Mick Reeves 1:4 Spitfire IXc

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

Комментарии • 77

  • @johndavies1564
    @johndavies1564 3 месяца назад +4

    By 'eck, watching that got the British Bulldog spirit tingling. great iconic aircraft expertly flown. Thanks for showing us your skills.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks. I have a real soft spot for Spitfires

  • @CheifyRC
    @CheifyRC 3 месяца назад +4

    Luvly flight. Looks like it’s got plenty of power for those big loops. Kudos for the belly landing. Well flown to get her down in one piece. 🤛

  • @chrisgosling5408
    @chrisgosling5408 3 месяца назад +3

    flies like the full scale model, thanks for sharing

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 3 месяца назад +2

    Great aviation skills, take off, general flying and THAT landing too.
    The model looks right in the air and when taking off and landing, large scale models have that effect in the real world, more stable, scalable.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks. I have a real soft spot for Spitfires

  • @theqslearningmethod
    @theqslearningmethod 3 месяца назад +2

    It is interesting to hear the technical stuff. In my day it would have been 6 servos, a NiCad battery pack and receiver as far as the radio gear went. No electric power in those days either. Lovely model and great to see it fly so well.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks. Yes, radio gear and electric power has certainly come along way in the past few years.

  • @dimsum435
    @dimsum435 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent, particularly liked the take-off, glad there was minimal landing damage.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks. Yes, all fixed now

  • @peterbrown7130
    @peterbrown7130 3 месяца назад +1

    Good airmanship to elect flapless landing , can't imagine there was any damage at all. Flown in a very scale like smooth manner, very nicely done

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks. There was a bit of damage to the underwing radiators and carburettor scoop but all fixed now.

  • @Themheals
    @Themheals 2 месяца назад +1

    Electric is now absolutely the way to go. It all fits inside and it stays cool.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 месяца назад +1

      And no drips on the carpet

  • @simon6ppc246
    @simon6ppc246 3 месяца назад +1

    That looks brilliant

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks. She is lovely to fly

  • @iansummers6945
    @iansummers6945 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice flight with a beautiful model
    Hopefully minimal damage with the belly landing..👏

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks. Just a bit of damage to the underwing radiators and carburettor scoop. All fixed now, and thankfully the prop was fine.

  • @TheFreemanuk
    @TheFreemanuk 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful. Nice to see see one flying at realistic speeds. I find 99% of radio control way to fast.

  • @the_grand_tourer
    @the_grand_tourer 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful, from any angle, the apogee of airplane design, no matter the size ... still makes a good noise even with it being electric, scale it up (pitch dropped) and it'd sound just like a Merlin.

  • @swampdaley6088
    @swampdaley6088 3 месяца назад +1

    Lovely job

  • @JRJetMan
    @JRJetMan 3 месяца назад +1

    Lovely to see such a bountifully built and flown warbird, I think you should sell it to me immediately!

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      Perhaps not just yet 🙂

    • @JRJetMan
      @JRJetMan 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ScaleMeDown Of course please enjoy it but I'm serious when the time comes to move on to your next project don't forget my interest.

  • @struck2soon
    @struck2soon 3 месяца назад +1

    Very impressive! Does anyone make a Merlin sound generator which could be used to add that soundtrack to this lovely model?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, I have one in my smaller Spitfire here; ruclips.net/video/viXqkOAd5rQ/видео.html and here; ruclips.net/video/NA_pjWrNV5M/видео.html and I am considering putting one in this model.

    • @struck2soon
      @struck2soon 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ScaleMeDown thanks, very cool!

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      @@struck2soon Thanks

  • @TAT660X
    @TAT660X 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice looking model
    Shame about the forced landing hope you get it repaired soon

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks. All repaired now. It was actually one of the landing gear motors that was burnt out.

  • @wayneandrus240
    @wayneandrus240 3 месяца назад +1

    just fantastic!

  • @simonbaxter8001
    @simonbaxter8001 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful model, fantastic flying. The only thing that I miss about electric flying is that when you cut the power (to zero), there is no guaranteed prop stop position that you get on an IC engine. So, power off, gear up landings always end up in possible prop damage! At least there is no sticky oily clean up every time you pack up for home 🙂

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      You can get systems for gliders that stop the prop in a specific position to tuck them away back into the fuselage. I don't know why this isn't a feature on all ESCs

  • @mikeh1404
    @mikeh1404 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @G102Halftrack
    @G102Halftrack 3 месяца назад +2

    Very impressive

  • @intheflowmedia9582
    @intheflowmedia9582 3 месяца назад +1

    that was lovely

  • @JP-ij6gf
    @JP-ij6gf 3 месяца назад +1

    Very informative, thank you

  • @elwynj5379
    @elwynj5379 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome!!

  • @RTD1947
    @RTD1947 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful prototypical flight…sorry about the Prop! Challenging sky!,

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks

    • @gerardboorsma3418
      @gerardboorsma3418 3 месяца назад +1

      New 3 blade propeller consideration?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      @@gerardboorsma3418 A scale size would actually be a 4 blade and is nearly twice the diameter - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess. however, a bigger 2 blade prop might provide a bit more power with (even) less noise but it doesn't really need any more power.

    • @RTD1947
      @RTD1947 3 месяца назад +1

      @ didn’t the Spit have a 4 blade?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      @@RTD1947 Yes, the Mk IXc has a 4 blade prop

  • @antonyarnanova
    @antonyarnanova 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm tapping out...electric.. such a shame..

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      No cylinder head stuck out, no cooling issues and no dripping oil on the carpet though 🙂

    • @andyMSH700
      @andyMSH700 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ScaleMeDown well i think they both have their places...i have a 34cc two stroke in my 90 inch spit and i would much rather an electric motor as i would not have to test it by holding it up to the sky making sure there is no fuel starvation....very scary. apart from that its fine but some day i think ill convert it.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      @@andyMSH700 Fair enough

  • @finlayfraser9952
    @finlayfraser9952 3 месяца назад +1

    Surely such a lovely model deserves a scale prop? If you can't buy one off the shelf, the world is awash with 3D printers.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +2

      A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess

  • @rudydedogg6505
    @rudydedogg6505 3 месяца назад +1

    An electric warbird.........that's just not right.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      No cylinder head stuck out, no cooling issues and no dripping oil on the carpet though

  • @matthewstevens2700
    @matthewstevens2700 3 месяца назад +1

    The appearance is spoilt in my opinion by the glaringly incorrect use of a two bladed propeller. I may add, this is not a hobby I have any interest in. It's just an observation.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess

    • @matthewstevens2700
      @matthewstevens2700 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ScaleMeDown
      I understand the problem I think. It wasn't a criticism as such.

  • @Tara-xp6ki
    @Tara-xp6ki 3 месяца назад +1

    No engine sound shame

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      True, but no cooling issues and no oil to drip on the carpet

  • @byrgesen6633
    @byrgesen6633 3 месяца назад +5

    Stop the music

  • @David-hi9rp
    @David-hi9rp 3 месяца назад +1

    Where the hell do you store this monster mate you must have a big garage and how long did it take to build and how much ? so bloody awesome just a beautiful aircraft what Mk is this this looks like a Mk 14??

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 месяца назад +1

      I didn't build her, I bought her from Phil Anderson. The kit isn't cheap at the best part of £2K ! I am lucky to have a double garage for my workshop. She is kind of full with her and my Eurofighter though (see any of my build videos).

  • @cymaz100
    @cymaz100 3 месяца назад +1

    You’d swear that was the real thing…good job😊