Official FlightLine RC 1600mm Spitfire Mk. IX Thread

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Looks like he's about to rotate and "Tally Ho!" to me.

Very Nice work, Sir.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Looking great!

[Grossman56]

Got the pilot pretty well complete now, just some minor things like glossing the goggles. Got the control stick in his hands, it's an example of team work, Elbee's spade on my base, looks great!



Tomorrow, I'll get serious about the cockpit. Again, some minor work on the armor plate to get the 'seat belts' to slide through, install the headrest, put the crow bar on the access door. You probably won't be able to see the bar, but I'll know it's there

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Elbee,
I plan to post whenever I finish the P-47 and my B-26. The HS kids are 3d printing my parts for the B-26 so should be starting in March.
I buy the bulk 3-4" sheets from National Balsa, Balsa USA, when they have their bundle sales and strip all my 1/4x1/4" or anything else I need. My balsa stripper is my friend. Savings is better than buying the strips separately. I collect scraps of ply from our local lumber yard in their cabinet shop. You would be surprised how much 1/4" ply pieces they throw away. My club buddies don't build anymore and pass their balsa scraps my way, in return I rebuild their crashed foamies they think would go in the trash. Just my way of keeping an ole retired guy in building matl. and not cost an arm and leg.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

jetfool

I'd cut my own parts, except I do not have a balsa "scrap department" anymore.

Such is life in the world of foamies.

I do have some Sig Contest Grade and Light Balsa from the days of yore, I have managed to keep in good shape.

I don't think that would be suitable for the Tempest build except for sheeting.

Anyway, you should start a thread here for your K-N1K2 build. It would be big fun to watch your progress.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

Ordered my cowl and canopy from Sarik in Jan. Total cost was $33.00 shipped, not bad. I am using scraps from my balsa kit leftovers as most of the formers are small pieces built to a whole, never throw things away. I've even got a sawdust box for filler, I know ..... I'm crazy!
FMS P-47 motor, and prop would be a good choice, you will need weight of the 6sbatt. up front for balance.
Cut your own parts and enjoy the ole- time journey.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

jetfool

I know, right?!

Below is link to Brian Taylor's Kawanishi N1K2 "George" Shindin Kai short kit and spares.

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product...kai-george-62/

Sarik Hobbies in the UK has the rights, any prices you see might include their VAT, but those are eliminated at checkout for US Customers.

It is my hope to do the the Tempest in this lifetime , I have had these parts since he offered the original back in those wonderful 'days of yore'.

I agree with you about these being the perfect electric project.

The George is a looker for sure.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

So little time. Elbee, the Tempest would be a great electric model. As a matter of fact, I have BT Japanese George plans, canopy and cowl on the table now. The FMS P-47 landing gear is almost a perfect fit. The motor and prop from the P-47 would be good power and prop is almost the correct scale. In between finishing P-47 I have been cutting parts. All of BTaylors 60 size plans are great for today's electrics. Hope you will do a build here on the Tempest
Rex

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Ain't it the truth, Brother!

I'd love to do a "Tropical Spitfire".

Can't think of a reason not to do one, really.

Except the money and I have a Spit/Seafire....but....

If FlightLine doesn't do another fighter soon, I'd consider it,

I have been thinking about building the Brian Taylor Tempest MkV.

I have many parts and most of the pieces from 'days of yore' and there is 'wood short kit' available for about 2/3rds the estimated price of a new FlightLine fighter.

Like you wrote, so many mods, so many airplanes, so little time.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Got the 3D parts all ready to be installed, even modded the port side so that the door is there as well as the crow bar. I have it sitting together, not glued into place, I have some rigging to do for the seatbelt aka Elbee, and some more painting on the pilot, probably get everything installed on the weekend.
Old Screwball, 'Buzz' Buerling was a thought as well, but to really represent him, you should do a Mk Vb with the Mediterranean air scoop. He did go on to fly in the ETO briefly, but best known for his Malta service.
Ah, so many mods, so little time....

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[chabd]

He's getting there. I had thought of modeling the airplane after Douglas Bader, since the pilot also lost both legs, but Douglas had an aversion to cannons and kept to machine guns, meaning I'd have to yank the cannons on this one like I did on my first Spitty. Nah, I like the cannons, sorry Dougie!
If I change the call letters, I'd like to find a Canadian pilot from the Vancouver area, I think that would be a nice homage to my birth city and a Canadian veteran.

Btw, I did a surgery on the control stick, I removed my spade and inserted Elbee's, looks great!!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

How about George screwball Beurling, Canadian, famous ace RAF ETO and MTO, Malta.

Roger.

[jetfool]

Grossman56,
Your pilot is looking fantastic. Are you doing a complete airframe makeover also?
Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

He's getting there. I had thought of modeling the airplane after Douglas Bader, since the pilot also lost both legs, but Douglas had an aversion to cannons and kept to machine guns, meaning I'd have to yank the cannons on this one like I did on my first Spitty. Nah, I like the cannons, sorry Dougie!
If I change the call letters, I'd like to find a Canadian pilot from the Vancouver area, I think that would be a nice homage to my birth city and a Canadian veteran.

Btw, I did a surgery on the control stick, I removed my spade and inserted Elbee's, looks great!!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Really nice work, Dan.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Pilot coming along, keeps losing his head



Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Excellent references.

[Grossman56]

For all who have pondered painting an RAF pilot, such as the Max Greuter one that I'm doing, and needed some guidelines, these may be handy:



Amazing what a web search can turnup!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[kallend]

Man, if anyone wants a moment when you choke up at the sight of, well you'll see. Looking for a Spitfire paint scheme? Check this out:


Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

If they (and their pilots) hadn't done their job in 1940 the world would be a very different place today.

For a while in the '70s I lived just 4 miles from Duxford. We saw lots of interesting stuff.

[Elbee]

Man, if anyone wants a moment when you choke up...
Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Great event and beautiful coverage. Goosebumps, indeed.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Man, if anyone wants a moment when you choke up at the sight of, well you'll see. Looking for a Spitfire paint scheme? Check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbbk-WS8tVc

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)