MinimumRC Spitfire Mk XVI Build Instructions

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MinimumRC Spitfire Mk XVI Build Instructions

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Another lovely little model from MinimumRC, the Mk XIV Spitfire, this video details the build with tips along the way. Here's the link www.minimumrc....
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@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Who doesn't love a Spitfire? I couldn't resist this new model from MinimumRC complete with retracts 🙂 It's long because I wanted to show all the steps for a prospective builder👍

@guyoreilly5670 8 ай бұрын

Love the Canadian markings...

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Guy, that's something I've learned 🙂👍

@bobeden5027 8 ай бұрын

Reminds me of my Airfix days, 60 years ago!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thinking about it I made an Airfix Spitfire not much smaller than this one, happy days Bob, cheers

@bobeden5027 8 ай бұрын

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes then I moved up to KeilKraft balsa models, and so the addiction began, hahahahaha

@thebarronflights 8 ай бұрын

I`m jealous now, I wants one. Let me know if you tire of it. Chris`s guitar playing has improved leaps and bounds.

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

If only he was any good, cheers Nick

@timmylumsden8060 8 ай бұрын

Yay...been waiting for this since I let the cat out of the bag!!!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Timmy the oracle 😁

@timmylumsden8060 8 ай бұрын

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Would you like tomorrow's lottery numbers?🤣

@MarkCroucherRC4fun 8 ай бұрын

Neat little model great video.

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, a lot of editing on this one, cheers

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark

@barrywood5357 8 ай бұрын

Nice one cliff ive never seen a real life spits legs go up together always a slow one really looks good

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

That's true Barry, cheers

@bobflyman 8 ай бұрын

Excellent job as usual Cliff!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Bob 👍

@oldponytail 8 ай бұрын

As usual, a Master Class in building. Thanks Cliff. Looking forward to the maiden!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Len, won't be long, cheers

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Len, maiden linked at the end now, cheers

@DadsRCHangar 8 ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter what size a Spit is. She is wonderful to look at. Great little build Cliff, will be interesting to see the landing gear working in the air. Great build. 👍🏻

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

I hope to demonstrate the retracts at the next indoor session Chris, that'll be cool 👍🙂

@JeffinLowerAlabama 8 ай бұрын

Cliff fantastic build, surprised you didn't make a Pilot for it. Looking forward to seeing it fly. Well done Sir, Jeff in LA USA

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff, I felt the pain of not putting one in Jeff but I felt obliged to build it as the manufacturer supplied the kit, it will be a suggestion to them though in my feedback, cheers 👍

@mikeparkercreative5136 8 ай бұрын

A lovely little model. I applaud your ability to build these small ones. I personally find it difficult (and frustrating😅)...shaky hands etc. Interested to see how she flys 😊

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

The photo-finishing on these little models does add a lot of authenticity to the models, they aren't the only manufacturer of course. The small size of some of the components does cause me to sometimes 'leave the table' lol, cheers Miike

@EssentialRC 8 ай бұрын

You almost sounded exhausted at the end there Cliff after persevering with the landing gear. Well done. Looking forward to seeing the first flight. Good luck !

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Did I Dom lol, it did frustrate me when the servo wouldn't go full travel, I had to make it work somehow!

@EssentialRC 8 ай бұрын

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes Only just a little. Doing that build in one sitting was impressive. I think others are going to benefit massively with your build advice on this one. Cheers again

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

@@EssentialRC No no no, three days ... you have to walk away sometimes, if only for the glue to set, cheers Dom

@stephensowell9578 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that in-depth build video; the finished product looked much better than any factory-built micro foamy I have. It will be a while before there is one in my hangar, though, dealing with too much too soon syndrome.

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen, the printed finish gives a much more realistic appearance 👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen, I beginning to know that syndrome, too much on one's plate gives you stomach ache!

@collinmccallum 8 ай бұрын

I have never heard of minimum RC but you have got me interested so i will checkout the link!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

They're fun kits Collin 👍

@bobbarlow1 8 ай бұрын

Very entertaining and informative video Cliff 😎

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob

@ModelAV8RChannel 8 ай бұрын

What a lovely model Cliff! Brings back memories of when I started watching your channel. I still enjoy watching you build my friend! The printed paint scheme is great. Amazing little retracts.

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Adam, watch out for the maiden fun later today plus I'll be trying her indoors this weekend 👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Adam, it's good to build a variety of models in different mediums, it's surprising sometimes how a technique in one type of building applies to another type, cheers

@IansRCExploits 8 ай бұрын

Nice Minimum RC build Cliff, and a Spitfire too!! Worth watching just to see those amazing retracts 😀👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, I have flown it in a wind but an indoor session is coming up which should be a lot better 🤔👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, it'll be interesting to see how the retracts cope on a hard floor this weekend, cheers

@JustEnoughRC 8 ай бұрын

Super cool model! Love the tiny retracts! 👍👍👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Jude, she does look sweet doesn't she, the retracts probably cause a fair bit of drag but they are cool 🙂👍

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

They're are sweet aren't they!

@richardbrowne3641 8 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas, Cliff! I'm sick. Sorry I haven't comment on any videos lately, Old Chap!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

Hi Richard, I did notice you had been a little quiet on the comment front lately. Great to hear from you now although you must get well and write me plenty more comments, Merry Christmas to you too, cheers 👍

@richardbrowne3641 8 ай бұрын

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes "CHEERS, Cliff!"

@bobeden5027 8 ай бұрын

so many tiny parts, imagine if he sneezed? hahahaha

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

It wouldn't be the first time Bob, cheers

@belperflyer7419 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting, Cliff, as well as informative. I struggle with smaller models in both the building and (more so) the flying but I'm still tempted. Retracts are always a pain and the vast majority of my models have fixed undercarriages. I think I would be tempted to use this for take-off and belly land to avoid damage. Are these models only available from the USA as the link implies or is there a UK stockist?

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

I've updated the description link, you order from China and they post worldwide 🤔👍

@rafaeltorres2886 8 ай бұрын

116 bucks that's a bit much 😮

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 8 ай бұрын

They're not cheap ships Rafael, I guess it's development costs 🤔

@dion2265 4 ай бұрын

Just built one and tried my first flight and it was really nose heavy and would not stay level and went about 10 feet and crashed. So disappointing for first time RC build and flight

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dion, sorry to hear about your experience, did you check the centre of gravity before you tried and do you have previous RC experience?

@dion2265 4 ай бұрын

@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes No previous RC Experience. I will have to check the centre of gravity. It seems very nose heavy. How do I fix the balance?

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dion, the last page of the instructions tell you to check the cg is on the score line of the wing, you can add a little blue tac or similar to the tail end if yours is nose heavy. I must say though that this model really isn't suitable for a first time flyer, you need something much much slower. I always advise people to join a local club, or at the very least, have some time on a simulator.