Guillows Cessna 170 rc conversion episode #1,

[@thomashiggins4923]

Thanks Grant - that was full of interesting tips and information. Of course, it's crazy to try to put so much scale detail onto a tiny Gillow model, but that's what makes it all so compelling. Much looking forward to part 2 and the covering. Cheers! Tom (from France)

[@Mastermodeler.]

I agree, it's a lot od detail but I wanted to do it differently than the other Guillows builds out there. Thanks for watching. Part 2 should be out shortly.

[@stevedavis9938]

I wish you were around (and KZbin) back in 77 when I attempted to build the Guillows Cessna 172 Skyhawk. I love the finish on your 170. Can't wait to see how you did it. I just found your channel and subscribed.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Thank you so much for subbing. I hope you get something out of my work. Ask me a question if you need to. P.S. You might want to check out the Sopwith Camel build and by the way, I was around in '77 but the internet wasn't hahaha. I love the ability to share.

[@craigroberts3982]

excellent work. I've been out of the hobby for quite a few years but this is bringing back some very fond memories. Thank you.

[@Mastermodeler.]

You're very welcome. You should be at my shop and smell the Ambroid glue and Dope. That will definitely bring back memories hahaha

[@Mr_unexpected_7340]

Dang remember me I was your were my mentor you told me how to fly now I have a very big a10 80 mm fan and I can fly and do tricks because of you grant

[@Mastermodeler.]

The student is becoming the instructor. You have made great progress. I check in on your videos as well.

[@johnsmith-i7j]

MY NAMES GRANT AND I STARTED ON COMETS IN THE 80S. THANKS

[@Mastermodeler.]

Fantastic name!

[@stevejones9044]

Great detailed video. I've been building large sized planes but recently started getting really getting interested in these mini- sized builds. Would love to see the parts list for electronics, props and other things in the description.

[@Mastermodeler.]

I will try to get those things listed. I thought I may have mentioned the parts in the video but then again I can be a bit brain dead. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Can I ask for your help? Can you give me a list of the stuff you would like to know about? I tend to take things for granted so I will most likely forget to put information down about something that I just didn't give a second thought to. FYI, I build large scale also. You may like my 1/4 scale Camel build.

[@stevejones9044]

@@Mastermodeler. No worries, I and maybe others will appreciate the list of additional parts you used in this build. Things like: receiver, battery, ESC, servos, propeller, wheels (if not using kit wheels), tissue paper brand (I saw from other videos that Guillows tissue isn't the best) or light weight plastic shrink covering when you use it such as like UltraCote ParkLite, anything else. I have not tried to fly a plane this small, watching you, you fly it very fast. Do these Guillows medium sized planes require flying fast to not stall?

[@Mastermodeler.]

@@stevejones9044 Yes they do. Weight is critical. I build more for display with the hopes it will fly.

[@Mastermodeler.]

@@stevejones9044 Just got around to adding a list of parts for the build. Sorry It took me so long. The only thing I couldn't find the info on were the wheels. I just bought some tiny foam ones off of Amazon.

[@ducttapetech9885]

I flew a C-170b out of Anchorage AK off and on. It was stripped of all excess weight (interior etc.) and flew like a lil champ.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Sure wish I could fly again. Can't afford it and can't pass the physical.

[@mwmaxwgreen]

My first model kit, a gift for my 5th birthday was a Guillow Fokker D VII. While I did finish it(I was thrilled), the result is what would be expected of a 5yo with his first stick and tissue kit, but I stuck with the hobby and later in life became an A&P mechanic and historian You ever going to do any Comet kits? I put the Taylor craft kit together many many years ago

[@Mastermodeler.]

Wonderful. My first balsa model I built at the age of 6. Guillows Neiuport 28. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@superdutyspinner]

An amazing build sir.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@jackpijjin4088]

I think making a jig that has indentations (so just a piece if wood with regular shallow cuts) could have been beneficial for the ribbing operations- I know you've already finished by now but just throwing it out there if anybody else wants to make something! ^^;;

[@Mastermodeler.]

That is a really good idea. I just didn't want to make a jig for a one off. Just lazy on my part. Wait til I go after the Guillows P38! I am experimenting with a covering idea that if it works will be incredible.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Some great technics 👍🏻

[@Mastermodeler.]

Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.

[@RobertCookcx]

trying to build a ship in a bottle....thanks for the laugh. Nice work though man.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Glad you got a laugh out of it and thanks for watching. You might like my Camel build. It's been a 7 year build to near museum quality.

[@benbialy9626]

Hey Grant. You say in your Cessna 170 build you will show how you planked the fuselage. Did you forget that part?? I don't see how you did the measurements or technique. I have already planked the nose of the fuse but having trouble with the the sides and top.

[@Mastermodeler.]

I thought I did, but maybe I didn't cover the planking as much as I should have. Sorry. Sometimes I do things thinking others already know how to do it so that is my fault. If I do another Guillows build (I do have plans on doing a P38 in chrome) I will try to do a better job of showing my method of planking.

[@Mastermodeler.]

What model are you building? FYI, I go through some planking techniques on my SE5 build.

[@wearemany73]

Can you tell us what motor that is and post a list of the electronics, I’ve got a piper cub (same size) Id like to electrify and convert to RC.

[@Mastermodeler.]

The motor is an Eflite 1404-2500 kv. The electronics is a UMX Timber type receiver with the two on board servos.

[@beeleo]

"The Agony and the Ecstasy."

[@Mastermodeler.]

YES YES YES!!! Now I know you watched the video. Thank you so much for watching!

[@collinmccallum]

very cool!

[@Mastermodeler.]

Thank you for the comment. You will like the finished model and you might want to check out the Sopwith Camel build.

[@Mastermodeler.]

Yes I know it's heavy (214 grams) and I could have spent a bit more time on the frame so the bumps didn't show so bad through the covering (Chrome is really bad because it magnifies any imperfection) but, I didn't want to do an RC conversion like all the others on KZbin. I wanted something that was a head turner and getting it to fly is just a bonus.