First scratch build (18mm BT50 Payload)

[JohnRE]

Finally got around to building something I have been playing with on OR and got the modelling kit out.

View attachment 18mm BT50 Payloader.ork

A lot of first time stuff going on here for me; first own design to get built; first time I have papered fins (and they came out flat, bubble free and light); first model with a payload bay (even if it is a little one)



Just need to get it finished and see if it will actually fly

 

[BABAR]

That's a nice looking bird. What you gonna put in the payload?

 

[JohnRE]

Babar, payload is a Jolly Logic 2, thought it would be nice to get some solid data back. Benefit of a home design is will allow me direct comparison with predictions against live results. Oh, and it will be fun

 

[Scotty Dog]

Nice Job!
Pigment?

 

[JohnRE]

SD, no paint yet. Will probably see if it flies first and then treat it to a simple white with black roll markings paint job using rattle can acrylics.

 

[Rex R]

couple of reminders for you, launch lugs go on before paint, and don't forget the vent holes (for the altimeter) in the payload section . looks nice.
Rex

 

[Cookie the Dog's Owner]

Lovely work. The fin shape makes it look really elegant.

 

[John Beans]

Babar, payload is a Jolly Logic 2, thought it would be nice to get some solid data back.

Solid choice.

 

[JohnRE]

Thanks for the kind words to date folks.

We have had no decent weather for flying so I went ahead and treated the ship to some paint. A few defects but for a first attempt I am really pleased



I even remembered to get the guide tubes on before paint But did forget to drill breathers for the JollyL, hey ho, can't win them all

 

[samb]

I agree with Cookie's Owner, elegant. And you really can't beat a classic black and white scheme.

 

[JohnRE]

Woo Hoo, it flies

Slightly shorter in the legs than OR predicted but that was the idea behind the Jolly Logic. 34mtrs on an A8-3 and 103mtrs on a B6-4. Maybe my rather course surface finish, but none the less I am very chuffed. Flew straight and true. Now for some video if I can get SWMBO onboard, a bigger flying field and some Estes 'C' or even better Klima 'D' (even remembered the pressure holes in the payload bay)