This is what I am talking about! I already ordered mine as the Stuka has always been one of the most remarkable and ugliest beautiful planes from WWII. I tried picking up as much as I could from the video for my own planned build as I love the balsa covering. What an innovative build!

Ernst Rudel would approve.

I have been warned about the short nose of the Guillow's kit giving the operator a very hard time regarding inside placements and balance. This is obviously a tricky replica to fly however, you defiantly have demonstrated excellent skills!!! really enjoyed your vid.

So I'm guessing it doesn't actually fly?

Very cool

Beautiful build. I noticed you had holes in your firewall? Are you using toothpicks to secure the the plastic cowl? I'd love to see how you've attached it on the cowl side

Amazing work, very inspiring. In your maiden video it fly well. What was the over weight given the extra things like wing sheeting?

Calculating the CG was something new to me.

i look for that issue and plans no luck but i did see outer zone has the original plans but IC version

Thank you. Super, Well Done and Excellent Tribute to Ryan Aircraft co. & Lindbergh. Oh the Aircraft Build , Video and attention to detail is just outstanding.!

So cool 🛩 model.

Piece of art, beautiful

I have just started to build the Guillows Spirit Of St. Louis and find it very different and challenging form their other models. Your video is so informative and I find it a great resource as I move through the building process. Maybe you can answer one question- why do the plans call for adding 1/16" stringers to the nose along with tissue, when it only gets covers with the plastic cowl? Thank you-

10/10

Beautiful build. Excellent production, too. Would’ve loved to see it fly. I scratch build and fly foamy, rc slope soarers. Don’t think I’d have the patience for the old school balsa and tissue planes. Though I do love them. I also like the name of your channel.

10/10

That's the first model Zero that I saw flew badly. Unfortunately, many good builders do not have final setup knowledge and flying skills. Small Guillows models converted to RC are not easy to fly.

wow. just wow! when i built guillows as a kid this is how i hoped they'd turn out. having no idea of trimming the airframe, their flight could best be described as power flight into terrain. lol awesome skill set PW.

Very enjoyable video! Thoughtful, creatively historical, just the right amount of whimsy, well done! And the blood, sweat & tears that went into that build itself paid off handsomely. 👍👍👍

Awesome build! Great teaching video to build from. I have the kit. I never built it. What cell motor, servos, reciever, batery did you use?

Great job.

i'm 76 & bulit a small number of guillows as a kid. had to build one for civil air patrol. its flight could be best described as powered flight into terrain. i had no notion of trimming the airframe. any way if i could build something that pretty i'd never fly it & i'd have a force field to protect it. just for looking, not for flying. the p-6e was an amazing looking airplane. thanks for the upload.

Amazing model airplane, beautiful,. Thanks Dumas 🇺🇸👍😀

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing

What kind of bit did you use to engrave the circle pattern on the cowling? Wonderful job!

Very good job of a lovely aircraft

Can it be made a static model?

So it never actually flew right?

Super vidéo!!

I happen to own the FMS 1400mm foam stuka that was discontinued years ago and it was amazing to see this build done in balsa! Incredible work!

Always loved that plane. Great job!

Now, let’s see it fly

Looks like it needs some washout in the wingtips - would help a lot with the rather violent wing drop tendencies.

That was funny and good. Der jaeger luftwaffe got a taste of limey Royal airforce with Nigel and Tarquinn. The radio towers are safe, off to London for a spot of tea and a plate of Anguses famous Haggis surprise. Cheerio pip, pip and all that sort of rot.🤣

How were you going to land it anyway -- it's got no wheels? Or is it... kamikaze! BANZAI ! :0)

awesome i only dreamed of making something like that when i was a kid in the 60's and 70's so i used the rubber bands that came with the kit very nice work

Built an old Eindecker back in the 70s that was sheet construction, but because gear was so heavy back then, it was a rudder only model, with and old Ace Pulse radio system. Power was a Weber .049 diesel motor. Covered the model with clear Dope and talcum powder to seal the woodgrain, then a light coat of flat beige / tan to simulate the old doped linen. It flew ok, but because everything was heavy back then, once the motor ran out of fuel, the glide path was steep, and required tall grass to avoid damage.

As a Japanese, I am very happy for the safe landing. And your outstanding piloting skills are also excellent!

nothing less than superb, as all of your models are. Also, you should produce movies. :)

thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us dear, can I ask you about the silkspan watering technique I'm new to balsa modeling I usually make depron rc plane, thank you very much❤

My Dad flew these.

Nice build but are those brass screws holding the wing on?

I think that if you could get a PASS system installed, it might overcome some of the inherent instability issues of the Mitsubishi Type Zero. I have a T-28 Trojan that due to the front wheel being very slightly more weight than the wing wheels, it was causing a decent amount of "nose down" and I was having problems trimming it. I forgot I had a PASS system in the airplane and I just flipped the switch and the gyroscope and GPS started to level the plane. I know I know, if your a seasoned pilot it feels like cheating. But it can really come in handy especially during initial testing and first flights. It's not a full time system, you can turn it off. Now I did finally adjust the CG very slightly back (about 2mm or so) and put a small washer a little more weight than the fwd gear and with PASS it finally stabilized and flew really well. Turned it off to gain all functions and remove the travel limiters on the control surfaces (PASS in beginner limits travel on ailerons/elevators/rudder) so you don't overdo it until you feel more proficient. Wonderful build on that Zero!! I love the classic balsa and monokote airplanes. That is more to me an authentic build!!

Bloody good job,really enjoyed your sense of drama and humour . The Maiden flight clip was very good,you mate are one very clever dicky indeed! Regards Chris

Where's the swastika gone?

Amazing build. What did you use for the prop spinner?

Enormous !

That was a beautifully put-together video - and full of useful techniques as well. Many thanks! Tom (from France)

I built the small version…….the shape is quite seductive……but my greedy eyes really like the look of that big one!! I have to build the Focke Wolfe first ( in its box for three years!). Thank you for showing your excellent build and fly . All the best to you and yours….

I've build the Guillows Giant scale Sopwith Camel and loved every minute of it, But you took it to a whole new level! Good to see Hanz und Fritz performing theire duties well, I think they deserve a glass of snaps.