I've been building those kits for over 40 years, and IIRC they say on many plans to sand the backs of the sheets to help the parts release. I like the sanding setup for the leading edge. I also recommend the wood strips be sanded as well, get the 'fur' off.When building the wing, replace the vinyl spar with plywood. Also at the rear spar/trailing edge, add another ply brace. Butt joints under such stress can fail.
Hello....I just wanted to comment on ur bf-10[ build.. I have also built this model and must say I really really enjoyed watching your build..my hat goes offbti U!!!! and I LEARNED quite a few new a good tips from watching ur build👍👍👍👍. I did my front motor/esc/ battery hatch somewhat similar to yours..I like your version much much more then mine..I must of watched 5-6 different people's build of this plane and came up with my own version..I also liked the way U built your motor mount.. I am gonna build this plane again and use ur version from start to finish..the lego idea is a very slick set up.. very nice....anyway. thanks for posting this. Viddd.I give 100 thumbs up👍.. cherrs...Ray from Colorado. 😅
Morning Ray and thanks for the kind feedback, glad you found the video useful! 😎 I hope your build goes well and you have better success with flight than I did in the end; I’ve learned more about throttle control since then 😊 good luck and thanks for your support 👍🏻
@srknight307 Hey I think I know what U mean regarding throttle control.. I also watched a few 1st flights of this plane Before I did my first flight..I also used the exact battery u had in ur plane as well. I made sure it wasn't tail heavy first off. Adjusted my throw rates because I learned from watching the other modelers 1st flights that the this bird was squirrely and the CG had to be spot on!! That was key for my 109 anyways....I also took it to a large grass field with tall grass. I had to fly it with using rudder and ailerons at the the same time. I got it way up high in the air. Or as I say 3 to 4 mistakes high in the air and got my throw rates and trim dialed in. I had to keep the speed up or it would just stall and fall outta the sky..so I was flying it like it was outta control and it felt I could loose control at any minute and krash!!!.. I learned that keeping a little extra up elevator going at all times helped me elemenate 1 thing I didn't have to worry about while trying to keep it airborne. After 1 battery worth of flight time I was ready to call it a day.. I had two hard spills and if it wasn't for the tall grass my BF-109 would of been dead. .I flew it 1 more time after that and it's been a display model since then..that was 4 yrs ago. So I am make another one as I mentioned doing your way and I think I know now what I can possibly try out and make some improvements and see how it comes out 👍👍..
@@srknight307 sir. This is outstanding job on this balsa wood plane. Although You should consider using smaller servo off 1.7g in the future and perhaps not to cross the pushrods for elevator and rudder as this may cause some interfere of these two controls which you would not like to have in the air. If one rod will be blocking another or dragging it you may have some instability mid air due to micro delfcetcions on the steering surfaces for those two. Other then this - great work !
@@theartofflying3108 thankyou and fair comment on servo size and crossing of pushrods. The servos come as standard with the power pack I buy. When I looked at buying all separately it was more expensive just to save a couple of grams. The others have flown well with plenty of power left so hopefully the weight penalty is neutralised.
Just a thought, when the cuts don't stand out very well on the die cut balsa, you can shine a light at shallow angle and the cuts should be clearly visible, rather like looking for Roman house foundations in the light of dawn, you can see things that are otherwise invisible. You can even use a laser pointer...
Thanks for video so helpful I love small balsa rc planes especially warbirds and combat them with fast brushless motors very fast agile and high g manuvers are fun with this plane and spitfire from guillows
My last balsa kit was the 109. Sat for years uncovered so after covering did some backyard glide test and off to a public field near my base airport. Wound her up, a toss into a light headwind and off she went. I heard a female scream and as I turned my head I saw a hyper Beagle at full stride. As the 109 landed the Beagle ran right across her ripping the plane up. The poor girl was so distraught I didn't even think of the plane. Brief but it was a great 50 yard flight. Fly em, lose em.
I have this kit in the box still and want to do an RC conversion. What electronics are you using? EDIT: Ok I must not have been paying close attention. At 3:40 you show the pack of added stuff. You are using the Flite Test Power Pack F.
I'm contemplating buy and building this aircraft and really enjoy following your build. Is there and particular reason why a 2 bladed prop and not a three. Cheers Stephen
Hi, I used a 2 blade initially because that is what came with the motor etc and I didn't fancy trying to cut the spinner. I did fit a 3 blade to her later as with all of my other models now. Rather than cut the slots into the spinner, I just fitted it on top. My Maiden Flight part 2 video shows it with the 3 blades and she does look much better.
It has been literally decades since I built a wooden airplane. I was shocked to find that you can't use "Dope" paint any longer at least not in Calif. My question is, "What type of paint do you use?" Also, "What is the yellow material you are using as masking? Is it simply paper or does it have a tacky quality?" Kinda looks like Post-It's!
Thanks Pete. The paint is by Lifecolor and is water soluble acrylic. I apply it to the tissue after it's coated with Eze Dope, a specially formulated water soluble dope for shrinking, strengthening and wind-proofing model tissue paper. The yellow paper used are Post-It Notes, along with the Humbrol Masking Tape. Just before applying either to the model I gentle press them on my trousers to reduce the tackiness just in case. Hope that helps!
very good vid, i only had one problem, you speak too low. i had to turn up my volume, either speak louder or put the mic closer than that, i really enjoyed your build, i am presently building the same kit,your vid will help, thanks
Thank you. My later videos I have used a microphone and balanced all of the audio so hopefully not an issue for later videos 👍🏻😎 Hope this video helps with your build 🤞
Very nice work converting a “die-crunch” into a gem of a model. Neat wishes on your maiden. Did you notice any issues with your other conversions using the stock airfoil? I converted their P-40 and it was very pitch sensitive. I did a conversion (short vid on my channel) that helped reduce this issue
Thank you! I've watched a few of your videos in the past so appreciate your building skills and knowledge. I haven't noticed any negative effects from using the stock airfoil but do note the SBD3 is more stable as it has a proper airfoil unlike the Spitfire and Zero. Still not flown the Me109 as the weather here has been horrendous!
The airfoil shape is totally irrelevant because it’s not very accurate is it ? Just an imitation of Clark Y . If your aircraft was pitch sensitive it’s probably due to the CG being wrong or too much elevator movement. Just basic aerodynamics it’s not rocket science is it ?
Hi thanks. The motor and ESC are from the Flitetest Power Pack F, 2205 2300kv and 20A ESC. The prop is an HQ Durable Prop 7x3.5x3V1S (Drone prop but nicely scale like too)
@@srknight307 it’s just as well as you lost power before it went up, probably a bad cell. Ime starting my guillows b25 next week and will have it ready for spring or maybe before if I get enough time on it.
@@terrymurphy562 indeed, I’ve had heavy landings with others before as a result of similar hence I always try before I launch now. Hope your build goes well! It’s a lovely aircraft.
Very kind of you to consider that, but I think with time, parts and shipping (very fragile or you live in Shropshire for collection ) it would be too much.
@@srknight307 totally understand, great build quality, guess i will have to practice, i fly 20cc electric warbirds but they take up alot of room, these little birds are great!!
Seeing all these cut out balsa parts brought me back 35 years man, thank u and great job🤘
Thanks for your support and glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻😎
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
I've been building those kits for over 40 years, and IIRC they say on many plans to sand the backs of the sheets to help the parts release.
I like the sanding setup for the leading edge.
I also recommend the wood strips be sanded as well, get the 'fur' off.When building the wing, replace the vinyl spar with plywood. Also at the rear spar/trailing edge, add another ply brace. Butt joints under such stress can fail.
Thanks for watching and your positive advice😊
Hello....I just wanted to comment on ur bf-10[ build.. I have also built this model and must say I really really enjoyed watching your build..my hat goes offbti U!!!! and I LEARNED quite a few new a good tips from watching ur build👍👍👍👍. I did my front motor/esc/ battery hatch somewhat similar to yours..I like your version much much more then mine..I must of watched 5-6 different people's build of this plane and came up with my own version..I also liked the way U built your motor mount.. I am gonna build this plane again and use ur version from start to finish..the lego idea is a very slick set up.. very nice....anyway. thanks for posting this. Viddd.I give 100 thumbs up👍.. cherrs...Ray from Colorado. 😅
Morning Ray and thanks for the kind feedback, glad you found the video useful! 😎 I hope your build goes well and you have better success with flight than I did in the end; I’ve learned more about throttle control since then 😊 good luck and thanks for your support 👍🏻
@srknight307 Hey I think I know what U mean regarding throttle control.. I also watched a few 1st flights of this plane Before I did my first flight..I also used the exact battery u had in ur plane as well. I made sure it wasn't tail heavy first off. Adjusted my throw rates because I learned from watching the other modelers 1st flights that the this bird was squirrely and the CG had to be spot on!! That was key for my 109 anyways....I also took it to a large grass field with tall grass. I had to fly it with using rudder and ailerons at the the same time. I got it way up high in the air. Or as I say 3 to 4 mistakes high in the air and got my throw rates and trim dialed in. I had to keep the speed up or it would just stall and fall outta the sky..so I was flying it like it was outta control and it felt I could loose control at any minute and krash!!!.. I learned that keeping a little extra up elevator going at all times helped me elemenate 1 thing I didn't have to worry about while trying to keep it airborne. After 1 battery worth of flight time I was ready to call it a day.. I had two hard spills and if it wasn't for the tall grass my BF-109 would of been dead. .I flew it 1 more time after that and it's been a display model since then..that was 4 yrs ago. So I am make another one as I mentioned doing your way and I think I know now what I can possibly try out and make some improvements and see how it comes out 👍👍..
All the best with the new build 🤞
Great job here!. Building a RC Guillow's is a challenge. Many builds are begun but flew are flown. Looking forward to the flight video.
I been wanting to try this,glad you put the Video out ,going to figure out how not to crash. Thanks
I hope it helps and yours flies well! Thanks 😊
Nice Build! Now I have to pick it up!
Thank you, enjoy your build!
very very nice sir... glad you included the wheel of friendship too!
Nice job!
Thank you! Cheers!
fantastic work. you also explain the build to the rest of us. you've given me so many ideas.
Thank you, glad it’s been appreciated and is helpful 😊
@@srknight307 sir. This is outstanding job on this balsa wood plane. Although You should consider using smaller servo off 1.7g in the future and perhaps not to cross the pushrods for elevator and rudder as this may cause some interfere of these two controls which you would not like to have in the air. If one rod will be blocking another or dragging it you may have some instability mid air due to micro delfcetcions on the steering surfaces for those two. Other then this - great work !
@@theartofflying3108 thankyou and fair comment on servo size and crossing of pushrods. The servos come as standard with the power pack I buy. When I looked at buying all separately it was more expensive just to save a couple of grams. The others have flown well with plenty of power left so hopefully the weight penalty is neutralised.
Just a thought, when the cuts don't stand out very well on the die cut balsa, you can shine a light at shallow angle and the cuts should be clearly visible, rather like looking for Roman house foundations in the light of dawn, you can see things that are otherwise invisible. You can even use a laser pointer...
What a relaxing video and top work, love it
Thank you, much appreciated 😊
Great plane to build
Great looking aircraft.
Thanks, she’s had a bit of a change recently 😞
I wanna see her fly!
Thanks for an informative video. Very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you
Thank guillows for lasercut components.
Excellent work!❤
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for video so helpful I love small balsa rc planes especially warbirds and combat them with fast brushless motors very fast agile and high g manuvers are fun with this plane and spitfire from guillows
Based decals and model. Nice job.
My last balsa kit was the 109. Sat for years uncovered so after covering did some backyard glide test and off to a public field near my base airport. Wound her up, a toss into a light headwind and off she went. I heard a female scream and as I turned my head I saw a hyper Beagle at full stride. As the 109 landed the Beagle ran right across her ripping the plane up. The poor girl was so distraught I didn't even think of the plane. Brief but it was a great 50 yard flight. Fly em, lose em.
A great but sad tale for the 109
I have this kit in the box still and want to do an RC conversion. What electronics are you using?
EDIT: Ok I must not have been paying close attention. At 3:40 you show the pack of added stuff. You are using the Flite Test Power Pack F.
Hi sorry for the delay but yes, you got it. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful plane man
Thank you! 😊
Fantastic job
excellent! I sure hope you do more of these!
Thank you, I’ll try 😊
I'm contemplating buy and building this aircraft and really enjoy following your build. Is there and particular reason why a 2 bladed prop and not a three.
Cheers Stephen
Hi, I used a 2 blade initially because that is what came with the motor etc and I didn't fancy trying to cut the spinner. I did fit a 3 blade to her later as with all of my other models now. Rather than cut the slots into the spinner, I just fitted it on top. My Maiden Flight part 2 video shows it with the 3 blades and she does look much better.
That's gorgeous! Thank you!
Ahoy Mate!
It has been literally decades since I built a wooden airplane. I was shocked to find that you can't use "Dope" paint any longer at least not in Calif. My question is, "What type of paint do you use?" Also, "What is the yellow material you are using as masking? Is it simply paper or does it have a tacky quality?" Kinda looks like Post-It's!
Thanks Pete. The paint is by Lifecolor and is water soluble acrylic. I apply it to the tissue after it's coated with Eze Dope, a specially formulated water soluble dope for shrinking, strengthening and wind-proofing model tissue paper. The yellow paper used are Post-It Notes, along with the Humbrol Masking Tape. Just before applying either to the model I gentle press them on my trousers to reduce the tackiness just in case. Hope that helps!
Michael, turn up your volume please
very good vid, i only had one problem, you speak too low. i had to turn up my volume, either speak louder or put the mic closer than that, i really enjoyed your build, i am presently building the same kit,your vid will help, thanks
Thank you. My later videos I have used a microphone and balanced all of the audio so hopefully not an issue for later videos 👍🏻😎 Hope this video helps with your build 🤞
thanks for getting back to me, i look forward to viewing your work, they inspire
Very nice work converting a “die-crunch” into a gem of a model. Neat wishes on your maiden. Did you notice any issues with your other conversions using the stock airfoil? I converted their P-40 and it was very pitch sensitive. I did a conversion (short vid on my channel) that helped reduce this issue
Thank you! I've watched a few of your videos in the past so appreciate your building skills and knowledge. I haven't noticed any negative effects from using the stock airfoil but do note the SBD3 is more stable as it has a proper airfoil unlike the Spitfire and Zero. Still not flown the Me109 as the weather here has been horrendous!
The airfoil shape is totally irrelevant because it’s not very accurate is it ? Just an imitation of Clark Y . If your aircraft was pitch sensitive it’s probably due to the CG being wrong or too much elevator movement. Just basic aerodynamics it’s not rocket science is it ?
i have the same model but i never finish it. what type of motor are you using?
Hi thanks. The motor and ESC are from the Flitetest Power Pack F, 2205 2300kv and 20A ESC. The prop is an HQ Durable Prop 7x3.5x3V1S (Drone prop but nicely scale like too)
lovely job, what Is the total weight of the model Inc battery when finished? Thank you.
Thanks, she comes in at 294 grams (10.37oz) incl battery.
What Scale is this please
Hi there, I believe it is 1/16 scale 🙂
Very nice build, well explained. Did you manage to maiden the Aircraft??
Thank you and not yet. Weather work and a couple of tech issues have got in the way 🙄
@@srknight307 that is a shame, when you say tech issues, you mean issues with the build or electronics??
@@terrymurphy562 knocked the motor off in transport then the battery lost power when throttled up so had to buy new ones
@@srknight307 it’s just as well as you lost power before it went up, probably a bad cell. Ime starting my guillows b25 next week and will have it ready for spring or maybe before if I get enough time on it.
@@terrymurphy562 indeed, I’ve had heavy landings with others before as a result of similar hence I always try before I launch now. Hope your build goes well! It’s a lovely aircraft.
hello you made a beautiful model. Can you tell me if you have changed the incidence and dihedral of the wings?
Thank you. No, all angles are as per the plan, so fingers crossed 😊
homie used lego thats crazy
Used it on a few of my models 😉 LEGO is for big kids too 😎
私もGuillow's社のメッシャーシェミットBF-109を持っています。
中々作る機会がありません。暇になったら作ろうと思います。
バルサモデルは、京商のゼロ戦、Guillow's社のスピットファイアを電動機で、Ｕコンを飛ばした事があります。
あなたのビルドで頑張ってください
@@srknight307 新航空法により、6月から、100gを超えるラジコン飛行機は、事前登録しないと飛ばせないとの事。
ますます模型離れが加速するでしよう。
せっかく先人達が築きあげた文化が消えつつあります。
日本のモノ作りが衰退するのは、めにみえてます。昔は模型会社が沢山ありましたが皆、消えていきました。
残念です。
@@りんご-d8z7c 私たちにとっては250gを超えるものです。私は登録されており、A2CofCテストも行っているので、これらの小さなモデルは完璧です。簡単にアクセスできる場所に登録番号を付けるだけなので、私にとっては通常バッテリーを使用します。ここでも趣味は衰えているので、それを続けるのは私たちのような人たち次第です. 残念です
When are Guillows going to invest in some laser cutters. That kit was awful! Well done!
Thankyou. I believe they have now but trying to find the kits is a challenge.
do you do commissions, im in uk and would gladly pay for one of these rc conversions
Very kind of you to consider that, but I think with time, parts and shipping (very fragile or you live in Shropshire for collection ) it would be too much.
@@srknight307 totally understand, great build quality, guess i will have to practice, i fly 20cc electric warbirds but they take up alot of room, these little birds are great!!
Can't hear a word that you are saying.
Turn sound on 😂
This lipo is way to big for this airframe..!! You should have put hałd the size on it probably.
It’s recommended for the motor setup. Not a weight disadvantage once airborne fortunately 👍🏻