I love the series name Cliff. Perfect. Rob has a nice project going! I love the D18, such a beautiful classic twin. The Du Bro nylon bolts are not hollow if you can get them there. The E-flite D18 has a dual linkage set up for the rudders similar to what Rob is doing. I wonder given the size of his model if two 9g servos, one for each rudder, might be easier. Not much weight, but that far back it may or may not be an issue on a plane that big. I guess it depends on the two motors and the battery placement. The downside to the dual linkage is it is hard to get much throw, and the D18 needs it on takeoff. I really enjoyed listing to you two talk building!
Hi Cliff and Rob, it's always interesting to see what other modelers are doing in your workshop. The Beechcraft will definitely be a great model aircraft
Beautiful BIg Beechcraft bones, Rob! You mentioned at 8:12 in the vid bout the nylon bolt you had selected for the tail mounting was hollow--and that it had snapped. It may be that you'd found such hollow nylon bolts as the ones our hobby suppliers often choose for the purpose of aiding a 'break-away' junction/joint...especially the larger sizes of wing and/or tail attachments. A sort of 'frangible link', so that it fails before the balsa structure suffers damage in hard landings.
Thanks for sharing other modelers projects and endeavors Cliff...i have toooo many projects,but the vic smeed mini minx enlarged to 150 percent is coming along...well done,thank you both...
Not been in the hobby long, I have a corner of a room at the moment dedicated to model aircraft. I would love an afternoon in that shop. So much rummaging about to do 😂
My favourite type of video, two old buggers talking model projects 😊
Mine too Mark! Cheers
I love the series name Cliff. Perfect. Rob has a nice project going! I love the D18, such a beautiful classic twin. The Du Bro nylon bolts are not hollow if you can get them there. The E-flite D18 has a dual linkage set up for the rudders similar to what Rob is doing. I wonder given the size of his model if two 9g servos, one for each rudder, might be easier. Not much weight, but that far back it may or may not be an issue on a plane that big. I guess it depends on the two motors and the battery placement. The downside to the dual linkage is it is hard to get much throw, and the D18 needs it on takeoff. I really enjoyed listing to you two talk building!
Thanks Adam, great comment, Rob is away for a few days and he'll evaluate the comments upon his return, it's going to be a gorgeous model, cheers
I worked on a full size Beechcraft 18 a few years ago, I think they were using it for skydiving. Nice model. Really noisy full size plane though.
Hi Ted, they were certainly used for skydiving on the Bond film, thanks for commenting, cheers
Brilliant video,looking forward to this series.
Good old fashioned modelling.
Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and supporting the series BN, cheers
Awesome videos great to see over that allowed too over members of your club what they are building
Always fun to see what others are doing isn't it, cheers
Nice one Cliff. Enjoyed that.
Thanks David 👍
Nicely done sir and a nice aircraft too crack on
Yes, thanks Barry 👍
Hi Cliff and Rob, it's always interesting to see what other modelers are doing in your workshop. The Beechcraft will definitely be a great model aircraft
Thanks Martin, it's a classic aeroplane and I'm sure Rob's going to make a fantastic job of it ... he usually does, cheers
Great video cliff looking forward to the rest of the build series 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Tunny, it was an interesting afternoon 👍
Rob your Beech build is looking great. Cliff fantastic idea for a series. Oh yeah. Jeff in LA USA
Hi Jeff, I thought of the idea before Christmas, but now it's off and running, cheers
Very interesting Cliff. Just to say...my Sunderland takes of and lands easily on grass
Ah yes, I remember the video, lovely model 🙂👍
Fun video Cliff.
Thanks David 👍
You will love anything based on Ivan plans. I currently own Ivan's original KZ-IV model. One of my favourite planes to fly.
Hi Gonzo, Rob will be amazed to read your comment, cheers 🙂👍
Beautiful BIg Beechcraft bones, Rob!
You mentioned at 8:12 in the vid bout the nylon bolt you had selected for the tail mounting was hollow--and that it had snapped. It may be that you'd found such hollow nylon bolts as the ones our hobby suppliers often choose for the purpose of aiding a 'break-away' junction/joint...especially the larger sizes of wing and/or tail attachments. A sort of 'frangible link', so that it fails before the balsa structure suffers damage in hard landings.
That makes sense, Rob will appreciate the information, cheers
I think you have a good point there. I may need to lubricate the bolt before tightening
Thanks for sharing other modelers projects and endeavors Cliff...i have toooo many projects,but the vic smeed mini minx enlarged to 150 percent is coming along...well done,thank you both...
Thanks Ronald, more in the series to follow soon, next one up is a four metre Slingsby glider, only room for one at a time at that scale, cheers
Fantastic idea to make these videos. A huge plane there in the making, and such perfect surfaces already! Looking forward for more!
Thanks Andrew, loads of great stuff to come, I'm filming the next episode tomorrow morning 🙂👍
Looking forward to more of these!
Thanks Bob
Great video Cliff, really interesting build 👍🏻
Thanks Chris, Rob likes his big builds 👍
Not been in the hobby long, I have a corner of a room at the moment dedicated to model aircraft. I would love an afternoon in that shop. So much rummaging about to do 😂
Don't worry give it time, you'll soon have the whole room 😁👍