20% Spitfire Mk XI by Fliteskin Aeroscale
03-18-2022, 03:17 PM
#1
20% Spitfire Mk XI by Fliteskin Aeroscale
Here is the beginning of a new project inspired by John Blyth's story of PR944. He flew over 50 Photo recon missions to Berlin un-armed and without escort!
Here is a bit of background:
https://fearoflanding.com/history/am...1944-and-2005/
And here is the movie about Lt. John Blyth story
The Mk XI just like the Mk XIX, is a subject seldom modeled. In my opinion there aren't many Mk XIs being modeled partly because the windscreen and the chin cowl are different.
Now with these options available, the choices of schemes and varieties open wide.
Fliteskin Aeroscale has been producing scale warbirds since 2004. The emphasizes is in accurate outlines and detail. No compromises.
For this project, I used the tried and true Brian Taylor approach supplemented with the spectacular documentation from Monforton Press.
A plug for the fuselage and other parts was made to reproduce the complex lines and skin detail.
Wing and tail feathers are built up from laser cut parts.
JG
Here is a bit of background:
https://fearoflanding.com/history/am...1944-and-2005/
And here is the movie about Lt. John Blyth story
The Mk XI just like the Mk XIX, is a subject seldom modeled. In my opinion there aren't many Mk XIs being modeled partly because the windscreen and the chin cowl are different.
Now with these options available, the choices of schemes and varieties open wide.
Fliteskin Aeroscale has been producing scale warbirds since 2004. The emphasizes is in accurate outlines and detail. No compromises.
For this project, I used the tried and true Brian Taylor approach supplemented with the spectacular documentation from Monforton Press.
A plug for the fuselage and other parts was made to reproduce the complex lines and skin detail.
Wing and tail feathers are built up from laser cut parts.
JG
Last edited by JGrc; 03-18-2022 at 08:04 PM.
03-18-2022, 03:39 PM
#4
Senior Member
At what scale?
Ah..nm I see it..
So you are planning this as a composite ARF or short kit?
Please post pictures of inner structure, once prototyped.
Ah..nm I see it..
So you are planning this as a composite ARF or short kit?
Please post pictures of inner structure, once prototyped.
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-18-2022 at 03:42 PM.
03-18-2022, 06:08 PM
#8
Senior Member
Ok, so you would supply the shell, formers, etc, We get to basically set it up as we need based on engine, gear, servos..
The fuselage skin looks good..
Hope to see you do a complete prototype of it..still really interested in the internal structure. Not that I doubt the quality at all. I'd just like to see how it builds.
The fuselage skin looks good..
Hope to see you do a complete prototype of it..still really interested in the internal structure. Not that I doubt the quality at all. I'd just like to see how it builds.
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-18-2022 at 06:11 PM.
03-18-2022, 08:02 PM
#9
Ok, so you would supply the shell, formers, etc, We get to basically set it up as we need based on engine, gear, servos..
The fuselage skin looks good..
Hope to see you do a complete prototype of it..still really interested in the internal structure. Not that I doubt the quality at all. I'd just like to see how it builds.
The fuselage skin looks good..
Hope to see you do a complete prototype of it..still really interested in the internal structure. Not that I doubt the quality at all. I'd just like to see how it builds.
Canopy rails from Dynamic Balsa
Mk XI canopy plug
A plug for the Mk XI canopy and windscreen was made and vacuum formed. Cockpit formers installed.
JG
Last edited by JGrc; 03-18-2022 at 08:04 PM. Reason: add photo
03-18-2022, 08:05 PM
#10
Senior Member
Plans for the wings wood rib and spar or foam core?
For a prototype build, it looks like its going to be a one and done from the cut quality. Its looking really good JG.
What you thinking powerplant-wise?
For a prototype build, it looks like its going to be a one and done from the cut quality. Its looking really good JG.
What you thinking powerplant-wise?
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-18-2022 at 08:09 PM.
03-18-2022, 08:17 PM
#12
Senior Member
Looks straight forward.
Definitely adding to the must build list.
might be in three years...lol. build season schedule is full for at least one...watching with avid interest. Might give Wyoturbine's spitty a run for its money :-)
Kind of an off topic question, but does pertain to what will be next on the build table...how well does fliteskin hold up to two part epoxy paints like Klass Kote. Want to make sure no adverse reactions may occur with the resin used in fliteskin.
Definitely adding to the must build list.
might be in three years...lol. build season schedule is full for at least one...watching with avid interest. Might give Wyoturbine's spitty a run for its money :-)
Kind of an off topic question, but does pertain to what will be next on the build table...how well does fliteskin hold up to two part epoxy paints like Klass Kote. Want to make sure no adverse reactions may occur with the resin used in fliteskin.
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-18-2022 at 08:22 PM.
03-19-2022, 06:55 PM
#14
Looks straight forward.
Definitely adding to the must build list.
might be in three years...lol. build season schedule is full for at least one...watching with avid interest. Might give Wyoturbine's spitty a run for its money :-)
Kind of an off topic question, but does pertain to what will be next on the build table...how well does fliteskin hold up to two part epoxy paints like Klass Kote. Want to make sure no adverse reactions may occur with the resin used in fliteskin.
Definitely adding to the must build list.
might be in three years...lol. build season schedule is full for at least one...watching with avid interest. Might give Wyoturbine's spitty a run for its money :-)
Kind of an off topic question, but does pertain to what will be next on the build table...how well does fliteskin hold up to two part epoxy paints like Klass Kote. Want to make sure no adverse reactions may occur with the resin used in fliteskin.
Moving over the Stabilizer build now:\
The frame builds straight using the jig, laser cut parts and 1/4" tube.
Once built sheet with 1/16 balsa. Moisten the sheet to conform the compound curves.
JG
Last edited by JGrc; 03-19-2022 at 06:57 PM. Reason: typo
03-19-2022, 07:04 PM
#16
Senior Member
I don't see why there should be adverse reaction of epoxy paints over fliteskin. I know Klass Kote is used over other fiberglass based surfaces without problem. You can always do a test.
Moving over the Stabilizer build now:\
The frame builds straight using the jig, laser cut parts and 1/4" tube.
Once built sheet with 1/16 balsa. Moisten the sheet to conform the compound curves.
JG
Moving over the Stabilizer build now:\
The frame builds straight using the jig, laser cut parts and 1/4" tube.
Once built sheet with 1/16 balsa. Moisten the sheet to conform the compound curves.
JG
again, very straight forward.
Its probably not needed, at all, I tend to overthink and err to caution, would be to sheer web as well.
Again, not doubting the design or builder, by any means.
Assuming Robart-style hinges from the looks.
03-21-2022, 04:42 PM
#22
Wing building is conventional, lots of laser cut liteply parts. It is designed to be split for transportation. I built mine as one piece wing.
Courtesy of Brian Kelly
The center section is built first using the tube joiners.
JG
Courtesy of Brian Kelly
The center section is built first using the tube joiners.
JG
Last edited by JGrc; 03-21-2022 at 04:52 PM. Reason: format
03-21-2022, 04:47 PM
#23
Senior Member
Its looking like the only "short" part of this is the stringers and skinning materials.
Thats not a whole lot...one thing bugging me there is looks like the retract has to be cut into a wing rib...but, that may be addressed already...
From the plan underneath, it looks like the retract rails and doublers are meant to distribute the load that would normally be carried by the rib, so, non issue.
Thats not a whole lot...one thing bugging me there is looks like the retract has to be cut into a wing rib...but, that may be addressed already...
From the plan underneath, it looks like the retract rails and doublers are meant to distribute the load that would normally be carried by the rib, so, non issue.
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-21-2022 at 04:53 PM.
03-21-2022, 04:58 PM
#25
Senior Member
exactly, I'm not seeing a whole lot of block carving (yet anyway lol)
Wouldn't be a good choice for a first build attempt for anyone, but, a challenge for intermediate skills, and a scale competition contender for advanced builders.
One thing for certain. Structure is going quick. Not sure how much time you've put in, but it seems you are completing a section a day.
Wouldn't be a good choice for a first build attempt for anyone, but, a challenge for intermediate skills, and a scale competition contender for advanced builders.
One thing for certain. Structure is going quick. Not sure how much time you've put in, but it seems you are completing a section a day.
Last edited by Txmustangflyer; 03-21-2022 at 05:03 PM.
