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Title: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 05:33:09 PM

Building a warbird, spitfire. Has a wingspan of 42.5".Build will be with full fuse and out of corro. :)
Specification
Cf2822 motor
3cell 2200mah lipo
30amp esc
9g servos
So, let the build start! Spit-fire!

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 06:42:26 PM

Cutting out the fuse.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 07:17:15 PM

Completing the fuselage.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 07:37:05 PM

Added formers to strengthen the fuse.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: shobhit17 on July 11, 2015, 08:13:17 PM

Good Going...... by the way.... the ones used in wings are called Ribs just like in a human body the ribs give the aerofoil shape to the wings. The ones used in fuselage are called 'formers' i.e. they give the desired 'form' i.e. shape to the fuselage.....

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 09:00:49 PM

Thanks shobhit sir, corrected it. ;D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 09:05:09 PM

Making the horizontal stabilizer. The hinge is made by cutting one long flute of corro for free movement.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 11, 2015, 09:32:37 PM

Vertical stabilizer made.Tail section joint together. :)

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Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 10:02:11 AM

Some decals applied. ;) Used color tapes.

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Post by: docnayeem on July 12, 2015, 10:19:28 AM

That's fast ... Great going ...

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 10:36:39 AM

:thanks: doc

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 12:05:30 PM

Wing construction. Groove is made in the wing and stuck with CA, this gives it nice aerofoil! ;)

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: topalle on July 12, 2015, 12:35:02 PM

I suggest you put a CF rod in one of the flutes.
Good build overall :thumbsup:

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: shobhit17 on July 12, 2015, 01:18:49 PM

Kiran... the Spitfire has been the aircraft i have adored all my life. a few times I did get my chances to take pictures of the Real Spitfire at the Vintage Flight of the IAF at AF Stn Palam. Well wish i could get to be in the cockpit of one. Well I am planning to build a static model of the spitfire for my Drawing Room.... lets see when i get the time to do that.

Your build is coming out just too well..... I wish it flies like a true model.

Best Wishes

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 02:11:56 PM

:thumbsup: thanks topalle, will be adding a 3mm cf rod.
Shobhit sir,thanks, yes it should fly well. ;) ;D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 02:49:20 PM

Wing mounted on fuselage.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 12, 2015, 03:05:35 PM

Made my own wheels too! They are out of Styrofoam and are sanded with fine grit sandpaper.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 14, 2015, 05:03:19 PM

Making the motor mount out of Styrofoam and pcb.

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Post by: kiran rc on July 14, 2015, 05:37:52 PM

Mounted on the fuselage using hot glue.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 14, 2015, 05:42:40 PM

Motor and speed controller. ;D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: topalle on July 14, 2015, 05:55:55 PM

Make a few cooling holes in the coro for the esc to stay cool.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 14, 2015, 06:23:47 PM

Quote from: topalle on July 14, 2015, 05:55:55 PM
Make a few cooling holes in the coro for the esc to stay cool.

With 30amp esc it does not become warm. Max amp of motor is 25amp.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 18, 2015, 11:55:10 AM

Made the tail assembly using cycle spoke. Mounted it on 3mm balsa using CA.

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Post by: kiran rc on July 18, 2015, 01:48:48 PM

Reinforced wing with 3mm cf. Landing gear made out of cycle spoke. Wheels are custom made. ;D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 18, 2015, 02:12:18 PM

Landing gear added :)

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Post by: kiran rc on July 18, 2015, 08:12:56 PM

Made servo holder using 3mm balsa.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: taitil on July 19, 2015, 11:18:09 AM

Looking very nice plane Kiranbhai
Without electronics, it must be very light weight.
:hatsoff: :hatsoff:

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 19, 2015, 07:24:51 PM

Quote from: taitil on July 19, 2015, 11:18:09 AM
Looking very nice plane Kiranbhai
Without electronics, it must be very light weight.
:hatsoff: :hatsoff:

Thankyou! yes quite light,maybe around 150gram without electronics

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 19, 2015, 08:58:46 PM

Added the servos and pushrods. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 19, 2015, 09:07:08 PM

Some more.

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Post by: kiran rc on July 20, 2015, 05:54:43 PM

Making the rear cover. Flat piece of corro is folded by creasing the folds. Formers are added for holding the structure and strengthening.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 20, 2015, 09:12:35 PM

Attached the rear cover.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: prashant_rc on July 21, 2015, 07:19:20 AM

Nice job and decals Kiran u can use smaller battery if you have for maiden, as 2200 mah is heavy 200 grams

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 21, 2015, 07:20:53 PM

Thanks! :thumbsup: The AUW is not going to be around 200gram. It may weigh around 400 gram. ;D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 21, 2015, 07:33:20 PM

Ok. Todays progress. Made the turtledeck.

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Post by: vishalonline on July 21, 2015, 10:34:16 PM

Great Work...!!

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Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 07:48:58 AM

Thanks Vishal. :thanks:

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Post by: praveen on July 22, 2015, 11:22:34 AM

Looks neat !!! Nice build Kiran :thumbsup:

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 04:13:32 PM

Thanks Praveen sir :D

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: sanjayrai55 on July 22, 2015, 05:02:48 PM

Kudos to Kiran! This is a fine build: Corro is not as easy to work with as depron/foam/balsa.

Really well done! :salute:

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 05:07:52 PM

Quote from: sanjayrai55 on July 22, 2015, 05:02:48 PM
Kudos to Kiran! This is a fine build: Corro is not as easy to work with as depron/foam/balsa.

Really well done! :salute:

Thank you Sanjay sir. This is my first corro model.

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Post by: rcrcnitesh on July 22, 2015, 05:26:59 PM

Very very good.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 07:35:04 PM

Made the canopy using balsa and plastic sheet.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: K K Iyer on July 22, 2015, 07:48:21 PM

Haha, i was just going to ask you that!
Well done {:)}
A well deserved pat on the back from our Master Coro Builder.

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 08:07:39 PM

More pictures :)

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 09:25:12 PM

Quote from: K K Iyer on July 22, 2015, 07:48:21 PM
Haha, i was just going to ask you that!
Well done {:)}
A well deserved pat on the back from our Master Coro Builder.

Sure ;)! Thankyou

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: jana.f22 on July 22, 2015, 10:26:55 PM

nice plane, simple canopy design{:)}

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Post by: kiran rc on July 22, 2015, 11:06:59 PM

Thanks jana :)

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 26, 2015, 03:35:54 PM

I flew it today and lots of wind.The wind speed was around 25-30 Km/h.
https://youtu.be/WOXgOH-t5p0

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: sanjayrai55 on July 26, 2015, 05:04:24 PM

Seems tail heavy

Title: Re: FT spitfire build log for RCI 6th sweepstakes
Post by: kiran rc on July 26, 2015, 05:18:38 PM

Quote from: sanjayrai55 on July 26, 2015, 05:04:24 PM
Seems tail heavy

May be a little sir, but the wind made the controls very twitchy.

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