Topic: Morane Saulnier A1 build 1/4 scale

Her are the first fuzzy photos of the paint job. The painter has been conservative and copied the "moustique" example as many others have already done. I will post better pics when it is all done. The Logos look very good in real life with the brass Humbrol acrylic.

Nice job

Ian.

Great stuff, love the logo's 

Steve

Looking good my friend

                                 Pat

Cowl and Fus painted, wing painting starts today. I managed to find some 14BA brass screws, nuts and washers to attach the logo and name plates with.

Affixed the 3 plaques. Also shown is a little cockpit detail (there wasn't very much in the real aircraft). The compass actually works!

The last of the strut tapes fitted -the fus is completely finished. I have had several tons of clay and mud removed and a patio laid so that I can admire model airplanes in the back garden all year round now...

This is the last of the thread - all finished and it flew beatifully in the sunny weather today. The owner wants a bit more power so the next job will be to assemble and fit a CRRC pro 40i engine from a kit. The 26cc is marginal at this weight - 18.5 pounds.



Last video to follow.

That looks a treat a credit to you 

I like the look of those CRRC's to and at £115 affordable to:  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRRC-Pro-GF40i-40cc-Gas-Engine-RC-Plane-/300533997271?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item45f938ded7

Thank you Nfg. Mike managed to get one for £109 via ebay! Worth a punt at that price. I will feed back probably on the engine forum, as the 40 will be flight tested and bedded down in a sport model before installation in the Morane.
Tiposx

This is the final video - it is too long, but has two take-offs and landings in the full colour scheme.
Tiposx

Morane Saulnier A1

I came across this yesterday, only by chance! First of all congratulations on a project well done, in some ways better than mine. I am Herman Grobler, the designer, and I appreciate your comments on the build. Though late, If you still are interested I could give the acad file to you. Mine is still flying after many years. It crashed in 2004 due to radio interference, but I repaired it, and it is as new after 20 flights post crash repair. I changed the wing, due to the nature of the repair required, by splitting it in two. It is now a little easier for transport as the wing is quite big. Must work out to add a picture. Any comments, rotten tomtoes welcome as I would like to update the plan

Hello Herman
I am genuinely honoured! I will have  look at the plans and get back to you with suggested alterations. As I recall it is the interlocking of F2/F3 to the fus sides and the length of the floor that didn't work out as expected. having said that the design is way way beyond anything that i could ever do, and it is a fantastic model that commands respect from everyone who sees it.
I would love to see some photos and a bit more info about yours.
Regards
Tiposx

Hello Tiposx
Thank you for the comments, looking forward to your recommendations. I like the control cable arrangement on the rudder. Origanally I did not support the rudder horn/ torquerod assembly properly, and now the tension from the cables keep on pulling the root onto the fuselage, causing it to bind around the center position. Very irritating. Also I am considering to move the cog little back after your experiences, by removing some of the lead in the nose.  Anyway some pictures attached