t_burley

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that wasnt aimed at you Chris, you are doing a great job.
I enjoy both, balsa, and composite kits

NCIS

t_burly,

I have worked 5 hours a day for 251 days on my 1/8 scale Corsair and if my calculation is correct that comes to 1,255 hrs. My 1/4 scale Corsair will probably be between 2-3 thousand hrs. My TF 1/8 scale is not just a TF Corsair anymore. I have many mod's on it that take a lot of time. I really think it should be left at that. As far as competeing I only go by what I've been told and thats it. When I do enter into competetion I guess I'll learn a lot. I wasn't kncking the composite kits but really don't appreciate your remarks. You are a moderator and I thought what you did by posting those remarks aimed at me were against the rules. Thats not being a very good role model for the rest of us. I will leave it at that.

Gibbs

NCIS

My mistake,

I thought you were a moderator, but it I was wrong. It's still wrong what you posted.

Gibbs

t_burley

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actually Barry, and Admin yes, just not this site[8D]

my point is, dont take anything away from what it takes these
guys (myself included) of what it takes to finish a composite kit.
there is much more to it than a week's worth of work

you can use up alot of time building a plane from a kit, and I know
you have had alot of hours on the corsair.

but you need to understand competition rules before judging what
is right and wrong between composite kits VS built up

NCIS

I got RCSB and RCU mixed up. I understand what your saying. No hard feelings.

Gibbs

The Swede

Hi guys!

Had planned to get the YT (KMP) Spit and equip it with an RCV120, a "scale" 4-blade from Soloprop and functional exhaust stack from Keleo... but seeing this fantastic composite Spit radically changed my mind. Will follow thread with great interest.

Keep up the good work and keep posting pictures!

Benny "The Swede"

Tom Verstappen

Hi Guys,

Today one of 2 Spitfires has had a maiden flight...









At this moment the roundels will be put on the Spitfires...
Be sure that you put all the weight to the front, because it's tailheavy like most of the Spitfires.
Engines used on these lady's are MVVS 45cc with smokepump.

Do they look nice....to my opinion they do.
Are they 100% scale like mentioned in the documentation...to my opinion they are not complete scale.
Some (alot) of parts where not in my kit, like the guns, intake under the Spitfire, I made 2 from my Spitfire molds, exhausts, hinges etc...
A lot of modification need to be done too, you sure need to change the wood where you put the engine on, because that is crap...

Positive is that is got good flight caracteristics because with bad CG it still went good, at this moment there is about 250 gr weight in the nose and probably it needs 250 - 400 gr more.

Cheers,
Tom

flypilot

They look great Tom, congrats on maiden...any chance of shooting some video? ANd perhaps some pictures of yor build?

Tom Verstappen

Hi Flypilot,

The tv crew wanted the planes in a short period and for that reason I didn't had time to take pictures from the build.
I can't put a movie before the commercial is online...but when the commercial is on tv I will put it on my website.

This is a picture with weathering and rondels...





Cheers,
Tom

flypilot

Looks really nice Tom, Do you have any idea how much weight you have put in the nose of this plane to make it balance properly, including the engine, muffler and everthing.

I am considering doing mine as electric as the Saito probably is a bit too large....would like to ha some speakers in there as weel so it would be helpful if you could add everthing up so I know how much weight I can put in there...

Thanks...Looking forward to that comercial TV video

Tom Verstappen

Hi Guys,

They already made some shots for the commercial.
















Hope you like it.

Cheers,
Tom

t_burley

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so when do I get to see YOU on TV Tom

Tom Verstappen

Hoi Toddski,

hahahaha after that I have seen you on tv I promised myself only to show planes on tv...
I'm sure you wouldn't want to see me there...maybe you want to see Sarah

héhé

Must say it was a nice project to do in a very very short time...

Cheers,
Tom

fokke

Short time..... [X(][X(][X(] ???
Usually is soo a long time......
Very nice spity's Tom

Tom Verstappen

Hi Fokke,

Thanks...
I started the spits on 22 dec 2007 and need to finish them on 18 jan 2008, lucky for them the weather was bad so we could work a little longuer on them.

Planes have MVVS45cc in it smokepump, 1 battery for ignition, 2 battery's for servo's and extra lead about 200gr noseweight.

Cheers,
Tom

t_burley

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LoL Tom, yes, I have done my modeling TV time already...............that 60 seconds
of fame is enough for me

as far as you, yes Sarah would have been better[8D]

nice work on the spitties

kenair

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Hi, will this kit be on display at the Toledo show, if yes, who's booth?
thanks -ken

kahloq

Those are some really sweet looking spits. Man. Now I want one too!

kenair

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any further reports out there on this Spittie?

flypilot

Well, I have now flown mine as an electric and it works great, these pictures is before I have added any paint..

If you want it scale you can drop the oilcoolers as they are way to large and the airscoop is of the short version...Also the elevators are Mk5 while the rest of the plane is Mk IX so some modifications is needed...also the rivets are raised rivets all over which is also wrong, other than that its a really nice flying plane, but I recommend adding flaps as this is a floater like the real spitty was..I know as I have a close friend who up until recently flew them for the old flying machine company residing at Duxford.

Retracts are Spring Air 403's which works great, but sierra's wold be nicer but not yet released..

Well, painting and detailng is next...

Brad330l

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Oh Man and I thought my Yellow Spitty was going to be my last model for a while!!!
Some one please import these into Australia.

Awesome looking Spitfire guys.

Brad

DLEVETT

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I just found this thread, What a beauty!

Dave

TommyWatson

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Hi Flypilot,

I have just ordered the AD Spitfire and I too want it to be electric powered. Can you give me some details of what motor, esc and batteries you used. I have ordered an AXI 5345 F3a motor. How do you fit the batteries. Have you made a hatch somewhere?. Any pics would be very helpful. I have a Benedini sound system to be fitted also.

Regards

flypilot

Hi Tommy, well, I have now almost finished my spitfire and included are some pictures of it

equipment I'm using is:
Motor: Turnigy -> http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=3890
ESC 10s Hyperion ESC
BEC: HV UBEC
Batteries: 2x 5s 5000mah KongPower batteries hooked up in series.
Prop: Own made 4 blade 20x10 Apc prop.
Gear: Spring Air
Radio : 9303 2.4Ghz

A tip, try to make it as light as possible, espcially in the tail, that will make it easier to balance out on the proper CG.
She flies really nice but can be a bit hairy on the landing and takeoff...just like the real thing..

Flying Canuk

Anymore updates info on these planes? How do they fly?