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I finally finished a little Dumas Sparrow Hawk to hang over my son’s crib, so now it's on to the Lancaster. I though I'd post pictures as I progress through the build. I know this isn't a Top-Flite kit or something, so people may not get as much use from it as other build threads... but Lancaster's are just kind of pretty in an ugly sort of way .
This is my first build thread and my first build from plans, so hopefully I don't glue the horizontal stab to the wing saddle or something equally inept.
If you are interested I found the Lanc in a magazine called RCM&E that is published in the U.K.. Here is a link to the article online:
It has a high level walkthrough of the build so hopefully I don't get too lost.
I ordered the CNC cut parts/plans/vacuum formed bits from them. The first shipment was lost in transit but they were very helpful and sent out a second batch. All told it took about 2 1/2 months to get everything. If I didn't have shipping trouble it would have likely taken only 3-4 weeks. The folks that handled my order were quite friendly.
So, here we go... The first pictures are of the parts as they were shipped.
Edit: Hawk, not hack. Be nice if I could spell.
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Well got a little done tonight before I realized that I needed some medium CA. Just a couple of pictures of the partially built fuse. Not much going on yet...
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Scott,
I would be very interested to find out who you spoke to. I ordered the very same kit in mid-July and all I received so far are the plans. Drop me an email with any info you might have.
I am very interested in how your build is going. I plan to start mine as soon as the rest turns up.
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I had quite a few emails back and forth with a very helpful gentleman, but the emails are all on my work computer. If I haven't deleted them I'll get the email address. I think I initiated the process through the email link on the RCM&E web page if I remember correctly.
As far as the turn around, once they sent the replacements I think it only took about 3-4 weeks for everything to come. They were in three separate packages and came on different days. Funny thing was about 2 months after I got all the replacement parts, a box with the original vacuum formed stuff showed up. I figured after the initial debacle a free set of canopies/spinners was reasonable payment for my trouble…
More progress on the fuse... got all the formers in as well as all the stringers. The front bit of the fuse was a bit of a pain. I should have hosed it down with more Windex because when I tried to bend it in I cracked the left side. Now with the supports out it tends to pull more to the right and get all out of whack. I'm hoping that once I get the top sheeted that will be enough to hold it straight.
Also the plans call for two one-piece sheets to cover the top. I'm going to strip plank it instead. I think I will have an easier time of getting the compound curves at the front and back if I don't try to get it all in one go. Also, I think I'll have an easier time keeping it straight.
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Moving right along... I strip-planked the fuse and did some coarse sanding with the 80 grit to knock down the seams. Next up I need to cut some holes for the cockpits and wings.
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Dear Scott I take it it is the 11 foot Lanc you are building, we have one it weighs 34 1/2 pounds that includes two pounds of ballast. It flies like an absolute dream. Below are a couple of pictures. Good luck. Phil G.
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Scott what thickness was balsa skin ? and also curious about the glue you used while planking as it looks like it sanded very nicely.
The sheeting on the lower part is 1/8. The planks are 3/32. As far as glue, I just used thin Zap CA. I am going to go back and fill some gaps/low spots with epoxy and micro balloons.
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I take it it is the 11 foot Lanc you are building, we have one it weighs 34 1/2 pounds that includes two pounds of ballast. It flies like an absolute dream. Below are a couple of pictures.
Great pictures. As far as the size, this is the 72" version. I don't have the field, workshop, or transportation for a model that size. The largest model I have right now is a Byron Originals P-51 that just fits in my truck with the tailgate down. I bought it built but not flown from a fellow club member. I need to go through it and do the maiden which will likely be out in the local desert on a dry lake bed.
Scott.
A picture of my 1/5 scale 'stang and my 1/3 scale pilot.
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Dear Scott You need to be very very careful with the weight of the Lanc, the smaller one is quite tricky to fly. But fly it will if the weight is right. The designer of the Lanc is due to attend our Battle of Britain event this sunday the 11th of September. He now has a 17 foot Lanc electric of course.
Let's hope the 1/3rd scale pilot grows up to be a full size pilot.
Regards Phil G.
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This week has been busy, both at work and at home. So the progress has been slow; tonight I managed to start on the center section of the wing. I decided to break with the instructions in the article and build the wing and tail now. This way I can have the actual parts in hand when I'm cutting out the holes for them in the fuse. Also I should have an easier time of getting the canopies lined up with the wing mounted.
The CNC cut wingribs did not include the little temporary stand off. So I had to tack glue some on.
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Scott, Very nice beginning, it will be most interesting to monitor your progress; thanks for sharing your project. See you at the field next weekend. Cheers
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