Author Topic: Balsa USA Fokker DV11 1/3rd scale (Read 5559 times)

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #80 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:32:22 PM »

Quote from: buzz2 on January 27, 2012, 08:25:40 AM

Just got in from work this morning and looked in the workshop and my dad has been hard at work and made the ignition control handle and the throttle control mechanism and handle. Neil

Oh I have just wet me self

That so good and it in my plane

Top stuff mate. Will outshine anything have done. Magic
Off for a change of underwear now

Si

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #81 on:** January 29, 2012, 21:14:38 PM »

Some one asked for a bit more detail. Hope it helps

A layer of polythene is stuck to the base board with carpet tape.
Then the bagging tape is set around the edge.
The moulds have had plenty of release wax .

All the parts are then cut to shape

So a mix of micro fibres and epoxy is laid down first. Let this go tacky.

Then the layers of cloth and wetted out

Followed by the peal ply

Followed by the air bleed fabric

Then the top layer of polythene is laid down onto the bagging tape and the vac pipe taped in.
It takes a bit of rubbing to seal this lot down. Then turn on the vac pump

So after its all dry I removed them..
A couple of hours with a file or two and here is the result ready for a coat of primer.

Not to bad me thinks. Will look ok when painted up I hope. Just need to make the working hatch next and final trim to shape when I get the fuz back

Simon

Patriot · « **Reply #82 on:** January 29, 2012, 21:32:03 PM »

Looking very good Mr Pixie

MikeysDad · « **Reply #83 on:** January 30, 2012, 00:10:05 AM »

Brilliant stuff!
Still don't have a clue how you're doing it though.
Anyway - this is a top thread for the rest of us DV11 Fokker builders.
I am cracking on with my bog standard DV11 (engine fitted, control horns hewn out of fibreglass board - another first) and am sooo grateful for all the top tips.
The ones I understand are being incorporated, the ones I don't are being filed in the 'The Next Time I'll do this Properly' file.

(I've even had a master class session with the Cuss Meister on covering and finishing so who knows, maybe one day this year...)

Thanks Si - keep it coming!

Nick

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #84 on:** February 13, 2012, 22:09:15 PM »

So a glimpse of the cockpit

Thanks Neil

Si

Pup Cam · « **Reply #85 on:** February 13, 2012, 22:51:58 PM »

Now that looks very tidy

Just got to make the rest match now Si!

Alan

alanh · « **Reply #86 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:35:29 AM »

Looks great, are you going with the Herman all white scheme still?

Alan

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #87 on:** February 14, 2012, 18:20:28 PM »

Quote from: alanh on February 14, 2012, 09:35:29 AM

are you going with the Herman all white scheme still?

Alan

Yep thats the plan at the moment

Si

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #88 on:** February 18, 2012, 08:57:51 AM »

So I glassed the engine mount in with two layers of 200gm cloth inside and out and gave it all a coat of paint

The Fuel tank , two receiver switches and the receiver battery are now also final fitted

Spent last evening covering the fuz. Now its paint time. Nigel at Flightline Graphics is doing the masks so I hope to have them for next weekend

Si

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #89 on:** March 15, 2012, 17:21:55 PM »

So its ready for a test flight
All painted now. A bit more lettering to sort when I get it from Nigel
A few jobs left to do such as the cockpit leather surround, the guns to finish, tie down points and the step,nothing major just time consuming things.
Ran the engine up as well while it was together as well.

Switches live under here

Exhaust was modded to come out here

Test flight soon then. Hope to fly it at Bath and West show at the end of March

Si

rogerandout · « **Reply #90 on:** March 15, 2012, 17:24:09 PM »

Looks very nice Simon you gonna bring it out here to play?

mR JoLLy · « **Reply #91 on:** March 15, 2012, 17:43:07 PM »

I'll get the extra marks to you in a few days Simon.

Looks very nice

Have you got an AUW??

Nigel

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #92 on:** March 15, 2012, 17:46:45 PM »

Quote from: mR JoLLy on March 15, 2012, 17:43:07 PM

I'll get the extra marks to you in a few days Simon.

Looks very nice Have you got an AUW??

Nigel

Its 43lbs as it stands Nigel.
Will be great full for the bits.

Si

albert0147 · « **Reply #93 on:** March 15, 2012, 18:13:31 PM »

Hello Cornish Pixie,
I love it. We have two gentlemen here in the Phoenix area that can come close to your airplane in building quality. Not too many builder over here in the Arizona desert.
Love it. Please video your maiden.
Take care,
Albert

NSS · « **Reply #94 on:** March 15, 2012, 19:04:29 PM »

Looking very good.

Kev

rcfanuk · « **Reply #95 on:** March 16, 2012, 10:00:09 AM »

Very nice mate, what paint did you use?

Steve

idigbo · « **Reply #96 on:** March 16, 2012, 14:19:29 PM »

Quote from: rcfanuk on March 16, 2012, 10:00:09 AM

Very nice mate, what paint did you use?

Steve

Only the very finest drop

Looks fabulous Si, chuffed you must be

Ian.

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #97 on:** March 16, 2012, 18:40:40 PM »

The white is from Ian
The black is Emulsion from a test pot.
The brown is wood stain.
Sealed up with a coat of Diamond Hard Varnish.

Si

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #98 on:** March 16, 2012, 18:43:22 PM »

Quote from: idigbo on March 16, 2012, 14:19:29 PM

Looks fabulous Si,

Ian.

Not sure I would go along with that, lets say it looks different and It might of looked like that after a hard days flying. who knows

Si

MikeysDad · « **Reply #99 on:** March 16, 2012, 19:00:11 PM »

No, Ian's right. I've studied the photos, it is fabulous.
Congratulations Si.

Mudders · « **Reply #100 on:** March 16, 2012, 19:05:04 PM »

I agree, it looks ace

It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off

Muds

RGN · « **Reply #101 on:** March 16, 2012, 20:11:48 PM »

Looks fantastic, Simon!

Quote from: Mudders on March 16, 2012, 19:05:04 PM

[snip]It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off

Muds

Don't do that, Hermann might get hurt and you'll change the course of history

Richard

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #102 on:** March 16, 2012, 22:37:17 PM »

Quote from: Mudders on March 16, 2012, 19:05:04 PM

It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off

Muds

I think not me old mucker

. You best start planning your new mount now

We will do battle at SM for sure and I can't wait. Them guns are loaded with bullets with your name on them

(thats if it survives the test flight

)

Si

Mudders · « **Reply #103 on:** March 16, 2012, 22:43:45 PM »

Quote from: Cornish Pixie on March 16, 2012, 22:37:17 PM

You best start planning your new mount now
Si

I have treacle, and after a few slug and toenails you'll be mine

Tart

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #104 on:** March 19, 2012, 20:59:52 PM »

4 flights tonight with it. Couple of silly bits to sort. The Exhaust extension came off and the Elevator servos seam not to be centring very well
It was great though. Lands ace on the grass, not quit so easy on the Tarmac. Sounds brill with the geared 62 set up.
Well pleased. Terry took some video, just need to get it off him.

Si

Norfolk'n'Good · « **Reply #105 on:** March 19, 2012, 21:18:01 PM »

WHOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO congratulation mate

Looking forward to the vid

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #106 on:** March 19, 2012, 21:20:43 PM »

Mudders · « **Reply #107 on:** March 19, 2012, 22:03:15 PM »

Nice one Si

Looks ace

Muds

bobt · « **Reply #108 on:** March 19, 2012, 22:16:15 PM »

Oh man! Now for some flying shots....

buzz2 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 20, 2012, 18:43:51 PM »

Looks fantastic si

top job

. Neil

alanh · « **Reply #110 on:** March 20, 2012, 19:43:51 PM »

Nice one Si .Have you got a 1/3 scale Herman to go in the office?

Alan

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #111 on:** March 20, 2012, 19:49:10 PM »

Quote from: alanh on March 20, 2012, 19:43:51 PM

Nice one Si .Have you got a 1/3 scale Herman to go in the office?

Alan

Yep he is in there mate

Simon

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #112 on:** March 24, 2012, 05:45:40 AM »

Test flight night

I like it a 4.37 best

http://youtu.be/cUsZAImBUno

Simon

fly-navy · « **Reply #113 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:02:43 AM »

Another lovely creation from your stable Si,all the hard work ending up in a stunning model.
Awesome mate

John
(Can't you sleep either!!)

Mudders · « **Reply #114 on:** March 24, 2012, 07:40:49 AM »

Ace stuff mate, looks great. The cloud formation makes it look 1000ft up when the camera is zoomed in

Muds

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #115 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:40:44 AM »

Quote from: fly-navy on March 24, 2012, 06:02:43 AM

(Can't you sleep either!!)

No going through the waking up a 3am bit at the moment John so might as well make use of the time.

Quote from: Mudders on March 24, 2012, 07:40:49 AM

Ace stuff mate, looks great. The cloud formation makes it look 1000ft up when the camera is zoomed in

Muds

Thanks Mat ,just need some practice with it now. Typical it is nice and sunny today, but blowing 30 knots so no flying this weekend .

Si

albert0147 · « **Reply #116 on:** March 24, 2012, 15:14:12 PM »

Hello Simon,
Saw the flight video. Yea!
Exceptional.
Take care,
Albert

Spider Pig · « **Reply #117 on:** April 18, 2012, 07:38:11 AM »

Wow.
Big Fokker ain't it!

steve howe · « **Reply #118 on:** April 19, 2012, 12:35:19 PM »

Saw this at the Bath & West show.
Absolutely superb !

Steve

Cornish Pixie · « **Reply #119 on:** April 21, 2012, 19:13:28 PM »

Quote from: steve howe on April 19, 2012, 12:35:19 PM

Saw this at the Bath & West show.
Absolutely superb !

Steve

Thanks for the kind words Steve. Its all sorted and flying ace now.

see you soon

Simon

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