Topic: Classic Scale Tiger Moth

Ever seen a model and longed to see it fly? Well Mr Sheep aquired this moth some time ago, built by Peter Neate,  I'm not sure when, although looking at the cockpit I'm guessing 1992 (dectictive smiley)  . I managed to prise it from Stuey grubby little hooves just after xmas and have been giving it the once over ready for flight.

Here are some pictures of it in it's hay day,

It seems I can only post 2 piccys at a time, how annoying 

The model has been cleaned up (one pack of baby wipes  ) The radio is spectrum now, 2x rx's on 2 new 3300mah sub C cell packs. I changed the servos from old JR jobbys and now have 2x HS645mg on the rudder. The elevator was one piece, with the 2 servo's linked with a bar to (in thery)  give half movement should one fail, unfortunatly this did not work well at all so I split the elebvator, fitted 2x Hs645mg and a new additional bell crank so each ele is on a different rx and they can work independantly. 2x 645mg's see the ailerons sorted. Of course all tail surfaces then had to have new pull-pull wires, I copied the original method for this.
I replaced the windscreens as the old had gone yellow how plastic does over time 

I haven't got any piccys yet since the refurb or even put it together fully, at 111" it's a bit large for the living room 

I have checked the felt clunk, replaced the fuel tube and run the engine up. Alls well there.

I'll get some up to date piccys when I can get it together 

A couple more, it's a z62 to make the whirly bit go round 

Looks nice

Is the engine mount part of the exhaust looks a neat installation anyhoooo

Looks nice

Is the engine mount part of the exhaust looks a neat installation anyhoooo

Hi Mark,

Yes, the engine mounts onto the exhaust which in turn mounts on the firewall, this model came as a kit, the exhaust was a optional extra I believe.

I hope by starting this thread to uncover more of the models history 

Very nice Mudders or should we call you Morse? 

It looks (and is gorgeous)    
Barkston here it comes?

Alan

Barkston indeed 

Can't wait 

I forgot to say, the luggage compartment is functional so I have removed the standard switches installed in the cockpit and fitted HD switches with charge points in there, hidden of course   

Very nice too Matt,wondered where it had gone,well if Mr Sheep did'nt want it it could'nt have found a better home.
Oh and don't alter the lettering or registration or I  will de-nut you 
John
Pleased for ya 

Very nice too Matt,wondered where it had gone,well if Mr Sheep did'nt want it it could'nt have found a better home.
Oh and don't alter the lettering or registration or I  will de-nut you 
John
Pleased for ya 

While I have no intention of altering the external finish or indeed being 'de-nutted' why do you say that Uncle Alb?

The lovely words "Royal Navy" might be a clue
Did'nt want you going for RAF or such other scheme

The lovely words "Royal Navy" might be a clue
Did'nt want you going for RAF or such other scheme

Fair doo's, I wasn't sure if you had other connections with T8191 

Last time I saw it,it was crabfat camo scheme

Here she is,

I stumbled on a picture of her in the scheme the model is in but can't find it now 

Jus found this thread    It will look great to see 2 X 1/3rd scale tiggies flying together at Barkston if Simon brings his to 

Thats her Matt,believe she was sold on to civvies,might enjoy searching that tomorrow.Nite nite

Jus found this thread    It will look great to see 2 X 1/3rd scale tiggies flying together at Barkston if Simon brings his to 

Thats the Plan.
Just hope for some decent weather. 
Good luck on the test flight Mat.
Best get on and finish my one then 

Si

i dont want this to sound off but........

why dont i ever hear of models like this forsale   

the wife has said i can have a 1/3 tiger cos she likes the tiger moth too but i really dont fancy building one. ho hum i shall keep my eyes open, and wallet at the ready for the right model

one thing that had crossed my mind was the possibility of forming a spin off from the dawn patrol and creating a 1/3rd scale tiger club!!

ps i dont think tigers should be nice and clean and shiny, show that they haven't been flown enough

i dont want this to sound off but........

why dont i ever hear of models like this forsale   

Put some adds up, Wanted  . Try the LMA  , BMFA , RCSB  and on here.
Thats your best bet.
These are not 1/3rd scale but 30%. Most of the kit ones and plans are 30% for some reason. Still a big model though.
Be aware that the wings take up an awful lot of space storing and transporting them unless you de rig them every time which is a pain.
Good luck in you search.

Simon

I'm not sure what scale this one is  I thought it was 1/3 

Anyway, I found another 2 pictures of her, in the scheme Peter modelled her 

Looks pretty clean to me. 

http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=T8191&u=reg

I'm not sure what scale this one is  I thought it was 1/3 

Anyway, I found another 2 pictures of her, in the scheme Peter modelled her 

Looks pretty clean to me. 

The real one has a wingspan of 29ft 4"
1/3rd scale would be 117"
My one is 105" which is 30%
You say yours is 111" so thats in between.??

Si

I thought it was 

I'll have to put it together and ave a measure 

PS Nice new handle mate 

Ever seen a model and longed to see it fly? Well Mr Sheep aquired this moth some time ago, built by Peter Neate,  I'm not sure when, although looking at the cockpit I'm guessing 1992 (dectictive smiley)  . I managed to prise it from Stuey grubby little hooves just after xmas and have been giving it the once over ready for flight.

Here are some pictures of it in it's hay day

I have some photos of the same aircraft. The only difference is that it is the real one, photographed at Roborough, Plymouth, in January 1964, and it's me in the cockpit as a 17-year-old  BRNC Dartmouth cadet     Dear dead days.

I could have sworn that model was the real thing. Brilliant. How much are you asking 

I have some photos of the same aircraft. The only difference is that it is the real one, photographed at Roborough, Plymouth, in January 1964, and it's me in the cockpit as a 17-year-old  BRNC Dartmouth cadet     Dear dead days.

I could have sworn that model was the real thing. Brilliant. How much are you asking 

Wow !, would you be willing to scan the photo's in and post them 

Wow !, would you be willing to scan the photo's in and post them 

The pics are box-Brownie standard and stuck in my old log book, but I'll do what I can. Frankly, the model looks rather more real than the real one    Our instructors were a bizarre father and son team called Lucas (surname).  My log book has them as Mr Lucas Jnr and Mr Lucas Snr. I already had my PPL by then courtesy of an RAF Flying Scholarship, but the weather in Jan 64 was so poor that we weren't aloowed to solo. I remember one day 20 mins stationary above Plymouth     I also have subsequent photos of me in a Sea Vixen cockpit looking somewhat stricken.

Still want that Tiggie, Mudders 

  for some pictures 

Yep I still want it (been waiting for ages  )
I hope to have it with me a various shows this season, it needs flying again.
Mud 

I hope to have it with me a various shows this season, it needs flying again.
Mud 

Well said (no hand clapping icon :( )

Aye up Mudders

I remember Ken Binks talking about flying your Tiggy at a show sometime early 1990's .Ken has given up flying so I haven't seen him for years. Iv'e got a practical scale one which looks OK from about 20 feet  but it flys a treat on an un-geared Z38 and a 22x6 prop.    Im up for a go at formation flying but I have not renewed my LMA membership because I am still on 35 meg and don't want to change.

Alan

It's nice to see that dad's model has caused so much interest & I'm very pleased that Matt has got it & has restored it to flying condition.  Can't wait to see it in the air again.  Looking back through dad's diaries I reckon it has only been flown on 10 occasions give or take, so it hasn't done a lot of work.

I was very interested in seeing the pictures of the real thing, how nice!

John

Hi John

Am I right about Ken Binks ? my memory is not what it was.

Alan

Alan

Yes, you are correct, Ken used to fly for dad. 
I think you'll find it is a 1/3rd scale model as percentages weren't used back then

John

Alan, are you going to Barkston Warbirds? That'll be it's forst outing 

Hi Matt what is the date of barkston

John

Hi Matt what is the date of barkston

John

Hi John,
April 2nd and 3rd 

Other events throughout the year I hope to attend with it are:

Rougham LMA 30th April and 1st May
Weston PArk 18/19 June,
Cosford 16th/17th July,
Euroflugtag Germany, 2nd-7th August
Maybe the Nationals 27th-28th August
Hop Farm 17th - 18th September
Plus maybe a few more TBC

Ian will also be attending these 

Mat 

Aye up Mudders

I remember Ken Binks talking about flying your Tiggy at a show sometime early 1990's .Ken has given up flying so I haven't seen him for years. Iv'e got a practical scale one which looks OK from about 20 feet  but it flys a treat on an un-geared Z38 and a 22x6 prop.    Im up for a go at formation flying but I have not renewed my LMA membership because I am still on 35 meg and don't want to change.

Alan

Get yourself some cheap 2.4 kit and get sorted Alan

Simon

Hi

What 2.4 modules compatible with JR are recommended? I have a 3810 tx  as a standby I could convert
I haven't done much show flying but I do hold a B cert ( Ken Binks was the examiner so its really a B + ! ) I don't know the location of all the shows, can someone help please. The Hastings club are running 3 fly-ins this year all with free camping/flying, the dates are on the Shows thread . Steve Spittle usually turns up with his 30% Tiggy so there should be two of us . The more the merrier.

Alan 
 

Hi

What 2.4 modules compatible with JR are recommended?
Alan

I, That little pixie southerner (I think that is what Simon is calling himself now  ) and a few others are using the FrSky modules and receivers.  http://www.giantcod.co.uk/frsky-24ghz-module-only-p-405094.html

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php/topic,78720.0.html

Thread about hack modules

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php/topic,78720.0.html

Thread about hack modules

This is not a "hack" it's a plug in module replacement for the 35mhz no soldering involved.