This flies beautifully! Too well for the roof beams.. A wealth of detail for basic tech here. I am somewhat envious of you John, for that beautiful narrow blade carving knife, and your prodigious skill in it's use. I bet this tool is a much prized one. The use of tape to mark bend points in wire is a great tip! Scrappy may be capable of being built mostly from the contents of the scrap box, and she may be apparently simple, but in build quality and flying performance she's much more than scrappy! Perfect film for basics. You make prop carving look easy!! Nice one John. 🌟👍
Thanks so much for the kind words. Yes, carving props may not be for everyone. But give one a try. It's quite therapeutic and after a couple you'll be doing fine.
These "small" projects are really interesting. I like building them thought I never get them to fly. Yours flew magnificently! Carving the prop is a skill I need to develop (and I need a small drill press somehow). Thank you for sharing!
We've had over a 1/2 dozen guys build these new and they all are flying. You might give one a try. The drill press I'm currently using was just over $100 from Grizzly. It's a miniature hobby drill press with varaiable speed. So far, working out great. You'll be an ace prop carver after a couple of attempts. Thanks for watching.
Wow! I thought the Swiss chip-carving knife I use was sharp, but yours is incredible. I see where I make a mistake, though. I don't FINISH the backside before starting the front. I'll try your method. Thanks!
Hello. Thank you. The carving knife is a Swedish knife, a Mora Wood Carving model 106. Extremely sharp. A great tool for sure. I found mine on Amazon. Maybe $20. I'm running 0.060 rubber at the moment, I still expect to experiment with slightly smaller sizes. A rubber cutter is important if you're flying indoors. Thanks for watching.
Excellent work! It finally hit in the end but survived!
Thank you. Yes, it's light enough that it can't hurt itself. 😁 Thanks for watching.
This flies beautifully! Too well for the roof beams..
A wealth of detail for basic tech here. I am somewhat envious of you John, for that beautiful narrow blade carving knife, and your prodigious skill in it's use. I bet this tool is a much prized one. The use of tape to mark bend points in wire is a great tip!
Scrappy may be capable of being built mostly from the contents of the scrap box, and she may be apparently simple, but in build quality and flying performance she's much more than scrappy!
Perfect film for basics. You make prop carving look easy!!
Nice one John. 🌟👍
Thanks so much for the kind words. Yes, carving props may not be for everyone. But give one a try. It's quite therapeutic and after a couple you'll be doing fine.
Wow John, you dove right in on the propeller. Thanks for the lovely video
Thanks for watching Alan!
Lovely John, that rib making idea was clever 🙂
Thanks Cliff, taken right off the plan! Sometimes these old plans offer unusual ideas for sure. :)
Nice work! And nice flight!
Thank you. Sometimes you need to step back to your roots. 😁 Thanks for watching.
These "small" projects are really interesting. I like building them thought I never get them to fly. Yours flew magnificently!
Carving the prop is a skill I need to develop (and I need a small drill press somehow).
Thank you for sharing!
We've had over a 1/2 dozen guys build these new and they all are flying. You might give one a try. The drill press I'm currently using was just over $100 from Grizzly. It's a miniature hobby drill press with varaiable speed. So far, working out great. You'll be an ace prop carver after a couple of attempts. Thanks for watching.
I'm here for the sound of that knife shearing the balsa.
HA HA. While I was editing I noticed that distinct sound. Total ASMR. 😂
another out standing build john! i think this might be my next rog
Oh, you need to give one a try! Easy build and flys great! But use balsa wheels...l those paper ones were a pain in the butt! HA HA.
Wow! I thought the Swiss chip-carving knife I use was sharp, but yours is incredible. I see where I make a mistake, though. I don't FINISH the backside before starting the front. I'll try your method. Thanks!
The prop is much stiffer at that point and IMO makes it easier to sand in the undercamber. As always, thanks for watching.
Hi John! Scrappy flies very well! Wish I could learn to carve those balsa props! Just need to cut some blanks and practice! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Jeffery. Yes, give a prop a try! It does take practice but after a couple you'll be an ace. Have fun!
Three questions. What carving knife are you using and where can I get one? Also, what size rubber? Great video and flights! tia
Hello. Thank you. The carving knife is a Swedish knife, a Mora Wood Carving model 106. Extremely sharp. A great tool for sure. I found mine on Amazon. Maybe $20. I'm running 0.060 rubber at the moment, I still expect to experiment with slightly smaller sizes. A rubber cutter is important if you're flying indoors. Thanks for watching.
5:19 What happened to the prop?
Good catch! I closed my storage box cover on it. Dohhh. It's been repaired and ready to go. Thsnks for watching!
Beautiful little plane, let me guess 5 grams🙂 Greetings from the Netherlands
Hello! Thank you, a fun project. Your guess is pretty close..... 3.78 grams without the rubber motor. Thanks for watching!