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_Lunchbox_ · Sep 13, 2008, 02:24 PM

After watching some of the guys that come to Hodges Hobbies fly ins and fly these 1/12 scale warbirds in a warbird "gaggle", I have decided to get me one to join in the melee. I have chosen the Great Planes spitfire as mine. I don't know why, it just appeals to me...

Here is my first bit of construction.

kave_man · Sep 13, 2008, 09:00 PM

you going to have it ready in time?

_Lunchbox_ · Sep 14, 2008, 10:04 AM

yes. should have it almost done today.

_Lunchbox_ · 11:15 AM

Here is more.. I am going to add captions later when I have time.

Liquidity · Sep 17, 2008, 01:22 PM

I like the UFO in the background of the last pic

Are you bringing it to the Efly

_Lunchbox_ · Sep 17, 2008, 07:10 PM

I may, but I have to get it ready to fly by then

_Lunchbox_ · Sep 21, 2008, 06:47 PM

Well, I am finished with the spitfire. Here goes the rest of the pics.

_Lunchbox_ · Sep 21, 2008, 06:48 PM

I forgot to add that I had to add 1 oz lead weight to the tail to get it to balance, but I am not worried since I did oversize the motor.
I will reply back when I do the maiden.

Sep 13, 2008, 02:24 PM	#1
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	Great Planes .25 Spitfire After watching some of the guys that come to Hodges Hobbies fly ins and fly these 1/12 scale warbirds in a warbird "gaggle", I have decided to get me one to join in the melee. I have chosen the Great Planes spitfire as mine. I don't know why, it just appeals to me... Here is my first bit of construction. Images View all Images in thread Views: 325 The box looks cool Views: 271 Taking the parts out to inspect. Views: 258 more Views: 252 Cutout for the aileron servo Views: 258 Hinging the ailerons. CA hinges, and the slots are already cut out for you. Views: 244 HS-81 servos are a little too big for the opening. I hate enlarging servo holes Views: 262 A better look at the fit Views: 258 After enlarging the holes, ready to pull the servo wire through the wing. Views: 376 The CORRECT way to install the servo grommets Views: 252 Servo mounted in the wing. Views: 264 The wing joiner is a 2 piece joiner that has to be epoxied together before installing in the wing. Be sure to wipe off excess epoxy that squeezes out. Views: 264 My own personal preference. Thinned epoxy painted on all the bare wood I can reach to help fuel proof it.

Sep 14, 2008, 10:43 AM	#4
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	Here is more.. I am going to add captions later when I have time. Images View all Images in thread Views: 123 testing the fit of the wing joiner. Very little sanding was required to get it to fit.. Views: 127 Epoxy the wing halves together and tape. Make sure everything is lined up correctly. You only get one chance for this to work. Views: 123 top view of the wing drying Views: 101 Wing bolt stiffener plate before gluing on Views: 104 The plate has a groove cut in it to allow it to go around the bend. I glued 1 side in then the other then clamped both sides to allow it to dry Views: 79 waiting for it to dry. watching KOTH Views: 78 Cut out the covering for the tail sections Views: 86 Wing bolt plate Views: 58 You have to install the wing in order to get the tail correct. Views: 68 Measure from wing tip to wing tip. Views: 59 I forgot the rest of the pictures, but you cut the covering away from the bottom of the verticaland epoxy it in place too. Views: 81 waiting for the epoxy to dry. Watching that 70s show
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Sep 21, 2008, 06:47 PM	#7
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	Well, I am finished with the spitfire. Here goes the rest of the pics. Images View all Images in thread Views: 46 setting up the aileron linkage Views: 47 the elevator and rudder linkages too Views: 50 Mounting a control horn on the rudder Views: 56 I always cut off the excess screw lengths with a dremel cutoff wheel Views: 50 mounting the elevator servo Views: 43 assembling the fuel tank Views: 50 Mount the tank . Had a hard time getting the plug to go through the firewall. I had to loosen the stopper to get it through the firewall. Views: 43 the back side of the tank. Views: 48 Gluing in the piece that holds the tank in place. Views: 54 Mounting the motor mount. Views: 60 Mounting the engine. Views: 52 Always put loctite on the screws Views: 55 I hate cutting the cowling out. But I did it! Views: 58 the finished thing Views: 71 Jayci is always willing to pose for the camera. Views: 64 And another one..

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Sep 13, 2008, 09:00 PM	#2
kave_man ....PieMaster.... United States, GA, Warner Robins Joined Aug 2004 695 Posts	you going to have it ready in time?

Sep 14, 2008, 10:04 AM	#3
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	yes. should have it almost done today.

Sep 17, 2008, 01:22 PM	#5
Liquidity YardGoat lives with mama Joined Feb 2007 3,237 Posts	I like the UFO in the background of the last pic Are you bringing it to the Efly

Sep 17, 2008, 07:10 PM	#6
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	I may, but I have to get it ready to fly by then

Sep 21, 2008, 06:48 PM	#8
_Lunchbox_ Hodgehound # 3 Adrian, GA Joined Mar 2005 4,436 Posts	I forgot to add that I had to add 1 oz lead weight to the tail to get it to balance, but I am not worried since I did oversize the motor. I will reply back when I do the maiden.