Rudder Pedal Fix & Turtledeck Installation on My Full-Size Homebuilt Sopwith Camel Aircraft

Step into the workshop and witness the latest progress in the construction of my full-size homebuilt Sopwith Camel aircraft. In this episode, I tackle two critical tasks: fixing the rudder pedals and installing the turtleneck. Join me as I troubleshoot and address any issues with the rudder pedal mechanism, ensuring precise control and functionality. Then, experience the artistry as I meticulously install the turtleneck, seamlessly blending form and function to recreate the iconic silhouette of this legendary World War I aircraft. Follow along as I share insights, techniques, and challenges encountered during these pivotal stages of the build. Subscribe for future updates and be part of the journey as we continue to breathe life into this remarkable piece of aviation history

[@bgardam9347]

looking better every week

[@peterlastrucci324]

Great presentation Scott, looking forward to seeing that little Rotec on the nose!

[@67hr74]

I've said it before, but Love your work Scott !

[@guff3163]

Just got back after a break... she's coming along nicely. Great work! I'm loving following your project so thanks for sharing 🙏

[@glenn3379]

Real progress now Scott, its looking great. Really enjoying your attention to detail.

[@Dynodon64]

To get more Aileron deflection with less stick movement, raise the cable attach point at your stick, higher. Extend the tab where the cables attach in front of the stick. A taller attach point will give more throw to the Ailerons. Again, your control limits should be on the prints.

[@Steve-mb8tg]

She is coming along beautifully, Scott.

[@nh2301]

I think one of the best things you can do for struts is to replace them entirely with wood. Easy to do on the I struts and a lot harder for the cabanes. I'm thinking of using clamshell-like wood covers for the cabanes and keeping the AL tubing inside for the actual structure. Depending on how far you cut the stubs down, it might be easier to replace. I used a torch and bent the fuselage cabane struts to get them to fit (I haven't painted the fuselage yet). Of course, they still didn't match the plans, but nothing does.

[@rocketshipsoapys]

The rudder bar needs a larger surface area to stop it flexing. A larger bolt too.

[@ptonpc]

Every day another bit.

[@waynetokarz174]

For your rudder, add a flat stock flat on floor that bolts through the supports and has a hole or bushing, use a longer bolt. We have the same issue on our Pietenpols

[@donwtsn]

Looking great mate. I wonder, since you have 4 ailerons, does it need as much deflection? Or perhaps you could extend the control stick a tad so you legs hit just below the hand grip

[@jamesneirinck413]

Literally a crash course in parachute use on the way down as they say! Let’s hope you never need to take that lesson. Nice job stiffening up the rudder pedals. Cheers. Jim

[@stephengent9974]

You should still put a spreader plate underneath the rudder bar. Too much pull in single points on thin plywood.

[@erikwellerweller8623]

You don't practice using an emergency parachute, it is designed to open fast and violently and the landing is like jumping off the roof of a one story building. Wear it and pull the thingy is all you need to know but you do need to practice getting out. You need a crotch belt as you will squirt out of the harness in a frontal impact, "submarining". The shoulder harness should be cabled back to the the rudder king post to keep the angle as flat as possible or you will break your shoulders and or back. That rudder bar gives me the heebeegeebees it needs to be supported above and below the bar or the bracket will fail, cantilever no bueno. Good luck. Use your imagination to see bad things happening as well as research the horrible things that have happened to guys already, like harness failure/injury, its been done a lot.

[@electoplater]

They were probally only designed to last a month before they were shot down, i have a friend in aldershot uk he restores spitfires his opinionon the quality of the build was they were thrown together

[@philipbrailey]

Looks finished, almost.

[@rustymac13]

I'm enjoying your videos. Awesome job. One question, where are putting the fuel tank?

[@bruceyoung1343]

Plans should have amount of travel required? On joy stick, what if you made it taller so top part is just above your legs if you don’t want a straight stick

[@nospoon4799]

😃