Flight starts at 35:12 2nd flight: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoiYrpOkhb3Ahps.html 3rd flight: kzread.info/dash/bejne/an9lpdSso6jcp6it.html Electronics in this plane were from the micro RTF called the KF606, you can find them on amazon for around 30 bucks (other places as well for varying prices)

@stscreationsmemes7779

Жыл бұрын

From where these templates I get

@Theguyinthe

Жыл бұрын

There’s a aircraft flying around?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@stscreationsmemes7779 I just did a search on google for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, theres plenty to choose from.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@Theguyinthe lol Yes I swear! Had to film at dusk since its been quite windy the last several days, and this camera really isnt meant for filming something like this. Will try to get a better video with a better camera soon though.

@henrik3129

Жыл бұрын

Nice work man. I know it is soft balsa, but still, as an idiot with more cuts and scrapes than i could care to remember, i cringe a bit on the cuts towards a wrist. Btw: For a carving tool idea. I saw some guys in Taiwan or something, making sandals from car tires. They used a stick a hoseclamp (the metal ones with the nut on it) and a double side razor blade. Cut in half, heated a bit, and clamped to the stick in a U shape.

Just unbelievable. First to build such a small plane with many details from scratch. Second to make it really fly. I have never seen such a thing before. Congratulations.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

I have absolutely no experience of RC aircraft and I was astounded at how well that plane flies. Superb. Thanks for sharing.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

lol thank you!

@beorn2525

4 ай бұрын

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Beautiful bird. I honestly didn't expect it to fly so well. Only differential thrust in both engines, and fixed elevators 👌🏼 its just so awesome. You inspired me a lot, so today i made a p38 lighting with balsa wood same as the size of this aircraft. It isn't rc, just a model. Its red in color too, with YIPPEE written on its nose in white.😁

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've made a lot of non-RC models over the years, its a good way to start, and they can make for really fun chuck gliders to throw around the yard.

I served my apprenticeship at DH and remember making some replacement parts for the original aeroplane. In later years I even worked on the model that stood on a plinth at the Comet hotel just up the road while working at the University of Hertfordshire. So watching this brings back many memories.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

That is really cool, its such a beauty of a plane, I'd really like to build a bigger one and really make it a rocket...someday... lol

@williamstrachan

4 ай бұрын

She's up in Old Warden (Shuttleworth Collection) now, still gets into the air (has upgraded undercarriage after a bit of a bump about 15? years ago, but otherwise basically original). Might still be flying your replacement parts!

@andrewcole7895

4 ай бұрын

Glad I am not alone using the word ‘aeroplane’. Sometimes I think I woke up one morning and everyone started speaking like Americans.

@jamesmoody562

4 ай бұрын

I served my apprenticeship from 1974 for 4 years. I can still remember the plans for the item I made. This leads me to wonder if all the original drawing are available. After I finished my time I went on to work in the machine shops. I made model Airbus wings for the wind tunnels and then on to produce full size wings and undercarriage parts for many Airbus models. I wqs made redundant 20 years later. On the strength of my model making work went on to work at the University of Hertfordshire in the Mechanical and aeronautical division..@@williamstrachan

Insane. When I was a kid, fifty years ago, I used to dream of stuff like this.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Its never too late!

@simonmeszaros2770

3 ай бұрын

Oh me tooo! I did made one tho, but was afraid i will destroy it so i didnt fly it much. But miniatureswere always fascinating

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

@@simonmeszaros2770 I've always been fascinated with miniaturization as well, my dream car is a classic Mini Cooper lol

The wood chipper in the background cracked me up

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

lol it was surprisingly loud, rather distracting too

This is one of the most insane projects I have ever seen and equally as cool. I'm not sure how into Scale modelling you are, but I am. If you have an airbrush or don't mind getting a cheap one you should invest in one. Makes the paint jobs much easier, and you can also use lighter paints. The scale model paints like Tamiya and what not are much lighter weight than that spray paint from the home improvement stores. Absolutely cool project. Never seen anything like this. It makes me want to try it.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like seeing other peoples scale models, but I usually dont have the patience for the details to do my own. Good idea on the airbrush, I think I have one in a box somewhere, but dont have a pump for it. If you have the skills to do scale models, you can definitely build something like this, give it a shot!

Hats off. The smaller the harder to build I find to be valid. I built a pair of 17 inch wing span planes this past year using electronics sourced from Minimum RC and swore a few times. I'd think my swearing would increase at this scale.

Loved your casual "good enough" approach to the build, considering you achieved seemingly perfect results. Was very impressed with the flight capability as well. All round, an enjoyable watch.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Paint and lightweight spackle goes a long way to fix all the 'good enough' errors lol

@ahrimanic7

Жыл бұрын

I call that the LAR system (looks about right).

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@ahrimanic7 Yes indeed!

@jordansiple323

Жыл бұрын

Do you live?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@jordansiple323 ...not sure what you mean...

That flies really well for such a small plane with just differential thrust and no elevator. You sure have patience and skill.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah its surprising how well something with no control surfaces can fly.

@biko9824

Жыл бұрын

Een mede-Nederlander, wat toevallig! Deze kerel heeft het bouwen inderdaad echt onder de knie.

@David.-_-

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this....

Love the bloodstained board. That's a man who's crafted like a Minecraft pro if Minecraft pros knew what "outside" was! Also the word "finagle". Never heard that before, it's a beaut. This was an awesome video

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Its ink, but thats not to say I havent spilt some blood in the past, and I do go outside! lol

Absolutely mesmerised by this video, as a scale modeller of plastic kits your video makes me want me to try balsa as a medium rather than just buying expensive plastics!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely try it, balsa is pretty cheap.

@AlphaMachina

Жыл бұрын

Something I've enjoyed doing is trash-bashing. You use pieces from toys, plastic bits, you name it, you make really awesome models. For example: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHiFj9V9dNS9ps4.html

@andremac4040

Жыл бұрын

Yee haa

@WitchidWitchid

Жыл бұрын

In the old days carving planes out of solid balsa was a popular hobby. Often they were build not to fly but just for display. What was interesting here was that in addition to whittling the plane from a block of balsa he also had to hollow it out to make room for the electronics and make it lighter so it would be flyable.

For me, the "tedious" parts of building scratch-built is my favorite part with some relaxing music or a good audiobook.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there can definitely be some zen moments lol

Beautiful model, well-produced video, and a masterclass in solid balsa carving. As another comment mentioned, I've come across plans for scale non-flying solid-balsa models from a long time ago, between-the-wars Complete Model Aircraft Manual (reproduce patterns from book onto grid paper). So cool to see the exact same techniques being used for super-micro RC on one of the coolest twin-engine planes out there.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Its a great way to get a pretty decent amount of scale look at a pretty small size, I find it much easier than something like a stick and tissue build as well.

Nice build! For a nice canopy, you do not need a vacuformer. Simply carve out a plug or make a plug out of polymer clay and pick up some clear heat shrink tubing. The tubing can be obtained that is very thin and light-weight. Heat it up under a heat gun, cut it out and it is surprisingly transparent.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good idea too, I already have the clay since I do some sculpting. I'll definitely give that a shot.

I know literally nothing about this hobby: The way you talk about the processes in making this are so matter of factual, it seems like some easy afternoon project... but everything I am seeing looks like absolute art and master-craft of such delicate materials, on such a small scale. Fantastic video!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its fiddly work, but do anything long enough and you eventually learn some things lol

@chrisspere4836

4 ай бұрын

It is quite amazing but I'm too old now with arthritis and stuff, shame really. frustrating.🙂

That little plane is FAF. I've never seen a micro built or flown from scratch before. You are one talented gentleman. Thanks for the vid.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it.

LOL!! Magic smoke emitted and the voice in the background says "my goodness, are you okay?" Not what i would have said. i really liked this, great job.

@microbuilder

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I had to keep in mind the camera was recording, otherwise I wouldve had some choice words for that moment lol

It looked like both aileron and elevator was controlable, what a smooth flight!

Me cracking up at King of the Hill iplaying in the background

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

lol Yes indeed, I love that show

Love it. The unedited video is great because it shows the working process as it happens. I used to walk past the DH88 when it was in Flight Test at Hatfield in the ‘70’s and 80’s. And more recently saw it at Shuttleworth. Lovely aeroplane.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was pretty close to scrapping the build portion of the video but I know some people want to see it, so glad you liked it. The Comet has always been one of my favorites, she's a real beauty.

@babaganoush6106

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder it’s great. well done for persevering. More imperfect videos would be fine with me. I learn through your learning. Cheers

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@babaganoush6106 Thanks, I appreciate it.

Really enjoyed watching that entire build. The phone strapped to your head really worked for the flying. Its a stable platform that can easily follow the DH. It flew well too.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Incredible work! Show your passion for aeromodelling... Congratulations! I've never seen such a small model fly so well. I'll follow your step-by-step construction class better and try to build one for myself. Thank you very much for your time teaching us.

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And definitely give it a try, I would suggest scaling it up a little bit, as fitting the electronics was a bit of a pain, a little bigger and it wouldve made it a lot easier.

@albertovieira4844

3 ай бұрын

@@microbuilder I'll follow your tip! And please continue your passion! She inspires us to do the same. I would like to ask a question, what makes the aircraft maneuver since its Ailerons are not maneuverable. Is it the power of each engine that makes the rotation? Once again, thank you very much!

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

@@albertovieira4844 Youre correct, to yaw, one motor speeds up while the other slows down, very simple but very effective. If you havent already, I'd also suggest checking out the Scratchbuilt Indoor And Micro Models over on the RCGroups forum, it is a wealth of information!

Outstanding 🛩 It's the "little" things in life. A lesson for all of us

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Yes indeed, thank you!

Super cool! I love little 2 channel planes like this- I've built a bunch of them out of dollar store foamboard with my kids and I love that they are cheap and no worries for my kids to fly. I've never made anything as intricate as this build though- it really looks great. Very satisfying seeing it fly!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah theyre a great simple way to get into the air, good to get the kids involved too!

So beautifully done! Would never have thought about carving a block and then hollowing it out. And it flies so well! Glove Box plane!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah you can just about fit it in a pocket...would get crushed, but still lol

What a cool project. Did not expect that it flies - but it does! Great work!

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Horse shoes, hand grenades and micro RC airplanes! Love it!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, its a good moto to live by lol

You are officially dubbed a Chinese Manufacturer now. Amazing job and recording of flight! Don't know how you did it all!!!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm a slow learner, but after nearly 20 years, I've picked up a few tricks lol

@SPotter1973

Жыл бұрын

Dude.... CM?? no way, Japan WAS the manufacturing hub and they made really good products. China makes crrrrrap.

Beautiful little plane you've built there. My father is helping to restore Amy Johnson's Black Magic DH88. We've just had a spruce delivery for strut building. De Havilland got it right with this one ! Happy flying from Derbyshire

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thats awesome that youre restoring such a beautiful bird!

Wow, bloody well done for making her fly. I never expected such results.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Oh man, you're a genius! I admire your patience with fiddling around with such small parts. Brilliant. 🛩

That is madness - absolutely wonderful madness, thanks for the upload!!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

lol thank you!

It is just AMAZING!!! Great work!!! ( You know, there were lots of little mishaps, BUT it came out very nicely). It was really nice to watch the entire process of making such a tiny and low weight flyer. I loved it!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Haha, 40 years ago I was trying to go this small, thinking gee I wish I had a gyro. Back then they where mechanical and made from brass flywheels and motors 12mm dia. Now that my eyesight has been fixed, you have inspired me to take up this hobby again. New subscriber.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah the gyro helps, but I wish I could turn it off to see just how much of an affect its having. Welcome to the channel!

This is so cool , not seen builds like this before

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, its a bit fiddly work, but turned out pretty well!

Very good build, I appreciate the effort you put into the design and build, including the fact you painted it, indeed deserves a bravo! You have earned my respect. Keep up the good work, I wish you luck on future builds.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that, glad you enjoyed it!

Looks and flies great!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Stumbled across this vid randomly, God bless you tube. What an awesome build, use to build RC planes years ago with my old man with just plans and balsa. The miniaturisation blows my mind.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Plans and balsa are still cheap, never too late to get back into it.

Wow! Didnt expect it to fly so well

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised as well, and quite relieved lol

Love your channel

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

His "its working" ahh the pure excitement ahhh

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Its always a surprise if it'll fly lol

Its amazing to see you doing it in balsa, just like he did at DH. Dude loved making wood planes, hed have been proud to see you following his design philosophy in micro scale. Personally im just glad to see people still USE balsa even if youre doing it as if youre carving out a foamie instead of the framework and skin style.

Man that looks awesome. Just curious if you've considered a small scorp or U carving gouge for hollowing? I feel like that would be faster and more controllable than the exacto knife. I guess only downside is you've got to sharpen them.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I havent tried that, but I should, as long as its sharp enough it should work...this balsa was so soft that even a slightly dull edge would just tear the wood rather than cut it.

I'm curious about how high it could fly assuming you could keep it in sight.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

I never tested the range of the RX/TX, but I bet I'd lose sight of it before it lost signal...granted it doesnt take much distance for this thing to disappear lol

That's pretty cool, don't worry about using a camera strapped to your head, every time I went to the flying field none of the old guys out there had good enough eyesight to record my videos for me, so I always had to strap a camera to my hat when I wanted recordings of my flight.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! And yeah, fortunately this field is at my folks house so no one can really see me lol

Comprehensive Micro Clinic 👌🏻 ✈️

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic build and video. That feeling of mild panic when you see the magic smoke escaping is one I know well. You said you try and keep a 1g to 1 inch ratio for your builds, so given that you could add a vtx and cam for about 3g, do you think 10inch is the smallest you could go to carry the extra weight for fpv? I was wondering if a Bi-plane would allow you to go even smaller?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah I was pretty frustrated with the magic smoke billowed mockingly in my face lol fortunately the repair wasnt too bad. A 10" model would probably carry a 3g FPV system, making it a bi-plane would definitely help slow it down too. I actually have a pretty lightweight FPV system, just havent made anything for it yet.

@TuccoBenedicto

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder I would really love to see you make a micro fpv plane.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@TuccoBenedicto I've been thinking about it, just havent been able to decide on what exactly to build.

@TuccoBenedicto

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder Would you consider something like a wing or do you want to make something scale like your other builds? My feeling is that for fpv what it looks like doesn’t matter if it works, as you don’t see how it looks from inside the goggles. What I would love personally is something I could glide about indoors with, so the smaller the better, but It’s that weight to wing ratio that makes it so difficult. Whatever you decide, I am sure it will be fab.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@TuccoBenedicto I figured I'd end up using a flying wing of some sort, I have an all balsa micro Stryker that I built years ago that does around 80mph that would be really fun to try. I like going fast, but still relatively new to FPV so slow would probably be better...hard to get a plane to do both well.

Really impressive!! Stupid question: does this just use throttle for pitch control and variable thrust for turns? If so, it really looks quite coordinated and airplane-like in flight.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yep, its generally called thrust differential steering...you set up the plane so that when under throttle it climbs, and for steering it just speeds up (or slows down, in some cases) one of the motors to make the plane yaw. Its simple but surprisingly effective.

@robertdragoff6909

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder It’s similar to the way a bull dozer or a tank is steered. Neat

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@robertdragoff6909 Yep, exactly.

Holy Mother of Speed! I don't know if i'm more impressed with the build, the flight, or the eyesight! Well done good sir!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! She is indeed quick, not as hard to see in real life though, the video really squishes it.

You just introduced me to a new hobby this looks so fun

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Welcome, and jump in, the electronics in this plane came out of a 35 dollar toy (KF606), and balsa and super glue is cheap!

Hello 👋 Nice work, where did you find the electronic system !?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you do a search on Amazon or Ebay for KF606 RC plane, you'll find the plane I used for parts.

This is pretty sweet - ive been looking for something like this that I can 3d print on my 100x100 bed in two parts. Any chance you have an STL or model or want to collaborate on making something?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I dont have a file or model though unfortunately...never done any 3D work, but I imagine it'd be possible to convert a 3-view drawing

@schmarrenheimer80

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder seconding the interest in plans! Can you put them on a flatbed scanner maybe?

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@schmarrenheimer80 I just did a search on google for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, theyre all pretty much the same, then just print to the size you need.

@schmarrenheimer80

Жыл бұрын

@@microbuilder thanks mate! I was just wondering if you were able to go straight from the original or if you had to scale some parts a bit differently. Still new to the hobby 🙂

When the gear smoked my heart sank but top marks for keeping your cool ... what a great little flyer she turned out to be 👍

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cliff, I wasnt too thrilled about the smoke either lol

Great work, would not have thought that the little airplane flies so beautifully.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was a bit of a handful to be honest, despite how close the motors are together, turning was quite sensitive.

Waow ❤️👌 I want these templates

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you do a google image search for DH.88 Comet 3 view drawing, you'll find what you need.

Wow, amazing, a whole video on this! Great to have you back on the Tube!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking with the channel between my absences!

Very interesting. surprisingly stable for something so small. Well done.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I had to work the sticks pretty carefully though, she'd dive in pretty quick if I used too much steering.

...hahaha! Yesterday I was at the supermarket and they were selling an RC twin that looks like an F-18 with two motors, same system than yours. I was looking at the box and my wife says: "want one" I said "Nooo... don't need this" well guess what... I'm going back! Your model is gorgeus and fast! Nice choice of model too... I may try to do a slower one... I'm not that good of a pilot. You inspired me! Happy New Year from Normandy!

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

lol Thats awesome, hope your project goes well, happy New Year!

You've inspired me, I'm going to use the same method to build a DH Mosquito

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, definitely go for it!

Superb , it always amazes me what people can do if they put their mind to it . Been out of the rc scene for 30 years but was lucky enough to be brought up on scale balsa airframes by my farther . He would have loved stuff like this . We scaled up / down plans the old fashioned way with photos and a piece of paper with grids marked on it . Quite amazing how tech has become so small . Total respect to anyone practical be it in models / crafts jewellery making etc etc ❤🇬🇧

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Technology has come a long way, makes things a lot easier, but still fun to put a knife to wood.

when I saw the grey smoke I thought it was over. good recovery and wonderful build.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and me too, glad it was just the power wires, not the receiver.

Раньше тоже делал авиамодели из бальзы и липы. Когда склеиваешь две половины для фюзеляжа прокладывал между ними бумагу, так проще будет разделять.

Wow! I was on the edge of my seat wondering if that tiny thing would even fly 😮 Amazing project!

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I was wondering too as I was building it, never know how it'll go till I finally give it that toss lol

Amazing! I really appreciate the time you took to make the video and my heart sank at the sight of smoke but you kept cool and straightened everything out ending with a flight that looked fast and fun! I am jelous of your plane and your skill !!!!!! Just awesome! Ty!

Dude! You built and flew a thing! Nice work. Thank you for sharing. I was blown away by the build, but the control in flight was even more amazing.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it (I was pretty pleased too lol)

so cool. you could really annoy people at a picnic with that thing.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

lol yes indeed...paint it yellow and black and make it would look/sound like a huge wasp

Incredible. Fantastic work. Micro builds require so much patience to dealt with the problems on the way. I’m sure I couldn’t do it! Well done.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Give it a try, we all start somewhere.

Huh so those types of scales are actually used for wholesome purposes sometimes lol. Nice build man

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Yeah always nice to find extra use for something lol

Those little 2 motor rc planes are so great for re engineering and making your own thing. Great plane, Thanks.

Absolutely incredible! Huge well done 👏

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've flown some pretty fast stuff in a wide variety of sizes, and this is definitely a bucket list item. You're a heck of a good pilot, and a great builder to boot!

@MianCowell

Жыл бұрын

I work where the real comet flies. It's a real peach in the air but awful to land!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@MianCowell I'm jealous, would love to see it in person.

Wow, i LOVE this build - what a cool little plane! xoxo

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Grams and freedom units. Good combo.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

I like to mix and match lol

wow, you actually got that thing to fly thats so cool

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a bit of a handful to keep in the air, but definitely not bad for its size.

Sick micro build! It flies amazingly well.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It does have a gyro built in, so I'm sure its helping...do wish I could turn it off though.

What craftsmanship. Congratulations.

without watching the video, only seeing the first frame, i give a like! (now i watch till the end)

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the rest of it too lol

Loved it. That was a great build. Great video. The wood chipper SFX during test flight made it surreally real and ethereal at the same time. Good job. :)

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah that was the neighbors, they mustve cut down a ton of trees, that thing had been running all day.

That's perfectly insane man. well done!

@microbuilder

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

They do make curved knives for wood working but I'm not sure if they'd be too large for a project this size. Really cool to watch the process.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I've tried a few different kinds over the years, always end up back with the regular one though. Thanks!

Really nice work! “Balsa Flies Better” Great to see someone bringing a little old school to the building table. Looking forward to your next video!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Some people have made some pretty amazing micros using foam, but I'm a balsa guy for life lol

Surprised how controlled it is just differential thrust wow. Can actually fly it. Kool

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it works pretty good on these little models, though this one was pretty twitchy, had to be quite gentle with the sticks.

Thanks for the very nice instruction video! While the short circuit with the smoke i thought all the work was in vain. Relieved that in the end everything came together. Thumbs up!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyedit!

Excellent video. Your modeling skills and flying sense are impressive. Including the mistakes during construction was a good touch.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah I figure including the mistakes might help someone else if they decide to try to build something similar.

Nice. Tiny little wrap-up video at the end describing what the flight was like for you and your thoughts would really put this video over the top. Very impressive work, beautiful little plane!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thought about adding a bit of commentary at the end, but the video was already so long, I decided to leave it out. i'll try to remember it on the next video.

Fly’s like a dream.Nice job

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Wish I could disable the gyro and see how much effect its actually having...

I wish these tiny electric motors and electronics were around 25-30 years ago when I was into building stuff like this.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Yeah nitro was about the only way to get into the air...I have been wanting to do a nitro micro using something like the teedee .020 engine, but man theyre not cheap.

Superb. Your eye sight is bang on I lost it a few times in the trees!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I lost it a couple times as well, the front profile is quite small so when its flying directly at me its almost invisible lol

Nice build. At first, I thought the sound form the wood chipper was the plane. Couldn't figure out why that little thing was so loud. Very cool project. I am inspired to try to make a model (non RC to begin with).

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah if that little plane was making that much noise I'd have some serious problems lol Good luck with your project!!

Very nice looking build, very slick! I’m still mastering the traditional method of constructing the fuselage building sort of A box shape out of balsa panels kind of like your 6” cub and rounding the edges but I’m absolutely going to try this! Great work as always!

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, keep at it!

This is awesome. From a block of wood to a tiny fully controllable mini airplane. I particularly like the idea that its a twin engine too.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its electrified whittling lol Hard to beat the looks of a Comet.

Great build, especially seeing you not let various problems thwart you. You must have the reflexes of a cat to fly that tiny thing.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you! An old cat, perhaps lol

f....n fast this small thing! wow great job!

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it just wants to be like its full size sibling...she really zips!

I'm not sure what's more impressive, the model you crafted from scratch or your eyesight and flying skills ! I think another visit to the De Havilland museum is in order. lucky for me it's less than an hour away. Thanks for sharing this.

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its a bit easier to see in person, but not by much lol Hope to see the Comet in person myself some day.

Fantastic build! I was very impressed.

@microbuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

this made me smile the entire video! I've been inspired by you and your works

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Un modelo increíble que vuela fantásticamente bien!!! Congratulacions !!!!

I subscribed to your channel, miniature rc airplane construction interests me a lot. Hello everyone from France

@microbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, there is just something cool/interesting about miniaturization. Welcome to the channel