RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Warbirds and Warplanes >> RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110
Page: <<   < prev  1 2 3 4 5 [6] 7   next >   >>  

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 5/28/2004 1:41:49 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		EVOL,

I understand exactly what you're saying. I've seen twins spin in before and your advice is good. I have another twin with gas engines (Cessna Bamboo Bomber) and I had a flameout on one of the engines. It went into a spin but recovered when I lowered the throttle and neutralized the controls. I then nursed it back to the field like a deadstick. Forunately I had enough altitude. One reason I picked the Bf-110 is because of the twin fins. I think it will have more positive rudder control than the Bamboo Bomber, which has that big fat fuselage that might blank out the fin/rudder sometimes. Plus the 110 has long wings and a long tail moment.

As far as the engines go, I will be spending a lot of time in the backyard tuning them to get them running perfectly before flying. For sure I will report on the flying bit.

Jim

_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to EVOL)
       Post #: 126

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/28/2004 7:22:00 PM   
branded



Posts: 984
Joined: 7/16/2002
From: cary, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Any feedback on this project? Maiden yet?

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 127

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/28/2004 8:48:51 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Branded,

Hopefully this weekend. I had to do some more work on the exhaust systems because they were really loud. I ran the engines again yesterday and checked the balance of the plane and it looks good to go.

Jim

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to branded)
       Post #: 128

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/28/2004 9:04:00 PM   
Falcon Jet



Posts: 348
Joined: 8/20/2002
From: Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Absolutely beautiful Jim, outstanding job. I'm glad you picked "Staff flight, II Gruppe" for your color scheme. I always thought the bumble bee nose art was cool looking. Good luck on your maiden flight!

Chris.

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 129

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/28/2004 9:29:25 PM   
Texas 3D



Posts: 2666
Joined: 2/5/2002
From: Houston, TX, USA
Status: offline 		yep, this looks absolutely fantastic. Excellent job. Congratulations. Let us know how the maiden went. Good luck !

_____________________________

Ulf

(in reply to Falcon Jet)
       Post #: 130

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/28/2004 10:25:31 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks, guys. I'll definitely let you know how it goes.

Jim

_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to Texas 3D)
       Post #: 131

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/29/2004 1:25:24 AM   
F4u5



Posts: 1819
Joined: 1/19/2002
From: Apple Valley, MN, USA
Status: offline 		Yep Jim...hell of a nice machine. Good Luck on the maiden.

_____________________________

Where's my glue?.......I gotta build.

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 132

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/29/2004 3:13:28 AM   
mad_duk



Posts: 29
Joined: 7/27/2003
From: Port Richey, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Yes-yes i agree, VERY nice plane!

I would love to make one, only smaller.(like 4 ft or smaller wingspan)

I ONLY build german birds and this one is my fav of all times!!!!

Absolutely excellent airplane my friend, EXCATILLY the way i woulda wanted the paint scheme as well!

its like we were separated at birth........ Hmmmmmmmm?

LOL !


Paul "Mad-Duk" Mapes
in sunny Florida

(in reply to F4u5)
       Post #: 133

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/29/2004 1:48:35 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL:
I would love to make one, only smaller.(like 4 ft or smaller wingspan)


Thanks, Paul. One of the reasons I did it this big is because I wanted to use gas engines. In my experience they are a lot more reliable than glow.

I almost didn't do the "wasp" scheme but my wife talked me into it. Now I'm glad she did!

Jim

_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to mad_duk)
       Post #: 134

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 6/30/2004 1:53:10 AM   
rsjr



Posts: 219
Joined: 1/23/2004
From: Laurel, MT, USA
Status: offline 		Good luck on the maiden flight Jim, I look forward to seeing some aerial pic's of her in action...

Awesome looking plane!!!

Ron

_____________________________

Fly it like you hate it, fix it when it breaks.

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 135

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 7/1/2004 4:29:02 PM   
stall


 

Posts: 13
Joined: 1/28/2003
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Status: offline 		Nice bird!

I have a couple questions though.

What paint did you use?
Your fillets are blue. Is this microbaloons and epoxy, or something else?

Thanks
Jack

(in reply to rsjr)
       Post #: 136

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 7/1/2004 7:09:49 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Jack,
I used microballons and epoxy for the big wing fillets. The smaller fillets and other small holes and low spots were filled with 3M "Green Putty" that I got from my local NAPA auto parts store. It's kind of expensive but it goes a long way.

Jim

_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to stall)
       Post #: 137

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 7/1/2004 7:18:01 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		The paint is Behr flat housepaint that I mixed and matched to match my color references. Then there is a Minwax polyurethane satin clearcoat on it.

_____________________________

"I'm TRYIN' to think...but nothin' happens!!"

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 138

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 7/1/2004 9:00:38 PM   
mad_duk



Posts: 29
Joined: 7/27/2003
From: Port Richey, FL, USA
Status: offline 		I believe the mans question was:"what IS microballoons?" as he does not know.........

as far as i know, it it is a powdery stuff that looks like ground-up foam beer coolers that you can mix into your favorite glue or epoxy to make lightweight filler material out of.

I hope this is what you were looking for.................

(in reply to Tmoth4)
       Post #: 139

RE: Brett Green on modelling the Messerschmitt Bf.110 - 7/6/2004 3:48:07 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		First flight on Saturday! It flew beautifully, takeoff was nice and straight, and the handling in the air was very smooth and solid. I got too slow on the landing though and it dropped down hard on the gear, loosening one of the mounting blocks. No biggie but it couldn't be fixed at the field, so I had to quit for the day. I need to do some more adjusting of the engines t