Scale Balsa USA Camel F1

[Tseres]

Hey @Tseres.

Your Camel is coming along great. I want to build a WW1 bird some day and I REALLY like the BUSA Albatross. I'd love to do one with a natural wood finish on the fuse, but there is only problem. That kit is WAY above my skill level . . . . .

Keep up the great work on your Camel. . . . .

Thanks. The Albatross is on my to do list. Skill can be learned. my problem is that it's above my financial level. I will sell something in the future and will get one.

 

[Tseres]

I'm getting a new hardware pack. While I was on the phone with them this morning I decided to also get an aluminum Cowl. Other then it being cool I think it'll help with balance. Shouldn't be long before it gets here and I'll get back on it then.

Meanwhile the indoor season is upon us here in Indiana. THat means Pizza Box Combat. All my old plans were shot.I'm finally giving up on the Pizza Hut plane. I'm replacing it with my last kit that I had laying around. I wanted to make it look like a Camel. So I got the Magic Markers out and put some Roundels on it. Also colored the tail Blue White and Red... I was looking at it before coming in the house. I think it looks like an Owl. LOL

 

[Jetpainter]

I think it looks like an Owl. LOL

It looks like a "hoot" to fly.

 

[BalsaDust]

Is that the Light RC PBF?

 

[Tseres]

Is that the Light RC PBF?

Yes. The first version.

 

[BalsaDust]

Yes. The first version.

Yeah that's what I thought. I have been wanting one of them and one of his 3D planes.

 

[Tseres]

Nothing more to report on the Camel but the "pizza box" is finished.

Letting the Glue Dry. It's about ready to maiden. The weather is so nice out I may have to take it out to the park tomorrow and try it out.

 

[Tseres]

I was hoping to have the Hardware package here today. No Joy.

Decided to put the Vickers together... It's ready for paint. I probably should have waited so it don't get messed up. I'll pack it up in some bubble wrap if I can find some.

It's progress. Sort of.

 

[heliperry]

Nice!

 

[Tseres]

ere is another out of turn step but it is progress.

Built the landing gear this afternoon. The kit didn't come wit an Axle that bridged the gap between the LG Struts. I bought an extra 5/32 diameter rod from the LHS and some 5/32 ID Brass tubing to finish the axle the way it should be done. Learned how to do this on my Fokker from Steve Percifield. The Brass tube fits the ID of the Sullivan wheels perfect.

That's it for today. Have to go Christmas Shopping.