WHAT an absolutely amazing experience. You have captured the whole experience of a wonderful hobby. Well, more than a hobby, words fail me ... I really didn’t realise that people still designed and built balsa rubber powered aircraft. the whole video start to finish was a pure delight to watch. The music and the fantastic attention to detail.... thank you so much for sharing. I think this is something that I will maybe look at doing with my little granddaughter when she gets a little older.
Magnificent! Your work is beyond "Smithsonian Craftsmanship" ... its pure artistry. Whenever I watch one of your videos, I wonder to myself, "where will the next generation of modelers like this come from ?" Thanks for sharing your love and passion for modeling perfection.
Thx, Bill. I love everything about this aircraft, and was thrilled to see it flying the other night over the tall grass in Pine Forge. Big ol' boxy aircraft made from surplus parts in 1921, doing the circuit again. Flew the year my dad was born! Gonna look great up at around 200' in the weeks to come. Hope the DT works!
Everything about this video is extremely classy, Maestro. The build in frame, the covering and the flight to say nothing of the music. Absolutelely CLASSY!!
Made me very emotional. Just a little balsa wood model. I could not help but think of my grandfather as a young boy, playing in a big open field. Laughing. Smiling. Healthy.
I've gotta thank you for your videos. I have learned so much from the extraordinary skill you bring to this hobby/craft that you have turned and elevated it to an art- form. Congratulation on your degree of focus and dedication. Gives me something to shoot for.
My buddy the genius. These vids are the most instructive, revealing, and informative things to emerge for our Rubber Powered Scale FreeFlight hobby in the last 20 years - and that includes the newsletters and dedicated web lists. (sorry editor guys). When you're that good and that willing to share how it's done, you will automatically earn the singular "thumbs down" of jealousy from someone. I say it's a badge of honor. If it took two hands to hit the dislike button you'd bet there'd be no thumbs down...
That was very satisfying.Saves all the work of doing my own then having to wait 12 months for it to stop raining and the wind to ease long enough to have a go.So many thanks for this vid. Cheers Mike.
So exquisite. So clean and polished, down to the tiniest detail. Add the superb video and music, and you sir, have mastered perfection, and brought flight to our hearts with joy watching this.
Your videos have inspired me to take up building model aircraft again after a 50 year hiatus. Back then I didn’t have the patients guidance of a mentor nor the understanding. Today watching your videos shows me how to take my woodworking skills to a new level and directions. One question do you have or can you direct me to a site that teaches the basics and how to build and install the DT mechanism. I am going to build a ship that it is strongly recommended I add one. Thank you in advance and please continue bringing us such beautiful timeless and classy works of flying art in motion. I aspire to one day be half as talented as you are.
I've built a number of rubber jobs over the years. Peck, Mooney, Hannah, Strull, and others. Most of them flew fairly well. I enjoy trimming at least as much as building. Well done, sir!
OX-5. I just had to look for it. Nice trick, scanning and printing the radiator. I thought you’d actually used brass mesh. As always, a lovely model, and an interesting video.
Yes, the plan is in the copy above. My model was based on this plan, but enlarged and enhanced. I don't have a 27" plan ready to show. It's all bits n pieces.
It took a minute to realize how you managed to install the wing after the structure was built. I like the deviation from the plans (the missing former and the "arch" that took it's place. NICE!!! I learn so much each time I watch your videos. Did you also have to shorten the wing cord line to get this work?
Thx. There were quite a few changes to the fuselage after researching the plane. The LG was shortened, the cockpit was repositioned, the curve of the top of the fus aft the cockpit, and the wing location shifted relative to the cockpit. There aren't any 3-views that I know of, so the photos become the documentation. I may have shortened the cord just a tad, but not much.
When you get to the point that your exquisitely detailed scale models require a de-thermalizer so that they do not FOOS, you have become the Master. My modestly detailed scale models could have benefited from a re-thermalizer.
Once long ago in 1985 i was depressed cause of marriage failure and thought what would i do if i were 13 years old no boss and a little money, I built a guillows model airplane and flew it. it was wonderful pulled me out of the depression. last year i had some man plumbing surgery, while recovering i was very low and depressed. So i bought another model, and i f**ked it up bad threw it away and then just now i made another guillows model and it came out super. i just did it to see if it was old age or the drugs that caused such a failure. I am back built a model and had so much pleasure out of building it, and thinking of how my brother and i used to love to make these things take em out break em and fix em and break and fix em. thanks for this video.
The plan is listed directly above in the text, although it's for a smaller version. My model was based on an enlargement of this plan. My research showed the model to be a different color than listed on the plan.
Another fantastic build. Beautiful craftsmanship. You are a real inspiration. I just have a couple of questions. The yellow liquid at the beginning of the video, what is that? Also, what glue(s) do you use. Most of your builds look as if they have no glue at all (I know that's not the case, but compared to the amount of glue I seem to need it might as well be none).
I've always used Titebond or Elmers wood glue, so I'm not sure what qualifies as balsa cement. I recall Ambroid and Duco from years ago. But yes, the Titebond works very well.
On this model I'm using two loops of 3/16" wide (.187") with each loop 40" long. I braid in around 200 forward winds. This motor should take close to 2100 turns, depending on the batch.
No, only black and white photos surfaced, like most images of airplanes from that period. There's written documentation that suggested blue and red. Another suggested black and red...
I've had a few dogs, but most of them have been good flyers. No secrets, but through the years, I've spent a lot of time on the field with my friends and mentors.
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Truly, Michelangelo of the hobby. Thanks for sharing, you inspire and promote aspiring to your level.
WHAT an absolutely amazing experience. You have captured the whole experience of a wonderful hobby. Well, more than a hobby, words fail me ... I really didn’t realise that people still designed and built balsa rubber powered aircraft. the whole video start to finish was a pure delight to watch. The music and the fantastic attention to detail.... thank you so much for sharing. I think this is something that I will maybe look at doing with my little granddaughter when she gets a little older.
Magnificent! Your work is beyond "Smithsonian Craftsmanship" ... its pure artistry. Whenever I watch one of your videos, I wonder to myself, "where will the next generation of modelers like this come from ?" Thanks for sharing your love and passion for modeling perfection.
Thx, Bill. I love everything about this aircraft, and was thrilled to see it flying the other night over the tall grass in Pine Forge. Big ol' boxy aircraft made from surplus parts in 1921, doing the circuit again. Flew the year my dad was born! Gonna look great up at around 200' in the weeks to come. Hope the DT works!
It's an art in motion.
Everything about this video is extremely classy, Maestro. The build in frame, the covering and the flight to say nothing of the music. Absolutelely CLASSY!!
Made me very emotional. Just a little balsa wood model. I could not help but think of my grandfather as a young boy, playing in a big open field. Laughing. Smiling. Healthy.
Beautiful model I like the way you laminated the propellor
What a better way to start the working week than watching one of your builds / videos / flights. Thanks.
I've gotta thank you for your videos. I have learned so much from the extraordinary skill you bring to this hobby/craft that you have turned and elevated it to an art- form. Congratulation on your degree of focus and dedication. Gives me something to shoot for.
This production makes me want to jump in that C-1 & just fly away, thank you, well done.
Art is craft. This level of modeling is fine art along with music, painting, sculpting, etc.
Well done, man! Beautiful aircraft!
My buddy the genius. These vids are the most instructive, revealing, and informative things to emerge for our Rubber Powered Scale FreeFlight hobby in the last 20 years - and that includes the newsletters and dedicated web lists. (sorry editor guys).
When you're that good and that willing to share how it's done, you will automatically earn the singular "thumbs down" of jealousy from someone. I say it's a badge of honor. If it took two hands to hit the dislike button you'd bet there'd be no thumbs down...
That was very satisfying.Saves all the work of doing my own then having to wait 12 months for it to stop raining and the wind to ease long enough to have a go.So many thanks for this vid.
Cheers Mike.
Lovely! Absolutely masterful aero modelling. 👍👍👍
Absolutely everything here is pure art.
So exquisite. So clean and polished, down to the tiniest detail. Add the superb video and music, and you sir, have mastered perfection, and brought flight to our hearts with joy watching this.
Your videos have inspired me to take up building model aircraft again after a 50 year hiatus. Back then I didn’t have the patients guidance of a mentor nor the understanding. Today watching your videos shows me how to take my woodworking skills to a new level and directions. One question do you have or can you direct me to a site that teaches the basics and how to build and install the DT mechanism. I am going to build a ship that it is strongly recommended I add one. Thank you in advance and please continue bringing us such beautiful timeless and classy works of flying art in motion. I aspire to one day be half as talented as you are.
That is some quality work... your attention to detail is no less than perfect! That was a spectacular build and it flies great! 😀
I've built a number of rubber jobs over the years. Peck, Mooney, Hannah, Strull, and others. Most of them flew fairly well. I enjoy trimming at least as much as building. Well done, sir!
Just superb and inspirational building skill.
Great vid, Tom! I appreciate all of the details you shared.
Beautiful model excellently-presented
That was beautiful. It lowered my blood pressure. :)
I actually found this rather moving. It’s something more than a hobby.
Sir, all your flying wooden Artworks are priceless !!! Hats off
You are truly A master of your craft .
this is such a well made video, the music fits, in my opinion, the subject perfectly. and the plane looks beautiful.
Nothing less than pure artistry. Very, very nice!
Another work of art. Your methods are so creative and ingenious.
Just a wonderful work of art... Love it!!!
Wata lil gem ofa plane quite good looks like an absolute joy to fly
These videos are so great!!! Thank you!
Magnificent, That, was well worth watching the commercials
Thanks for your documentation of this process ... very impressive.
Great job looks and flies great!
That's such a beautiful field - and the wee plane ain't bad either.
Wow, great video and an awesome looking model!
Quite simply, beautiful. Thank you
Congratulations on a beautiful model.
Thx. I was surprised to find this model, and was thrilled to see it modeled again. Love early Golden Age birds.
You do outstanding work. Beautifully made model once more.
Amazing!!!! I'm speechless.
Unbelievable,thank You Sir.
Thanks for sharing the details of your build! Thanks again.
That is a true work of art!
Thank you for making build video sir they are great to watch. Great craftsmanship nice plane.
Ohhh well done!😎
You are the Boss!
Beautiful. It seems to be quite a floater in the air.
Noel
OX-5. I just had to look for it.
Nice trick, scanning and printing the radiator.
I thought you’d actually used brass mesh.
As always, a lovely model, and an interesting video.
Excellent! … and fitting music.
Beautiful plane! Thank you.
Wow, well done sir.
Another work of art.
Relaxing and inspiring!
beautiful little aircraft!
thank you for making this.
Очень хорошее видео! Великолепная работа! Красивый полёт аэроплана! Спасибо за видео.
Congratulations! Fantastic work!
Thx, much appreciated. Hope to get her to a larger field soon and put some serious turns into her.
Thats a beautiful plane 😀
Beautiful build- and great notes on the details. Is there a plan drawn out there that I could download?
Yes, the plan is in the copy above. My model was based on this plan, but enlarged and enhanced. I don't have a 27" plan ready to show. It's all bits n pieces.
Poetry in motion!!!
As always, beautifully done!
Beautiful, thx for sharing
Super inspiring
Motivating, true craftsman!
So beautiful
Exquisite job! :)
wonderful again.
It took a minute to realize how you managed to install the wing after the structure was built. I like the deviation from the plans (the missing former and the "arch" that took it's place. NICE!!! I learn so much each time I watch your videos. Did you also have to shorten the wing cord line to get this work?
Thx. There were quite a few changes to the fuselage after researching the plane. The LG was shortened, the cockpit was repositioned, the curve of the top of the fus aft the cockpit, and the wing location shifted relative to the cockpit. There aren't any 3-views that I know of, so the photos become the documentation. I may have shortened the cord just a tad, but not much.
parabéns amigo muito show ! obrigado por disponibilizar os planos .
You're welcome! Have fun!
thanks again!
Outstanding bravo..
Very nice.
beautifully done .
Why the thumbs down?! What can possibly be wrong with this video?
And we have a winner!!!!!
Thanks!
Отличная работа и прекрасный полёт!
Спасибо!
Желаю Вам дальнейших успехов. Я - то сам делаю электролёты-копии 20-40 годов, но резиномоторные тоже были.
Спасибо! Я использовал резиновые двигатели в течение многих лет. Это чудесно!
Отлично! Энтузиазм и приверженность традиции- это впечатляет!
When you get to the point that your exquisitely detailed scale models require a de-thermalizer so that they do not FOOS, you have become the Master. My modestly detailed scale models could have benefited from a re-thermalizer.
Once long ago in 1985 i was depressed cause of marriage failure and thought what would i do if i were 13 years old no boss and a little money, I built a guillows model airplane and flew it. it was wonderful pulled me out of the depression. last year i had some man plumbing surgery, while recovering i was very low and depressed. So i bought another model, and i f**ked it up bad threw it away and then just now i made another guillows model and it came out super. i just did it to see if it was old age or the drugs that caused such a failure. I am back built a model and had so much pleasure out of building it, and thinking of how my brother and i used to love to make these things take em out break em and fix em and break and fix em. thanks for this video.
Excellent...
poetry
Great work! What sizes sheet is your plan on?
Impressive, what's the average flight time?
Better than the real thing? I wonder if the full size one would have done so well without a pilot on board? Awesome
muito show!
Awesome !!!
As always beautiful and amazing building skills. A question. Do you seal balsa before covering with tissue? If yes, what do you use? Thanks.
Thx for the kind words. No, I don't seal the balsa. I simply sand smooth, then coat with UHU glue stick to attach the tissue.
Am I the only one watching the video a few times for the pictures, and then a few more times for the music?
Very cool
Nice
What glue do you use for sticking the tissue? Beautiful work.
Great model! How long did it take to build it?
Where can I find the plans? Been looking everywhere!!! 🙄
The plan is listed directly above in the text, although it's for a smaller version. My model was based on an enlargement of this plan. My research showed the model to be a different color than listed on the plan.
amazing........
Très joli travail
Another fantastic build. Beautiful craftsmanship. You are a real inspiration.
I just have a couple of questions. The yellow liquid at the beginning of the video, what is that?
Also, what glue(s) do you use. Most of your builds look as if they have no glue at all (I know that's not the case, but compared to the amount of glue I seem to need it might as well be none).
Thx. I use the yellow Titebond wood glue, and occasionally CA.
Thanks for the reply. I'm guessing just a little dab of the Titebond is stronger than balsa cement?
Sorry, I also meant to ask what rubber you used in this model (e.g. size, number of strands, braided or not, etc).
I've always used Titebond or Elmers wood glue, so I'm not sure what qualifies as balsa cement. I recall Ambroid and Duco from years ago. But yes, the Titebond works very well.
On this model I'm using two loops of 3/16" wide (.187") with each loop 40" long. I braid in around 200 forward winds. This motor should take close to 2100 turns, depending on the batch.
Sorry, do you have color photos of this aeroplane?
No, only black and white photos surfaced, like most images of airplanes from that period. There's written documentation that suggested blue and red. Another suggested black and red...
@@maxfliart okey, thank you
Does that rig have an OX-5 or a Hisso in it?
So good U buy how much sir
muy bonito.
Do all your planes fly so well? What is your secret, oh great master?
I've had a few dogs, but most of them have been good flyers. No secrets, but through the years, I've spent a lot of time on the field with my friends and mentors.
That thing may go OOS under full DT. I would only fly it from dawn to trigger time. Or DT the wing.
Wow!!