It is interesting to hear the technical stuff. In my day it would have been 6 servos, a NiCad battery pack and receiver as far as the radio gear went. No electric power in those days either. Lovely model and great to see it fly so well.
Great aviation skills, take off, general flying and THAT landing too. The model looks right in the air and when taking off and landing, large scale models have that effect in the real world, more stable, scalable.
Beautiful model, fantastic flying. The only thing that I miss about electric flying is that when you cut the power (to zero), there is no guaranteed prop stop position that you get on an IC engine. So, power off, gear up landings always end up in possible prop damage! At least there is no sticky oily clean up every time you pack up for home 🙂
You can get systems for gliders that stop the prop in a specific position to tuck them away back into the fuselage. I don't know why this isn't a feature on all ESCs
Beautiful, from any angle, the apogee of airplane design, no matter the size ... still makes a good noise even with it being electric, scale it up (pitch dropped) and it'd sound just like a Merlin.
Yes, I have one in my smaller Spitfire here; th-cam.com/video/viXqkOAd5rQ/w-d-xo.html and here; th-cam.com/video/NA_pjWrNV5M/w-d-xo.html and I am considering putting one in this model.
@@gerardboorsma3418 A scale size would actually be a 4 blade and is nearly twice the diameter - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess. however, a bigger 2 blade prop might provide a bit more power with (even) less noise but it doesn't really need any more power.
@@ScaleMeDown well i think they both have their places...i have a 34cc two stroke in my 90 inch spit and i would much rather an electric motor as i would not have to test it by holding it up to the sky making sure there is no fuel starvation....very scary. apart from that its fine but some day i think ill convert it.
A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess
Where the hell do you store this monster mate you must have a big garage and how long did it take to build and how much ? so bloody awesome just a beautiful aircraft what Mk is this this looks like a Mk 14??
I didn't build her, I bought her from Phil Anderson. The kit isn't cheap at the best part of £2K ! I am lucky to have a double garage for my workshop. She is kind of full with her and my Eurofighter though (see any of my build videos).
The appearance is spoilt in my opinion by the glaringly incorrect use of a two bladed propeller. I may add, this is not a hobby I have any interest in. It's just an observation.
A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess
By 'eck, watching that got the British Bulldog spirit tingling. great iconic aircraft expertly flown. Thanks for showing us your skills.
Thanks. I have a real soft spot for Spitfires
It is interesting to hear the technical stuff. In my day it would have been 6 servos, a NiCad battery pack and receiver as far as the radio gear went. No electric power in those days either. Lovely model and great to see it fly so well.
Thanks. Yes, radio gear and electric power has certainly come along way in the past few years.
Electric is now absolutely the way to go. It all fits inside and it stays cool.
And no drips on the carpet
Excellent, particularly liked the take-off, glad there was minimal landing damage.
Thanks. Yes, all fixed now
Luvly flight. Looks like it’s got plenty of power for those big loops. Kudos for the belly landing. Well flown to get her down in one piece. 🤛
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Great aviation skills, take off, general flying and THAT landing too.
The model looks right in the air and when taking off and landing, large scale models have that effect in the real world, more stable, scalable.
Thanks. I have a real soft spot for Spitfires
Good airmanship to elect flapless landing , can't imagine there was any damage at all. Flown in a very scale like smooth manner, very nicely done
Thanks. There was a bit of damage to the underwing radiators and carburettor scoop but all fixed now.
flies like the full scale model, thanks for sharing
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Nice flight with a beautiful model
Hopefully minimal damage with the belly landing..👏
Thanks. Just a bit of damage to the underwing radiators and carburettor scoop. All fixed now, and thankfully the prop was fine.
Beautiful model, fantastic flying. The only thing that I miss about electric flying is that when you cut the power (to zero), there is no guaranteed prop stop position that you get on an IC engine. So, power off, gear up landings always end up in possible prop damage! At least there is no sticky oily clean up every time you pack up for home 🙂
You can get systems for gliders that stop the prop in a specific position to tuck them away back into the fuselage. I don't know why this isn't a feature on all ESCs
Beautiful. Nice to see see one flying at realistic speeds. I find 99% of radio control way to fast.
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Lovely to see such a bountifully built and flown warbird, I think you should sell it to me immediately!
Perhaps not just yet 🙂
@@ScaleMeDown Of course please enjoy it but I'm serious when the time comes to move on to your next project don't forget my interest.
Beautiful, from any angle, the apogee of airplane design, no matter the size ... still makes a good noise even with it being electric, scale it up (pitch dropped) and it'd sound just like a Merlin.
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Very impressive! Does anyone make a Merlin sound generator which could be used to add that soundtrack to this lovely model?
Yes, I have one in my smaller Spitfire here; th-cam.com/video/viXqkOAd5rQ/w-d-xo.html and here; th-cam.com/video/NA_pjWrNV5M/w-d-xo.html and I am considering putting one in this model.
@@ScaleMeDown thanks, very cool!
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Nice looking model
Shame about the forced landing hope you get it repaired soon
Thanks. All repaired now. It was actually one of the landing gear motors that was burnt out.
That looks brilliant
Thanks. She is lovely to fly
Lovely job
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just fantastic!
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Very impressive
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Beautiful
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Beautiful prototypical flight…sorry about the Prop! Challenging sky!,
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New 3 blade propeller consideration?
@@gerardboorsma3418 A scale size would actually be a 4 blade and is nearly twice the diameter - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess. however, a bigger 2 blade prop might provide a bit more power with (even) less noise but it doesn't really need any more power.
@ didn’t the Spit have a 4 blade?
@@RTD1947 Yes, the Mk IXc has a 4 blade prop
Very informative, thank you
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that was lovely
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Awesome!!
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I'm tapping out...electric.. such a shame..
No cylinder head stuck out, no cooling issues and no dripping oil on the carpet though 🙂
@@ScaleMeDown well i think they both have their places...i have a 34cc two stroke in my 90 inch spit and i would much rather an electric motor as i would not have to test it by holding it up to the sky making sure there is no fuel starvation....very scary. apart from that its fine but some day i think ill convert it.
@@andyMSH700 Fair enough
Surely such a lovely model deserves a scale prop? If you can't buy one off the shelf, the world is awash with 3D printers.
A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess
Where the hell do you store this monster mate you must have a big garage and how long did it take to build and how much ? so bloody awesome just a beautiful aircraft what Mk is this this looks like a Mk 14??
I didn't build her, I bought her from Phil Anderson. The kit isn't cheap at the best part of £2K ! I am lucky to have a double garage for my workshop. She is kind of full with her and my Eurofighter though (see any of my build videos).
An electric warbird.........that's just not right.
No cylinder head stuck out, no cooling issues and no dripping oil on the carpet though
No engine sound shame
True, but no cooling issues and no oil to drip on the carpet
The appearance is spoilt in my opinion by the glaringly incorrect use of a two bladed propeller. I may add, this is not a hobby I have any interest in. It's just an observation.
A scale size prop is nearly twice the diameter and 4 blades - the motor (in fact any motor / engine) won't turn it. Could fit a static one between flights I guess
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I understand the problem I think. It wasn't a criticism as such.
Stop the music
You’d swear that was the real thing…good job😊
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