thedok Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Introducing my latest build . This is a Stinson reliant shown below and the paint scheme is how I intend on her looking when she is finished and painted by myself . The size of the model is 120" wingspan and is being built from a plan with planks of balsa wood and ply of varying thickness's cut to shape each individual part . The power plant for this is a Zenoah twin cylinder 80cc petrol engine .Which should be adequate to pull this about the sky in a scale like fashion . So far I have just about finished construction of the wings leaving only small jobs on them to complete . 2 more pics showing progress so far . More updates as and when available Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChatz Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Jeez that things huge Do you use an airbrush to paint it, or brushes or spraycans? How long do you reckon the whole project will take you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedok Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nah that's not huge , These are HUGE !! Both fantastic RC models which are owned and flown superbly by Ali Machinsky (spelling ?) Mine doesnt come close I am afraid . Regarding the painting , it will be done at work in a spraybooth for the main black coat then the coulours and trim will be painted in the workshop at home with an airbrush . Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybasher Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Introducing my latest build . This is a Stinson reliant shown below and the paint scheme is how I intend on her looking when she is finished and painted by myself . The size of the model is 120" wingspan and is being built from a plan with planks of balsa wood and ply of varying thickness's cut to shape each individual part . The power plant for this is a Zenoah twin cylinder 80cc petrol engine .Which should be adequate to pull this about the sky in a scale like fashion . So far I have just about finished construction of the wings leaving only small jobs on them to complete . 2 more pics showing progress so far . More updates as and when available Shane wow shes going to be beautiful cant wait to see more progress pics how long you think it will take to complete? kinda makes my super chipmunk look feeble steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedok Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I would think realistically it should be ready for painting around november this year . I only have time to work on it on a sunday due to work but tend to find once I start I keep going untill it gets dark which can be quite late at this time of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rc Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Omg, you lucky fella! Would love a MASSIVE plane like that.... No room though, or cash! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedok Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Nah that's not huge , These are HUGE !! Both fantastic RC models which are owned and flown superbly by Ali Machinsky (spelling ?) Mine doesnt come close I am afraid . Regarding the painting , it will be done at work in a spraybooth for the main black coat then the coulours and trim will be painted in the workshop at home with an airbrush . Shane For anyone interested these 2 large models will be flying at RAF Cosford this weekend at the LMA (large model association) Show held there . Not sure of prices off the top of my head but its about a tenner to get in . Google for RAF Cosford for directions but its on the A41 just outside of Wolverhampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush-evo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow!!! So big Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedok Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Well it's been a while since I updated this thread but I have been busy on the plane . The fus is about 70% there now and the wings are 90% so it's coming on quite well at the moment . I have assembled it for the first time outside just to get a feel for the size of it and as a resuly I have had to buy a new car as there is no way this will come close to fitting into the motor I have now ! Anyways I waffle on so here is a pic of where I am now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrorhys Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Nah that's not huge , These are HUGE !! Both fantastic RC models which are owned and flown superbly by Ali Machinsky (spelling ?) Mine doesnt come close I am afraid . Regarding the painting , it will be done at work in a spraybooth for the main black coat then the coulours and trim will be painted in the workshop at home with an airbrush . Shane Why don't they just buy a real plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 those are some pretty big planes, and i thought having a 1m wingspan would be huge for an rc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 holy ****¹ those are huge! hey, do you think they would take off if you strapped a seat to the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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