Gollywock 1944 Classic Rubber Powered Model Build and Test Flights

This video covers on overview of the construction and test flights of my latest Free Flight project, a 1944 classic high performance sport rubber powered model, the Gollywock.
The free downloadable Plan is available here: outerzone.co.u...
Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I'll be sure to respond!

[@josephwolf1]

Excelent

[@karimramezani953]

Filming is not good for a cameraman to help

[@reverendmark3887]

Interesting prop shape, and I see you opted for a free wheeling prop rather than a folder. Seeing your field size prompts my infinite gratitude to live in Oregon where we can fly free in the grass fields of the Willamette Valley. If you ever get the opportunity, come to one of our contests !

[@KrisKraya25]

I think i must to build this one too 👌👍😊 because this model seems like good to fly 👌👍🏆🎉

[@truebalsamodeller5382]

Its an excellent choice Kris, simple to trim and great performance!

[@KrisKraya25]

@@truebalsamodeller5382 and now i start to build 😊👌thanks for the inspiration sir😊🙏

[@truebalsamodeller5382]

@@KrisKraya25 Excellent, enjoy the building and good luck with the flying!

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Impressive quality. I am only just starting and it is not easy to cut and glue with that precision. Thank you for sharing!

[@truebalsamodeller5382]

Practise makes perfect...just keep building!

[@davew3130]

Glad you’re back sharing these incredible free flight builds and trim sessions. Your craftsmanship is impeccable. And yes, you inspire me to get back to my building board!

[@matthewhirst9438]

Great news Dave, mission accomplished! 😀👍🏼

[@glenncarter2126]

Beautiful build 👍

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Great content, please post more rubber powered subject matter. You have a way of explaining and showing what people actually need to see on the subject. Thank you very much.

[@theprisoner163]

Great job on the build. I'm building a wide wing one and was wondering what motor you used. cheers

[@paulthurston2883]

Where can I find a decent DT timer these days ? Texas Timers no longer make them.

[@Clouddddxjzjs552]

beautiful clean building. great video

[@yetanotherjohn]

"Absolutely incredible out the box!" hahaha THERE WAS NO BOX, Silly! You built that beauty from scratch xD Outstanding project.

[@truebalsamodeller5382]

Hahaha, too good Jack - no comeback for that brilliant comment! Thank you!

[@chilly7261]

Great build skills from the formed wing and tail feather tips to the tight balsa joints. Gorgeous model and stunning covering job. A tip for you if I may... Ditch the wing hold down dowels and extend the wing mount rails rearward. Attach the wing with a single loop of 3/16" rubber going over both wings and under the fuselage. Then simply move the wing back to balance the model. Use this wing attachment and never add clay balance weight. You can also fly it more nose heavy on windy days and less nose heavy on calm days. I run my Gollywock CG from 65-75% back from leading edge. Here's a link to a video of my Gollywock, jump to 3:32 to see how the wing loop is used... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjIoaloodR7hKc It's wonderful to see others into rubber powered free flight model airplanes, keep after it and keep sharing it! May many big thermals come drifting your way, Sam Hallstrom

[@matthewhirst9438]

Hi Sam, many thanks for your super comment! I appreciate your constructive input and I will certainly consider using the balancing technique you have described in future. The only concern I have is, if the wing moves considerably then the middle of the rubber motor may end up far away from the aircraft's CG... this will of course mean that the CG changes notably when the motor weight changes if I choose to add or remove some strands of rubber for different weather conditions etc. Just another factor to consider but thanks again for your input. Cheers, Matt.

[@Bargle5]

@@matthewhirst9438 Just another idea on the wing mount. On mine I moved the dowels up to the rails. I had to make the rails a little taller and longer, but it really helped with the balancing.

[@BillyG869]

Ive built many Gollywoks, there were several kits, I built them all. Best to get yourself Wally Simmers original plans.

[@gibbs677bg]

Fantastic, what part of the UK are you in? Thanks.

[@planker]

Well done.

[@MicheleLopez-ce3xx]

Bellissimo modello. Dove posso trovare i piani per costruirlo? grazie.

[@sebafloyd1]

Great work !!!

[@Colin399]

Lovely build

[@alfredobarrios4356]

Felicidades muy lindo modelo y vuela muy bien

[@matthewhirst9438]

Muchas gracias Alfredo!

[@avalon235]

Wonderful craftsmanship!

[@waterfordrs22]

Beautiful model. . Well done with the videos too

[@jorgeborau9151]

after years ago i build one and fly very well whit no folder prop,and i now ,i will try fly again whit double fins ,better stabilidad,from argentina.

[@user-AdiUtomo]

Mantul gan

[@georgepacheco8041]

Beautiful plane, and your craftmenship is wonderful

[@riffraff5023]

Really nice video. 👍🏼🌞

[@garycaruso4883]

Work of art!

[@georgmaly2972]

Beautiful.