Building the Guillow's Bird Dog Kit

[@都築昌明]

こんばんは🌙😃❗Guillowsのキットは ワクワクしますね。ゴム動力でも、RCにしても、私も大好きです。素晴らしいキットだと思います❗

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

'The Guillows kit is exciting. Whether it's rubber power or RC, I love it too. I think it's a great kit'. マサアキにコメントしてくれてありがとう、みんなすごいですね。👍

[@richardbriggs5834]

Great video. Too bad you didn't show attachment of the wings. That's what I was looking for

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Richard, I've just reviewed the original covering of the filming and it's not there either, what do you need to know, there's some nice closeup shots from 17:15?

[@coulsonrobert]

Lego board is genius! My mate has just completed a renovation of a full-size Bird Dog. Hoping for a cheeky flight soon.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I thought so to Robert, fingers crossed for the flight 👍

[@davidquerry8869]

AHHHH, The old leading edge scarf joint trick. Cool idea Cliff.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

It's good to use these techniques on any scale David I think you'll agree 👍

[@richardbrowne1217]

I never thought of using a Lego board to build airplanes, Cliff. Great tip!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Yes, I thought it was a good idea when I saw it 👍

[@davidquerry8869]

Cool Lego jig idea Cliff. Never saw that one before.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I saw it earlier this year on a Facebook page and thought I must try it someday, it works really well 👍

[@andrewtolley3706]

An interesting project, the Lego Jig an ingenious solution getting the fuselage perfectly symmetrical. Look forward to seeing her fly, thanks for posting.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Andrew, I can't claim the Lego idea as mine but it's worth sharing. You can use much bigger blocks in a similar way for bigger models as well 👍

[@IansRCExploits]

Great build Cliff, she will be as light as a feather!! When you've finished, good luck in the competition😄👍

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Uan, it's an interesting little distraction 👍

[@d.r.4453]

Your videos are great for the beginner like myself. I enjoy watching them. Your Bird Dog is looking great! Good luck.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks DR, I have to cut out a lot to keep the videos under a reasonable time unfortunately. I could have made three videos out of just the building the airframe but it takes a lot of time. We never stop learning 👍

[@chrisgosling5408]

the scarf joint is a significant improvement and possibly lighter as the glue won't wick along the end grains.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Chris, scarf joins are a lot stronger of course but there actually is more end grains over a longer distance, but to be honest the weight gain would hardly be measurable

[@umbongonights]

Very much enjoying this build and your presentation of it. I have placed an order with the Leeds model shop on the strengh of this and will look forward to an autumn build when stock is due back in again. Looking forward to the maiden flight!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks for your comment Philip, part two will be tissueing, my kit has white tissue, I'm wondering if I can green it up somehow 👍

[@bobflyman]

Interesting build, look forward to watching your progress with this.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Bob 🙂

[@me262a1]

One of the first albums I got was The Who Live at Leeds. Thanks for the video.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks, wouldn't it have been great to have been there 👍

[@Allen46u5k]

L-19 Birddog looks good.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Cheers again Allen 👍

[@mikeparkercreative5136]

What a lovely little build. Very enjoyable to watch this coming together. I bought a part built Spitfire (the same as the one you converted) at ModelAir and can't wait to get cracking on it. There's a few bits I need to re-do first 😉. Cheers!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Mike, these little machines can be challenging but oh so satisfying 🙂

[@michealohalloran4128]

Very nice Cliff Always good to watch your technique The bird dog is a very pretty aircraft I built the Bob Rich 46 size model It flys a treat I went USAF for my colour scheme Though I did toy with the idea of the US ARMY ver with the dog teeth Thanks for the video

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks Micheal, I've had my eye on one for ages, they just look so 'right', I bet the full-size was/is great to fly 👍

[@Glicksman1]

Great build of a great airplane. For me, if it were three times larger, it would be just fine. An electric motor and three R/C channels and off we go. Rudder assist and a strong rubber motor would be fine as well. Like J-3 Cubs, Bird Dogs fly great.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

The idea of rudder assist is very appealing isn't it Glick. I have done a twice-size KeilKraft Pixie for rudder / elevator which flies very nicely, similar to a Bird Dog, the video is a bit crude but take a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eck4Rjqt2FjbM, cheers 🙂

[@Glicksman1]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes R/C rudder assist at least, saves your legs, eyes and airplanes. Enlarging those old, smaller, great designs makes for very enjoyable flying. Peace and health, Cliff.

[@Allen46u5k]

It takes very good skill to build and fly a rubber powered model and is more fun and enjoyment. R/C is easy and boring after a while. You can only do so many touch and goes loops and rolls. Not much fun after awhile. F/F modeling is an Art.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks for your wisdom there Allen, I agree, it's a shame that most flyers aren't builders, they could get so much more from the hobby, although these little planes aren't really for beginners there are plenty that are 🙂👍

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Great new tips and tricks (at least for me)! Rewind your life --> lol I didn't find the video on how to do the filling. I'll keep searching. And btw, did you get to fly in the Tigermoth?

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Thanks DC, the video link will be in the description as well as at the end later this morning, I did explain this in the description below the video ... you have to click on 'show more' 👍

[@danielzarwell9318]

How do you put the windows on? How do you put the wings on? Thank you.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Dan, I glued the wings together on the main spar and trailing edge after covering then glued the whole structure onto the top of the fuselage. To see the window fitting have a look at Part 2 (linked at the end of the video), it'll give you some idea. Thanks for asking 👍

[@umbongonights]

Hi Cliff. My Bird Dog arrived yesterday and I have found that the formers C & D are not an exact match for the printed patterns on the plan. Just wondering if you had this too and ended up sanding them to match the patterns exactly before putting in the notches for the stringers?

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I didn't notice any problems Phil 🤔

[@umbongonights]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Sorted now, it was a minor manufacturing variance, probably do to with the die but nothing that a good sharp knife and high grade sandpaper couldn’t make disappear. I sometimes wonder if my OCD gets the better of me TBH!

[@leefoster4133]

450mm? That's going to be tight for an RC. Ok, this isn't going to be RC. I was wondering about the weight/load factor. I haven't built a rubber band version since I was a lad.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

It's perfectly durable with modern radio equipment Lee, yes ok we're fly quite fast 😁👍