Thanks as always, Tom. You're building an archive of invaluable tutorials that will preserve the techniques you've learned and mastered. Never stop teaching. Never stop learning.
You are a master craftsman. I've been building models on and off for 50 years now and I still learn something new every time you give us a new construction video. The wire and handle used to apply sparing amounts of glue and the little detail of setting it on a wet paper towel to keep it from drying out is an example.
Tom, once again many thanks. I am amazed that I have been building models for 50 years and you've changed how I do it for the better. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for this beautiful and intricate exposure of building from the ground up! looking forward to part 2 and looking more foreward to when she flies!
Yet another professional and highly instructive video! The modeling community and I cannot thank you enough for your selfless time and effort in making them for us. A firm handshake, a heart felt thank you! I hope to see you again this summer in Geneseo NY.
I'd say, Tom, you should put together a "How-To Documentary." So many of us can learn lots from you. Building Wing Tips with the Taper from the bottom is tricky, but it looks very good.
Muy agradecido de cada uno de tus programas...muy hermoso e ilustrativo cada uno de tus enseñanzas.. Te escribo de una ciudad al sur del mundo llamada Temuco, de un país llamado Chile...el país más al sur del mundo
Another great video- thanks! Question: How do you decide which airfoil/rib shape to use? Around 9:50 you are considering a number of them, and I am curious how you decided on the particular one that you went with here. I noticed in several other of your videos that you seem to use an airfoil that was evidently originally used for a different model.
Thx. I don't have much of a science to my airfoils. In this case, I was merely looking for one that would fit the given chord. I typically use a flat bottomed airfoil whose height is 9%+- of the chord. It had worked well for my late mentor Dave Rees, so I've followed his lead.
The addition of the shim at the bottom of the template solves the problem of how to hold the template firmly against the balsa. But only for flat bottomed airfoils. How do you deal with undercamber? I have saved these videos for when I had time to absorb the info. Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much for this video, I appreciate the whole series, I've never built a warren-truss style, and now I am ready to try. Additionally? ~10:23? cutting ribs? I am sorry, you make that look WAY too easy! :) thank you for sharing, this series is brilliant and appreciated
Thanks for some magnificent videos! Wonderful images and sound as well as being informative. I could watch them all day! Could you tell me if the glass rod with attachment that you use for glue application is home made or bought? If bought where from? Many thanks and keep them coming!
Thx for the feedback, Peter. The plastic rods (and pins) were bought from a cottage industry 30 years ago, and unfortunately, he's since stopped producing them. I'd suggest making the same with a pin and an 1/8" dowel or similar. I've found them to be handy for many applications. Simple tools are the best!
Thx, Peter. I bought them from a cottage industry back in the 90s, and unfortunately, he no longer makes them. I've found them to be perfectly sized for model building.
@@maxfliart thanks so much for your reply. i'm new to free flight balsa but enjoyed your videos since seeing the first link from the EBM sight. a lot of what you do is aspirational for me at my level but it opens my eyes to what's possible. have an awesome week. peter
Hi Roger, I can recommend the "Magnificent Flying Machines" range by the Vintage Model Company. For a beginner I would suggest either the 23" span Cessna Bird Dog or 18" Cessna 140 - both relatively simple to build and good flyers. Kits are laser cut and the wood is generally very good quality. VMC can supply the kits mail order.
@@maxfliart Good morning ,thank you for a speedy reply. I will look and see if the kits are available in the UK , and thank you for making videos that are easy to under stand even without the subtitle s the filming is top quality.
La mayoría de los planos muestran la forma de la costilla. El mío tiene una altura del 9% de la cuerda, lo que sirve como guía, si estás diseñando tu propio modelo. Most plans show the rib shape. Mine has a height that's 9% that of the chord, which well as a guide, if you are designing your own model.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to document and share all this. It’s thanks to modellers with your generosity that this hobby stays alive.
Thanks as always, Tom. You're building an archive of invaluable tutorials that will preserve the techniques you've learned and mastered. Never stop teaching. Never stop learning.
These are the best tutorials on model building I've ever seen. Thank you so much for taking the time to pass them along!!!
Poetry in motion. Thanks!
Imagine how many guys you are bringing to this hobby with your videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A symphony in construction. Nice!
My Dad always told me the more you sand the better it'll fly . They did !
Thanks Tom
This only brings me forward 30 years. Thank you for this series.
You are a master craftsman. I've been building models on and off for 50 years now and I still learn something new every time you give us a new construction video. The wire and handle used to apply sparing amounts of glue and the little detail of setting it on a wet paper towel to keep it from drying out is an example.
Tom, once again many thanks. I am amazed that I have been building models for 50 years and you've changed how I do it for the better. Much appreciated!
A joy to watch.
It is amazing how many things I do similar to what you have done. However your fineness brings it to a whole new level.
11:38 It is so nice to listen the building sound . Nice edition. 👍🏻😀😀
Watching you build is amazing.
could watch you build different types of wings and fuses all day
The final art....
Thank you so much for this beautiful and intricate exposure of building from the ground up! looking forward to part 2 and looking more foreward to when she flies!
Inspiring job!! Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks!👍
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for all your videos!
I am glad I found your channel. I'm really getting started building free flight. Building rc is great, but I don't have the room for more planes.
Yet another professional and highly instructive video! The modeling community and I cannot thank you enough for your selfless time and effort in making them for us. A firm handshake, a heart felt thank you! I hope to see you again this summer in Geneseo NY.
Thx, Larry. Glad ur enjoying them. See u in Gtown.
I'd say, Tom, you should put together a "How-To Documentary." So many of us can learn lots from you. Building Wing Tips with the Taper from the bottom is tricky, but it looks very good.
Wonderful. Learnt a lot. Such simple techniques (KISS). Very timely for me as I am designing a new E-20 for this year. Thanks
Muy agradecido de cada uno de tus programas...muy hermoso e ilustrativo cada uno de tus enseñanzas..
Te escribo de una ciudad al sur del mundo llamada Temuco, de un país llamado Chile...el país más al sur del mundo
Gracias por tus amables palabras. Me alegro de que estés disfrutando de las películas y las encuentres beneficiosas.
I had just pinned down a Clark Y for a Hellcat before watching your video. Time to unpin it and do it right! Thanks.
Tom, if you ever have an open studio day, like many artists do, I would make the trek from Georgia all the way to Wawayanda for the event! Cheers!
Muy bueno!!, gran trabajo👍👏
wow very nice my friend.
Another great video- thanks! Question: How do you decide which airfoil/rib shape to use? Around 9:50 you are considering a number of them, and I am curious how you decided on the particular one that you went with here. I noticed in several other of your videos that you seem to use an airfoil that was evidently originally used for a different model.
Thx. I don't have much of a science to my airfoils. In this case, I was merely looking for one that would fit the given chord. I typically use a flat bottomed airfoil whose height is 9%+- of the chord. It had worked well for my late mentor Dave Rees, so I've followed his lead.
The addition of the shim at the bottom of the template solves the problem of how to hold the template firmly against the balsa. But only for flat bottomed airfoils. How do you deal with undercamber?
I have saved these videos for when I had time to absorb the info. Thanks for posting!
How do you craft make such precise parts from your bair hands
Would have been nice to see the same exact wing built with both styles and would give an excellent comparison of weight and strength.
It's coming in part two.
@@maxfliart GREAT!! I have really been enjoying your work for a long time.
Thank you so much for this video, I appreciate the whole series, I've never built a warren-truss style, and now I am ready to try. Additionally? ~10:23? cutting ribs? I am sorry, you make that look WAY too easy! :) thank you for sharing, this series is brilliant and appreciated
Thx for there feedback. Appreciated. Regarding the ribs...a new, sharp x-acto blade and a plywood template make all the difference.
fyi, at 13:37, an adhesive that CURES should be used.!
Thanks for some magnificent videos! Wonderful images and sound as well as being informative. I could watch them all day! Could you tell me if the glass rod with attachment that you use for glue application is home made or bought? If bought where from? Many thanks and keep them coming!
Thx for the feedback, Peter. The plastic rods (and pins) were bought from a cottage industry 30 years ago, and unfortunately, he's since stopped producing them. I'd suggest making the same with a pin and an 1/8" dowel or similar. I've found them to be handy for many applications. Simple tools are the best!
Huzzah!! It is put beautiful pure method. It has my unfortunate Nowhere I find link to order wing building from you 🤷🏾♂️?
Haha. Not for sale. Sorry.
Thank you for sharing.
May i ask where you got your modeling pins from?
Thx, Peter. I bought them from a cottage industry back in the 90s, and unfortunately, he no longer makes them. I've found them to be perfectly sized for model building.
@@maxfliart thanks so much for your reply. i'm new to free flight balsa but enjoyed your videos since seeing the first link from the EBM sight. a lot of what you do is aspirational for me at my level but it opens my eyes to what's possible. have an awesome week. peter
Can somebody recommend a kit available in the UK, suitable for a bigginer and what size would be best, small 14,20,30 inches? Thank you and stay safe.
I've reached out to a few friends in the UK and hope to hear back soon.
Hi Roger, I can recommend the "Magnificent Flying Machines" range by the Vintage Model Company. For a beginner I would suggest either the 23" span Cessna Bird Dog or 18" Cessna 140 - both relatively simple to build and good flyers. Kits are laser cut and the wood is generally very good quality. VMC can supply the kits mail order.
@@maxfliart Good morning ,thank you for a speedy reply. I will look and see if the kits are available in the UK , and thank you for making videos that are easy to under stand even without the subtitle s the filming is top quality.
Oye maxfliart como ago el perfil alar
La mayoría de los planos muestran la forma de la costilla. El mío tiene una altura del 9% de la cuerda, lo que sirve como guía, si estás diseñando tu propio modelo. Most plans show the rib shape. Mine has a height that's 9% that of the chord, which well as a guide, if you are designing your own model.
Can you plz simplify your vidoes???
all this work to lose the plane in a tree ok so we build another