The Pink Spitfire Better Fly This Time!

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[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Next fine day and success or failure you'll be the first to know 😜

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Cliff I think that will do it. Looking forward to the flight!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I think you could be right Adam 🙂

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Really glad you are giving it another chance. I think my next project will be another pink spitfire, probably rubber powered. The engine specs would be interesting to know as I fear what I am using now is not the best for the size/weight of the models I build. Thx for sharing!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Andrew, the motor is unmarked but it's not very powerful 🤔

[@johnnichol9412]

If you want to know if the motor/prop combo is about right try holding the model vertical on full power, if it supports, or close to, its own weight then it should be fine, if it drops try a bigger motor.

[@downwindchecklist6567]

@@johnnichol9412 Good to know, I will do that test. The issue with that is that I have to build the model before testing. I recently tried to fly a Cub and I think the torque was too strong for it to control itself. Maybe the prop, maybe the motor or probably the builder and the pilot. Thx for the idea!

[@bobflyman]

I remember someone saying to me even a house brick will fly if you fit a bigger enough motor to it 😉. It's GOING TO FLY!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

That may have been me Bob, ps I still have the plans for the brick if you're interested lol

[@bobflyman]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes No it wasn't you. Will it work in 5 mm foamboard?

[@DazDaMan]

Fingers crossed, Cliff!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@DazDaMan Rained off at the moment Daren, bit I'll wait for a gap in the weather 😳

[@DazDaMan]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes I'm the same, Cliff. Got to wait for some nicer weather so I can maiden my Buchon!

[@DazDaMan]

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Yeah, I'm currently doing the same so I can maiden my Buchon!

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Chris has passed his "A" certificate now so no problem 😊

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Good point Mark 👍🏼

[@garychaney5484]

Pink Spitfire! Your telling me that there is no law against such blasphemy! Gota b a VIOLATION of some kind!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Gary, not at all! Google pink Spitfire 🫠

[@RichardTapp1]

I would add tail weight to move the CG to where you considered to be optimal. We all want light models, but in my opinion correct CG is much more important than the weight you would save. The lift produced increases with the square of the flight speed, so you need relatively little extra speed to carry the CG correcting weight. My 2 cents worth ...

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi Richard, I think you're right, nose heavy is better than tail heavy for sure but the correct cg is best, cheers

[@KenSwanson-p4i]

I recall your 1st attempts with this one .. using some of the ideas that I wondered about too, (at least at the beginning) the under cambered wing idea. And in my imagination, .. this would plane would float around, and be a joy to control. But your testing having proved otherwise, though .. the constant of air density is perhaps a tougher nut to crack, than what I was guessing. Thanks, Cliff.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I think if I had fitted ailerons originally it may have been a different story Ken!

[@SteffenRC]

I built a little Cap232 that gave me fits. I just couldn't figure out why she wasn't flying well. She is a pretty wall hanger today... Maybe someday I'll give her another try... I sure love that pink spitfire though.. Hope you sort her out..

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Video coming this weekend Will but thumbs up, cheers 🙂

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Cliff good luck on the maiden with the new motor. Pretty sure you're going to have to use a lot of rudder in the turns. Still looks great. Jeff in LA USA

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

You're right Jeff, this bird won't turn without a boot-full of rudder, cheers

[@thebarronflights]

Beware of the pink peril ❤

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Get you crash helmet on Nick!

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Hi Cliff, always put in an as large engine that's possible. Don't like led. 🙃

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

I think a big motor is definately preferable to lead as well, cheers

[@lrg3834]

What's the deal with the pink colour? Rather unusual for a Spitfire. Is it a Breast Cancer Month thing?

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Good question, reconnaissance Spitfires were painted pink to blend in with the glow of burning cities at night after a bombing raid, unusual but true, cheers

[@frankgallop4517]

@@lrg3834 if iremember correctly, some spittys were painted pink n used unarmed doing high altitude reconnaissance. spittys