Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

[dhal22]

The spinner came out nice, much more scale looking. We'll see how the judges pick it apart because it is still a little larger than scale. It looks like the prop hubs on on models are larger than the full scale props so it going to look OK I hope! Polished with 220, 400, 800, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 5000, then compound all in the lathe before parting, took less than 10 minutes.

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Next step is a MicroMesh kit.

Micro-Mesh® Hobby Kit - Micro Surface

This is a handy multi-purpose kit that can be used on wood, plastic, metal and painted surfaces to remove defects and polish to a high lustre. Kit contents include: 1 – 3″ x 4″ Sheet Micro-Mesh® 2400 1 – 3″ x 4″ Sheet Micro-Mesh® 3200 1 – 3″ x 4″ Sheet Micro-Mesh® 3600 1 – […]

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Although that kit stops at 8000 grit. My kit goes to 12,000 grit then the polishing creams……..

 

[dhal22]

Fantastic details.

 

[TonyHallo]

Thank you David. Hope to paint today and put it back together. Need to practice more.

 

[TonyHallo]

Put the yellow color on the parts. Even these small parts took over an hour to paint. The wings are back together and in the aircraft carrier. I added the backfire tube and the fuel drain tube to the cowl and need to reinstall. I decided to drain the oil catch bottle while the cowl is off. I think I have everything shown on the three view on the plane now. Also relocated the entrance step to the correct location, not sure why I mounted where I did? Wonder what by beverage of choice is?

 

[TonyHallo]

Here's a before and after of the Cub Hub. I don't know the photos came out different size, I used the same procedure to resize them?

 

[TonyHallo]

I had discussion with Bill (AKA Gorilla Toast) and Mike Barbee at the scale event last week. Someone ask Mike about his landing during the Romania FAI contest and he said the secret is firm landing gear. I have 50lb/inch springs in my gear and both Mike and Bill felt it is too soft. After some discussion and thought I decided to see if I can find a spring to fit inside the current spring. I found these springs that will double the rate to 100 pounds per inch. I have a selection of springs that I bought while making the gear so I might try something in the 80 pounds per inch range today. I do struggle making nice landings with this plane and I hope this is the secret.

 

[dhal22]

Flying RC planes would be an awesome hobby if you didn’t have to land……. I buy used props for my 120cc planes just because I have to land.