Building Guillow's Spitfire Part 4 Wing

This is Part 4 of the Guillows Spitfire Construction for free flight rubber power. This video covers the construction of the wing, as before the laser cut parts fit perfectly and are a pleasure to use. Follow my build all the way to trimming and flying. Remember to subscribe for regular updates (it's Free).
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[@irwinweisbrot6644]

Nice work. Sanding always makes the difference.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

It's surprising really Irwin how good it looks 😁

[@coulsonrobert]

Great series Cliff. What little plane is that you’re using? (Wood plane not aeroplane!)

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Rob, thanks, Google 'David Plane' 👍 (not 'David Aeroplane') 😁😁

[@geoffreydowen5793]

doesn't anyone scratch build now, or is it just me? love the video though Cliff subbed for your efforts

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Just me and you now Geoffrey ... only kidding 😁 Check out Mark Croucher, Mark Robinson, Gina at Purcell Aviation and Chris at Dad's RC Hangar, plus dozens of Facebook Groups, cheers 👍

[@lippoo6975]

Help could you please help me I've been building a guillows spitfire but I've been watching your video and I'm confused about how to set the Dihederal,Any tips please 🤞

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Lippoo, on the plan it'll tell you somewhere how much dihedral you should have under each wing tip, so pin the centre section down (if it has one, you may be building the smaller Spitfire) and place a block of some sort under each tip and measure whatever the plan tells you adjusting the block in and our until each tip is at the correct height., hope this helps 👍

[@johnberry8882]

I’ve just completed framing the guillows spitfire. I relied on your build video quite a bit. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I would like to build all the 400 series guillows war planes. Any advice and direction is greatly appreciated. The little things are much appreciated , how and why , materials , techniques. Keep building!! Jb

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi John, it's good to share, glad you got some use out of the video 👍

[@jonjepson3650]

Nice looking wing. Just occurred to me while watching you work that you could have taken the bulk out of every other rib. Do you weigh it before and after you remove the wood. 👍

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Well Jon I'm sure I could have taken more out of the ribs but they are quite soft balsa so the weight saving would have been negligible against the strength lost in this case. Yes I did see 12:15, thanks for commenting. 🙂

[@tp2fly]

It's looking awesome Cliff! I'm still considering getting one or similar. Not cheap though at £67! I've been looking at their whole range. Quite tempted by the DR1 .

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks, I paid a little less than that but I bit the bullet, it is a nice kit with some nice touches, least of all the laser cut parts which have saved so much time, and will build up to look a really nice model!

[@tp2fly]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes They look such a work of art , seems a shame to cover them lol. Really hope it flies well for you.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@tp2fly Some modellers do leave them uncovered but they don't fly as well, I tried flying one of my Dad's like this when his back was turned, it didn't end well 😁

[@tp2fly]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 😂

[@jo2lovid]

Very nice Cliff, amazing how much weight could be 'saved' while maintaining integral strength in the wing. I see there appears to be a slot for a dihedral panel. Or is it an under carriage fitting?

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Jo, you're right on both counts, it's for a dihedral brace that the uc is bound to, all is explained in the next video 🙂

[@stevenlooney9075]

Do you think it'd be possible to add alirons an 5g servos in the wings? An add elevator an Rutter to this? Currently building one myself an wanna convert it to electric with alirons an Rutter an elevator

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Steve, perfectly possible yes, better if you could fit lighter servos though 👍

[@stevenlooney9075]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes what servos you recommend

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@stevenlooney9075 Something like these Steven for example (you might need to change the plug depending if you're using a receiver/esc brick): uk.banggood.com/XK-X520-2_4G-6CH-FPV-RC-Airplane-Spare-Part-4_3g-Digital-Servo-2pcs-p-1406265.html?gmcCountry=GB&currency=GBP&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ad_id=407616486909&gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZL3puoeJA2TD4Qji9DrgDY4XnArNoHBBPtnWIGdTJC7LdlN1SxmrlRoCO-8QAvD_BwE

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

Looks very nice Cliff and all's progressing nicely.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks John 👍

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[@Phillax31]

5 grams is really impressive, would multiple holes be more advantageous, or would it weaken the structure too much? Here’s to that 4 min flight!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I suspect most of the weight was in the leading edge before shaping, I could probably have squeezed in at least one smaller hole in front and behind without it causing any strength problems but I couldn't see past the size of the hole I'd already made if you follow me!

[@johnberry8882]

Thanks!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thank you John

[@DoyleBlevins]

For doing contest flying the all up weight should be 1/2 gram per square inch of wing. Or 2.5 cm.. Sport flying is 1 gram per square inch of wing. If the build is more then 1 gram per square inch then the model must fly faster to get the right amount of lift to fly. Very hard to fly heavy models on rubber. My best indoor scale flight was 48 seconds on a peanut model. Best flight over all was 9 minutes and 49 seconds but not with scale models. I enjoy your videos. PS I have flow scale models over 1 minute but not in a contest.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Doyle, good info, would you go with the stock rubber or something else?

[@DoyleBlevins]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes For sure use something else. The Guillow's rubber is only good for balancing the plane. It is like winding up a shoestring. :)

[@MORCOPOLO0817]

I see that in most ribs you only made one whole. I think you could afford to lighten up each rib a little more to reduce the weight.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Morco, yes I agree, check out Part 5 😉

[@MarkRobinson555]

Looking really nice, can't wait to see it finished. Nice work on the lightening, that seen to be going well.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Mark, really enjoying the build 🙂

[@snigbrorod]

Hi Cliff - for the center section joining to the left and right wings, did you cut an angle on the centre K3 piece to make the butt joint? Just at this stage in my build of the Spitfire 403 kit, and it's going fairly well due to your video series.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Rod, great to hear the build is going well, to answer your question 'yes', a little light sanding you be enough, you're looking to get a wood-to-wood joint for as much strength as possible 👍

[@snigbrorod]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Thanks - really enjoying working on this.

[@RCSoaringDiaries]

Guillows designed a lovely wing structure there. A build with patience from you Cliff - nicely sanded 👍

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Carl 🙂

[@RCTaildraggin]

Looking very nice Cliff! Is this one going on the "pole"? 😁

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Not this one Jerry, it's my first free flight rubber powered model in 45 years 🤔

[@OwlyDave]

I know it's time-lapse but even so, that's a pretty fast drying glue! What brand is it?

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Dave, I use a combination of CA and Aliphatic wood glue, it does dry reasonably quickly but the parts were laser cut so they fit well even without glue.

[@bobflyman]

You're making a great job of that Cliff.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Cheers Bob, she's coming along 🙂

[@MD-jl8ch]

Looking good Cliff.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks for your comment MD, are you going to upload any videos to your channel?

[@MD-jl8ch]

Cliff Harvey RC Planes no plans yet Cliff. Ive got a HK Tundra, UMX Timber, a foam board home made Mustang, couple helicopters, a 1/10 basher and an Element Sendero rock crawler that I enjoy. May do later.

[@MD-jl8ch]

Cliff Harvey RC Planes Should have said crashing but still enjoying lol. I do want to build more then just purchase that’s why I enjoy your videos. Cheers Martin