Hi Guys,
As many of you know I have been working on a BUSA Nieport 11 1/4 scale for a while now. I got the graphics from Callie the other day. Thought I would show you how it is coming along. The plane is the one flown by Canada's first ever ace, a fellow named Henry (Red) Mulock, who was born in Peterborough and grew up in Winnipeg. The name Abbey on the side of his plane was his wife's name. He survived the war and was involved with flying and airlines for most of his life. He died in 1961. There is still some work to do, but the light is now clearly visible at the end of the tunnel. I decided on pull/pull elevators and rudder, and it was a bit fiddly, but I really am happy with how it came out. I am planning on covering the wings tomorrow at the build class. After that the major parts are done, and I can concentrate on things like the gun and the rockets that were used on these planes.
looking good Rob!!
Looking great Rob.
So is the Warwing on the wall.
;D
Beautiful!
Looks really, really nice Rob
Qoooo... Shiny!
So I had a bit of time this weekend to work on the Nieport. Got the top wing covered (love working with Solortex) worked out the aileron servo leads, finished the radio installation and painted the cowl. Just for fun I put it all together last night. Tonight I plan on finishing and staining the interplane struts as well as the landing gear struts.
:o... can't wait to get some photos of that one
Well done Rob! Your energy and enthusiasm for building are inspiring. Your model looks terrific! I'll get back to building sometime...if I can ever find my tools!
Outstanding work Rob!
I'm impressed with the real airplane, the build, the model and the builder...but, shouldn't it be Nieuport...with a "u"?...Sorry, once a school teacher, always a school teacher🤓
Picky, picky, picky. :P
Bill, you are absolutely right. I always forget if it is Nieuport or Neiport so I just use Newport, but you are right. I was one of those kids that never got picked for a spelling bees. Just working on the interplane struts. I got a neat little sander at Busy Bee that makes it very easy to do. Even has a port to attach a vacuum so no dust!
World War 1 airplane, right?
It's an Oldport ! ;D
Had a chance to finish the interplane struts, solder together the fuse (which is in the cockpit. Don't know if that is the proper name but it is that thingy that you solder in series to the ESC that you unplug so the motor cannot get power until you plug it in) and drill the prop. Basically I could fly this thing tomorrow if time and weather permitted. The roundels that Callie sent where too big to fit the top wing. When I emailed her, she very kindly is sending me new ones no charge. I am looking forward to flying this thing with the other 1/4 scale planes at Temac.
It looks fantastic Rob!!!
I am looking forward to see it flying too.
(You are going to need a trailer to get it to the field.) ;D
Bruce
Quote from: Michael on December 01, 2016, 08:54:03 PM
World War 1 airplane, right?
It's an Oldport ! ;D
Good one! :D
Man... That's looks fantastic! And in record time too! Very well done, Rob!
Ok, all done except for the detailing. Finished 1 month too late for a maiden this year. I guess I will spend the winter detailing, rockets, rigging, machine gun, but it is ready to fly as it is now. Now my building board will a 132 inch sailplane I want to have for next summer.
Wow! That is a masterpiece Rob! Congratulations. It's beautiful.
Well, the Newport is completely finished now. It has been a fun build. Started last may. I could have been finished for this flying season but the fire meant I did not have tools or a place to build until about September. It is far from perfect, but I think it is square and true with strong joints, and I think it will fly well (fingers crossed).
Here are a few pictures of the finished product.
Rob,
Looks great!!!
Re: "It is far from perfect,"
It more than passes the 50/50 rule. If you can't see the imperfection at 50 feet and 50 kms/hr, it doesn't matter.
In fact, making it better than 50/50 cuts into flying time. ;D
Frank