Topic: Winter builds

So, who's building (or planning to build) what this winter? After reading numerous recent threads, it appears that there are many kits lying around just waiting to be shown a little bit of glue, sweat, tears, and of course blood.

I'm keen to get a few build threads going if for no reason other than to serve as a source of motivation (aka a kick up the ar5e) but hopefully this thread will start the ball rolling for a few of us.

So, to kick off, I intend to will build the following over the next four months:
Corsair
C47
Concorde
B17
777

Yep I am a PSS geek and I need to get cracking!! 

What are you going to build?
 

I'm starting one of these http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-82_Twin_Mustang soon, bought a cambrian funfighter, just need to buy some wood and get copying fus' parts. It's going to take a while I think. Also PSS.
Also need to get the centre section cut to match the wing roots supplied.
I will be modeling it on this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/akirkfoto/3811468765/#
About Easter I reckon

And my DG300 may get finished too.

John.

I have a salto which I just dont seem to have the time to do, may just sell it......

I have a salto which I just dont seem to have the time to do, may just sell it......

How big? My 4.2m asw20 should be ready in
A few weeks so I might need something...

Up until last night I only had my 1/4 scale Minimoa to do (started last october for that winters build..ahem) and finish off my recently resurrected and much missed Simprop Sagitta. But at the club committee meeting last week, it was decided we needed a new club trainer aka Middle Phase..and I offered to build it (as I seem to have an affinity for all things Chris Foss aeronautical, having built two MP's a P6 and now have a P5)..Our membership sec bought a Me 163 at last nights swap meet (electric or PSS), but was put off by the two part polycarbonate fuselage and the words came out of my mouth (which I can't recollect now) "You buy it Colin, I'll build it you"..and it was bought and thrust in my hands to bring home to build! Now, that might be a build log...It's going to be the red one..

I have a salto which I just dont seem to have the time to do, may just sell it......

I've complete fallen in love with my Salto. Not had it that long having purchasing it from a friend. On it's first flight I launched in unsuitable conditions and paid the price with a snapped fuz. I'm really pleased with the repair (if I do say so myself) and now throw her around at any opportunity. She's far more aerobatic than my ASW17 (which I also love - a great light wind flyer). It's a real shame Mr Teakle is not still making his kits as I would love to get my hands on an ASW22 or any of his other T-tail models.

How big? My 4.2m asw20 should be ready in
A few weeks so I might need something...

Its the Valenta 4.4m one with the curved up tips, all molded, brand new, bootifull,

Its the Valenta 4.4m one with the curved up tips, all molded, brand new, bootifull,

May i suggest a visit to your local GP ASAP as you're clearly in need of a "check up from the neck up" if your considering selling such a beautiful model.
 

You mayb rite, may start it when i have more time

You mayb rite, may start it when i have more time

Slope p0rn if ever I saw it! 

More to build than time allows but if the wind stays South Easterly then,
Refurbish a Wik Salto (anyone know where I could get a canopy) and an F15
Finish a Wanabee
Build
Jart EPP
Stingray
Breguet Fauvete from Mike Trew plan but with a thinner section
Simprop Saggita Project 2
And a Little Toni PSS for really strong winds
Will be pleased if I get half that finished!
 

I have a salto which I just dont seem to have the time to do, may just sell it......

  And then what will you fly on the 19 August next year.   .  Ant.

Refurbish a Wik Salto (anyone know where I could get a canopy)

http://www.sarik-vacform.com/contact.html

If it's not on their list, give em a ring anyway. He'll probably be able to help you out..I can't recommend Roly enough..very helpful.

Its the Valenta 4.4m one with the curved up tips, all molded, brand new, bootifull,

Ooh. Very nice. Now Thats a proper machine.

Well if you had it long enough in the cupboard and you've no time, might as well move it on

Finishing the install on my asw now. Should be able to start on yours in a week or so.

I've complete fallen in love with my Salto. Not had it that long having purchasing it from a friend. On it's first flight I launched in unsuitable conditions and paid the price with a snapped fuz. I'm really pleased with the repair (if I do say so myself) and now throw her around at any opportunity. She's far more aerobatic than my ASW17 (which I also love - a great light wind flyer). It's a real shame Mr Teakle is not still making his kits as I would love to get my hands on an ASW22 or any of his other T-tail models.

My asw20 is nearing completion.

My asw20 is nearing completion.

I have a couple of repairs to do...

Also:

Sunbird
Passer-X to finish
ASW-28 (iirc) to toughen up and kit out
Swinger (maybe)

The passer-x is a lightweight electric plane so that can wait for next spring as hopefully it'll be all wind through the winter.

So, to kick off, I intend to will build the following over the next four months:
Corsair
C47
Concorde
B17
777

Just pulled the Concorde kit out of the box. Perhaps I was being a bit optimistic in saying they would all be built in 4 months . . . 

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Just pulled the Concorde kit out of the box. Perhaps I was being a bit optimistic in saying they would all be built in 4 months . . . 

That's mighty purty...

But what will it fly like? Pretty small wings for a PSS...

Looking forward to seeing it go though, even if I have to go to the arse-end of the country to watch it

I could try finishing this as my winter build

But then it has been my winter build for the last 5 or 6 years, I just can't seem to get interested in it any more.
It's a 1/4 scale ASK18 from a Cliff Charlesworth plan

Looking forward to seeing it go though, even if I have to go to the arse-end of the country to watch it

Dont be horrible, sum people like Stroud!

That looks like a Unique/Skyways kit Eyeboy

I could try finishing this as my winter build

But then it has been my winter build for the last 5 or 6 years, I just can't seem to get interested in it any more.
It's a 1/4 scale ASK18 from a Cliff Charlesworth plan

That's too nice not to finish off Gary.. Get it done..do it..you know you will! 

Ive had a little buzz recently and dragged the vector3 out the loft.This is nearly complete now.So my list is

     1. Finish off vector3(2.4m)...S3150 all round..NO SAVOX
    2.Finish off asw28-18(2.6m)..flyfly with flap conversion
    2a.Finish off spraying the nose(was lekky hotliner,now solid p38) on Micro Floh(flown already with flap conversion)
    3.Start a half built Teakle Vega(4m)..1/4 scale..(actually looking forward to this,reminiscing again..I remember them new in 1983 and always wanted on eversince)
    4.Start from kit on a Teakle Dart 15(3m)  1/5 scale..should be quite aerobatic...
    5.spare.... for the next swapmeet or shows!

PS....... builds 3 and 4 will  include future winters ..probably 5 or so!

Still building the flippin gulp..! And just got the ubermoth kit!!

Dont be horrible, sum people like Stroud!

That looks like a Unique/Skyways kit Eyeboy

I fly the Stroud slopes myself, it was that horrible St Agnes place down in Cornwall I'm expecting him to want to maiden it at...

Dang you guys have loads to build. I need to get shopping.

Dang you guys have loads to build. I need to get shopping.

No jimbo..you need to slow down in your builds.Maybe because Ive been doing this stuff for 32yrs I take my time and get my moneys worth out of the build.In my early years the build rate was like yours...but you soon get fed up of knocking out 3/4/5/6 planes a year(or run out of money) as they become less meaningfully the more you churn out.

My teakle builds will take years..on purpose..I like researching different ways to do stuff and can take a year just planning...this is also very enjoyable for me.My asw was bought 2yrs ago..the vector about 15months ago..floh about 3yrs ago..etc...I see differently now on everything.One thing I have noticed is that i feel the need to have a plane on the board/on the go all the time as i am constantly re planning/designing etc as i go as well as before.Even older models catch my eye an i bring them down from the loft for a re engineering/re servo/re design setup as I learn better ways of doing things.

One thing to remember, there is no right or wrong way(appart from dangerous stupid ways but I am assuming some intelligence here)..just different ways and we all have our own preferences during a build.

I have a developed a flap fetish now and all my old models are being reborn again with flaps...Jantar/micro floh/super dimona(RIP) ASW 28..and so on.Also I have noticed over the last few years I slow down quite a lot right near the end of the build as if I don't want it to finish and will only have to find something else to start.The last few hours left can take weeks to do!

Hope this helps your cause Jimbo..don't panic and rush anything ..look long term on everything and retire models to the loft rather than sell then as you can guarantee modeling developments will find a new /better/easier way to redesign them and its cheeper in the long run as not as many new  planes are needed this way and you are less likely to burn out.

I have seen many modellers start ,go hell for leather, only to give it up a couple of years down the line.Our hobby is for life,that's the beauty of it with so many different facets of it..again.....slow down and enjoy the journey... ......Chris.T

PS..mynd on monday..SE wind ashes hollow..10mph...will be lovley.

Nice to see others building (or planning to). Put some build threads up.

I've still a few part destroyed from the fire that I need to refurb/build.
Off flying now, will post some photos on what I might tackle next

Dang you guys have loads to build. I need to get shopping.

You've just got on and built/repaired all yours while we've been building up these piles!

Haha. That's true. Im running out of stuff. May get a willow next.

My asw 20 could do with an external refurb. But I'm the flying type, as soon as its flyable, it'll be chucked.

Haha. That's true. Im running out of stuff. May get a willow next.

My asw 20 could do with an external refurb. But I'm the flying type, as soon as its flyable, it'll be chucked.

WOW  jimbo..have you read my previous post..the next one already...be carefull..chris.T

WOW  jimbo..have you read my previous post..the next one already...be carefull..chris.T

Hehe. With all this Carp weather and no time for flying, I'll be knocking em out double time!
I take your point. Once the winter bills start hitting the carpet, the budget will be curtailed, and I'll be working on reworks.
Come to think of it DR-Akro does need a conversion to crow

Heres a few picks of the vector3 build.Sorry about the blurred one...servo tray goes back a lot further and is 2.6mm grp board.S3150 on ele and rudder.the original pushrod goes straight to the clevis,the larger tube is a strengthener,epoxyed over the top to minimise flex...belt and braces.

lead shot poured into the nose and the battery is "potted" in epoxy and lead shot..5 ounces of which fills half way down the battery under the tray.this is for a 110mm cg.snip the cable tie and the batt pops out.

custom made pack by myself out of AA eneloops.horn on elevator gives 12mm up and down..plenty i think at cg 110mm.custom grp horn on rudder to allow 30mm travel each way(no pic)Oh yes and new belcrank fitted as old one stuck.

pics attached..chrisT

So, to kick off, I intend to will build the following over the next four months:
Corsair
C47
Concorde
B17
777

Yep I am a PSS geek and I need to get cracking!! 
 

One more to add to the list having just won an auction on ebay. Yep, another PSS model . . . 

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Heres a few picks of the vector3 build.Sorry about the blurred one...servo tray goes back a lot further and is 2.6mm grp board.S3150 on ele and rudder.the original pushrod goes straight to the clevis,the larger tube is a strengthener,epoxyed over the top to minimise flex...belt and braces.

lead shot poured into the nose and the battery is "potted" in epoxy and lead shot..5 ounces of which fills half way down the battery under the tray.this is for a 110mm cg.snip the cable tie and the batt pops out.

custom made pack by myself out of AA eneloops.horn on elevator gives 12mm up and down..plenty i think at cg 110mm.custom grp horn on rudder to allow 30mm travel each way(no pic)Oh yes and new belcrank fitted as old one stuck.

pics attached..chrisT

Is it flying on Monday at the mynd?

Mmm ive got the Hunter in the loft with a Irvine 53 in it, think I feel a conversion coming on.

Dont know if you missed the post but is the Concorde a Unique/Skyways one Andy?

Mmm ive got the Hunter in the loft with a Irvine 53 in it, think I feel a conversion coming on.

Dont know if you missed the post but is the Concorde a Unique/Skyways one Andy?

The Hunter needs to be converted Roger. She would love Staggie. 

As for Concorde, she's a "Bristol models" kit. I know nothing about her history other than what it says on the box and in the diagrams. Any info would therefore be greatly appreciated.
 

The Hunter needs to be converted Roger. She would love Staggie. 

As for Concorde, she's a "Bristol models" kit. I know nothing about her history other than what it says on the box and in the diagrams. Any info would therefore be greatly appreciated.
 

Pretty sure its a Unique/Skyways one will see Mike Lovell in the week if he didnt design it, he will know who did!
I remember seeing the prototype fly at Whitchurch airfield when I was about 10, had two OS25 powering it then.
Does it have an address on the box/ diagram for Sea Mills, Hartcliffe or Bedminster?

Pretty sure its a Unique/Skyways one will see Mike Lovell in the week if he didnt design it, he will know who did!

Roger, you're right! It is a Unique Model by Mike Lovell and Bob Blackmore.

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Is it flying on Monday at the mynd?

No jimbo...remember the last few hours work  can take weeks .....Luna,jantar and x-it on monday....chris.T

No jimbo...remember the last few hours work  can take weeks .....Luna,jantar and x-it on monday....chris.T

Ok. I'll see if I can find some guys to split petrol costs and I may see you there. B bringing the nyx furio, psycho and maybe even the 5m vortex.