I built my DH2 from Mike's plans in 2004, nearly 20 years ago, and it's still flying!! That model was the start of a great friendship with Mike, and he's been over here to visit me in Canada a few times, and I've been over to the UK, too. Looking forward to following your progress on this fantastic model!
Hi, still going strong, that's great, testament to it's solid construction, did you fit ailerons and did you watch the maiden flight video linked at the end?
I did fit aileron. I used a single pull line to each aileron, and used springs on top of each aileron to provide the return pull, a-la full scale. I did watch the maiden. It's such a nice flying model. I usually fly mine 10 ft off the deck, low and slow on calm evenings. Always makes me smile.@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
I recently added an Airco DH2 to a usermade aircraft for Phoenix RC thread in RCGroups forum. It's much bigger, it's at least 1/4 scale if not a little larger. Your model flies brilliantly. I've wanted to make a 1/12th RET R/C scale DH2 for a dozen years, Other models keep jumping in front of it in the queue.
Hi Cliff, silver steel is more precise (diameter). But if you want hardened steel as well try using drill bit blanks (they are also excellent as axles!). @@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
Oh, I`ve just made one of those. If ten more people make a DH2 we can have a squadron! If they start now then they can be ready for 28th June the 110th anniversary of the death of the Arch Duke Ferdinand, which started the Great War. Or 1st of April 2024 which is the 106th anniversary of the R.A.F. If enough people are showing an interest, then I will do a build along video of the short kit DH2.
Nice, I have one. They are very sensitive to the elevator because of the motor weight position. I didn't have as sensitive ailerons for some reason, I have more mass on the tail with the servos mounted on the back. Mine is an ARF, so it does not look as good as yours.
You did make us wait for it, but well worth the wait! These large models are very tempting. A different skill and tool set I guess. I am thinking of starting big models just for fun, and leave the bits and pieces around until I get there. A formation flight with The Barron would be great!
Hi Andrew, thanks, bigger means you need more room but you've got the skill set to give it a go, I don't think this particular model is one to practice your flying on though 🤔👍
Neat job, Cliff. One thing I do differently is fit the motor to the fire wall before installing the firewall onto the fuselage. I just find it easier to drill the holes with the firewall flat on the bench or in my vertical drill. I wouldn't dare to live video my building - too many bodges to reveal :) A friend had a third scale DH2 which was tricky to fly and needed careful use of both ailerons and rudder. In fact, once in a turn, some reverse aileron, apparently. Perhaps your smaller model will be different.
Hi BF, the reason I do it this way sometimes is to check the position of the motor against the rest of the fuselage, in this case I used a completely different motor from the geared original. As for bodges I'm an expert at them, the video wasn't live as such!! Having flown her now yes, she does need careful rudder and aileron use for best performance, cheers 👍
Windolene clear orginal. A few squirts and it starts to bend the balsa. It contains amonia which is the key. It's brilliant. I tried soaking and various other things but windolene works best. Try it. It is not the old purple coloured stuff our mums used to use but the new clear liquid in a squirty bottle. 😀@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
Cliff, is this a kit or a plan build? I've always liked this particular aircraft, so much like a kite! I did hear you mention outer one though... Thanks for sharing! Steve
Thank you, the stitching was very simple actually, it's just a zig-zag stitch onto paper which I then cut into strips and glued in place, if you look closely you may see the edge of the paper 🙂👍
Hi Cliff, hope all is well with you and yours. Can I ask how you did the stitching on the fuselage? Did you do it on card or paper strip first then attach it?
Hi Phil, you guessed right, my wife used a zigzag stitch onto a sheet of A4 paper which I then sliced up and stuck directly onto the side of the model, really crude and quick but with a lick of paint it looks pretty effective even though upon closer inspection you can see the edge of the paper. You could apply a small amount of filler smoothed onto the edge to feather it in if you wanted, cheers 👍
Hi Bob, I didn't seem to film that bit, it's very simple actually, it's just a zig-zag stitch onto paper which I cut into strips and glued in place, if you look closely you may see the edge of the paper 🙂👍
Follow along as I upload all the build videos for this gorgeous model, here's number one detailing the fuselage, cheers 👍🙂
I built my DH2 from Mike's plans in 2004, nearly 20 years ago, and it's still flying!! That model was the start of a great friendship with Mike, and he's been over here to visit me in Canada a few times, and I've been over to the UK, too. Looking forward to following your progress on this fantastic model!
Hi, still going strong, that's great, testament to it's solid construction, did you fit ailerons and did you watch the maiden flight video linked at the end?
I did fit aileron. I used a single pull line to each aileron, and used springs on top of each aileron to provide the return pull, a-la full scale. I did watch the maiden. It's such a nice flying model. I usually fly mine 10 ft off the deck, low and slow on calm evenings. Always makes me smile.@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
Wow that was a wiz along, I do like watching you build thou Cliff 👍🏻
If only I could build that fast in real life Chris 🤔👍
Cool looking forward to seeing the next instalment
Thanks Robert 👍
Masterful build skills, Cliff. Totally in awe...
Hi Gina, thanks, the finished model came out ok (at a distance of course ) cheers 👍
Amazing build Cliff, I'll use the template out of paper for the sheeting of the fuselage, don't know why I didn't figure that out. Jeff in LA USA
Thanks Jeff, you should have seen the pile of templates I had when I built the Dalek!, cheers 🙂
That's quite a build!
Yes, it was really interesting actually Bob 👍
I recently added an Airco DH2 to a usermade aircraft for Phoenix RC thread in RCGroups forum. It's much bigger, it's at least 1/4 scale if not a little larger. Your model flies brilliantly. I've wanted to make a 1/12th RET R/C scale DH2 for a dozen years, Other models keep jumping in front of it in the queue.
That's a trouble isn't it, this one's been on my build list for decades 🙂👍
You mentioned using piano wire for an extended motor shaft Cliff, I would suggest using silver steel instead, it is more accurate.
Thanks Ron for the suggestion, when you say more accurate, what are you referring to exactly?
Hi Cliff, silver steel is more precise (diameter). But if you want hardened steel as well try using drill bit blanks (they are also excellent as axles!).
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Fun to watch Cliff. This was exciting to see before and is now!
Thanks Adam, I've done things back to front on this one!
Oh, I`ve just made one of those. If ten more people make a DH2 we can have a squadron! If they start now then they can be ready for 28th June the 110th
anniversary of the death of the Arch Duke Ferdinand, which started the Great War.
Or 1st of April 2024 which is the 106th anniversary of the R.A.F.
If enough people are showing an interest, then I will do a build along video of the short kit DH2.
Just imagine that Nick, 12 of these all taking off at once, I'd end up 'flying' someone elses for sure 😁👍
Ya know, I’ve known that to happen.🤪
Nice, I have one. They are very sensitive to the elevator because of the motor weight position. I didn't have as sensitive ailerons for some reason, I have more mass on the tail with the servos mounted on the back. Mine is an ARF, so it does not look as good as yours.
Hi Ted, mounting the servos on the back wasn't an idea I had, it would have saved a bit of work! They all look good in the sky though Ted, cheers
You did make us wait for it, but well worth the wait! These large models are very tempting. A different skill and tool set I guess. I am thinking of starting big models just for fun, and leave the bits and pieces around until I get there. A formation flight with The Barron would be great!
Hi Andrew, thanks, bigger means you need more room but you've got the skill set to give it a go, I don't think this particular model is one to practice your flying on though 🤔👍
Thanks for the videos, Cliff. Keep em coming!.
Hi Kev, I sure well, thank you very much, cheers 👍😁
Wow - This is looking great. You have fine building skills. I hope it will fly as well as it looks!
Hi Roger, it does, check out the link at the end of the video, cheers 👍
sehr schönes Projekt, bin auf den Erstflug gespannt. very nice project, I'm looking forward to the first flight.
Thanks Rolf, wait no longer, I just haven't had time to edit the build videos, here's the maiden ua-cam.com/video/GHIJ8qPMm28/v-deo.html
Neat job, Cliff. One thing I do differently is fit the motor to the fire wall before installing the firewall onto the fuselage. I just find it easier to drill the holes with the firewall flat on the bench or in my vertical drill. I wouldn't dare to live video my building - too many bodges to reveal :)
A friend had a third scale DH2 which was tricky to fly and needed careful use of both ailerons and rudder. In fact, once in a turn, some reverse aileron, apparently. Perhaps your smaller model will be different.
Hi BF, the reason I do it this way sometimes is to check the position of the motor against the rest of the fuselage, in this case I used a completely different motor from the geared original. As for bodges I'm an expert at them, the video wasn't live as such!! Having flown her now yes, she does need careful rudder and aileron use for best performance, cheers 👍
Cliff, why don't you use window cleaner to bend your balsa? It works so well and easy.
Thanks Martin, I've never tried it, can you recommend a product in the UK?
Windolene clear orginal. A few squirts and it starts to bend the balsa. It contains amonia which is the key. It's brilliant. I tried soaking and various other things but windolene works best. Try it. It is not the old purple coloured stuff our mums used to use but the new clear liquid in a squirty bottle. 😀@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
You should start you're own brand of wings😊. Greetz Adnan
Hi Adnan, you mean like this, cliffharveyrcplanes.myshopify.com/
@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Well that's it. Awesome😀. I didn't now. I am sorry for that.
Thanks Adnan,need to apologise 🙂👍
Cliff, is this a kit or a plan build? I've always liked this particular aircraft, so much like a kite! I did hear you mention outer one though...
Thanks for sharing!
Steve
Hi Steven, a short kit is avilable I believe but I downloaded the plan from Outerzone, the link is in the description, cheers
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Thanks Don 🙂
Nice job and video mr. And plane is very special😊. How do you made this stitches on the side, they was cool . . Have a nice weekend mr.
Thank you, the stitching was very simple actually, it's just a zig-zag stitch onto paper which I then cut into strips and glued in place, if you look closely you may see the edge of the paper 🙂👍
@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes thanks for info. Cliff
Hi Cliff, hope all is well with you and yours. Can I ask how you did the stitching on the fuselage? Did you do it on card or paper strip first then attach it?
Hi Phil, you guessed right, my wife used a zigzag stitch onto a sheet of A4 paper which I then sliced up and stuck directly onto the side of the model, really crude and quick but with a lick of paint it looks pretty effective even though upon closer inspection you can see the edge of the paper. You could apply a small amount of filler smoothed onto the edge to feather it in if you wanted, cheers 👍
Hi Cliff. Curious to know how you do the scale stitching in the fuselage. Cheers.
Hi Bob, I didn't seem to film that bit, it's very simple actually, it's just a zig-zag stitch onto paper which I cut into strips and glued in place, if you look closely you may see the edge of the paper 🙂👍
Right. Good idea. Thanks.@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes
May i ask how you printed out the plans?
Thanks.
Hi Pat, for a nice clear explanation take a look at Mark Robinson's video: ua-cam.com/video/WvdAkkQI5Zw/v-deo.htmlsi=C2DuzEA_yrgIQ9Dd, cheers
Hey Cliff, can you let me know what green that is on the fuse?
Hi Phil, it's Tamiya XF-5 Flat Green Acrylic, cheers
Hi have you made a tiger moth?
Hi Matt, yes, I converted a old free flight kit to rc, here's the first video in the series ua-cam.com/video/0MaeAlGDTC4/v-deo.html, cheers