Chris's Ballerina build

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Chris's Ballerina build Jan 29, 2018 13:18:17 GMT

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Post by chrisb on Jan 29, 2018 13:18:17 GMT

I'm building the RCM&E 2016 mass build, Pete Millers "Ballerina", as my first i/c model. The recommended engine size is a .40 four stroke. I've got a Saito .52 which has replaced the Saito .40 but has the same external dimensions and weight as the .40. I'll be posting pictures of the build as it progresses starting with the fuselage. I bought the complete wood pack and pre bent undercarriage from www.myhobbystore.co.uk

chrisb Administrator Posts: 7	Chris's Ballerina build Feb 28, 2018 18:50:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chrisb on Feb 28, 2018 18:50:13 GMT some more pics of the fuselage build
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chrisb Administrator Posts: 7	Chris's Ballerina build Apr 7, 2018 8:00:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chrisb on Apr 7, 2018 8:00:27 GMT On to the wings. I relied heavily on the build instructions in the magazine for these as the undercarriage fixing (torque rod style) was new to me.

chrisb Administrator Posts: 7	Chris's Ballerina build Apr 7, 2018 8:04:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chrisb on Apr 7, 2018 8:04:46 GMT Close-up of wheel well and aileron construction

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Chris's Ballerina build Apr 7, 2018 8:14:02 GMT

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Post by chrisb on Apr 7, 2018 8:14:02 GMT

Joining the wings. The pre-cut dihedral brace if relied upon would have given too much dihedral so this was tweaked. Good job I measured it! I've gone for the single aileron servo mounted in the centre as described in the build instructions because I haven't done this before and wanted to give it a go. Being ex-military I also have trouble diverging from instructions.

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Chris's Ballerina build Sept 3, 2018 10:11:34 GMT

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Post by chrisb on Sept 3, 2018 10:11:34 GMT

Revisiting the Ballerina having been on hold during the summer. The wings are just about complete with only the bellcranks left to install. The cowling has been added and shaped now so it will be on to covering next. I'm using Soalrtex in an orange and black scheme. I was lucky enough to have bought it before production stopped.

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