This model will be electric powered. I don't anything about the OS GF 40 so I can't help there. Good luck with your build!

@@samerset26 Thanks for the suggestion! I think I follow what you're saying and will try to incorporate.

@@hadleymanmusic Wow, great story! Glad to hear that he is ok.

Im curious about the laser also

I have the Stanley Fat Max level. I think that the brand is still available, but my unit is at least 15 years old. I do not have a tripod for it which means I have to resort to finding whatever I can to raise to the right height. So, I would recommend getting a suitable tripod as well. So far, the unit has held up well and I do rely on it when building models.

I will be using spray equipment. A combination of spray guns and airbrushes.

Yes, ProModeler servos are very nice. And, the owner is very attentive to his customers.

Thank you!

Thanks Greg.

I agree. I'm just glad that I could get it to 0*.

Thank you!

Thanks. Working on the cowl currently but will be a while before that video is released.

@@davidisenhower2821 yes, they certainly are not the bronze color chosen by Phoenix. I don't think that this arf represents any particular model, it's just a mix.

Yes! She is a real looker.

Thank you! It was challenging but I really enjoyed the endeavor and am satisfied with the result.

Thanks!

Thanks. Yeah, you're right but I knew that going in. I'm hoping to interest one or two or, heck, maybe even three hobbyists in building models. But, even if I can't do that, I love it so much that I'll continue building and posting while I'm able. Thanks for the nice comment.

Thanks for the nice comment. Hugely appreciated.

Thank you!

As far as I know it is permanent. I didn't see anything indicating otherwise

Thank you!

I intend to make a blue foam plug and try to pull a canopy from it. Thanks.

@@BalsaAeroProjects if you make a couple I would love to purchase one from you for my eventual build.

Haha! Well let's see how the first canopy turns out.

@@BalsaAeroProjects Looks like Fiberglass Specialties has both the cowl and canopy for this design.

@@shawnlenci681 Oh, that's good to know. I will most definitely look into them if my attempts fail. Thanks for the info!

Yes, yours is the second comment to say the same. I enjoyed the challenge of turning this rather poor arf into something that more closely resembled a Bf109E. That being said, I would not do it again. The effort spent on redoing this arf would be better spent on building from plans.

Thank you!

Thanks! I'm glad that you are enjoying the series. What do you build?

@BalsaAeroProjects I don't build anymore, my friend. I mostly just assemble arfs and make my modifications if I need to. Growing up in my father's basement thats all we did was kit and scratch build. But he's gone now, and I don't have the setup where I'm living at the moment to start carving and sanding balsa wood. That's why I enjoy watching videos like yours where you trouble shoot and work through problems. I don't have to sneeze out any wood either lol. I penciled out plans for a DR-109 when I was younger. That's as far as that project went. It's cool to watch yours coming together

@@alwaysflying6540 I know what you mean about smaller places with no room to build. I was in a situation like that for 10 years and couldn't build rc so I built plastic models. Learned a lot about painting in those 10 years. I'll have to look up the DR109. Haven't heard of it. Maybe some day you'll get a chance to build those penciled plans. I'll do my best to keep the videos coming. Thanks for watching!

@BalsaAeroProjects the DR-109 is the same plane as yours but a two place. Longer canopy lol

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Thank you!!

Yes, that thought did occur to me regarding the fuselage sides and doublers but that still doesn't account for the formers that are too big. Also, In update 9, I talk about the horizontal stab being too big as well which also comes from the template page and it's just a flat plate. So, while I agree with your thinking on the fuselage curvature, I think the whole template page is simply too big. Thanks for the input!

No, it's not the Seagull supplied tail gear. It is a scratch built, sprung tail gear. It's shown in the first few minutes of the Seagull extreme makeover video located here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqhzmMt23Z7RgYE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqhzmMt23Z7RgYE.html

Thank you for your kind comment!

Download from Outerzone.co.uk Be sure to watch the upcoming video. There is a hiccup in this plan set.

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Thanks. Nothing on this model is truly scale. It was all a compromise based on the original arf.

@@BalsaAeroProjects I know. I'm restoring an ESM 109 that came even without the scoops. I designed mine in 3D but they came out with the same shape than yours, until I realize where is the problem: the intake is made by displacing the roof parallel to the floor, because if you create a plug and cut the intake slated, the sides will curve to the inside. I'm learning a lot from your videos to improve the ESM appearance. Thanks!

@@VictorHugoRC1111 Yes, that is exactly what happened. I took measurements from a 3-view in the Aero Detail book and scaled them to the model size. But, when shaped the intake became too curved. I noticed the mistake when comparing to my Brian Taylor 109 but chose to let it go. I will have to be more on my toes knowing that there are some discerning eyes looking at the models Thanks for the feedback!.

Thanks.

Thank you. The cowl shouldn't be too bad. I'll use the lost foam method to make a fiberglass cowl. The canopy will be a little touch and go. I have a vac-forming machine but have found that I'm not so good with it. At any rate, I will post the method and results for both, good or bad. Thanks for looking!

Thank you. I appreciate the nice comment.

You're welcome! It's a beautiful aircraft. One of my top five favorites of all time.

I hear ya. After completing this project I told myself no more ARF mods. As a matter of fact, I told myself no more ARFs! Thus, the reason for the DR-107 plans build. Even though I just want a model to test the flap mechanism, I'm undertaking a full plans build instead of mod'ing an ARF. I undertook the Seagull 109 project for three reasons. First, for the challenge. Second, since the 109 is one of my favorites and this model would be in my stable, I just had to make it look better. And third, I wanted a platform for the paint scheme which I find to be quite unique and interesting. I had already done a plans build 109 with the Brian Taylor 109E. This ARF got me a little closer to the painting aspect which I really enjoy.

Oh wow. I hadn't seen that report. My condolences to the family. This aircraft was my chosen paint scheme. Now, I will have to reconsider.

Thanks Tony! I do appreciate the nice comment.

Thank you! It was fun "work". Haha.

Thank you!

The construction article states that the original design was enlarged but I don't know how much. It is apparent though as the drawn lines are fairly thick, at about 1/16" wide.

Because I needed to sheet the one side of the wing before removing from the building board and as will be seen in the next video, I couldn't sheet the bottom in one piece as I wanted to do with the top. I could have built the bottom first, but thought it would be easier to accomplish my goal with building the top first.

Thanks. I will make both the cowl and canopy. For the cowl, I will use the lost foam method with fiberglass. I have a vacuum-forming machine for the canopy.

Are posting your build?

@@BalsaAeroProjects No.

Thanks. She is repaired and ready to fly again....as soon as I get the nerves.

@@BalsaAeroProjects it’s ALL about the ‘gamble’ !…

Yes. I modeled his last aircraft that he was in when shot down.

I have a two-part video series on the construction of Wick"s aircraft.

Thanks.

Thank you.

I've never built a ringmaster but there are multiple plans available for download to build. Neat model.