VQ Models Twin Otter - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

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  • @terrymurphy562
    @terrymurphy562 3 роки тому +5

    Love you attention to detail. Very impressed with your building quality. Very nice aircraft.

  • @jonoedwards4195
    @jonoedwards4195 3 роки тому +2

    Thats it, I'm putting on Floats!
    Beautiful RC Stuff Mate.
    Magine Dudes in That Otter heading out to Perfect Empty Reefs.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 роки тому +2

      You wont have to wait long ... we fit some scratch built floats in part 3 (coming soon)

  • @iansummers6945
    @iansummers6945 2 роки тому +1

    Nice informative building video, great workshop and oh to have a laser cutter! Thanks..

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. Yes, the laser certainly comes in handy

  • @dutchloveRC
    @dutchloveRC 3 роки тому +2

    great work friend

  • @radbrothersrc
    @radbrothersrc 3 роки тому +2

    Nice build beautiful looking twin Great video 👍

  • @jjs3287
    @jjs3287 3 роки тому +3

    Great video as usual and a cool choice of T shirt too! RC planes and Alice Cooper - whats not to like!

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  3 роки тому +3

      We saw him live in concert in 2019 - he was awesome. You would never believe he was in his 70s

  • @edwardcase
    @edwardcase 2 роки тому +1

    love the incidence (decalage) gauge

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. Very simple to make with some square Ally from B&Q

  • @anandhusatheesh1882
    @anandhusatheesh1882 Рік тому +2

    Nice work👍,
    Which material you are using for body building?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +2

      This model is built from mainly liteply with a little bit of balsa and vacuum formed mouldings. It is covered in a thick, self adhesive pre-printed film.

    • @anandhusatheesh1882
      @anandhusatheesh1882 Рік тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown 👍

    • @anandhusatheesh1882
      @anandhusatheesh1882 Рік тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown I am going to build an aircraft of the same size. I use foamsheet. Can you suggest a suitable motor for it.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      The motors used in this model would be suitable for your project; Propdrive 35-36 910Kv@@anandhusatheesh1882

  • @PichlerModellbau1
    @PichlerModellbau1 2 роки тому +2

    Very Nice Video !

  • @frconde0611
    @frconde0611 Рік тому +1

    what prop adapter did you used?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      Just the ones that came with the motors

  • @Rundumsfliegen
    @Rundumsfliegen 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video, discovered your channel recently and love the vids. Your attention to detail is amazing. Subbed :-)
    Greetings from Germany

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind comments

  • @AndresBermudez-f2l
    @AndresBermudez-f2l 8 місяців тому +1

    Genial video que tamaño de hélices y paso recomiendas usar con este avión ?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  8 місяців тому +2

      Hi they are 9x7" Master airscrew 3 blade propellers (one LH and one RH rotation)

    • @AndresBermudez-f2l
      @AndresBermudez-f2l 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown thanks bro nice video 👏

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  8 місяців тому +1

      @@AndresBermudez-f2l Thanks

  • @raymondyuhasz47
    @raymondyuhasz47 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this video with us, it was very helpful. I just finished the build on mine (i got the RCAF SAR version as I used to work on those planes in real life). You had so many great tips that helped me out a lot! One question, can you tell me where you got the 3 bladed props? I would like to convert mine to the 3 blade setup as well. Cheers!

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +2

      The props came from my local model shop; www.stevewebb.co.uk/

  • @russcole5685
    @russcole5685 2 роки тому +1

    One thing I prefer to do re removing covering Isto use a solder iron, gentle heat to melt the plastic, without scoring/cutting the fibers of the wooden structure underneath

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +2

      Great tip 😀

    • @russcole5685
      @russcole5685 2 роки тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown thanks. I have the VQ Monaro with ASP91FS, and VQ P40 Kittyhawk with YS F-91AC supercharged 4 stroke. Both are fantastic models for their price point. And Hello from little New Zealand

  • @fairdale139
    @fairdale139 2 роки тому +1

    Please can you explain in detail how you fix the wires before and after into the wings and were you made the hole in the wings for the wires? Thank you

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Hi. I solder up servo extensions so that they stay "fixed" forever (cannot come unplugged). You can see at 4:43 in the video where I drilled oles in the lower wing skins for the ESC wiring. It will be later overed by the nacelle mouldings.

  • @sumitver
    @sumitver 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, what motor and servos are you using?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +4

      The Motors are Propdrive 35-36 910Kv, and the servos are HS82MG and some smaller 9g metal gear ones.

    • @sandiesalimbangon5208
      @sandiesalimbangon5208 2 роки тому +2

      @@ScaleMeDown what prop size are you using for the propdirve 35-36?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +3

      @@sandiesalimbangon5208 3 blade 9x7"

  • @gefgolay3163
    @gefgolay3163 Рік тому +1

    Did you put anti-torque angle on the motors?
    Personally, I put 5° external to each engine.
    What do you think ? Should I stall the motors at 0°?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      I set mine at 0 degrees, as when both are running normally, the torque is completely cancelled. In case of ESC failure etc, my method is to close the throttle, lower the nose and treat it the same way as an engine failure on a single engine

  • @pettz18
    @pettz18 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Sir
    really nice work and a great build series👍🏼
    do you night have any STL files for the nose gear and the battery tray?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Hi. I drew an .stl file for the nosegear (send your email address to us on a message at our Facebook page). The battery tray, I drew and laser cut, so it is an .svg file. Do you have access to a laser cutter, or would you prefer us to cut one for you ?

    • @frconde0611
      @frconde0611 Рік тому

      ​@@ScaleMeDown whats you fb page?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому

      If you pop ScaleMeDown into facebook it should come up straight away; facebook.com/scalemedown@@frconde0611

  • @brianemery8945
    @brianemery8945 Рік тому +1

    Anyone know if theres enough room for 2 fuel tanks and .40ish sized glow engines?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      I think there should be. Should fly on a couple of .25 glow engines though

  • @fernandoayala4177
    @fernandoayala4177 Рік тому +1

    Hello Sir, what engines did you use?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      The Motors are Propdrive 35-36 910Kv

  • @edwardcase
    @edwardcase 2 роки тому +1

    flap and aileron servos you used were micro...or mini class? what torque at 6 volts?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Just off the top of my head I dont remember - 17g analogues I think

  • @yoyobe19
    @yoyobe19 Рік тому +1

    What size motor are you using? kv?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      The Motors are Propdrive 35-36 910Kv

  • @M2100Mars
    @M2100Mars Рік тому +1

    Hello, I live in the US. I would like to know where I can buy this kit, and if they deliver to the US, thank you very much

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      Hi. Good to hear from you. We live in the UK, where this kit is imported as 'VQ Models'. In other countries they are sometimes imported as 'Nexa' or 'Pichler'. Not sure where to get one in the US, but Motion RC might be a good start.

  • @jeffpeterson1837
    @jeffpeterson1837 Рік тому +1

    Any chance you sending the files for the 3d print prop spinners you designed

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      Hi, I don't supply the files, but you can get them here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1396011996/lh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1 and here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1410229641/rh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&sca=1&organic_search_click=1

  • @jimsodowsky1298
    @jimsodowsky1298 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you sell the parts you made for this plane/

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  8 місяців тому

      Hi, they are on our Etsy page with nose leg & spinners etc here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1396011996/lh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1 and here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1410229641/rh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&sca=1&organic_search_click=1

  • @mybobize
    @mybobize Місяць тому

    What brand is that 3 blade prop spinner? I am building it right now and trying to find one as I am using 3 blade propellers instead of 2 blade propellers.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Місяць тому

      Hi, the propellers are 9x7" Master airscrew 3 blade propellers (one LH and one RH rotation), and I drew and printed my own LH and RH 3 blade spinners. You can get a pair here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1396011996/lh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin and www.etsy.com/listing/1410229641/rh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin

    • @mybobize
      @mybobize Місяць тому +1

      @ thank you! I have 11x7x3 props for mine. Will it fit those?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Місяць тому +1

      @@mybobize Yes, they will fit just fine. The spinner apertures need trimming for most propellers anyhow

  • @AndresBermudez-f2l
    @AndresBermudez-f2l 8 місяців тому +1

    Disculpa me podrías regalar la medida en mm del diámetro del spinner de la hélice ?

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  8 місяців тому +2

      Hi, they are 55mm. I drew my own and 3D printed a LH and a RH rotation

    • @AndresBermudez-f2l
      @AndresBermudez-f2l 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown Thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻

    • @AndresBermudez-f2l
      @AndresBermudez-f2l 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ScaleMeDown Thank you very much for responding, they were great, great job.

  • @short5stick
    @short5stick Рік тому +1

    only if it was a 90 inch wing span.

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely ! This would be really good a bit bigger

  • @edwardcase
    @edwardcase 2 роки тому +1

    wing alignment pins not fitting is bad...very bad from the factory

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Thankfully, they don't require too much fettling. Mine were quite obvious as the internal doublers were slightly misaligned

  • @edwardcase
    @edwardcase 2 роки тому +1

    captive blind-nuts getting glue in the threads from the factory...bad...

    • @ScaleMeDown
      @ScaleMeDown  2 роки тому +1

      Yep, requires all the threads cleaning out with a tap.