Micro Bird of Time build Part 1

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
  • This is part 1 of a two part video where I assemble the J & H Aerospace 48" (1200mm) Micro Bird of Time. Details of where to purchase this model below. If you have any questions then please leave a comment below.
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  • @THEFALCON58
    @THEFALCON58 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Glider Builder for over 35 years, the moment arm/tail of the fuse. is a little short, I make mine three/four times the width of the wing, from the trailing edge of the fuse,
    then sit the elevator on, Better flying, less turbulence/drag from the wing. Have Build gliders and it works

  • @richa8308
    @richa8308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The horizontal stabilizer is the tailplane.

    • @richa8308
      @richa8308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daviddou1408 If you're British, its the fin

  • @RCSoaringDiaries
    @RCSoaringDiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made that look easy 👍These micro versions of classic gliders are great. I've just finished my Micro Gentle Lady. Looking forward to how your Micro BoT turns out when finished. Looking like spring is arriving any day so you can take a walk round to that field near your home for a hi-start maiden 👍

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That field is currently water logged, like yours was Carl. I need to give my full sizes BoT it’s maiden on a hi-start too.
      At least it’s looking like I’ll be able to drive to my local slopes again when spring arrives. Fingers crossed eh.

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to build a 50% GL. How did you downscale the build? I'm thinking in terms like rib thickness reductions, sheet thickness reductions, rib count, etc.
      What proportion reduction did you use and what was the finished flying weight?
      Thanks in advance.

  • @rossclements8874
    @rossclements8874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Might be a bit late, but you might try putting some water on the bite marks in the tail. It'll let the balsa swell back up, which should hopefully reduce the amount of work you need to do to fill in those holes.
    Can't wait to see it fly!

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I did that & it did help a little, but the bite marks were quite deep. I filled with a tiny amount of light weight filler which won’t be noticed in the AUW.

    • @daxdeandre700
      @daxdeandre700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont mean to be off topic but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..?
      I was stupid lost the login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!

    • @edencarlos2219
      @edencarlos2219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dax Deandre Instablaster ;)

    • @daxdeandre700
      @daxdeandre700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Eden Carlos i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
      Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

    • @daxdeandre700
      @daxdeandre700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Eden Carlos it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
      Thanks so much you saved my ass!

  • @RcAircraft
    @RcAircraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BoT is coming along well. Shame the dog wanted to play with a stick.

  • @Johnny-tt8zc
    @Johnny-tt8zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine just arrived. I went with the motor option. Hopefully I will get to it before flying season gets here in the end of March .
    How long do you think this would take to build as a first time build?
    Bought some clear green and white from hobbyking to cover it.
    Stay safe 🍻🌲

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That depends how long you have available to build. It took me about 12 hours to complete construction before covering and fitting controls.

  • @richarddarlington1139
    @richarddarlington1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is interesting.
    I could build a model of my "full sized" Bird of Time I'm currently covering, same colors and all.
    Now, if I can find a hi-start light enough to not fold the wings in half...
    Any ideas?

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess you mean a hi start for the micro BoT. I’ve bought 16 ft of 1/8” elastic, meant for rubber powered models & will add 60-70ft of line to it. I’ve seen video of others using this hi start set up successfully. Hopefully, weather permitting I will be trying it out in the next week or two

    • @richarddarlington1139
      @richarddarlington1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A470RCSoaring
      Now, this is a perfect example of, "I should have thought of this myself."
      Speaking of rubber power, have you seen the channel called, "Maxfliart?"
      He's a professional illustrator with mad skills.
      Model aviation at its finest.
      Definitely worth a look.

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems to me that hi starts should include the amount of pull in their specs.

  • @robertturner8040
    @robertturner8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job .I just down load plans from outer zone into PDF and scale them to what ever size i want and print out as a poster multiple sheets and stick them together then cut out of sheet balsa .That covering is good i tend to get from hobby king which ever one is the cheep at the time i have trance lime, yellow and purple at the mo .if you rough it up with a nylon kitchen scorer it takes spray paint very well for PSS. Just recovering and modifying a spitfire at the moment and i just converted a Bolt chuck glider to rc as well .I post picks on my twitter @RobertT77910249

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you had a problem getting hold of balsa during lockdown as some have?

    • @robertturner8040
      @robertturner8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A470RCSoaring i have a few places to get it from and i did have quite a stock in. i just get sheet and cut it if i want strip and i have a big sheet of1.2mm ply as well . another good trick is the long cocktail sticks they can be split in 2.EPP foam is non existent though .

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you downscale material thicknesses (1/16" to 1/32", etc.) and rib counts? Just wondering how I might approach such a project.
    Just now subscribed.

    • @A470RCSoaring
      @A470RCSoaring  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a kit Joe, I didn’t do any designing of the model. I just built the kit as it arrived to me.

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A470RCSoaring I didn't realize.