Building The Vintage Model Company Cessna 140 Tail Planes

This is the third of twelve videos showing the build process of the Vintage Model Company Cessna 140. This episode covers making up the tail plane and rudder.
The Cessna 140 first rolled off the production line in 1946. It was (and still is) a pretty little aeroplane that was cheap to purchase, run and maintain. It also had stable, well-mannered flying characteristics, making it very popular with pilots at a time when post war light aeroplane ownership was beginning to boom in the U.S.A.
Along with the even cheaper, lower specification Cessna 120 (which outwardly looks similar apart from a lack of flaps and the rear quarter-lights), over 7500 were reportedly produced, many of which are still flying today.
The original design featured an 85 horsepower engine and it could cruise at over 95 Knots (around 110 MPH). The fuselage was metal, with fabric covered wings. The construction of the wings is not much different to the technique that will be used to build this model.
The things that made the original aircraft such a success also translate into making a very nice free flight scale rubber powered model, which is particularly suitable for the novice builder.

[@NSRBOY250]

She is getting there mate

[@thecontractor365]

Awesome precision work again Rob. So much detailed realism on these models. I've always liked the Cessna family of light aircraft. Top tutorial...😎👍.

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

Hi Cosmo. I'm just glad that they are laser cut parts, don't think I would have the time or inclination to build them if they were printed and you had to cut and sand them to shape like they were a long time ago lol. I think they are what most people would say are the typical shape of a private light aircraft (well I would anyway lol)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Seriously! Such precision. I'm truly surprised you're not using a Micrometer on some bits! 😳

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

I probably would if I owned one but all I have is a cheap plastic Vernier caliper so use that where necessary. Thanks as usual mate.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Fortunately, my former Career as an Auto Mechanic, I've acquired several micro precision Tools. Seems odd, but on the cheap Foam Core Board Cub I'm Building, I have actually used a Micrometer, to true up Ailerons, and set the Motor Pod for the perfect down and right Thrust of the Prop! Now, it doesn't say anywhere that I HAVE to do this... But, I've seen too many Videos of various FliteTest Aircraft, corkscrewing into the ground - because the Ailerons were offset to each other. I've seen them backflip into the ground, because the Ailerons were BOTH pointing UP, acting as a reverse Flap!! Mostly, I've seen too many types of uncontrolled antics - because of improper Thrust Angle! Thrust Angle is a crucial part of RC Aircraft setup! ALL Single Engine, Tractor Props, NEED 3 things... Counterclockwise (anticlockwise) Rotation - because that's how 98% of the Props are designed to spin. (That way, it actually tightens the Prop nut as in Flies) Down Thrust (5-15%) - This prevents the Aircraft from pitching up on advanced Throttle, and dipping down on reduced Throttle. Right Thrust Angle 7-18%), the smaller the Aircraft, the more Right Thrust - This compensates for the Torsional force of the Motor. (When advancing the Throttle, the Right Thrust compensates for the yank of the Motor trying to twist the Airframe left) I hope none of that went over your head!! 😖 My Dad and I spent a LOT of money on my Engineering School.... I like to use it every now and then!! 😋

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Too many people think that all they have to do, is go to Shop, purchase any RTF RC Aircraft, and FLY! Although that's how they're Marketed, it simply isn't the case. Armed with a little education, RC Flight is not only Fun, but quite educational as well!! 👍👍 There's even STEM Programs in Schools all over the Country, teaching 11-17 year olds Maths, Physics and Science - through inexpensive RC Aircraft!! Rob.... I'm NOT trying to Sell you anything. Just spreading the word! Perhaps you know someone who might benefit from this. I can easily SEE that your schedule is FULL!! 😳 .... If at any point you may want to give it a go, I'd be happy to help as much as I can!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Great work Rob do you fly rc I believe you could build some beautiful rc planes😀👍

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Rob, if you ever did want to, I know how to do it CHEAP! Except of course the Radio, which you'd only have to buy once.

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

I did once buy a really cheap RTF one to try out but it didn't last very long, on the first flight one of the wings just folded up in flight but it was long enough for me to decide it would probably cost me a fortune in broken planes before I got the hang of it lol.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

There's another way my good friend..... If you're interested of course!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks very true I have built many inexpensive planes flite test also has many free plans that you can build from foam board and they fly very well

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@AdventureTimeRC That's EXACTLY what I was referring to! I'm currently building the Simple Cub, with modifications.... For one, moving the Landing Gear forward about an inch, to prevent its nasty nose over on Landing!! 😳 Always bugged me. I should have Video on that Build in the next few weeks... To see how many of my RC Crawler friends would be interested... Or NOT, I'll post it anyway.😋

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Like a Jigsaw Puzzle, isn't it? You really do top work, Mate! My latest Video is uploading NOW, in case you're interested. I know you don't always get the notifications... Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

Hi Carmine. Think I got the notification and have hopefully had time to watch and like it but been watching as many as I can to try to catch up I not really sure where I've got up to. But if not I will get to it sometime mate.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Completely understand Mate. I just saw your Sister's House!! 😳 You're a busy Man. I'll be here when you're done. 😉