Build log 1/4 Scale Tiger Moth from kit

Started by flyingboxcar, June 17, 2011, 12:19:49 PM

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flyingboxcar

Here comes the final write up on the saga that has continued since past 8 plus years......
The model was test flown this past Saturday, Oct 12, 2019.
Flying report indicates some more tweaks required to CG/Thrust line. Some scale details are still missing. Both will be attended to in due course.
Enjoy some pictures  
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flyingboxcar

Landing shots
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peterf

Excellent result of an epic build, really pleased for you that it has turned out so well and flown successfully.

flyingboxcar

Peter I still rate yours over my build.
And also acknowledge all the help from you that I received for this build. Thank you Peter!
Another motivation source for the build and a great help was Don. Thank you Don!
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madaquif

8 years of hard work paid off... :hatsoff: :hatsoff:

she looks elegant in the air      :bow:
Regards

MadAquif...

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Spike RC

Hi there M. I have been busy with my Tiger and trawling through your post, came across this question.
Its too late now but I think these are the drain hole covers, or doublers that are all over the fabric finish. I will try and find a photo.
I have a question though for you, where did you get the Sutton Harnesses from?
Regards
Spike

flyingboxcar

Spike, yes those are the drain grommets. I wanted to put them on and even make drain holes, but ultimately left them off. Only installed on the tail feathers.
Regarding the Sutton harness they're available at
https://www.aerocockpit.com/search?priznak_vyhledavani=1&input_vyhledavani=Tiger%20Moth
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K K Iyer

@flyingboxcar,
Nice to see you back.
You told me once, no more posts in this thread as the build is done!
Regards
Iyer

flyingboxcar

Iyer sir, right. There won't be any build related posts. But a request for help/info had to be responded to
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Spike RC

Hi there again.
Thanks very much for the harness info, they have been out of stock for months and dont respond to emails.
Back to the drawing board BUT thank you for reply, I really do appreciate it and also miss your posts on this subject.

flyingboxcar

A video of the Moth being aired this past Saturday at the local field
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K K Iyer

@flyingboxcar,
Absolutely marvellous.
Loved the go around and subsequent greased in landing.

Was this the maiden flight? Can't remember offhand if you'd flown it earlier.

Did you logs the hours (years?) spent on the build?

Noted the presence of two more Moths and the Eindecker.

Do grace us with your presence on the forum every now and then...

Regards
Iyer

flyingboxcar

Iyer saab, thank you!
Maiden was concluded in October 2019. Has had subsequent flights as well. I had changed the radio recently, and although all settings were manually replicated, some trims were required this flight. Idle was one of that. Had to go around, trim the idle lower and then land.
Yes there were two other quarter scale Tiger's, both Hangar 9,and both were flown. Plan was to fly all three together but that did not happen. Maybe some time later.
The red and white is a quarter scale Fokker DVII scratch built by another flyer. Awaits maiden post sorting out the teething troubles.
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sanjayrai55

Quote from: flyingboxcar on August 28, 2023, 06:59:30 PM
A video of the Moth being aired this past Saturday at the local field


Very very nice sir! Congrats on the new radio also

flyingboxcar

The radio was new in the sense that it was different one earlier 😁
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K K Iyer

Found this fantastic video, thanks to Free Flight, a US based member.

Hats off to Capt M.

https://youtu.be/IDL0XfZs11Y?si=puCc-FBqygcWO9t6

flyingboxcar

Thank you Iyer sir🙏. The video was shot some time back but edited and uploaded recently
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