27” Rubber-Powered Seafire Mk L.III - Start to Finish #2
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2018
- Additional series of photos and videos showing the building process of the 27" rubber-powered free-flight model of the 1944 Seafire Mk L.III. Model designed & scratch built by Tom Hallman in 2014. IG: @hallmanstudio Music: Lord of the Dawb by Jesse Gallagher.
Here's the third trim session, where she started to rail: • 27" rubber-powered Sea...
Article on the use of dethermalizers: www.hallmanstudio.com/DT.pdf
Badge Classic DT & spring (at the bottom of the page): www.starlink-flitetech.com/tim...
*** 10 steps to trimming a rubber model, by John Koptonak: www.flyingacesclub.com/PFFT/Tr...
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Center of Gravity merchandise: www.cafepress.com/centergravity
For more info on free-flight rubber-powered models, check these websites:
www.easybuiltmodels.com/
www.volareproducts.com/BUY/
www.flyingacesclub.com
Outerzone - outerzone.co.uk/index.asp
National Free Flight Society - freeflight.org/
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I never thought a rubber powered model can fly so long and in such a perfect way. A perfect piece of craftmanship.
Yes, it is very interesting. My wife got me a P-51 for Christmas, and I am starting the build. I haven't built a rubber plane since the seventies, so I started watching. They fly so much better than RC.
I wish you well in your modeling!
Dear@@TheTeufelhunden68, I am nor able to build such lightweight models. My self-made RC-models have always been very heavy because I thought that I had to build them strong to survive crash landings. But I was wrong. There was a lot of damage when landing was not so really successful so I gave up building models in the classic way. The modern radio controls work very reliable and rc flight simulation programs on the home computer allow easy trainig for beginners without any risk of destroing a real model. The foam models require little skill or time to be build so rc model flying is ideal for little skilled model builders like me. These rubber powered models are such wonderful works of art that I would not dare to let them fly more than once to proof they fly, but then I would put them on display so they are safe from becoming damaged. I wish you the very best for the building of the P-51 and many flights without damage.
Thank you Mr. Axel. I live in the Deseret, and barring snow I hope to build and fly. I would appreciate your points on trimming. I've built them, But I can't fly them.
@@deekaxel8760 My models crash. I want to say I love your flights,.
@@TheTeufelhunden68 I live in Bavaria, Germany. I am sorry i cannot help you much with trimming problems. I bought my RC models used or as foamies, either. Used models are normally trimmed by the previous owner. I alway buy used models that show that they have been used often but are free from crashes. These are good models. Models that look almost like brandnew had been flown once and then the owner was unsatifsfied so he decided to sell the model. Thats no good sign. With foamies there is no trimming problem as long as you trim the model according to the center of gravity that is described in the manual of the model. What kind of model do you want to fly? RC model or rubber powered free flight model? Normally a model aircraft has a simple wooden plate as fin and horizontal stabilizer. The main wing is flat at the buttom and convex at the upper side. In uch a case the center of gravity should be between the first and second third part of the main wing. The horizontal stabilizer should be two to three degrees different from the buttom side of the main wing in direction of nose up (EWD = angle differece between horizontal stabilizer and bottom of the main wings). The motor with the propeller should be tilted nose down approx. 2/3 of the EWD that means 1,5 to 2 degrees down in camparison to the bottom of the main wing. And the motor should be tilted to the right for approx. 2 degrees to compensate for the propeller torque. With a light model or especially a rubber powered model first flight should be hand started with little motor power until the model flies straight without pumping up and down. The motor power should be increased form flight to flight and thu the motor tilt and side angel can be improved.
Withe a bigger RC model that cannot be started by hand - let the model gain ennough velocity until you pull up. Dont climb too hard. Climb slowly in order not to get into low speed stall. Each pilot tries to gain altitude in order to have enough air below the model an the earth in case somthing gets out of control, but this is very hazardous. Most crashes on start are cased by pilots trying to geht airborne and reach altitude too quick. I hope this can help you a little bit.
I was just re-watching this amazing video for the fourth or fifth time when my wife walked by. She said, "I can always tell when you're watching that guy's model airplane videos. First, there's the mellow piano music and, then, you're just staring at the screen with your mouth hanging open." I laughed because I realized she was right, but then I thought, "How satisfying it must be for an artist to know his work can affect and move viewers like this." Well done.
Funny. I've found the films can indeed affect the spouses. Short story. I was filming a friend's model during a long, frustrating trim session where his bird simply didn't want to fly. Another friend came along, gave him a few pointers, and the ship grooved like never before. I posted this clip for him and a few others. During the amazing flight, the builder could clearly be heard yelling, "Oh, oh, YES...YES...YESSS...!! Watching the clip back at home in his dining room, his wife came running around the corner, thinking he was watching porn... It happens. We get excited over these simple, cheap thrills.
I cannot find the words. That's how good your work is.
Yasser Masood, agreed.
Here Here.👍🆙
Hey guys! I found them!...oh wait no, there they go...
One word.. perfection
Amazing,
That is amazing! The only thing that remotely comes close to the build was the video you took the time to craft to share with all of us. Thank you.
Humbled. Thx so very much for the kind words.
Perfect.. from start to finish. Subject matter, music and craftsmanship.
I thought I'd been clever by fixing my ballast in a cast lead disc behind the prop plug, but no, I never would have even dreamed of gluing it into the spinner! Obviously, it has a better moment out there, but I presume your spinner has to be very true to prevent energy-wasting vibrations...? Thanks to these endlessly enjoyable and thoroughly informative videos, the (Caudron-inspired) rebuild of my Me109 has just delivered its finest looking and most realistic flight to date: not the longest at only 40 seconds, but oh so smooth. I'm still in happy shock!!!
Thx, Justin and congrats. "Happy shock" is a great place to be, isn't it?!! That's how I felt on the third evening of flying this Seafire, after two nights of reckless abandon.
Heiseishizukesa!
Indeed!! BTW, the nose cone ballast stayed true, so I'd suggest trying it if you need it. But...it was so disappointing, when I found the bird was relatively light at 54 grams, only to add 24+ grams of eventual ballast. Ugh. A model's CG is what it is. No arguing.
@@maxfliart Those Merlin engines were pretty heavy.
Stunningly beautiful Spit. Superb attention to detail. Talented builder. Majestic in flight. Truly awesome!
WALTER LYON
Well........ technically not a Spitfire, but you’re right. It’s a “Spit”. The Seafire was adapted for Naval use after modifications were made to the “Spit”. Folding wings, hook for carrier landings etc.
Sorry..... you likely know all this and I’m being a bore.
😉
@@CheekyMonkey1776 your being a bore😀it's just a brilliant model
Cheeky Monkees so the. Model runs off of a rubber band
Wond really right or??? Because I’m not super sure
Crazy Crocodile
Yeah, crazy huh? I spent some time looking at the links. They even sell special rubber bands! Kinda makes li look more realistic... at least on video.
Personally, I would have trouble launching such a beautiful model without radio control. Heck, who knows maybe that’s part of the thrill.
Cheeky Monkees thank you for telling me I had no idea how they got a rubber bank to power it for so long
Unbelievable! The most beautiful plane and flight I have seen on the web so far!
My father in law was Mik Mikelson RIP. Mik was a great model builder like yourself I have a ME 109 hanging up in my hanger at Santa Monica airport . He was know for this Twin rubber band models and won lots of tournaments. Your build reminds me of his . great work keep it up !
Thx for there kind words.
This is really great ! The build sequence, covering, detail ... all of it a joy to see. And I love the gentle evening flight. I used to build models when I was a boy, remember the smell of grassy fields. Now I'm nearly 50, a pro furniture maker - still making stuff of wood but I miss those days. Time to take it up again ! Again : thank you !
You've got serious brass ballast to take something that beautifully and painstakingly crafted, go outside and throw it. To see it fly adds another dimension, literally and figuratively. Amazing videography to boot; thanks for sharing.
Outstanding craftsmanship and a superb flight performance!
I'd say you nailed it on the nose weight. She had a beautiful climb out and steady descent. Incredible work.
I don't know what was more enjoyable . . . watching you build it . . . or watching you fly it. Beautiful.
I have never really encountered something that made me cry about dieing crafts. This made me cry. I'm going to save all your work for posterity, and show it to my children.
More than ever, now that an rtf rc-plane with Multichannel rc, lipopower and bl-Motor can be bought for peanuts, the beauty of a scratchbuilt rubberpowered freeflying model like this is a sight to behold. Thanks a lot sharing and for accompanying the video with beautiful and appropriate music.
I hit the thumbs up once because it won't let me hit it 100 times! Awesome as always! Keep them coming I am inspired.
Thx for the kind words.
I can. One word. Masterpiece.
Blimey, any aeromodeller can appreciate the standard of that work. In many ways building the smaller models is much more of a test of your craftsmanship. Amazing, I wish my skills were up to your level.
Awesome plane, amazing detail! Thanks.
Awesome breakfast too!
You actually brought tears to my eyes with that masterpiece of a video... 😢 I admire anyone who has both the skill and the patience to complete such a painstaking project, and to bestow so much loving care and attention to detail in the process.
You took me back to my childhood days, when such innocent joy and pleasure could be derived, from the pent up excitement of winding up a propeller, then watching a fragile, balsa wood creation soar... borne aloft on the gentlest of Summer breezes... Thank you for evoking that memory. 😊🙋🏻♂️
Thx for the kind words. I often think of my dad when I build, who as a craftsman, set the standard to which I try to achieve. He was always the first to see the completed model.
Truly beautiful. As a plastic model builder, I am awed!
You are " top of the game". A "zen master" state in aeromodelling. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks.
When historical research, technology and exquisite craftsmanship meet it's like finding the locus of truth and beauty. The evening flight and music accompaniment only add to the beauty. Simply superb.
What’s makes it fly ?........perfection
Rubber powered flight, google that
Axel D- I know that I have built several kits 🙄
Incredible. Simply incredible. If they had awards for best craftsmanship in a video, you would win.
yeah, can't say much to this.. I mean can you even describe this awesome mastercraftsmanship, and this beautiful flight?!
You're a model engineer, fantastic workmanship! I used to be quite good at making plastic model kits but never did anything like this.
The " Me too " brigade , will echo your comment .
@@williamcarrington61 Thanks. What really amazed me was how long it flew with a rubber band powered prop.
I have been building for over seventy years I can't match that . Fabulous build real art and talent.
A masterclass in modelling .
Großartig, Modell für Modell ein Meisterwerk.
Thx!
A fine example of the master's touch.
That, Sir, is a work of art!!!
You made a thing of beauty.... or, a beautiful thing.... I can't decide which.
Anyway....
Beautiful work.
graceful. and that shot of it going down into the sunset. wow
I don't think there are enough superlatives to describe your craftsmanship. Beautiful model in concept, build and flight. Cheers!
Thx, Bill. She's one of my favorites. Flight pattern feels like the perfect match of prop & rubber.
Mr DaVinci, good to see your doing well after all these years!
I was thinking earlier what if DaVinci actually saw this?
WoW! She looks and flies beautifully!! Brilliant craftsmanship!
Truly astonishing accuracy, patience and craftsmanship. A pleasure to watch.
This is way beyond modelling. It's a flying sculpture.
Beautiful, an absolute piece of art and a pleasure to see it fly like a bird, free and graceful. Applause to your craftsmanship.
Thx. She has been a dream to fly.
Thank you for restoring some of my faith in humanity. Craftsmen still exist.
Very inspiring!
Beautiful work. I wish I could build that way ...
A beautiful creation.
Incredible, sir. Takes me back to my childhood
People who hate or dislike greatness should be removed from RUclips.
Beautiful! Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Well done all the best from John in Texas
And that’s how to do it! You should be very proud. It’s was humbling to watch. Thank you for sharing.
You have built an amazing plane. Thank you for sharing your secrets to making such an amazing work. It's beautiful.
When I was in highschool i made a spitfire balsa wood / rubber powered plane. On its maiden flight it flew up above our swimming pool and a knot stopped the prop momentarily and it started to descend into the water, I had both my hands on top of my head and was expecting the worse when suddenly the knot came loose in the rubber band and the plane surged upwards at the very last moment barely clearing the edge of the pool and landing on the cool deck. Loved it. This spitfire is and always will be my favorite airplane.
Such a beauty to behold. Watching a well crafted model take to the air and fly with such grace is a privilege to see. Props to you because that is some hardcore balsa bashing at its finest. Thank you for sharing, it's inspiring and made my day.
There are few machines as beautiful as a Spitfire. You've really done something special with this one. Looks great in the air.
Really cool, nice work!
That was so cool. I so admire your skill, patience, and the way you put this video together.
I'm sorry, but there's no ''I absolutely love it'' button.
Amazing. Thank you for posting.
Absolutely brilliant!! Master craftmanship producing a piece of aviation art, that flew magnificently!. Well done on all counts, sir!!
Best RC video ever and it's not even RC! How amazing is that! Good old fashioned tech, just like the original. RJ Mitchell would be proud of you make no mistake! Great sound track too! Thank you very much! :-)
I mean come on with this kind of skill!! Simply amazing.
Gorgeous model, beautiful countryside and lovely photography. Well done. M.
Fantastic. That was meditative.
Thx
Absolutely beautiful, start to finish
Wow! You sir are a craftsman! I'm sure Rolls Royce would have signed you up wartime! Thank you for posting!
You've built and flown so many beautiful models, Tom, but this Seafire and your Nicholas Beazley have to be my favorites! Thanks for sharing the videos!
Thx, those two are surely in my top five from recent years. Both were milestone flyers for me on numerous levels.
Impressive scratch built even more impressive performance. Beautiful model. Perfectly captured images. Thank you for posting.
Just wonderful to see how beautiful a model can look using an old-school medium rather than foam or 3D printing, subject to model-making skill of course! Thank you
A beautifully put together video and a fantastic model! Well done sir!
SUPERB! SPELLBINDING!! *ELEGANT!!!* And the idea of using lightweight shrink-wrap around a form (FiMo?) you make yourself might revolutionize (while maintaining the legitimacy of) the *paper model* (print, cut out, fold and paste) that uses this method for canopies that paper simply can't replace. The PM enthusiast will instantly grasp the can of worms it opens ... now we gotta build the whole gorram cockpit, too!?!? ("Well, Fred, you *knew* the job was dangerous when you took it..." -- Superchicken)
That rubber band unwinding will never compete with the sound of a RR Merlin.
No, you're right, but you could simulate it by pressing your lips tightly together and blowing hard..... sounds just LIKE a Merlin ;)....lol... Kidding....
Gosh! What a great video. I never knew rubber powered models could fly like that. Fantastic job mate.
Consider me gobsmacked. Excellent video, model, skins and construction. Work of art through and through. Well done!
Along with the music, simply "BEAUTIFUL"!
Great plane!!!! Amazing!!!! Have you made the plans available?
Thx. The plan was cobbled together from various 3-views, so I haven't made anything specific as a plan. If I do, I'll be sure to post it here.
Beyond the accomplishment of a mater modeler, you sir are an incredible artist.
Such detail and commitment to having each piece “talk” to those beside it. Beautifully calming to watch an exercise that can be so anxiety producing. Truly in the hands of a master.
That is impressive a work of art
The Seafire flew beautifully. The appearance is first class. Enjoyed watching this video very much.
Freakin Brilliant !!!!! An inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing.
The best model aeroplane I have ever seen. Beautiful, just beautiful.
This reminds me of a story about a rubber powered model as told
by Heinrich Dorfmann in the 1965 movie The Flight of the Phoenix.
Wow just wow, the skill some people have, and it just flew majestically.
Never cried watching a model airplane video before. Brilliant! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Never seen a plane of that type so well made . That's very impressive , congratulations !
A work of art, beautiful!
Wow! Salute.
Been thinking about going back to the basics and building some rubber power planes like I used to. Your craftsmanship is inspiring to say the least! I always enjoyed building the old Gullow kits, quality wasn't the best but it was fun!
I wish you could please add more audible commentary to these fine presentations so I could learn more about how the build was actually done.
I've not yet gone that far with production, as time doesn't allow, so hopefully the photos tell most of the story. I still see building with balsa pretty much the same as it was when my dad was a building force as a teen in the 1930s. 90% of it has remained the same...which for me is the appeal. Cheap thrills too. A simple sheet or two of 1/16" balsa can take you a long way.
Incredible work. Well done Sir.
you're absolutely insane airbrushing the tissue ... it looks stunning, great work!
really well made video. beautifully built model. Bravo
Wow. Really incredible. I wish you would do a tutorial video on your covering techniques. I've been doing tissue models for a lot of years, but cannot come close to matching what you achieve.
I second that.... I’ve been building these aircraft for a while.... and have learned a lot by observation but a tutorial from maxfliart on any subject would be a treat
Beautiful.
Just amazing! Truly a work of art & precision!
WOW!!!! What craftsmanship! i cannot say enough good things about your airplane, thank you for sharing this.
I love ALL versions of the Spitfire! What a beautiful piece of engineering!
Wow. If only a Mark 17, I would cry.
Simply beautiful, the design, making and flight. This is what aircraft modelling use to be like.
Modeling life goals right here. Thank you for taking the time to make and share another fantastic video