Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

[Rob Crawford]

Phil,what a gentleman.

I noticed the drawings are 1/10 so (my bad), i think it would be difficult to get the smaller parts accurate though.

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[Rob Crawford]

So i planned to mount the fuel tank right on the cg but the structure as is wouldn't allow for this easily,time for more modding.

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The tank can now take it's rightful place on cg with clunk above the carbs

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[Rob Crawford]

I bought the Monforton drawings when they still offered printed plans @ 1/4 scale........I'm sure I still have them stashed somewhere Rob, so I'll have a look. You're more than welcome to borrow them if I can find them as all parts of the seat were shown to allow you to build an accurate replica.

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Phil

It's so intriguing to see an ultimate fan of rc build a masterpiece such as this, tbh Phil i don't think mine would come out this good even if i had the privilege of the 1/4 drawings,excellent work my friend!

[Rob Crawford]

Time to bond the nose on, but wait a big gap!

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[Rob Crawford]

ah well! i'll carry on with the cooling while i work out what to do about the gaps

here i'm glassing the cool air intake

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[Rob Crawford]

The cool air intake is completed so i bonded the nose section in place along with the carbon rod strengtheners.

i'm quite sure these will be strong enough and it saves filling the nose with heavy glass.
They run through two formers and the firewall.

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[Rob Crawford]

No more gaps

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[Rob Crawford]

Canopy rails removed (what a pain) it would have been more painful to work around them.

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[Rob Crawford]

Fixed rear view needs a frame.

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[Rob Crawford]

I've witnessed some incredible work on formers 11 and 12,i don't intend to go over the top with mine but i think i should make improvements here `
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[Rob Crawford]

A lick of primer and an engine,turn the volume up and enjoy the din

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STWYbolJ2xg

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[Colin Deery]

Rob.. fantastic to see you back working on this again.. remember to give me a shout when you are putting it through it's test.

[Rob Crawford]

Mate!would be a pleasure to have you there, you always help put things into perspective(good or not so good) haha!
Your'e knowledge on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

[Colin Deery]

lol.. don't know about that!!! but yes I will turn up with a hip flask and plenty of Encouragement. Any idea of when the first flight will be??