Mike Smart 1/4 DHC Chipmunk

[Wayne Cox]

Many thanks Peter if she flys as good as my other one I will be happy
Regards
Wayne

[Wayne Cox]

So Saito FG36cc petrol installed, spinner cut out only have two of these as you can’t get them so to say the least I took my time.
Checked on real aircraft for a picture of its prop and painted

[Wayne Cox]

So we have her on her wheels.
Tested CofG and need to add some weight up front just some small things to do also walk ways but neatly there.
Should be starting motor at weekend

[Wayne Cox]

So replaced Satio 36cc to a Satio 40cc and flys great I will try and post some videos but some photos from the field today

[Timothy Huff]

Back in the 90's just before RAF Manston became (in a desperately sad renaming to "Kent International Airport" - how I loathe the renaming of wartime fields to names considered more likely to gain commerce) I was doing my instructors ticket, and regularly watched the "Chippies" flying in the local area. You've done a truly magnificent job, even down to the badges on the pilots flying-suit! I'd love to see film footage taken from the rear seat, if ever you get interested in that line, it's a masterpiece of a model, and is going to look superb in the air! Thanks for sharing it..

[Mike Whitehead]

Hi Wayne, great model. Can you send me the control throws you used please. I’m finishing a Jerry Bates version but there’s no help on the plans.
Ta
Mike

[Wayne Cox]

Back in the 90's just before RAF Manston became (in a desperately sad renaming to "Kent International Airport" - how I loathe the renaming of wartime fields to names considered more likely to gain commerce) I was doing my instructors ticket, and regularly watched the "Chippies" flying in the local area. You've done a truly magnificent job, even down to the badges on the pilots flying-suit! I'd love to see film footage taken from the rear seat, if ever you get interested in that line, it's a masterpiece of a model, and is going to look superb in the air! Thanks for sharing it..

Hi Timothy
Many thanks for your kind words.
First time I have scaled one up so much, all the panels I have cut from tin.
The pilot I have from Wilson at Tailored Pilots I have a few
https://tailoredpilots.com
Regarding video I could do one and msg it to you.
Regards
Wayne

[Wayne Cox]

Hi Wayne, great model. Can you send me the control throws you used please. I’m finishing a Jerry Bates version but there’s no help on the plans.
Ta
Mike

Hi Mike sorry for late response.
I will get them over to you soonest.
Would love to see yours.

I have just started to prep my other Chipmunk as I am doing a new paint scheme we are looking to fly about 4-5 next year at the LMA shows yours would be great to have in
Regards
Wayne

[Timothy Huff]

Back in the 90's just before RAF Manston became (in a desperately sad renaming to "Kent International Airport" - how I loathe the renaming of wartime fields to names considered more likely to gain commerce) I was doing my instructors ticket, and regularly watched the "Chippies" flying in the local area. You've done a truly magnificent job, even down to the badges on the pilots flying-suit! I'd love to see film footage taken from the rear seat, if ever you get interested in that line, it's a masterpiece of a model, and is going to look superb in the air! Thanks for sharing it..

Hi Timothy
Many thanks for your kind words.
First time I have scaled one up so much, all the panels I have cut from tin.
The pilot I have from Wilson at Tailored Pilots I have a few
https://tailoredpilots.com
Regarding video I could do one and msg it to you.
Regards
Wayne

I'm sure we'd all very much like to see video from of that. Your best bet would probably be to upload it to You-tube, then all you need to send anyone is a link to the film. It's a doddle once you've worked it out for the first time....

[Dave Wilshere]

My 1/4 Scale Chippy.

https://youtu.be/cHfgXTFtV70

[Wayne Cox]

[quote="Dave Wilshere"]My 1/4 Scale Chippy.

Hi Dave
I saw your maiden very nice great flight.
Do you still have her

[Dave Wilshere]

Wayne

Yes, its a keeper. just fighting with the OS 30GF that's exhibiting the usual problems!

Dave

[Wayne Cox]

Hi Dave
I have not had one of them so don’t know the problems.
I have a Saito FG40cc in this one but have a 36cc in my other

Cheers
Wayne

[chris-berry]

Hi Wayne.
What size prop are you running on the chippy with the FG40?

Cheers

[Wayne Cox]

Hi Wayne.
What size prop are you running on the chippy with the FG40?

Cheers

Hi Chris
Sorry for delay been off for a bit.
I will check for you mate but when I changed it I got another 400 + revs but most of all the take off had much more affect

[chris-berry]

Thanks Wayne

[Michael Hollingworth]

Lovely to see such a nice build and skills.

Further inspired me to build one.
Will need all the held and advice I can get.

So I am now looking for a cowl and canopy for a 30% scale 123.6" ws then can make a start.
If any one knows where I can obtain from it would be much appreciated ?