micro DH.88 Comet RC plane build/flight

Flight starts at 35:12
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Complete build and flight of a micro De Havilland Comet, didnt turn out quite right, but she flew well enough
Electronics in this plane were from a micro RTF called the KF606, its around $30 on amazon, but you can find them on ebay and other online shops as well for various prices.

[@microbuilder]

Flight starts at 35:12 2nd flight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXHfWShir-NjJo 3rd flight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnyUdKWpqKqprad9 Electronics in this plane were from the micro RTF called the KF606, you can find them on amazon for around 30 bucks (other places as well for varying prices)

[@Maqsons786]

From where these templates I get

[@Theguyinthe]

There’s a aircraft flying around?

[@microbuilder]

@@Maqsons786 I just did a search on google for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, theres plenty to choose from.

[@microbuilder]

@@Theguyinthe lol Yes I swear! Had to film at dusk since its been quite windy the last several days, and this camera really isnt meant for filming something like this. Will try to get a better video with a better camera soon though.

[@henrik3129]

Nice work man. I know it is soft balsa, but still, as an idiot with more cuts and scrapes than i could care to remember, i cringe a bit on the cuts towards a wrist. Btw: For a carving tool idea. I saw some guys in Taiwan or something, making sandals from car tires. They used a stick a hoseclamp (the metal ones with the nut on it) and a double side razor blade. Cut in half, heated a bit, and clamped to the stick in a U shape.

[@dampflokdrei]

Just unbelievable. First to build such a small plane with many details from scratch. Second to make it really fly. I have never seen such a thing before. Congratulations.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@wasdaletimelapse7658]

I have absolutely no experience of RC aircraft and I was astounded at how well that plane flies. Superb. Thanks for sharing.

[@microbuilder]

lol thank you!

[@beorn2525]

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[@priyanshuraha]

Beautiful bird. I honestly didn't expect it to fly so well. Only differential thrust in both engines, and fixed elevators 👌🏼 its just so awesome. You inspired me a lot, so today i made a p38 lighting with balsa wood same as the size of this aircraft. It isn't rc, just a model. Its red in color too, with YIPPEE written on its nose in white.😁

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I've made a lot of non-RC models over the years, its a good way to start, and they can make for really fun chuck gliders to throw around the yard.

[@jamesmoody562]

I served my apprenticeship at DH and remember making some replacement parts for the original aeroplane. In later years I even worked on the model that stood on a plinth at the Comet hotel just up the road while working at the University of Hertfordshire. So watching this brings back many memories.

[@microbuilder]

That is really cool, its such a beauty of a plane, I'd really like to build a bigger one and really make it a rocket...someday... lol

[@williamstrachan]

She's up in Old Warden (Shuttleworth Collection) now, still gets into the air (has upgraded undercarriage after a bit of a bump about 15? years ago, but otherwise basically original). Might still be flying your replacement parts!

[@andrewcole7895]

Glad I am not alone using the word ‘aeroplane’. Sometimes I think I woke up one morning and everyone started speaking like Americans.

[@jamesmoody562]

I served my apprenticeship from 1974 for 4 years. I can still remember the plans for the item I made. This leads me to wonder if all the original drawing are available. After I finished my time I went on to work in the machine shops. I made model Airbus wings for the wind tunnels and then on to produce full size wings and undercarriage parts for many Airbus models. I wqs made redundant 20 years later. On the strength of my model making work went on to work at the University of Hertfordshire in the Mechanical and aeronautical division..@@williamstrachan

[@VanGoWanderlust]

Insane. When I was a kid, fifty years ago, I used to dream of stuff like this.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Its never too late!

[@simonmeszaros2770]

Oh me tooo! I did made one tho, but was afraid i will destroy it so i didnt fly it much. But miniatureswere always fascinating

[@microbuilder]

@@simonmeszaros2770 I've always been fascinated with miniaturization as well, my dream car is a classic Mini Cooper lol

[@wags9777]

The wood chipper in the background cracked me up

[@microbuilder]

lol it was surprisingly loud, rather distracting too

[@lefroy1]

Loved your casual "good enough" approach to the build, considering you achieved seemingly perfect results. Was very impressed with the flight capability as well. All round, an enjoyable watch.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Paint and lightweight spackle goes a long way to fix all the 'good enough' errors lol

[@ahrimanic7]

I call that the LAR system (looks about right).

[@microbuilder]

@@ahrimanic7 Yes indeed!

[@jordansiple323]

Do you live?

[@microbuilder]

@@jordansiple323 ...not sure what you mean...

[@mechadroit]

This is one of the most insane projects I have ever seen and equally as cool. I'm not sure how into Scale modelling you are, but I am. If you have an airbrush or don't mind getting a cheap one you should invest in one. Makes the paint jobs much easier, and you can also use lighter paints. The scale model paints like Tamiya and what not are much lighter weight than that spray paint from the home improvement stores. Absolutely cool project. Never seen anything like this. It makes me want to try it.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! I like seeing other peoples scale models, but I usually dont have the patience for the details to do my own. Good idea on the airbrush, I think I have one in a box somewhere, but dont have a pump for it. If you have the skills to do scale models, you can definitely build something like this, give it a shot!

[@tonyhawkins1258]

Absolutely mesmerised by this video, as a scale modeller of plastic kits your video makes me want me to try balsa as a medium rather than just buying expensive plastics!

[@microbuilder]

You should definitely try it, balsa is pretty cheap.

[@AlphaMachina]

Something I've enjoyed doing is trash-bashing. You use pieces from toys, plastic bits, you name it, you make really awesome models. For example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHW0XqZ6edaKrM0

[@andremac4040]

Yee haa

[@WitchidWitchid]

In the old days carving planes out of solid balsa was a popular hobby. Often they were build not to fly but just for display. What was interesting here was that in addition to whittling the plane from a block of balsa he also had to hollow it out to make room for the electronics and make it lighter so it would be flyable.

[@chuckingram5966]

That little plane is FAF. I've never seen a micro built or flown from scratch before. You are one talented gentleman. Thanks for the vid.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@Dzeroed]

Love the bloodstained board. That's a man who's crafted like a Minecraft pro if Minecraft pros knew what "outside" was! Also the word "finagle". Never heard that before, it's a beaut. This was an awesome video

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Its ink, but thats not to say I havent spilt some blood in the past, and I do go outside! lol

[@rc-fannl7364]

That flies really well for such a small plane with just differential thrust and no elevator. You sure have patience and skill.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! And yeah its surprising how well something with no control surfaces can fly.

[@biko9824]

Een mede-Nederlander, wat toevallig! Deze kerel heeft het bouwen inderdaad echt onder de knie.

[@David.-_-]

I was wondering about this....

[@Zactivist]

Super cool! I love little 2 channel planes like this- I've built a bunch of them out of dollar store foamboard with my kids and I love that they are cheap and no worries for my kids to fly. I've never made anything as intricate as this build though- it really looks great. Very satisfying seeing it fly!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Yeah theyre a great simple way to get into the air, good to get the kids involved too!

[@tobiasj.4199]

I know literally nothing about this hobby: The way you talk about the processes in making this are so matter of factual, it seems like some easy afternoon project... but everything I am seeing looks like absolute art and master-craft of such delicate materials, on such a small scale. Fantastic video!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Its fiddly work, but do anything long enough and you eventually learn some things lol

[@chrisspere4836]

It is quite amazing but I'm too old now with arthritis and stuff, shame really. frustrating.🙂

[@yolo6741]

What a cool project. Did not expect that it flies - but it does! Great work!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@babaganoush6106]

Love it. The unedited video is great because it shows the working process as it happens. I used to walk past the DH88 when it was in Flight Test at Hatfield in the ‘70’s and 80’s. And more recently saw it at Shuttleworth. Lovely aeroplane.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! I was pretty close to scrapping the build portion of the video but I know some people want to see it, so glad you liked it. The Comet has always been one of my favorites, she's a real beauty.

[@babaganoush6106]

@@microbuilder it’s great. well done for persevering. More imperfect videos would be fine with me. I learn through your learning. Cheers

[@microbuilder]

@@babaganoush6106 Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@incargeek]

Really enjoyed watching that entire build. The phone strapped to your head really worked for the flying. Its a stable platform that can easily follow the DH. It flew well too.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@hanzo0252]

So beautifully done! Would never have thought about carving a block and then hollowing it out. And it flies so well! Glove Box plane!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! And yeah you can just about fit it in a pocket...would get crushed, but still lol

[@marlinmixon3004]

Nice build! For a nice canopy, you do not need a vacuformer. Simply carve out a plug or make a plug out of polymer clay and pick up some clear heat shrink tubing. The tubing can be obtained that is very thin and light-weight. Heat it up under a heat gun, cut it out and it is surprisingly transparent.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Good idea too, I already have the clay since I do some sculpting. I'll definitely give that a shot.

[@leifvejby8023]

That is madness - absolutely wonderful madness, thanks for the upload!!

[@microbuilder]

lol thank you!

[@sandfac3427]

Beautiful model, well-produced video, and a masterclass in solid balsa carving. As another comment mentioned, I've come across plans for scale non-flying solid-balsa models from a long time ago, between-the-wars Complete Model Aircraft Manual (reproduce patterns from book onto grid paper). So cool to see the exact same techniques being used for super-micro RC on one of the coolest twin-engine planes out there.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Its a great way to get a pretty decent amount of scale look at a pretty small size, I find it much easier than something like a stick and tissue build as well.

[@muttbone01]

For me, the "tedious" parts of building scratch-built is my favorite part with some relaxing music or a good audiobook.

[@microbuilder]

Yeah there can definitely be some zen moments lol

[@isidor72]

Oh man, you're a genius! I admire your patience with fiddling around with such small parts. Brilliant. 🛩

[@NeoIsrafil]

Its amazing to see you doing it in balsa, just like he did at DH. Dude loved making wood planes, hed have been proud to see you following his design philosophy in micro scale. Personally im just glad to see people still USE balsa even if youre doing it as if youre carving out a foamie instead of the framework and skin style.

[@lanehorsey5053]

LOL!! Magic smoke emitted and the voice in the background says "my goodness, are you okay?" Not what i would have said. i really liked this, great job.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Yeah I had to keep in mind the camera was recording, otherwise I wouldve had some choice words for that moment lol

[@bongofury3176]

Beautiful little plane you've built there. My father is helping to restore Amy Johnson's Black Magic DH88. We've just had a spruce delivery for strut building. De Havilland got it right with this one ! Happy flying from Derbyshire

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, and thats awesome that youre restoring such a beautiful bird!

[@biko9824]

Wow, amazing, a whole video on this! Great to have you back on the Tube!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks for sticking with the channel between my absences!

[@ecstaticasom]

Stumbled across this vid randomly, God bless you tube. What an awesome build, use to build RC planes years ago with my old man with just plans and balsa. The miniaturisation blows my mind.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Plans and balsa are still cheap, never too late to get back into it.

[@maikwerner7325]

It is just AMAZING!!! Great work!!! ( You know, there were lots of little mishaps, BUT it came out very nicely). It was really nice to watch the entire process of making such a tiny and low weight flyer. I loved it!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dominico.7597]

Looks and flies great!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@MartinHubbard1]

Wow, bloody well done for making her fly. I never expected such results.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@donkeech1081]

Holy Mother of Speed! I don't know if i'm more impressed with the build, the flight, or the eyesight! Well done good sir!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! She is indeed quick, not as hard to see in real life though, the video really squishes it.

[@TheFrenchPug]

You are officially dubbed a Chinese Manufacturer now. Amazing job and recording of flight! Don't know how you did it all!!!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I'm a slow learner, but after nearly 20 years, I've picked up a few tricks lol

[@SPotter1973]

Dude.... CM?? no way, Japan WAS the manufacturing hub and they made really good products. China makes crrrrrap.

[@jacobjordan5403]

Very good build, I appreciate the effort you put into the design and build, including the fact you painted it, indeed deserves a bravo! You have earned my respect. Keep up the good work, I wish you luck on future builds.

[@microbuilder]

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that, glad you enjoyed it!

[@bishopdredd5349]

This is so cool , not seen builds like this before

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, its a bit fiddly work, but turned out pretty well!

[@Bbbbillythekid]

It looked like both aileron and elevator was controlable, what a smooth flight!

[@Federico740]

Love your channel

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@MrEtonmess]

Incredible. Fantastic work. Micro builds require so much patience to dealt with the problems on the way. I’m sure I couldn’t do it! Well done.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Give it a try, we all start somewhere.

[@jeffsloane8628]

Dude! You built and flew a thing! Nice work. Thank you for sharing. I was blown away by the build, but the control in flight was even more amazing.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it (I was pretty pleased too lol)

[@robbydonaghy8735]

Man that looks awesome. Just curious if you've considered a small scorp or U carving gouge for hollowing? I feel like that would be faster and more controllable than the exacto knife. I guess only downside is you've got to sharpen them.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I havent tried that, but I should, as long as its sharp enough it should work...this balsa was so soft that even a slightly dull edge would just tear the wood rather than cut it.

[@Stinkles_]

Really impressive!! Stupid question: does this just use throttle for pitch control and variable thrust for turns? If so, it really looks quite coordinated and airplane-like in flight.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! And yep, its generally called thrust differential steering...you set up the plane so that when under throttle it climbs, and for steering it just speeds up (or slows down, in some cases) one of the motors to make the plane yaw. Its simple but surprisingly effective.

[@robertdragoff6909]

@@microbuilder It’s similar to the way a bull dozer or a tank is steered. Neat

[@microbuilder]

@@robertdragoff6909 Yep, exactly.

[@tp2fly]

Absolutely incredible! Huge well done 👏

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@DjTeddyGram1]

Sick micro build! It flies amazingly well.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! It does have a gyro built in, so I'm sure its helping...do wish I could turn it off though.

[@TuccoBenedicto]

Fantastic build and video. That feeling of mild panic when you see the magic smoke escaping is one I know well. You said you try and keep a 1g to 1 inch ratio for your builds, so given that you could add a vtx and cam for about 3g, do you think 10inch is the smallest you could go to carry the extra weight for fpv? I was wondering if a Bi-plane would allow you to go even smaller?

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Yeah I was pretty frustrated with the magic smoke billowed mockingly in my face lol fortunately the repair wasnt too bad. A 10" model would probably carry a 3g FPV system, making it a bi-plane would definitely help slow it down too. I actually have a pretty lightweight FPV system, just havent made anything for it yet.

[@TuccoBenedicto]

@@microbuilder I would really love to see you make a micro fpv plane.

[@microbuilder]

@@TuccoBenedicto I've been thinking about it, just havent been able to decide on what exactly to build.

[@TuccoBenedicto]

@@microbuilder Would you consider something like a wing or do you want to make something scale like your other builds? My feeling is that for fpv what it looks like doesn’t matter if it works, as you don’t see how it looks from inside the goggles. What I would love personally is something I could glide about indoors with, so the smaller the better, but It’s that weight to wing ratio that makes it so difficult. Whatever you decide, I am sure it will be fab.

[@microbuilder]

@@TuccoBenedicto I figured I'd end up using a flying wing of some sort, I have an all balsa micro Stryker that I built years ago that does around 80mph that would be really fun to try. I like going fast, but still relatively new to FPV so slow would probably be better...hard to get a plane to do both well.

[@ambroiseschmitt2782]

Hello 👋 Nice work, where did you find the electronic system !?

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! If you do a search on Amazon or Ebay for KF606 RC plane, you'll find the plane I used for parts.

[@newagetemplar6100]

Superb , it always amazes me what people can do if they put their mind to it . Been out of the rc scene for 30 years but was lucky enough to be brought up on scale balsa airframes by my farther . He would have loved stuff like this . We scaled up / down plans the old fashioned way with photos and a piece of paper with grids marked on it . Quite amazing how tech has become so small . Total respect to anyone practical be it in models / crafts jewellery making etc etc ❤🇬🇧

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Technology has come a long way, makes things a lot easier, but still fun to put a knife to wood.

[@johnmasonRCingabout]

when I saw the grey smoke I thought it was over. good recovery and wonderful build.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, and me too, glad it was just the power wires, not the receiver.

[@twig3288]

I'm curious about how high it could fly assuming you could keep it in sight.

[@microbuilder]

I never tested the range of the RX/TX, but I bet I'd lose sight of it before it lost signal...granted it doesnt take much distance for this thing to disappear lol

[@thewatersavior]

This is pretty sweet - ive been looking for something like this that I can 3d print on my 100x100 bed in two parts. Any chance you have an STL or model or want to collaborate on making something?

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I dont have a file or model though unfortunately...never done any 3D work, but I imagine it'd be possible to convert a 3-view drawing

[@schmarrenheimer80]

@@microbuilder seconding the interest in plans! Can you put them on a flatbed scanner maybe?

[@microbuilder]

@@schmarrenheimer80 I just did a search on google for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, theyre all pretty much the same, then just print to the size you need.

[@schmarrenheimer80]

@@microbuilder thanks mate! I was just wondering if you were able to go straight from the original or if you had to scale some parts a bit differently. Still new to the hobby 🙂

[@nsbob70]

That's perfectly insane man. well done!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@albertovieira4844]

Incredible work! Show your passion for aeromodelling... Congratulations! I've never seen such a small model fly so well. I'll follow your step-by-step construction class better and try to build one for myself. Thank you very much for your time teaching us.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! And definitely give it a try, I would suggest scaling it up a little bit, as fitting the electronics was a bit of a pain, a little bigger and it wouldve made it a lot easier.

[@albertovieira4844]

@@microbuilder I'll follow your tip! And please continue your passion! She inspires us to do the same. I would like to ask a question, what makes the aircraft maneuver since its Ailerons are not maneuverable. Is it the power of each engine that makes the rotation? Once again, thank you very much!

[@microbuilder]

@@albertovieira4844 Youre correct, to yaw, one motor speeds up while the other slows down, very simple but very effective. If you havent already, I'd also suggest checking out the Scratchbuilt Indoor And Micro Models over on the RCGroups forum, it is a wealth of information!

[@Maqsons786]

Waow ❤️👌 I want these templates

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! If you do a google image search for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, you'll find what you need.

[@chrisdunham2911]

this made me smile the entire video! I've been inspired by you and your works

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@airfoilsinmotion4777]

Really nice work! “Balsa Flies Better” Great to see someone bringing a little old school to the building table. Looking forward to your next video!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Some people have made some pretty amazing micros using foam, but I'm a balsa guy for life lol

[@user-lt7ne9mv9b]

What craftsmanship. Congratulations.

[@blaskoxx4954]

Few minutes - gotta watch the whole - very cool man!

[@cal440]

Awesome work! Flies pretty fast and realistic👍

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@billyfletcher6022]

Loved it. That was a great build. Great video. The wood chipper SFX during test flight made it surreally real and ethereal at the same time. Good job. :)

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Yeah that was the neighbors, they mustve cut down a ton of trees, that thing had been running all day.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Superb. Your eye sight is bang on I lost it a few times in the trees!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! I lost it a couple times as well, the front profile is quite small so when its flying directly at me its almost invisible lol

[@stumccabe]

Very enjoyable. It's inspired me to make my own micro plane that I've been meaning to do for some time.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, and definitely give it a try, its quite rewarding.

[@lonewolf-fu6lk]

You just introduced me to a new hobby this looks so fun

[@microbuilder]

Welcome, and jump in, the electronics in this plane came out of a 35 dollar toy (KF606), and balsa and super glue is cheap!

[@Clashbaseball]

That's awesome. Nice build

[@2552legoboy]

Those little 2 motor rc planes are so great for re engineering and making your own thing. Great plane, Thanks.

[@WitchidWitchid]

This is awesome. From a block of wood to a tiny fully controllable mini airplane. I particularly like the idea that its a twin engine too.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Its electrified whittling lol Hard to beat the looks of a Comet.

[@migalito1955]

Hats off. The smaller the harder to build I find to be valid. I built a pair of 17 inch wing span planes this past year using electronics sourced from Minimum RC and swore a few times. I'd think my swearing would increase at this scale.

[@simonfunwithtrains1572]

Very interesting. surprisingly stable for something so small. Well done.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I had to work the sticks pretty carefully though, she'd dive in pretty quick if I used too much steering.

[@owomo-world]

Great work, would not have thought that the little airplane flies so beautifully.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! It was a bit of a handful to be honest, despite how close the motors are together, turning was quite sensitive.

[@macrumpton]

Great build, especially seeing you not let various problems thwart you. You must have the reflexes of a cat to fly that tiny thing.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks you! An old cat, perhaps lol

[@nickli2854]

this is simply amazing! Great wood carving skill!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@joshuawfinn]

I've flown some pretty fast stuff in a wide variety of sizes, and this is definitely a bucket list item. You're a heck of a good pilot, and a great builder to boot!

[@MianCowell]

I work where the real comet flies. It's a real peach in the air but awful to land!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@microbuilder]

@@MianCowell I'm jealous, would love to see it in person.

[@alwayscensored6871]

Haha, 40 years ago I was trying to go this small, thinking gee I wish I had a gyro. Back then they where mechanical and made from brass flywheels and motors 12mm dia. Now that my eyesight has been fixed, you have inspired me to take up this hobby again. New subscriber.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Yeah the gyro helps, but I wish I could turn it off to see just how much of an affect its having. Welcome to the channel!

[@tommydeggerino4995]

Seems really stable! Great job!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! These electronics have a tiny gyro built in, so thats probably helping.

[@fairmanbockhorst1181]

Excellent video. Your modeling skills and flying sense are impressive. Including the mistakes during construction was a good touch.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! Yeah I figure including the mistakes might help someone else if they decide to try to build something similar.

[@domana100]

Wow! I was on the edge of my seat wondering if that tiny thing would even fly 😮 Amazing project!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, I was wondering too as I was building it, never know how it'll go till I finally give it that toss lol

[@johnnymaynard299]

Awesome build and flight. Thanks for your time . Grate video.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@relativityboy]

Nice. Tiny little wrap-up video at the end describing what the flight was like for you and your thoughts would really put this video over the top. Very impressive work, beautiful little plane!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you! I thought about adding a bit of commentary at the end, but the video was already so long, I decided to leave it out. i'll try to remember it on the next video.

[@neilsaeroadventures1116]

Very nice looking build, very slick! I’m still mastering the traditional method of constructing the fuselage building sort of A box shape out of balsa panels kind of like your 6” cub and rounding the edges but I’m absolutely going to try this! Great work as always!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, keep at it!

[@selbstfeiermeister1444]

Thanks for the very nice instruction video! While the short circuit with the smoke i thought all the work was in vain. Relieved that in the end everything came together. Thumbs up!

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, glad you enjoyedit!

[@kevinsmith9502]

Fly’s like a dream.Nice job

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Wish I could disable the gyro and see how much effect its actually having...

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

When the gear smoked my heart sank but top marks for keeping your cool ... what a great little flyer she turned out to be 👍

[@microbuilder]

Thanks, Cliff, I wasnt too thrilled about the smoke either lol

[@Helliconia54]

amazing piece of work. LOVE IT

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@AsgardStudios]

Fantastic build! I was very impressed.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@ovalwingnut]

Outstanding 🛩 It's the "little" things in life. A lesson for all of us

[@microbuilder]

Yes indeed, thank you!

[@kougerat5388]

I'm not sure what's more impressive, the model you crafted from scratch or your eyesight and flying skills ! I think another visit to the De Havilland museum is in order. lucky for me it's less than an hour away. Thanks for sharing this.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! Its a bit easier to see in person, but not by much lol Hope to see the Comet in person myself some day.

[@johnholmes6897]

That looks like a great plane. Nice build and nice flying.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@josephsrarebritishdrama]

Absolutely incredible!!! You are a genius!!!

[@microbuilder]

I wouldnt go that far, but thank you lol

[@jasomkovac9115]

Just stumbled across your channel. What a beautiful piece of work. Am now subscribed.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you, welcome to the channel!

[@jerrysmith7166]

man that thing iss bad ass! flies like its on rails, amazing.

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! The RX has a built in gyro, it certainly helps keep things going straight, though I do wish I could disable it just to see how it flies without it.

[@patnaty]

Amazing job beautiful craftsmanship

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Wow! Didnt expect it to fly so well

[@microbuilder]

I was pleasantly surprised as well, and quite relieved lol

[@geofferydeanjackson9244]

Damn! That thing is pretty fast for its size. Well done!

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I was surprised by its speed too, didnt really want (or like) to slow down...fortunately, fast is fun lol

[@kastnerr]

Amazing project. I am shocked both by how well it flew and by the flight time.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@stefanhesse6036]

Great job, congratulations. Looks very good and it works. Fantastic👍

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@volttherobot]

Wow, i LOVE this build - what a cool little plane! xoxo

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!

[@ominousnefarious5919]

Amazing! I really appreciate the time you took to make the video and my heart sank at the sight of smoke but you kept cool and straightened everything out ending with a flight that looked fast and fun! I am jelous of your plane and your skill !!!!!! Just awesome! Ty!

[@nicksdroid63]

I love this video. Thanks for the the full build. You should do this more often..

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! I do have a couple other projects in mind...

[@denrenvavanaardt6989]

wow, you actually got that thing to fly thats so cool

[@microbuilder]

Thanks! It was a bit of a handful to keep in the air, but definitely not bad for its size.

[@geoffreyclark9909]

Brilliant. Well worth a watch. Like the full build format. And something different. Hope your channel grows bud

[@microbuilder]

Thanks you!

[@BamTehBrent]

Beautiful. Awesome build and skills.

[@microbuilder]

Thank you!