I love the build and I also started watching your other build Meister F4u Corsair , are you going to finish it? I really like watching you build and I have learned few tricks as well. Thank you for the email. I will ask a bit more later on in a week or two. Keep these videos coming!!!
This is the first video of this build I've watched, so I subscribed to see the others. I'm in the midst of a BUSA 1/4 scale J-3 build also, but I've got the addendum plans to make it into a L-4. Those plans leave a lot to be desired for true scale, so I've modified the plans to bring it closer. I have the fuselage framed about as far as you have in this video, but I haven't attached the tail pieces yet. That's my next step. One big departure from scale is the tail section. I'm sure BUSA did their design to make construction and rigging a bit easier; on the full scale, the hinge line for the horizontal stabilizer/elevator is forward of the hinge line for the vertical stabilizer/rudder. I'm also hiding the elevator linkage like in the full scale, which makes attaching the horizontal tail more difficult, and also makes covering more difficult without adding a visible seam, which I will try to blend into the fabric. I'm using Koverall and doping it, like the original was done, then using a fabric filling primer after applying the pinked seam tapes. I also redesigned the firewall (the one below where the instrument panel is) to move it forward so I could include a complete cockpit, and scratch built the greenhouse frame. I'm using Robart scale landing gear and scratch built the tailwheel. Wish I could have found one like you have, it would have saved some valuable time. The boot cowl ill be covered in aluminum sheet like the full size, and I have a scale engine kit for the fiberglass cowl I have. I built another L-4 about 18 years ago, a 1/5 scale Sig kit I also modified. I have a set of fullscale frame plans sized down that I can take measurements from and do any scale I desire so I can get the proportions correct. I also have a collection of detailed photographs of full scale L-4's. This plane is the first one I've built in over ten years. I don't plan to fly this model, although it will have servos, engine and radio gear in case someone wants to fly it some day. My goal is to detail it and donate it to our local air museum for display. I look forward to following your build and getting some pointers. I have a long way to go, I'll complete the fuselage and cover it before I start the wings.
Sounds like you are doing a great job The hard part is hiding elevator linkage, it can be done, harder part is if you ever have to service it. For flying I have never build the L-4, got me thinking Thanks for commenting 🛫
@@Hurleyshobbies I installed a longer plywood plate in the bottom of the fuselage (that the tailwheel fastens to) that is removable if ever the linkage needs repair. You still have to cut the covering , but it's much easier to hide the repair. It's doable, but as I said, this plane will most likely be a permanent display and won't get flown.
Thats beautiful work. Where can we find that nice looking rear steering pull pull tail wheel and mechanism. Can you post a link for that style and wheel if possible thank you. 💪💪💯💯💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
