery will be fine. I have two FT spitfires and that is the battery I prefer. The spitfires are designed to have the battery attached underneath the pod. I use Velcro on the battery and underside of the pod to attach it. Mine ends up pretty far forward to get the center of gravity correct. That being said, if it fits inside the pod and you can get the plane to balance, you can put it there as well. It is a little less convenient inside the pod in my opinion.
The 2200 battery will be fine. I have two FT spitfires and that is the battery I prefer. The spitfires are designed to have the battery attached underneath the pod. I use Velcro on the battery and underside of the pod to attach it. Mine ends up pretty far forward to get the center of gravity correct. That being said, if it fits inside the pod and you can get the plane to balance, you can put it there as well. It is a little less convenient inside the pod in my opinion.
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I have to say WOW thats AWESOME looking! NICE job. After i posted to this, I kind of figured out that i need to place it under the pod for convenes. Thank you so much for your help! Im starting to build the 150% Spitfire. I just wish i started this hobby years ago! thanks again.
James,
That bird looks great! Where did you get the canopy, and what size is that prop?
Wow, James! That is one heck of a good looking DTFB build! Nicely done, sir!
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Thanks man, means a lot.
Here is the Spitfire with the markings I have gotten round to putting on so far. I still need to do the underside roundels and some other details.
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In reply to Jaxx, the canopy is from a Parkzone Spitfire MK 2 and the prop is a 10x5 Master Airscrew.
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