Re: Guillows Cessna 150 build circa 1970 (Build Log)

**Cribbs74** Wed May 02, 2012 8:34 pm

shell shock wrote:How does one "plug blank" or what ever have you a model? The better question is, how do you get yours looking so nice? Is it just trial and error, or is there some way to get the right sizes for the lil rectangles? Other then that, WOW LOOKIN GOOD MAN!

Well,

Basically you fill the blanks with plugs, not sure if it's called plug blanking or not. Anyway it does take some time, I used 1/8 balsa sheet and cut a piece to roughly the right size by eyeballing it then I sand it down till it fits snug in the blank. Don't push the plugs flush with the stringers you need to have them raised up some so you can sand it to shape.

It's a tip I learned from Kim and it really strengthens the forward area of the fuselage nicely.

Ron

**Cribbs74** Wed May 02, 2012 8:40 pm

fit90 wrote:That is looking really good! I am suddenly feeling my first urge to but an .020 for a project like yours. I am anxiously awaiting the flight report and hopefully videos.

Bob

Thanks Bob,

.020's abound on Ebay, if you can't find one give me a shout. It really is fun to do these small builds as there is a lot of fabricating to make things work. It's a great way to spend your spare time.

I have yet to fly my Guillows Spitfire as I was too afraid it was more than my skill level would allow. I figured a nice slow tricycle geared high wing would help me work up to it. I will be sure to post a vid or two and give a flight report.

Ron

shell shock Wed May 02, 2012 9:01 pm

Thanks for that advice! Im with yah, I have my p-51 almost done, but I'm a tad afraid to take it out with my skill level. I might actually take after you and build a High wing first!

-Shell

**RknRusty** Wed May 02, 2012 9:05 pm

I love those kits. I would like to find something like it for control line.

mitchg95 Wed May 02, 2012 9:42 pm

cribbs74 wrote:Day 3!

Plug blanking a la Kim Stricker style. Took me most of the day to do this and modify the cowl.

Tip for those who have never done a guillows mod, the cowls are very flimsy and will split easily! If you need to modify it make a pin hole and slowly enlarge to hole with sandpaper wrapped around a dowel or cylindrical tool. Anything else and you will surely be buying a replacement cowl.

Hopefully I will make moveable control surfaces tonight.

looking good Ron, i was just thinking about your comment on the flimzy guillows cowls, could you do all the trimming for the motor and etc... and then line the inside of the cowl with light weight fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin? should make for a pretty darn tough cowl that should last longer.

p.s. the fiberglass gcloth i have is 1 yard and weighs 3/4 of an ounce

**Cribbs74** Wed May 02, 2012 11:22 pm

RknRusty wrote:I love those kits. I would like to find something like it for control line.

Rusty,

Guillows 400 series are what you want. They all come with parts for nitro U control or FF.

Take a look! Click on the picture and see what I mean.

http://www.guillow.com/focke-wulffw-190-2.aspx

**Cribbs74** Wed May 02, 2012 11:25 pm

mitchg95 wrote:
cribbs74 wrote:Day 3!

Plug blanking a la Kim Stricker style. Took me most of the day to do this and modify the cowl.

Tip for those who have never done a guillows mod, the cowls are very flimsy and will split easily! If you need to modify it make a pin hole and slowly enlarge to hole with sandpaper wrapped around a dowel or cylindrical tool. Anything else and you will surely be buying a replacement cowl.

Hopefully I will make moveable control surfaces tonight.

looking good Ron, i was just thinking about your comment on the flimzy guillows cowls, could you do all the trimming for the motor and etc... and then line the inside of the cowl with light weight fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin? should make for a pretty darn tough cowl that should last longer.

p.s. the fiberglass gcloth i have is 1 yard and weighs 3/4 of an ounce

Might work Mitch, pretty small area to work in. It may be worth a shot though. To be honest I am not sure the cowl will stand up to the heat of the engine.

mitchg95 Wed May 02, 2012 11:27 pm

cribbs74 wrote:
mitchg95 wrote:
cribbs74 wrote:Day 3!

Plug blanking a la Kim Stricker style. Took me most of the day to do this and modify the cowl.

Tip for those who have never done a guillows mod, the cowls are very flimsy and will split easily! If you need to modify it make a pin hole and slowly enlarge to hole with sandpaper wrapped around a dowel or cylindrical tool. Anything else and you will surely be buying a replacement cowl.

Hopefully I will make moveable control surfaces tonight.

looking good Ron, i was just thinking about your comment on the flimzy guillows cowls, could you do all the trimming for the motor and etc... and then line the inside of the cowl with light weight fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin? should make for a pretty darn tough cowl that should last longer.

p.s. the fiberglass gcloth i have is 1 yard and weighs 3/4 of an ounce

Might work Mitch, pretty small area to work in. It may be worth a shot though. To be honest I am not sure the cowl will stand up to the heat of the engine.

yeah, maybe the outside of the cowl to make the job easier Huh...

i wonder if the cowl would hold up to the heat

**RknRusty** Wed May 02, 2012 11:40 pm

cribbs74 wrote:
RknRusty wrote:I love those kits. I would like to find something like it for control line.

Rusty,

Guillows 400 series are what you want. They all come with parts for nitro U control or FF.

Take a look! Click on the picture and see what I mean.

http://www.guillow.com/focke-wulffw-190-2.aspx

So it is, I missed that. Thanks for the link.

**RknRusty** Wed May 02, 2012 11:47 pm

cribbs74 wrote:Might work Mitch, pretty small area to work in. It may be worth a shot though. To be honest I am not sure the cowl will stand up to the heat of the engine.

Yeah, the exhaust blows out inside of the cowl. That's nasty, maybe it's why they supply a synthetic firewall. It might need a drain hole at the lowest point for the castor goo to dribble out.

mitchg95 Wed May 02, 2012 11:48 pm

RknRusty wrote:
cribbs74 wrote:Might work Mitch, pretty small area to work in. It may be worth a shot though. To be honest I am not sure the cowl will stand up to the heat of the engine.
Yeah, the exhaust blows out inside of the cowl. That's nasty, maybe it's why they supply a synthetic firewall. It might need a drain hole at the lowest point for the castor goo to dribble out.

yeah, man these little motors are deceptively messy for there size lol

shell shock Wed May 02, 2012 11:55 pm

Dont know bout you, but I would not have it any other way! There is a reason I fly Nitro and not electric!

mitchg95 Wed May 02, 2012 11:56 pm

shell shock wrote:Dont know bout you, but I would not have it any other way! There is a reason I fly Nitro and not electric!

+1 man

**Cribbs74** Thu May 03, 2012 10:12 pm

Ok,

Here is where I am at. I have run out of resources here in my hotel room but, all I have left to do is install the servos and cover it.

I need to head to the storage building and grab the iron and gun.

Everything is just tacked in place and will be dissassembled before covering. I added some dihedral because if you build it as the plans show it has little to none.

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I used some 3/32 reinforcing strips to the elevator an rudder so I could install cut down Sig easy hinge strips.

shell shock Sun May 06, 2012 8:10 pm

Any further progress?

**Cribbs74** Sun May 06, 2012 9:42 pm

Nope, need covering and servo's. Guess I had better start another while waiting! Stay tuned!

**944_Jim** Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:42 pm

Ron,
How did this turn out?

dragnse7en Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:25 am

That's some sexy looking build omg wow!

I too, am working on a Guillows #309 kit. Almost done . . .

Did this project get finished up? I've searched the web on and off for about 3 years looking for anyone who has built this particular model to completion, let alone showing a video of it flying as good as it looks.

teaser photos -

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rsv1cox Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:50 am

Nice! Classic lines. Lot's of effort/hours to build. Unlike an ARF I would be hesitent to fly it. Beautiful job. Enjoy it for awhile then calm day, lot's of room, pro at the sticks.

Love your overhead shot.

Background Le Mans/Formula One cars in background. Is that really a guy with shades and headset..................

dragnse7en Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:40 am

rsv1cox wrote:Nice! Classic lines. Lot's of effort/hours to build. Unlike an ARF I would be hesitent to fly it. Beautiful job. Enjoy it for awhile then calm day, lot's of room, pro at the sticks.

Love your overhead shot.

Background Le Mans/Formula One cars in background. Is that really a guy with shades and headset..................

LOL - yes! That's the pilot bust that comes with the kit. I figured if I'm going to put it in, I'd make him look like a pilot, and NOT some creepy looking perverted guy in a cheap suit looking for a BJ from his passenger, as depicted on the box art. Headset was made from scrap balsa & leftover music wire from the kit.

PS - In the background from L to R:
Tamiya TA05-R, Yokomo BD10, Sakura Advance 21M, Tamiya TA07MSX

dragnse7en Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:52 am

I modded the existing build plans from the back sheet and then had a few copies printed at my town's local copy shop. It's meant to be used by advanced builders since I included only the major changes in the design.

One big note to mention is that the wing was built as one piece, in the same manner as seen in kit #802 from the Skyhawk.

Here's sheet 2 for you all in case you're interested in using it. Copy, scale the size, and print it up! Smile

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rsv1cox Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:53 am

Wow, sign me up!

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