Guillow's Spitfire RC Conversion Maiden Flight

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024

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  • @PetrincicBrosRC
    @PetrincicBrosRC 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful maiden my friend. I love it. Thanks for posting and big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +3

      Hi Robert, it's nice to know you watch my humble little 'old school ' channel 😁😁 you and Blaz have a great day 👍

    • @PetrincicBrosRC
      @PetrincicBrosRC 3 года назад +2

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Oh I always love to see good RC plane video. Keep up the good work my friend.

  • @mikecarbone828
    @mikecarbone828 Год назад +2

    Salutations Cliff!
    Nice maiden flight of the Guillow’s Spitfire!
    Another successful project!
    Happy building and flying!
    Thank you for sharing and posting these videos!
    Please have an excellent and awesome day!
    ☀️✨✈️

  • @garygullikson6349
    @garygullikson6349 2 месяца назад +1

    One of the few successful Guillows conversions. Good on ya !

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Gary, the 400-series Guillows kits are big enough to take the extra wing loading 👍

  • @williammanning3174
    @williammanning3174 3 года назад +1

    Good job buddy! SAS says "He who Dares Wins"!!

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks William, absolutely 👍

    • @williammanning3174
      @williammanning3174 3 года назад +1

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Man, I was drunk when I wrote that. Your Guillows Spitfire looks and flies beautiful....but it wasn't really logical to mention the Special Air Service. We call booze "stupid juice" for a good reason. HaHa!!

  • @geoffreydowen5793
    @geoffreydowen5793 5 месяцев назад +1

    BZ from an ex Wafoo just got me a Guillows 120 to build after a stroke as rehabilitation so I am new to RC models loved this concept see you soon

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  5 месяцев назад

      Hi Tully, what a great way to rehab, take care 🙂👍

  • @rayb57412
    @rayb57412 Год назад +1

    Sweet model! Great job, thanks for posting! If they had these electric systems when I was building the guillows models as a kid, I'd have put them in as well. Now, I just build foam board planes from flite test site designs. Much quicker builds, especially after crash - less time invested in a model that doesn't survive.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  Год назад +1

      Hi Ray, thanks, we have the Space Programme to thank for the miniaturisation that we enjoy so much today. Foam board planes are great but I enjoy the build process as much as flying, if they get broken I enjoy the repair process as well 😁👍

  • @freesk8
    @freesk8 3 года назад +3

    Wonderful! I made that kit as a kid in the '70's, but I had rubber band power, of course. Great electric conversion! :)

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      It was a most enjoyable build which started off as free flight rubber and just evolved over the course of a year 👍

  • @EJ-74
    @EJ-74 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful job on that mate WoW what a awesome looking Spitfire 🔥👍✌️

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Erric, I haven't seen a Spitfire model yet that doesn't look awesome, thanks for commenting 👍

  • @Garethfrostturkeythroat113
    @Garethfrostturkeythroat113 3 года назад

    Looks a great thanks for sharing new friend here

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching Gareth, anyone reading this take a look at Gareth's Channel, varied and epic content 👍

  • @davidpoole4359
    @davidpoole4359 3 года назад +1

    Great build Cliff, looks fantastic, excellent conversion to RC, flies well and looks the part 👍🏻

  • @qiangqiangpan2362
    @qiangqiangpan2362 3 года назад

    The details of the aircraft are perfect, the perfect Spitfire, my favorite!

  • @11miura
    @11miura 3 года назад

    Looks absolutely at home patrolling the skies where she belongs! Didn't look like it wanted to come down there at the end lol. Enjoyed the cinematic music as well. Well done Cliff!

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Miura, she did look good against the typical English backdrop, the music reminded me of the track that was used in the Battle of Britain movie when they were dog fighting. Now I'm wondering if she would make a good Slope soarer? 🤔

    • @11miura
      @11miura 3 года назад +1

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes She does fly great. Recovers from banked turns well but that might just be the pilot👍

  • @IansRCExploits
    @IansRCExploits 3 года назад

    What a majestic flying Spitfire!! You must be very pleased Cliff, great job😄👍

  • @gogogeedus
    @gogogeedus 3 года назад

    Nice work Cliff,just goes to show that you don't need a giant petrol powered beast to enjoy the hobby.

  • @archivist17
    @archivist17 3 года назад

    Neat conversion.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, next time I'll go straight to full house rc, it'll save a lot of faffing, fun as it was 🤔👍

  • @都築昌明
    @都築昌明 Год назад +1

    良く飛びますね。素晴らしい❗
    私もGuillowsのキットはいくつか持っています。バルサの飛行機は丈夫で好きです。作る楽しさ、飛ばすたのしさ、ラジコンにすると更に楽しいですよね。

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  Год назад +1

      正明さん、ありがとうございます。その通りです。私はそれらを最も楽しんでいます。ラジコンに変換した KeilKraft Ajax ビデオを見ましたか? 🙂

    • @都築昌明
      @都築昌明 Год назад +1

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes さん! 拝見させていただきました。素晴らしい‼️

  • @spaced-out-records
    @spaced-out-records 3 года назад

    wonderful cliff :)

  • @spring4522
    @spring4522 2 года назад

    Nicely done!

  • @dragonmeddler2152
    @dragonmeddler2152 3 года назад

    Knowing how difficult it is to build those Guillow kits as well as you built this Spitfire: much respect. But, I will keep mine safely suspended by thread from the ceiling of my cave workshop...

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks DM, they actually look pretty good in the air or hanging from the ceiling 👍

  • @Brobolio
    @Brobolio 3 года назад

    Excellent job!!! Try removing the landing gear, it will improve the speed a lot.
    But congrats on the maiden!!!
    Saludos!!

  • @RCTaildraggin
    @RCTaildraggin 3 года назад

    She's a lovely flyer Cliff, well done 👍

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Jerry, she was a fun evolution, I think it's fair to say I've had my monies worth out of her 😁👍

  • @amegohobbyrc5998
    @amegohobbyrc5998 3 года назад

    Goooooodd sooo cute plane

  • @stevemadak6255
    @stevemadak6255 11 дней назад +1

    Wonderful build and nice maiden man! Just a thought/question - is that the main field you will fly her at or do you plan on ROG at some other place? If its the grass there 100% of the time maybe make the gear removeable. Also she looks like she could use a tad more nose weight. cheers

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  11 дней назад

      Hi Steve, I take your point about the gear, it's sewn onto the main spar so my only option at this stage is to cut it off, I don't think I've ever flown off of a hard surface so I may as well, as for nose weight, well maybe, I'll just drop a heavier flight battery in, thanks for watching and commenting, cheers

  • @picknikbasket
    @picknikbasket 3 года назад

    That was awesome, Cliff! What a neat model, definitely on my build list now.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Picnic, again the old build list just keeps getting longer and longer 👍😁

  • @JeffinLowerAlabama
    @JeffinLowerAlabama 3 года назад

    Fantastic flying Cliff, just a perfect build and great flyer, Jeff in LA USA

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Jeff but everything looks better on the screen 😁👍

  • @terryblackman6217
    @terryblackman6217 3 года назад

    Very well done. The music reminded me of the dogfight scene in the movie, the battle of Britain. 👍

  • @kevinj5293
    @kevinj5293 3 года назад

    Great cliff fly's well Great job 👍

  • @bobbarlow1
    @bobbarlow1 3 года назад

    Really nice flights Cliff keep up the good work 😎

  • @EssentialRC
    @EssentialRC 3 года назад

    Brilliant Cliff! That Spitfire looks light as a feather with the transparency through the wings. Just beautiful.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Dom, it's been a long enjoyable journey for this model, we've been through a lot together 😁

  • @altamirofaria5741
    @altamirofaria5741 3 года назад

    Ficou otimo,gostei,continue com seus projetos brilhantes.
    Abraços.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Olá Altamiro, obrigado pelo apoio, continuarei fazendo projetos e vídeos para sua diversão 👍

  • @jorgerostagnol3602
    @jorgerostagnol3602 3 года назад

    Buen dia Cliff, hermoso vuelo e video, hermosa musica de fondo al final. Te falta hacer el hurricane, para acompañar al spitfire ! Saludos .

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Gracias Jorge, me gusta el Hurricane, lo pondré en mi lista de construcción. La música me recordó a la música de la escena de la pelea de perros de la Batalla de Gran Bretaña 👍

    • @jorgerostagnol3602
      @jorgerostagnol3602 3 года назад

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes si Cliff. Excelente. Aqui reparando un avion. Para ir un fin de semana a volar.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      @@jorgerostagnol3602 Las reparaciones son necesarias a veces, que tengas un buen fin de semana Jorge 🙂

  • @timgodin8351
    @timgodin8351 2 года назад +1

    And it isn't a Parkzone...had the UM version.

  • @billseay6399
    @billseay6399 3 года назад +1

    I wouldn't change anything

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      I think you're right Bill, she's pretty much sorted now 👍🙂

  • @michealohalloran4128
    @michealohalloran4128 3 года назад

    Well Cliff
    Wind coming up from the bottom!
    Better a empty house than a bad tenent I say.
    All puns aside
    What a ripper didn't see any sign of tip stall either
    I take it you have generous amounts of wash out (might be why she isn't rolling for you)
    You do have wash out?

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Micheal, ha ha 😁 The wash out is minimal actually, I built some in originally but it seems to have flattened out over time! 🤔

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 3 года назад

    Well you have made it a feasible proposition Cliff the Guillows Spitfire has a new lease of life with micro radio,I have one of these to build as well and it will be suitably converted as yours,where did you get that brown base tissue to do the camouflage please ?

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Hi Angel, I've had the dark brown tissue tucked away for years so goodness only knows where it came from, a quick internet search turned up a supplier here in he UK that sells different colours, I don't know where you are on the globe but you could give this one a try or have a look in your country, anyway here's the link: stevewebb.co.uk/index.php?area=covering&type=TISSUE&title=Tissue+Covering+for+Model+Aircraft 👍

  • @twickersruss
    @twickersruss 3 года назад

    Excellent build and approach the converting these . Thanks for that. Great dramatic music on the final flight! What was the composition?

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Thanks Twickersruss, the music is call 'Dramatic Swarm' by Doug Maxwell, obtained from the RUclips audio library.

  • @rickvassell8349
    @rickvassell8349 8 месяцев назад +1

    Turns on a dime.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  8 месяцев назад

      Most successful with ailerons, I should have added them from the beginning but you live and learn, cheers Rick 👍

  • @miltonball2591
    @miltonball2591 3 года назад

    Hi what was the UAE in the end cliff

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Ready to fly with battery about 110g, 3.88oz. Is this what you were asking Milton?

    • @miltonball2591
      @miltonball2591 3 года назад +1

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes yes mate😁👍👌nice job btw

  • @williamr3840
    @williamr3840 5 месяцев назад +1

    How fast can it go? :0)

  • @vitosanto3874
    @vitosanto3874 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful build.

  • @irwinweisbrot6644
    @irwinweisbrot6644 3 года назад

    Bravo! I'm very glad you followed Mr RJ Mitchell's approach. He was inspired.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      I forgot to mention in the video it's actually 'RJ' in the cockpit, impossible I know but a tribute you see 👍

  • @yassermasood3423
    @yassermasood3423 3 года назад

    congratulations. Great job. Are you in Bristol? because I am.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Hi Yasser, thank you, no I'm not far away though, South Devon 😎

  • @MORCOPOLO0817
    @MORCOPOLO0817 3 года назад

    Don't really need those landing gear on there. Plus it will look more authentic while flying without them (Battle of Britain dog fighting). I'd trade the landing gear for a new spinner. Otherwise, "Bloody good show!"

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      I think you may be right MP, thanks for your bloody good comment 👍

  • @BRIANFORWARD1
    @BRIANFORWARD1 3 года назад

    You sir should be extremely pleased with yourself...
    1 question whens it going into production
    1 word of advice LAY OFF THE BEANS... nothing worse than a windy bottom first thing in the morning...
    Great job
    Brian
    London

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Brian, wouldn't it look amazing to have several in the air at once, even one 109 would look incredible with its yellow nose close on my tail 👍

    • @BRIANFORWARD1
      @BRIANFORWARD1 3 года назад +1

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes absolutely but there's nothing worse than a 109 up your chuff. on a serious note I've got a 700 mm hurricane 850 corsair but there's absolutely NO ONE THAT MAKES A 700 or up to 1mtr spit.... I'll keep an eye on your channel to see what else you get flying
      Stay lucky
      Brian

  • @bobi2582
    @bobi2582 3 года назад

    Very nice Cliff. Now for the retracts!!

  • @davidquerry8869
    @davidquerry8869 3 года назад

    HA HA, great job Cliff.

  • @garyshakles7764
    @garyshakles7764 3 года назад

    Fantastic Cliff, you said in the video that she didn't really want to perform a roll, maybe a barrel roll, is that due to the amount of throw in the ailerons? For a first flight that was piggin marvellous, keep it up. 👍

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Gary, I think she'll probably roll with a bit more effort on my part, yes more throw would certainly help but she turns on a sixpence (small out of circulation British coin in case you don't know 🙂) so there may be potential with a bit more speed etc 👍

    • @garyshakles7764
      @garyshakles7764 3 года назад

      My Dear Sir, I know what a tanner is 😁, florins, half crowns, guineas, threepence pocket money a week (about 1 1/2p in the new money) 🤣, really looking forward to the what I call your upscaled motor glider, that is some nice piece of kit, thankyou for all your effort and experience.

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      @@garyshakles7764 Now you're making yourself sound old Gary, you sure you're not a youngster who just collects vintage coinage? 😁 The ASG has had initial trials, but I've yet to edit the footage but it shows promise 👍

  • @bobflyman
    @bobflyman 3 года назад

    Beautiful job Cliff. And flies so well. Hard to see in the sun. 😲 How about micro engineering a retractable U/C now? That'd be a challenge! 😉

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад

      Hi Bob, that would be good but on that rough field it's easier just to get the wire cutters out! Thanks for the challenge though 👍😁

  • @pahlevan1352
    @pahlevan1352 3 года назад

    very nice

  • @mikeparkercreative5136
    @mikeparkercreative5136 3 года назад

    Fantastic Cliff! What an absolute joy! Well done! (I've recently built the FliteTest Spitfire...a lovely thing...see my video). Btw have you much motor/thrust angle on her?

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Mike, I'm happy with her performance, the thrust angles are pretty much zero surprisingly!

  • @robert43g
    @robert43g 3 года назад

    Nice but dont forget to watch out for the Hun in the Sun

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Robert, that's why I make sure I'm wearing my Ray Bans 😁👍

    • @robert43g
      @robert43g 3 года назад

      @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Yes you cant help that Jerries' use dirty tricks if you have Ray Bans do you have the need for speed?

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      @@robert43g I've never had that need Robert, never really seen the point 👍

  • @vollzeitflieger2490
    @vollzeitflieger2490 3 года назад

    Congratulations, Cliff! You gave me quite a start with those not-yet-trimmed ailerons at the first take off, but that's part of the thrill.
    I happen to have re-maidened my bi-plane yesterday after two weekends' worth of repairs. So I can feel my thumbs itching to take over while watching your video. As a matter of fact, I'm heading out right now to do some banner towing.
    Your Spitfire is really a fine piece of modelling. If I may: what sort of material are you using for the cover? It looks like some sort of paper. Would you recommend using it on bigger planes, say glider in the 3 m wingspan range?
    Thanks and cheers, Frédéric

    • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
      @CliffHarveyRCPlanes  3 года назад +1

      Hi Frederic, thanks, maidens are exciting for sure, I wouldn't recommend putting tissue on a large model these days, once upon a time that's all we had but it's vulnerable to damage by twigs etc and a lot more work, I'd stick with iron on coverings 👍

  • @mikelowe9906
    @mikelowe9906 3 года назад

    Great flights! Congrats on another successful build! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @A470RCSoaring
    @A470RCSoaring 3 года назад

    Very nice Cliff, very nice indeed 👍

  • @DazDaMan
    @DazDaMan 3 года назад

    Well done, Cliff, it looked great in the air!