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Great kit but definitely "Old School". Advice? build tail surfaces light as possible, you will require a lot of nose weight to balance. Seriously think of moving LG forward, even a little bit. Mine was moved approx. 3/4" and it is still light on the mains.

I usually build a custom stand during the build of my models. I find it makes working on it a pleasure when it fits perfectly on a stable stand.

The Spad build has slowed down for the Summer, well actually pretty much stopped, so there isn't any new material to show. The Spitfire was completed and flown several years ago and my channel will also show builds of other RC panes I have built and documented. The Spad build will continue, just not as fast as during the winter season. Thanks for the comment.

Couldn't agree more! The wing, the fuselage, it just looks like a thoroughbred.

Yes it was! I think I spent more time on that one modification then all the rest. Tks for the comment.

Tks for the comment. I use my basement workshop during the winter build and transition out to the garage during warmer weather. Matter of fact, just moved to the garage 2 days ago. Assembly and painting is done in the garage .... keeps the missus happy!

Just curious, you probably noted my comments on the poor quality of the balsa in my kit. Did you have any issues with yours? Congratulations on your build and successful maiden. Can you post a picture? Tks

@@jimgavel Emailed you a photo. Yes the 1/16th ribs were a surprise and a few were broken due to handling a few times. Also if I was to do another one, I would use Sitka spruce for the spars.

Glad your enjoying the videos. It's like doubling my pleasure; building the model and sharing it with other modelers. Appreciate the comment.

Tks, appreciate the comment.

Tks, appreciate the comment.

Tks, really appreciate the feedback.

Thank you! Cheers!

90 % done, only 90 % more to go!!

Tks Nelson. I assume you have already flown this plane and I'm curious. My plans have a CG on the printed plan however there is a another CG pasted on over that one which shows a more forward CG. What did you use and what was your flying experience? Tks

Hi Jim, Thanks for the contact. The maiden flight of my SPAD will be in the spring. My flying buddy Larry built one at the same time and was able to get flights in before winter. What we experienced is that his SPAD appeared to fly a bit tail heavy. Yet the CG was exactly as called out on the BUSA plan sheet. During the build, we both had anticipated the need for added weight up front due to the short moment forward. The cowls were loaded up with lead. Subsequent flights with Larry's SPAD were more comfortable, and he had no complaints. It flew well and he plans no adjustments. Knowing this, I plan to go ahead and put mine in the air. Go from there. We both have DLE 35s in the SPADs. We used Behrs exterior latex paint on Sig Koverall. My YT channel (Nelson Carpenter) has many videos I've uploaded of our SPADs and other WWI acft. If you look closely at our two SPADs in the videos, you'll see that the paint schemes are a mirror image. We also fly a BUSA 1/4 Pups along with several others in our club flying WWI acft. I'll be following your progress. Feel free to contact me.

Hi Nelson, Thanks for the info. Nice to touch base with a fellow Spad builder. I checked out your Spad videos and I'm impressed with how well they both came out. I've only seen a couple videos of the BUSA 1/4 scale Spad in flight and yours looks really nice in the air. If you've watched all my videos, you would've noticed that I too loaded up the nose bowl with lots of lead ....... hope it's enough! I'm very envious of your RC Club, it looks like a Club I would love to belong to. Due to the pandemic and older club members leaving the hobby(RIP), we only have 5 members left and the rest fly foamy ARFs. I've been building and flying for 50 yrs now and I miss the local contact with like minded builders. Thanks for reaching out and I appreciate any and all comments. @@NelsonCarpenter-J3flyah

Tks, appreciate the comments.

Hi Don, The Spad is going to be covered with Sig Koverall and nitrate dope. I have used ordinary latex house paint in the past (Behr) and have had really good results. Unfortunately, with 7 different colours and the current price for a litre, the smallest size I can get, at $35.00/lt, I have to look at some other options. I'm considering the so called hobby/craft paints at this point. I have had some experience with them in the past and have been impressed. However, I have never sprayed them so that is something I will have to experiment with. Building always involves some experimenting. Lol

The Spad is still ongoing and I hope to have another update this mth. The Spitfire is more or less a filler as it has been some time since my last installment and I wanted to put something on the channel.

Tks, really appreciate the comment. I'm certainly not a "Master" builder, but I do enjoy adding details to my models.

Hi Hans, I'm very interested in how you accomplished the fuselage separation and subsequent attachment with the empennage controls. Yeah, if you have the pictures/video on TH-cam, please send me the link. Tks.

@@jimgavel Hi , send me your email then you get a copy of the article in the fmt

It's a good kit. I'd probably have it done by now if I could leave well enough alone, but that's not in my nature.

Glad you think so!

Thanks, I've been building model RC planes for 50 yrs now. This is the 2nd I've attempted as a scale project.

Tks, appreciate the comment. I have always enjoyed other modelers builds and the stories they posted. Always learnt something new from them. Hopefully my attempt will help some others in their builds.

Thanks! Working on engine install now. Another video coming soon.

Tks, out of all the WW1 fighters, the Spad has to be the slickest looking.

Tks, it's coming together slowly.

Can't remember what scale mine was but the BUSA Spad at 1/4 scale is a whole different ballgame. I'm really enjoying the build and modifications, time will tell if they work!!

i built the revelle plastic model and the guillows spad xlll around 1960.