Cox FW190 Balsa Build

Tapered wing ribs:

https://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/construction/make_tapered_wing_ribs/index.htm

Duane,
I can't believe how fast you go from thought to design to execution!

Is the wing tip detail at full scale? How about the cutout in the fuselage for the wing? Print off those views in full scale and trace onto Formica or 1/16" plywood...then sandwiched/stacked plates and a sanding block.

Always a pleasure watching your builds

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WooHoo...Go Duane!

A little more progress to report on the FW. I got the wing built.



I’m finding out that I’m terrible at taking pictures of the build in progress. I just don’t think of it while I’m working, then when I do, I’ve missed interesting stuff.

Here is the plane taped together for a portrait.

All the pieces stacked on the scale. Everything is here but the tip weight and the covering. I'm pretty happy with the weight so far
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Man! I'm digging this build. How do you find the time to do this? Only a few months ago you knocked out the Top Flite Junior Aces Trio...and  now this. I'm embarrassed by my stalled projects.

If I remember correctly, the Foam Wing one was six ounces and change. You may just beat that.

Jim, you're still working full time, and I'm not. I've always been a serial builder, and these small profiles go together quick.
My weight goal for the FW is 6 oz. It's looking like I might make it for a change.

"I’m finding out that I’m terrible at taking pictures of the build in progress."

It's a good habit to get into.

My long ago scratch built P-38 put together 50+ years ago went pictureless and I regret it as I have forgotten how I did much of it.  I would like to duplicate it today and have the wings built but I can't remember how I did the rest of it, so it sits.  



I bought a bunch of cheap cameras on ebay, mostly Olympus C-3000 some for a little as $5.00 and hung them all over, workshops, tractors, ATV's where they are always available.  When you get old, gray and used up like me you will appreciate the history and nostelgia they provide.  




A little battered today, it's my most flown control line airplane.  Lot's of encounters during WW2 with your FW-190.

Both look great, especially the camoflage job. Colors match perfect and I like the sharp angles. Did you take it from an actual FW-190?

Hubba-Hubba! Man, that is beautiful.
And you beat the factory weight.

When is the maiden?

When you hang it by the lead-outs, how does it hang?

Man,you do nice work!
Let us know where you start out with the CG and if you have to add any nose or tail weight. I checked my plans and there is no indicator for the Balance Point, or CoG. I'm guessing it should fly right off the plans if no balance point is shown.

No, there's only one airplane. It's done in faux German markings. Camo on top, blue bottom with yellow recognition bands on the tips.

getback wrote:p.m. sent , I didn't know you were building two ? I guess i missed something ?? They both look very good and hanging at a nice point  Hope the maiden goes good .

Got me too Eric, but I should have known better, camo up, blue down.

rsv1cox wrote:

getback wrote:p.m. sent , I didn't know you were building two ? I guess i missed something ?? They both look very good and hanging at a nice point  Hope the maiden goes good .

Got me too Eric, but I should have known better, camo up, blue down.  

Same here -- I finally realized it, but it took a double look!

WooHoo, she flies!

Congrats. Fine job.