So my build progresses (slowly). I’ve done the wings and tail plane. I’m starting on the fuselage. I’m very keen to see how you mounted the electric motor since the bearer approach Taft the kit uses is for IC engines. I’m pondering an extra angled former (to retain the down thrust ). But I don’t have the motor yet so it’s a little tricky. Did you manage to convert after building the fuselage or did you cleverly do that as you built the fuse ? Some pictures of the electronics and motor would be great if possible ?
Hi, yes, the wings are indeed demountable. I demounted mine to put them in the loft and there they remain! I did convert my non-aileron wings to aileron control which went well but I still haven't applied the colour scheme! Hey Ho. I'm sure you'll have fun if you persue this project. You can't beat a David Boddington design.
@@neilkilleen3911 Hi Neil, I put the servos in the wings since suitable servos are now pretty small and light. The wings are simple held on with elastic bands. The top wing sits on the cabane struts and there are wire protrusions fore and aft to retain the bands.
@@nysicat ok thanks! I think I’m going buy it ! Perhaps this will encourage you to get yours out of the cupboard and fly it. Mine will be electric also
Did you add ailerons top and bottom ? The build instructions seem to indicate that. I’ve pulled everything out of the box. The instructions are a bit inscrutable- going to be lots of staring and head scratching 😳. If you can tolerate the occasional email for help you could write to me at Neil.e.b.killeen@gmail.com
The Buccaneer was a great aircraft, and was highly regarded around the world for its low-level strike capability. If not for internal politics, it may well have been used by the American forces...
Thats we dont fly flippy floppy balsa wood gliders but fast heavy molded gliders that bungee nosehook at 105 mph with a 25 foot bungee and no string...americans never learn..
This wonderful aircraft flew over Newlands Cricket ground in Capetown yesterday. Dear old Bumble AND the rest of the commentary team,couldn't identify it. Of course,I was screaming at the TV,but as I'm an old git not tweeting or twitting,I was powerless to put them right. The bottom line is,there IS a Bucaneer,STILL flying somewhere......FABULOUS!
Thanks for posting this. I was living on Park Avenue in Bedford at that time and was at this display. I worked at RAE Bedford in 1983, then Hunting in Ampthill. My favorite aircraft. Tough as nails and ridiculously fast at no feet.
Great little plane well done mate. Bty you forgot to give the link for the article which also includes a link to a plan at the bottom of the page is a downloadable pdf. - Click below - www.amdl.co.uk/armadamodels/vehicles/ctd/delta.htm
Hi mysicat What brushless o/runner motor / prop'. would you recommend to go with a 10a esc and a two cell lipo. I would really like to build this great little delta. Many thanks
loonypics Hi, Phil Rudram from South Africa did some experiments with this design and also created a half scale version. Details his motor / prop combinations are given on the web page www.amdl.co.uk/armadamodels/vehicles/rudram_ctd/rudram_delta.htm Hope this helps.
Great Aircraft,was at RAF Lossiemouth 82-85 when 12Sqn and 208sqn flew these,saw the displays these planes did and they were incredible,Love them will never forget them.
My father was with 12/208Sqn at Honnington in the 70s as equipment support and went to Red Flag in 1977 when the Buccs beat the American's with their shinny new F-15s down in the dirt over the Nevada desert. They had Bucc XV160 from 208Sqn painted in a two tone desert scheme with the rear fuselage and airbrake remaining in the green and grey camo. I grey up around Lossie and Kinloss area when my father transferred to NDT at Kinloss to look after the Nimrods but the Buccs were still there and were very admired following Gulf War 1 with the Tornados.
Hi, I've just added a link in the description. If you click on it and scroll to the bottom of the resulting page you'll see two more links to "guidance on shaping the body panels". It's by no means comprehensive, but it's what I used to create the prototype model. Happy rocket-building.
I'm just about too young to remember these things, I was but 7 years of age in '93. I've only ever seen them in museums... low, fast and down in the dirt is where they should be, and look perfectly natural doing so. A bit pudgy looking on the ground, they soon shape up in the air. So many aircraft we don't see any more, sadly they're just too expensive. Look at Vulcan, for instance..
Fast, low and nowhere to go. If we ever did have to attack the Soviet Navy surface fleet, this old crate would have left them reeling. Superb handling and ability at just feet from the ground.
My first Rudder/Elevator model in 76 (what a summer) no throttle control on an Enya 19 (Wee McGregor II rc) must make another for elec! Thanks for posting.
thankyou for the great video and for the information to build it ...i already build one from your information and i love it!!! its a good trainer for someone who learning to fly..and my son love it too!!!...anything is possible today only a dream....
Looking forward to going this this Sunday. Looking at the crowds here, jeez, it's gonna be a pain in the arse to move and get to see anything. How on earth public transport will cope around Ormskirk, I expect there'll be a few whinging locals lol.
