Vailly Typhoon Build
11-24-2014, 11:25 AM
#102
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Yes, should be ready to maiden early new year Jim..... I have used numerous pits / wraparounds and never had a problem so not overly concerned, but I will update if issues do arise.
Frank
Frank
12-21-2014, 11:31 AM
#106
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hmmmm.. that was also my thoughts... there is another 3.5lb of shot within the cowl lip... 9lb and shes bang on the forward mark of the c of g
the string is where mine is currently balancing...
the string is where mine is currently balancing...
Last edited by Sheriff of Nottingham; 12-21-2014 at 11:38 AM.
01-01-2015, 10:53 AM
#107
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Initial engine run ups at 32:1 mix...... loads of power....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR0DDpC2UWo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Ezzl6qJYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR0DDpC2UWo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Ezzl6qJYU
01-01-2015, 12:40 PM
#110
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Spinner and backplate spot on, no vibration at all. When revved to mid range the back-plate looks stationary its that's plumb.... Hard to believe a lump like that can run so true.....
Hats of to Mr Vailly I say
Hats of to Mr Vailly I say
02-20-2015, 02:17 PM
#111
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Been up to the field today for taxing and engine run ups..... boy that motor is powerful. She wanted to fly but I will wait just a little longer for rpm to increase a little more than the 5800....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSXM...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSXM...ature=youtu.be
Last edited by Sheriff of Nottingham; 02-20-2015 at 02:24 PM.
02-23-2015, 09:32 AM
#114
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I still probably have at least three months work.... dashboard, signal markings and inner doors all to do, but I wish to fly her prior to this.. . Your dash is superb, I often visit your thread which is first class 
WhiteRook, the exhaust stacks are available from Fighteraces here in the UK, they are excellent, but I had to sink them into the cowl a little deeper than expected to make them look "about right". They were sprayed silver then red then a mixture of a rusty colour then black. After this, they had all kinds of rubbing treatment to make them look as though they have been hot. Obviously, the entire model has to be weathered so more "dirting" will be applied.
WhiteRook, the exhaust stacks are available from Fighteraces here in the UK, they are excellent, but I had to sink them into the cowl a little deeper than expected to make them look "about right". They were sprayed silver then red then a mixture of a rusty colour then black. After this, they had all kinds of rubbing treatment to make them look as though they have been hot. Obviously, the entire model has to be weathered so more "dirting" will be applied.
03-18-2015, 09:04 AM
#115
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A long time in coming...... 2nd flight of the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf-V...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf-V...ature=youtu.be
Last edited by Sheriff of Nottingham; 03-18-2015 at 09:21 AM.
03-18-2015, 02:20 PM
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Well done mate. I might get around to building my Vailly Tempest one day. Have everything to do the build including the sierra scale retracts and wheels. DA-85 for the nose.
03-19-2015, 01:14 AM
#118
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The first flight was a little hairy due to needing plenty of down trim but soon settled into a beautiful flying machine. Takeoff was straightforward with only minimal rudder correction to maintain tracking, I deliberately kept her on the deck as long as I could and then applied just a touch of elevator and she was away, no effort at all. The da 85 pulled it well and once airborne with the majority of the flight at 1/2 power. The aircraft has no nasty vices, reduce throttle and she simply sinks, minimal stall characteristics. I did notice once the gear was tucked away she ballooned slightly but nothing major. Full flap was applied and no trim change apart from slowing the plane down. I have intial rates set at all I can get on all surfaces which proved to be just fine, nice and smooth. Landing was ok, reduce speed but maintain power and she comes in well.
My cousin also maidened this beautiful Zirol Stuka, what a good day we had..
My cousin also maidened this beautiful Zirol Stuka, what a good day we had..
03-19-2015, 06:01 AM
#119
Thanks for the flight report, Sheriff. With the large, thick wing, I never doubted that it would be a good flying machine. It's always good to hear about another modeller's success. It instills much confidence. That's a very nice Stuka, too. No ground targets were safe at your flying site that day!
03-19-2015, 10:45 AM
#120
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No problem at all. I now intend to get her completed, cockpit, gear doors, rockettes and paint masks plus the weathering.
I will keep an eye on your thread and if I can be of any further help in anyway, let me know,
Frank
I will keep an eye on your thread and if I can be of any further help in anyway, let me know,
Frank
03-19-2015, 10:55 AM
#122
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"The other Frank" .... certainly am, I actually ordered them last Sept.... hmmm ... must be busy, I will chase him.
Frank...... now that is a coincidence..
Frank...... now that is a coincidence..
03-19-2015, 11:13 AM
#123
Nigel seems to be a very good bloke and has taken good care of me with my masks. He did warn me that it can take a while to produce the markings during the busy season. They are well worth waiting for. I was very impressed at how well the masks handle irregularities in the surface. The masks totally conformed to my panel lines and rivets. I used a toothpick and gently pressed the mask over the rivet and into the panel lines where required. The mask stuck tight and I had no paint leakage at all. I've painted my wing roundels so far and am looking forward to dressing up the fuselage soon.
03-19-2015, 12:28 PM
#124
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Beautiful Frank, very crisp. I tend to use Warbirds paints for decals but I am currently struggling to obtain the correct colours here in the Uk, what paint have you used?