1:5th Scale Spitfire

[Mike Booth]

Jason , what you need are Tonys short oleos as Phil suggest , his comments are valid as i thought all along we were dealing with a 100% scale model.
Forgive my lack of knowledge with the Pica kit.
M.

[Jason Griffiths]

Jason , what you need are Tonys short oleos as Phil suggest , his comments are valid as i thought all along we were dealing with a 100% scale model.
Forgive my lack of knowledge with the Pica kit.
M.

Iv sent Unitracts a email asking about oles and if they could make mine shorter if not ill get new 1's as Phil said.

Pica Spitfre = Wing Span 88" Fuselage Lengh 77"

would 4.5" wheels still be ok on the short struts ??

[Phil Clark]

They would be a touch small for scale (4.8" I think would be correct for 1/5)....but you can't buy 4.8" wheels very easily, so 4.5 is close enough for sports scale, plus 'whatever will fit in your wheel well'

Phil

[Jason Griffiths]

Thanks Phil iv been playing to with the airlines etc and got the retracts working.

Also just making a start on the Ailerons today im going to put the wings to 1 side till i hear back from unitracts with reguards the oles.

[Jason Griffiths]

Just thought i would post a picture of the wheels ivv got to put on the Spitfire

Glennis 4.5" with alloy hubs.

[Jason Griffiths]

Iv glued the bearers in for the retracts just got some more work to do on them and glueing yet tho but it gives you a rough idea on how it's looking at the moment

[Jason Griffiths]

Hello all a bit of a update for people who are keeping a eye on this thread

Just started to sheet the wings now,once iv got the other side bottom done im going to be adding some ply around the retract area,just give it a bit more robust.

[Mike Booth]

Nice build standard Jason, looks like plenty washout as well.
M

[Jason Griffiths]

Thanks Mike iv just got to cover the bottom of the other wing then put back into the jig for the washout to then sheet the top.

[Jason Griffiths]

Iv just set the other retract in place and folded it out and both are the same so iv not have to pack any out so looks like it got them right after cutting and moving them about,must have been luck

Hope to start sheeting in the next few days.

[Jason Griffiths]

How it's looking now

[Jason Griffiths]

What servo's would people recommend iv fitted Futaba servo leads in the wing

[Bob Thompson1894]

Futaba 3004s are fine for ailerons and throttle, hitec 645s on elevator and rudder. Bit belt and braces, but I would use two on ele. Not sure about flaps, maybe another 645 would be advisable. I prefer the MG (metal gear) versions, about £25 each.
Bob

[Jason Griffiths]

Thanks Bob for the info on the servo's think ill go with you on that 1.

Iv just started to sheet the top of the wings ill post another picture soon for all to see

[Jason Griffiths]

Hello all iv been doing some sanding and filling and this is were im at now

[Jason Griffiths]

A few more pictures at were i am now with the wings

[Jason Griffiths]

Had a play in the sun the other day and put it together ... still lots more to do as you can see but it's getting there ... mind that cat lol:D

[Jason Griffiths]

Anyone know where i can get another cowl from ?

[Phil Clark]

Fibreglass Specialties in the US do them..................$ 36.00

http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/

Phil

[Jason Griffiths]

Hello Phil,

Im looking for a more scale 1 than the standard Pica Cowl i have 2 others but slighly too small iv been told.

Someone i know has used a Richard Rawle cowl and said its better fitting.