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Mark Croucher RC
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2011
Living in the NE of England retired with time to enjoy a great hobby .Just fun building and flying RC planes with a little extra modelling thrown in. Tips and tricks I've picked up over the years and new ones I've just discovered
Planning the upper wings: Fokker DR1 refurbishment.
While refurbishment and redesign was a possibility for the lower and middle wings the upper wings are well beyond that.
No alternative than to draw up some plans and build a new set. A few design changes on the way too.
No alternative than to draw up some plans and build a new set. A few design changes on the way too.
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A big thank you 😊
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Three years into the hobby I'd like to thank all those who have inspired me and all those who have subscribed yu o my TH-cam channel.
Giving the fuselage a "pop" with a few extra details.
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With a few simple steps it's possible to make a standard sports model stand out from the crowd.
Mercury Matador RC assist
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Changing the Frog 1.5ccfor a Sabre DC 1.5cc has made all the difference to this model.
Semilena half a Catalina
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Allan always brings along a fun plane this is a lovely example.
What causes this filter blockage?
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For some time now Ive noticed that the filters on the fuel lines seem to clog up with the same junk, small black fibers. It matters not what the glow fuel is so the question is what is it?
Fuel proof finish? :Adding colour to the Cirrus Moth
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Hopefully this Premium Vallejo paint will give a fuel proof finish to this project. As I was about to find out the down side is that the opacity is poor.
The forecast said "light winds" 😂
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Well that wasn't the winds we expected!! Eric made light of the conditions with the Warbirds replica Spitfire.
Jungmeister first outing post engine repair.
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This has been the first opportunity I have had to try out the Svenson Jungmeister since I needed to do repair work on the engine (timing sensor needed to be replaced).
Post maiden changes and remaiden of the Mercury Matador.
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Typical for me at the moment arrived at the strip without half of the tools I might need. Sure enough I needed them so I thought that was the end of the remaiden. Then the hero of the hour arrived Joe not only did he have the adjustable wrench he also volunteered to do the camera work (arm twisted up his back helped 😂).
Change of engine for the Mercury Matador
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Change of engine for the Mercury Matador
Cirrus Moth David Boddington build: Holding on the vintage wheels
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Cirrus Moth David Boddington build: Holding on the vintage wheels
Top tip :Removing slop in linkage connections.
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Top tip :Removing slop in linkage connections.
Major step forward in Cirrus Moth build:Wing covering completed.
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Major step forward in Cirrus Moth build:Wing covering completed.
Cirrus moth David Boddington : Replacing the aileron servos
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Cirrus moth David Boddington : Replacing the aileron servos
Cirrus moth David Boddington :Cowl detail
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Cirrus moth David Boddington :Cowl detail
Cirrus Moth David Boddington : Cowl and exhaust.
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Cirrus Moth David Boddington : Cowl and exhaust.
Replacing the wire tail skid with a working one: Flair Fokker DR1 refurbishment.
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Replacing the wire tail skid with a working one: Flair Fokker DR1 refurbishment.
Drawing up new parts from the wreckage: Fokker DR1 refurbishment.
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Drawing up new parts from the wreckage: Fokker DR1 refurbishment.
Flair Fokker DR1 refurbishment : Engine mount and bulkhead.
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Flair Fokker DR1 refurbishment : Engine mount and bulkhead.
Covering the wings : Cirrus Moth by David Boddington
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Covering the wings : Cirrus Moth by David Boddington
Running up the Frog 🐸 1.49cc :Mercury Matador build.
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Running up the Frog 🐸 1.49cc :Mercury Matador build.
Pull pull rudder control : Mercury Matador
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Pull pull rudder control : Mercury Matador
Adding the front glazing : paper templates and "brass rubbing" for a good result.
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Adding the front glazing : paper templates and "brass rubbing" for a good result.
Mystery wing design : Vintage RC "Rudder bug"
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Mystery wing design : Vintage RC "Rudder bug"
Congratulations Mark, bit embarrassed you mentioned me though 😁 Robert and Blaz are unique, Chris is unique, Tuco dragging Jeff along to fly is unique but you're even more unique because you're one of the few Northerners I can actually understand 😅 Keep doing what you do, 2,000 viewers can't be wrong 🙂👍
Top job mark ,i like it 🤙🤙
Thank you for providing us some really good content.
Thank you for looking in.
Nice work mark , she'll me be a solid wing that mate 🤙
Hope so
Ya deserve it mark always enjoy ya vids 🤙🤙🤙fair play to the shout out to the petntric bros ,they are some crack hey ,all the best
Thank you, the bros. got me started still the best TH-cam channel out, looking forward to their Christmas special.
Looks great. No question that the box spar will be stronger. The question I have is about the strength of the rib attachments. I suppose the final determination will be if a rectangular hole is cut in the ribs for the spar or if the ribs are cut in two and glued to the spar. I guess we will wait and see.
A rectangular hole will be cut which should provide a large surface area and therefore strength to the structure.
That will be nice and strong. Lots of detailed cutting to get the wing perfect. Good luck.
Looks good.
Mark, I’ve been following The Brothers, Jeff, and Cliff for years. Thank you for your work.
They are great TH-cam company. 😊
Enjoyed the Box Spar construction method, I might try that on my Simplex 60...🤔😏😀🇬🇧
Mark I’m looking forward to seeing how you do the box spar wing. Jeff in LA USA
Well done Mark, well deserved. 👍🏻
Thanks Chris
A big thanks to YOU for the terrific content in your channel ! I ran across you on a Facebook page and I very much enjoy your content. As an unreformed member of the Balsa Butcher's Club, it's always enjoyable to see other modellers work. Carry on, sir!
Thank you for your kind words hope the videos are helpful.
You are doing a great job. Thank you.
Thanks
Mark what are you using to fuel proof? TIA
I used Guild Satin fuel proof.
@@MarkCroucherRC4fun Thanks. seems tough to find in the states.
@@gc2916 try deluxe fuel proof if that helps
@@MarkCroucherRC4fun ok
That is brilliant !! Thank you Mark, your videos are fantastic !
You are very welcome your too kind.
Where can the plan be sourced please?
outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10462
Well done Mark!
Thanks 👍
🤠👍🛩️🇿🇦
Hope your channel continues to grow.
Thanks 👍
Mark you're a great inspiration for the RC hobby. Master Building and always great fun when you fly with the Crew at the field. Thank you Jeff in LA USA
Thanks 👍
I come to here to watch you to be inspired by you as well. I like that guy in New York City that flies as a rubber-powered planes in the city with a little rudder control. And some others. Congratulations! I'm hoping to get creative here this winter. I never thought I'd enjoy the indoor flying, but that's getting to be an option here locally. I used to live about 10 minutes from the Muncie field now about an hour away.
Wow, thanks, NY rc flying in such a tight space with rubber power inspirational.
Well deserved - you post a lot of cracking videos with great tips and advice
Glad you like them!
👍 😊 !
Went flying again today...Two days of almost flat calm...Such luxury these days....😏😀🇬🇧
I'm not sure whether it would do the engine any harm or block the carb, it would probably go straight through and get burned with the fuel As I've never used a filter and I've never seen one used.
I have removed the same material from a carb following erratic running,hence the use of filters.
@MarkCroucherRC4fun fair enough!.
1 channel?
Yes single channel, a second would have been helpful
@MarkCroucherRC4fun Yessir.
That’s a beautiful plane
Thank you
i had one of those a few years ago, if flew so well
Looking forward to seeing her in the air.
Love the details
Very interesting. I enjoyed watching your building video today. Thank you for your work.
Your welcome glad you liked it
That bit of detail makes such a difference Mark...I liked the rivet details....😏😏🇬🇧
Not difficult to do at all.
Great to see people are still building models the old way. Despite the build time to lifetime ratio being so poor.
It's a big part of the fun for many of us
That looks very good! I need to try this :)
It's work giving it a go.
Basically it's a free flight with RC rudder!
That's it.. Great fun
A fuel burning engine on a plane is something I haven't seen for years now. I use to use them when I was younger on control line aircraft. I actually have a Cox 0.049 engine in my tool box I last used over 40 years ago. Loved when he primed it and adjusted the needle valve. Great memories.
They are great fun the older I get the more nostalgic I become ☺️.
Very nice model 👍
It sure is!
She’s really looking great, looking forward to seeing her will all the bells and whistles on. 😃
Me too!
That extra power gets her up there now Mark....🤔😳😏🇬🇧
Seems just right.... Happy bunny
Nice
Geez she's some beast nice flight
Semi-Cat. 😊.
That’s interesting Eric. Free flyer? Jeff in LA USA.
This is Allan a very successful free flyer who has converted many to radio assist.
Loveley 👍
Mark great flying, looks like you’re getting it dialed in. Jeff in LA USA
It's been such a long wait for the right conditions to trim her out.
Love the super-floaty gliders!
Spot in, Eric, except forgotten to round out. Again! 😂😂
Un spatico modello ed un simpatico pilota
Sorry to be pedantic, but it's 'Semilena' - I've got the plan and will be RC converting it.
😊 Thanks now changed
@@MarkCroucherRC4fun Whatever it's called, it's a super looking model and Allan's done it proud with that build quality.
That looks very impressive. The big dummy engine really stands out and sets the model apart! I use Vallejo acrylics on my plastic display models, and airbrushing them requires multiple thin coats. You are correct about the choice of primer, but those little bottles are priced like Dragon's blood! Is there an overriding reason for choosing it? I mean, there are cheaper fuel proof paints.
Dragons blood 😂 I thought I'd give them a go to be honest Id think twice before using them again due to the poor covering ability.
Like I said, I use them for plastic models, but they are a shadow of the old Model Master and FloQuil enamels that would cover in one thin coat. I'm painting up a Guillow's Emil and will try Vallejo yellow over some medium grey tissue. I hope my results are as good as yours.