Building and Flying a Fairchild 24 for Rubber Power

[@mbasiletti]

Great detail work. This plane makes a handsome model for sure. I really like the prop details, and the rivets in the windshield framing. I think I'm gonna build one if I can ever get my Chipmunk finished.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. It sure does make for a nice flying model. Even the Guillows version flys great if you keep the weight down. Now back to that Chipmunk! 😄

[@weldorman8495]

Although I'm well aware of "building for lightness", I personally appreciate adding the extra stringers. It adds a great deal in appearance before covering, and since I'm not concerned about ultimate flight time, I can't see it hurting much. Excellent fabrication. Cute doorhandles!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you for your comment and keen observations regarding my build. I agree, the top fuselage stringers are a very distinct feature on the Fairchild. I wanted to get that look with this model. The top stringers were stripped from 0.040 firm balsa. So, the few extra added are really a minor weight concern with a model of this size. Thanks for noticing the doorhandles! You're the first to make a comment about them! 😁

[@glennreach6930]

Well John.....as always......Are you f'ing kidding me!? What a gorgeous plane and three minute flights? If I get thirty seconds I'm ecstatic. As always....thank you so much for taking the time to post so we mere mortals can see what you do.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Glenn. The 24 has always been one of my favorite airplanes. Really happy with this one.

[@davesemeraro7010]

Beautiful model. The Fairchild 24 is one of my favorites. I'm working on an Earl Stahl version.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Dave. Built the Stahl version years ago. That one is a really good flyer. Mines retired hanging in my shop. Have fun!

[@chiparooo]

Very nice build video! Love the scale sawhorses too. Thanks for sharing!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@paulnelson5314]

Very nice! I have a Fairchild 24 kit by Herr Engineering, now I have more inspiration to do it justice. Thanks for posting

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thanks for the comment Paul. Boy, I've eyed that Herr Fairchild kit. That should be a great build and a potent flyer. Keep it light and it should treat you well!

[@raybridges2738]

You make very nice looking models, John. And they fly well too!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you for the kind words Ray.

[@craigbolton5093]

I need to get mine trimmed and flying now!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Well.....YES

[@willgraves5288]

Really nice work, as always, John.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Will.

[@BansheeFifteen]

I always wanted to build the Guillow's Fairchild 24. But I'm realizing I'm an indoor guy. Tom Nied, Queen Creek, Arizona.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Tom. The Guillows Fairchild 24 is supposed to be a good flyer, but your right, too heavy for indoors. I did build this same Megow Fairchild years ago and flew it indoors at Johnson City. Pretty sure it was doing over 2 minutes. It was built super light. So, you might consider a different version. It does make a great flying model! Thanks for watching.

[@chrismofer]

inspiring build and techniques. looks like a decent flier :)

[@Watchingthevideos99]

thank you and thanks for watching. This model has become one of my favorites. A consistently good flyer.

[@mikelowe9906]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Mike.

[@Clouddddxjzjs552]

very nice John, i like how you did the lettering and fairings

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Lindsay.

[@glenncarter2126]

Fantastic job👍

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Glenn.

[@DoyleBlevins]

nice build John.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Doyle, now I've got to get back to that Chipmunk. 😁

[@woutersmith7616]

Well Done!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Wouter.

[@marlinmixon3004]

Interesting seeing this. I just now noticed that 24s had two different fin rudder shapes. The curved leading edge version and smaller area like yours has and a straight leading edge and larger area like on the Guillows model. This variation can be seen on images of full sized planes.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Yes, several variations of the 24 were produced with subtle differences. Wiki has a nice list of all the models and engines they used. Based on the date of my plan by Megow, this was an early variation. It sure is a good flying model. Thanks for watching.

[@collinmccallum]

very impressive!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you so much.

[@p51amustang]

Beautiful, John. Nice work. Model details? Interesting would be motor specs, weight rtf, turns, other bits you think are critical to flying success. Maybe they're listed and I missed them?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Fred. I'll have to begin including more of the details you point out. I don't have a ready to fly weight but the weight w/o motor is 56 grams. It's flying on two loops of 3/16th, 22 inches long, braided. Can't recall what I'm running for winds. I'll say this is a very gentle model and really wants to fly. Great proportions and builds up light. Choose a good prop or carve one like I've done. The model can handle some prop pitch too. Really happy with this model but I did blow a motor at the NATS and it has some cosmetics that need repair this winter. 🙂

[@funscalemodels9782]

Another beautiful model John! If you don't mind sharing, what was the aprox build time? FSM

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. I believe this model took around 4 months. I build models in sets of three. Meaning, I have three projects going at one time. Every once in a while, one pops out complete. 😂

[@kevinbrennan6546]

OH my, not sure how I missed this one until now. Lovely job on the plane and video. What are you using for a nose button?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Kevin. the bearing on the forward side of the nose block is an old-school, old stock brass bearing with anchor spikes. I got these years ago as old stock that someone was selling. Thanks for viewing!

[@franciscosolian178]

Great job ! Did you enlarged the fin ?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Francisco. I did not enlarge the fin, but I did stretch the span of the stabilizer just a bit.

[@leonardwilliams8109]

What is chalking the tissue, and how does that help? Thank you, and your modeling & flying skills are outstanding!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Leonard. Thank you for the kind words. Chalking is applying chalk dust to the back side of the tissue. It helps bring out the color. You can also use different colors to change the shade of color of the tissue. Pan Pastels are the best chalk going for this work. They come already ground and ready for application. The chalk is applied before covering and your seal coat of dope or Krylon will really bring out the color and lock the chalk dust in place. White is not always the best looking but still helps Esaki tissue have more of a white color. Check out this tutorial prepared by my modeling friend Scot Dobberfuhl. It's a great description on how to use it. Several of my other videos also use chalked tissue. Hope that helps. easybuiltmodels.com/chalk.htm#gsc.tab=0

[@leonardwilliams8109]

@@Watchingthevideos99 Thank you, John! I really appreciate your information.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

@@leonardwilliams8109 you're welcome. Give it a try! You can grind store-bought chalks on sandpaper but the Pan Pastels are great. Be sure and experiment first. Check out my Great Lakes video. The orange really pops on that model thanks to the chalks. Have fun!

[@jamesjacocks6221]

I remember an F24 built in the mid 60s, larger as I recall and of an uncertain kit, which glided like a bus and climbed like it preferred being parked. Of course it was kid built so there's some excuse. Thanks for making me feel bad. Just joking, that is some building and it flies like a non-scale. Yea, the inline looks better.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thanks James. The Fairchild is certainly a nice looking ship.

[@richardbrowne3641]

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[@jamesjacocks6221]

It's KZbin's way of letting you know who's in charge.

[@apiptapiyudin2382]

Rubber power plant is the best

[@farklefuster6876]

Is this a kit?? If so which manufacturer??

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Jim, this actually was a kit produced years ago by Seaglen Model Company which then became Golden Age Reproductions. You might find one on eBay. Really not that many parts since the wing is constant chord and just a few fuselage bulkhead pieces along with wing and tail outlines. My version was built with only the plans as done by Megow back in the 1930's. Thanks for watching.

[@farklefuster6876]

@@Watchingthevideos99 I don’t remember Seaglen Models, but I remember Golden Age and I certainly remember Megow. Any of the Fairchild models are beautiful to me.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Indeed. The Fairchild 24 is one of my favorites especially the Ranger version. Beautiful airplanes for sure.

[@farklefuster6876]

@@Watchingthevideos99 The Stinsons were easy on the eyes also.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

For sure. I have a really cool Megow plan of the Gulfhawk Junior which is a Stinson105 that was owned by Al Williams and done up in Gulfhawk colors complete with the orange and white starburst. 30-inch span. A beautiful plan and hopefully a future build.