BluBear Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Bleurgh! One of those Mk26 'Sh*tfires' The Tiger Moth on the other hand old chap, now that is looking sweeeeeeeeeet! Quote
DD_Bongodriver Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 I hate those Mk26 abortions too. Tiger is looking......Grrrreat!!!!! (in case nobody know what that is all about it's Tony the tiger from the Frosties ad) 1 Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 27, 2015 2. Administrators Posted August 27, 2015 Tiger is looking......Grrrreat!!!!! (in case nobody know what that is all about it's Tony the tiger from the Frosties ad) lol Nice work Mel - the Moth is gorgeous. Quote
PapaBear Posted August 29, 2015 Author Posted August 29, 2015 Hooray yes they do come off as a pair thats Grrrrrrrrreat !!!! lol Had to make a support brace for storage & transport, so just push them on to locating pins and tighten securing bolts Removed motor from MXS now that its all run in and set up, no messing about when its in Tiger hopefully. Just checking out a rubber anti vibration system, next step bolt it in permanantly Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted August 29, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 29, 2015 Don't take this the wrong way Mel but it is pleasure to watch you work ; ) Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 29, 2015 2. Administrators Posted August 29, 2015 Personally, I think you had Mick at 'rubber anti-vibration mounting'. Quote
DD_Arthur Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Don't take this the wrong way Mel but it is pleasure to watch you work ; ) Yes it is. Agree completely. Is this art or engineering? Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted August 30, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 30, 2015 Dam, I meant to say "it is A pleasure to watch you work". Sounds less Julian Clary ! Lol Quote
PapaBear Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 Personally, I think you had Mick at 'rubber anti-vibration mounting'. Lol Dam, I meant to say "it is A pleasure to watch you work". Sounds less Julian Clary ! Lol Why thankyou Quote
PapaBear Posted September 23, 2015 Author Posted September 23, 2015 Well i have managed to get a few more hours on the moth, its time to try and squeeze all the bits inside that make it work, ie electronic ignition unit, servos, batterys, fuel tank and all the wiring. Not much room in there as i don't want too much on show from inside cockpit area. A few more bits of detail added. Next bolt on the noisy bit,fit more bits of detail check the CofG and run it up and make sure nothing shake's loose and every thing works, going to bolt engine on to firewall without rubbers as they were too soft, then go and fly it, when we get a calm day. 1 Quote
BluBear Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Looks fantastic old man! Loving all the little details. It must make life a little easier with the wings permanently bolted in pairs too. We'll need moving pictures and sound when things start to come alive, so get SisterBear behind the video camera! Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted September 23, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 23, 2015 w00t... Brilliant! Indeed them details! So fine! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted September 23, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 23, 2015 Only one word for that Mel, outstanding ! Quote
PapaBear Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks Mick, i just hope it flys as well as it looks lol. Looks fantastic old man! Loving all the little details. It must make life a little easier with the wings permanently bolted in pairs too. We'll need moving pictures and sound when things start to come alive, so get SisterBear behind the video camera! Yes having the wings like that should save an awefull lot of time setting up, can't imagine messing about with all those rigging wires, and with the colder weather now it will be easier on the fingers as well. Quote
PapaBear Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 Well i managed to get all the bits in ok, and the noisy bit on and ready to go ! The scale exhaust fits nice and snug after a lot of modification, only hope there is enough air flow over cylinder now for cooling, looks ok. Will soon see. Now to see if it starts and runs ok !!! 1 Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted October 2, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 2, 2015 Is that a DeHaviland logo on the wheel hubs? Is it an official/historical one? Quote
DD_Bongodriver Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Is that a DeHaviland logo on the wheel hubs? Is it an official/historical one? it is historic Quote
PapaBear Posted October 3, 2015 Author Posted October 3, 2015 Have a look at this link, this is the one I have modelled it on>> http://www.tigermoth.pl/english.html Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted October 3, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 3, 2015 That's great! Quote
PapaBear Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 Just got Moth assembled outside to do an engine run at long last. 20151006_143052.mp4 not as much vibration as i thought there would be, small problem with exhaust,next just run it with cowl on and make sure it does not get too hot, then fly the bugger. The video sound does not do it justice, sounds a lot better for real. 1 Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted October 6, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 6, 2015 I am nervous for you ! Lol Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted October 6, 2015 1. DDz Quorum Posted October 6, 2015 Looking good! (Sound was't too bad, once I ran the video through VLC player ...) Quote
DD_Bongodriver Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Interesting, it seems to be a modified Tiger with no slats but still has a tailskid. Quote
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