BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
12-13-2010, 04:07 PM
#82
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
I was doing alittle color testing on the bottom of the LG sub wing Saturday night until the Blizzard knocked out the power. I don't think it looks too bad.
The blue may be abit too light but it's good enough for me.[sm=wink_smile.gif]
Also pictured are some good reference books from Osprey and Squadron for those interested.
The blue may be abit too light but it's good enough for me.[sm=wink_smile.gif]
Also pictured are some good reference books from Osprey and Squadron for those interested.
12-14-2010, 01:12 PM
#84
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
I know what you are up against, I did the same thing on a 1/4 busa D7 a few years ago. You are even doing it the extra hard way by painting in the stagger from the offset cloth pattern..To save some work I just repeated it across the wing in one big swath, and, I made the lozenges bigger than they really were..to save some time...
I also painted the pattern on my subwing on the landing gear because I liked it. However if you research it the people that are experts say the wheel wing was sheeted plywood..not fabric, and it was I BELIEVE green on top and blue grey on the bottom... However I am from the school of do it like you want,so keep up the great work..Its going to be awesome...
I also painted the pattern on my subwing on the landing gear because I liked it. However if you research it the people that are experts say the wheel wing was sheeted plywood..not fabric, and it was I BELIEVE green on top and blue grey on the bottom... However I am from the school of do it like you want,so keep up the great work..Its going to be awesome...
12-14-2010, 01:20 PM
#85
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
And the colors fade over time just like the full size planes. Nice job. So now I found out that WB sells the wheels with the tires already white. I guess that teaches me to do a bit of looking first. Oh well. I just joined the top wing all together. It sure looks bigger in the shop than it does at the field.
12-14-2010, 02:34 PM
#86
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Foodstick
Yea, that's a controversial subject. Although, I've studied alot of black and white pics and some show the lozenge pattern on them. Fabric covered or painted on the ply or fabric covered ply? Who knows for sure. Maybe one of those "it depends on when and where the plane was manufactured issues?"
I've got a color pic of a D-VII with it covered with lozenge both top and bottom but I can't seem to upload it here.
OK , I got it to work.
Kinda looks familiar.
Yea, that's a controversial subject. Although, I've studied alot of black and white pics and some show the lozenge pattern on them. Fabric covered or painted on the ply or fabric covered ply? Who knows for sure. Maybe one of those "it depends on when and where the plane was manufactured issues?"
I've got a color pic of a D-VII with it covered with lozenge both top and bottom but I can't seem to upload it here.
OK , I got it to work.
Kinda looks familiar.
12-15-2010, 07:27 AM
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RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Great looking build! I also am building this plane and have purchased the genoah G-26. From reading your posts I am afraid I may be under powered. I am at 3200ft here in Lubbock. Need some input on the best powerplant to use before I go any further on my build. The G-26 is the electronic engine, not the magneto version. Like your idea on the tubes for the servo cables, will try to shoehorn some in my finished but not covered wing. If you think I need to go up to the G-38 I have a friend with one I may be able to work a swap with. Nubby and any input appreciated!
12-15-2010, 11:23 AM
#88
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
I think the minimum for this plane is a DLE 30. I know, ther will be a bunch saying thiers flys great with a G26, but minie is marginal with the G-38 at 5,000' altitude. In fact, If I were to do over, I would use a G45 or a DLE 55. Just my opinion. I have been flying mine for 4 years now. You need nose weight anyway. It may as well be power.
12-15-2010, 03:12 PM
#89
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Yea, I think a G-38 would be smallest engine choice. I was seriously thinking about putting a G-45 in mine but I'll try the G-38 first. I always like the 38 because of the rear exhaust. But in the case with this plane, the engine is mounted upright and I think a side exhaust engine might work out easier. Just a thought.
Plus once you go with a Zenoha G-38 or bigger, you can use a spring starter.
Now if you went with a reduction drive setup you could probably get away with a G-26. I'd like to use one with the G-38 , But I think the pulley would stick out of the bottom of the cowl.
Plus once you go with a Zenoha G-38 or bigger, you can use a spring starter.
Now if you went with a reduction drive setup you could probably get away with a G-26. I'd like to use one with the G-38 , But I think the pulley would stick out of the bottom of the cowl.
12-15-2010, 04:49 PM
#90
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Interesting, I have an Alpina A330 marketed by Bill Bennett that has a spring starter.. I never thought that maybe only the bigger engines came with them. Thanks for the info.
Sincerely, Richard
Sincerely, Richard
12-18-2010, 08:29 AM
#91
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
It is strange to think that of all the time I spend looking at pictures and drawings, that things like white wheels and plywood covered landing gear spreaded box would get missed during the build. I guess I will just have to get it right in this build, and try to remember that its just for fun and not entering any Scale Master event. Oh wel, back to the build.
12-18-2010, 06:20 PM
#92
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
I have a 46 poulan converted motor in mine, and It is a real nice combination..I think a G26 could be scary if you don't build super light, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY WINDS COME UP ....
oops, bumped the cap button.. not yelling !
oops, bumped the cap button.. not yelling !
12-21-2010, 12:55 PM
#98
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Thats OK, It sounds good and swings a fair size prop as it is. Still it would be nice to swing that "scale" prop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99JUwz97kp8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99JUwz97kp8
12-30-2010, 06:44 PM
#99
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
Didn't have alot of time to work on it over the holiday, but I did manage to get the "first" coat of colors on. I'm also using a latex "extender" mixed in with the paint. It thins and slows the drying time down so the paint brushes out smoothly without caking up and leaving brush marks. It doesn't affect the curing time.
12-31-2010, 08:07 AM
#100
RE: BUSA D-VII BUILD @ EAA 2010
I know that it does not mean much, but....DAMN! I'm impressed! Thats nice work.
The first time I built the upper cowling I did not galss it. Just painted it and it looked ok and the strength was good. But it still looked like wood painted over of course. I did not want to get as involved as glassing the front and then sanding, filling, sanding, etc. So I just put a thin coat of Z-poxy over the thing and after a light sanding, it is smooth as metal. Should look great when painted. Can't wait to see them side by side.
Thats nice work. The first time I built the upper cowling I did not galss it. Just painted it and it looked ok and the strength was good. But it still looked like wood painted over of course. I did not want to get as involved as glassing the front and then sanding, filling, sanding, etc. So I just put a thin coat of Z-poxy over the thing and after a light sanding, it is smooth as metal. Should look great when painted. Can't wait to see them side by side.