SKippy's Guillow's BF109 Messershmitt RC Conversion

This is the long awaited BF109 build I promised last year. If you like this or any of my other videos, please like and subscribe, my wife will be even more patient with me if I have more subscribers ;-).
This is a longer video than normal as I have done much more video rather than just photos and written description so hopefully it will suit more people and as requested by some of the early subscribers.

For ease of reference, the chapters are as follows:
0:13 Introduction
3:56 Preparing the pieces
6:07 Making the tail pieces
9:17 Building the wing
15:44 Building the fuselage
20:49 Fitting the tail pieces
22:39 Fitting the rear servos and pushrods
25:51 Completing the fuselage
27:46 Making the motor mount
32:09 Covering the model
38:36 Fitting the ailerons
39:22 Finishing touches
41:18 Painting and decals

The kit was a nice one to make, very similar method to the previous Guillow's models and you'll note I've used the same techniques that worked. You could probably use this video to build almost any of the Guillow's models as they are all done in the same style.
Hopefully get to maiden next week!

[dalepiwek]

Seeing all these cut out balsa parts brought me back 35 years man, thank u and great job🤘

[James-wefj]

I been wanting to try this, glad you put the Video out, going to figure out how not to crash. Thanks

[Jon.Carlsen]

Great job here!. Building a RC Guillow's is a challenge. Many builds are begun but flew are flown. Looking forward to the flight video.

[spottyjack]

Hello....I just wanted to comment on ur bf-10[ build.. I have also built this model and must say I really really enjoyed watching your build..my hat goes offbti U!!!! and I LEARNED quite a few new a good tips from watching ur build👍👍👍👍. I did my front motor/esc/ battery hatch somewhat similar to yours..I like your version much much more then mine..I must of watched 5-6 different people's build of this plane and came up with my own version..I also liked the way U built your motor mount.. I am gonna build this plane again and use ur version from start to finish..the lego idea is a very slick set up.. very nice....anyway. thanks for posting this. Viddd.I give 100 thumbs up👍.. cherrs...Ray from Colorado. 😅

[stevejones]

I have this kit in the box still and want to do an RC conversion. What electronics are you using?
EDIT: Ok I must not have been paying close attention. At 3:40 you show the pack of added stuff. You are using the Flite Test Power Pack F.

[georgekraft]

very very nice sir... glad you included the wheel of friendship too!

[stephenfloat]

I'm contemplating buy and building this aircraft and really enjoy following your build. Is there and particular reason why a 2 bladed prop and not a three.
Cheers Stephen

[johnarmstrong]

Just a thought, when the cuts don't stand out very well on the die cut balsa, you can shine a light at shallow angle and the cuts should be clearly visible, rather like looking for Roman house foundations in the light of dawn, you can see things that are otherwise invisible. You can even use a laser pointer...

[janehill]

fantastic work. you also explain the build to the rest of us. you've given me so many ideas.

[sUASNews]

What a relaxing video and top work, love it

[erickvillano]

Thanks for an informative video. Very enjoyable to watch.

[timgodin]

Thank guillows for lasercut components.

[JIMJAMSC]

My last balsa kit was the 109. Sat for years uncovered so after covering did some backyard glide test and off to a public field near my base airport. Wound her up, a toss into a light headwind and off she went. I heard a female scream and as I turned my head I saw a hyper Beagle at full stride. As the 109 landed the Beagle ran right across her ripping the plane up. The poor girl was so distraught I didn't even think of the plane. Brief but it was a great 50 yard flight. Fly em, lose em.

[michaelcasella]

excellent! I sure hope you do more of these!

[youknoweverything]

Thanks for video so helpful I love small balsa rc planes especially warbirds and combat them with fast brushless motors very fast agile and high g manuvers are fun with this plane and spitfire from guillows

[danenachescu]

i have the same model but i never finish it. what type of motor are you using?

[PCModelBuilder]

It has been literally decades since I built a wooden airplane. I was shocked to find that you can't use "Dope" paint any longer at least not in Calif. My question is, "What type of paint do you use?" Also, "What is the yellow material you are using as masking? Is it simply paper or does it have a tacky quality?" Kinda looks like Post-It's!

[terrymurphy]

Very nice build, well explained. Did you manage to maiden the Aircraft??

[funscalemodels]

Very nice work converting a “die-crunch” into a gem of a model. Neat wishes on your maiden. Did you notice any issues with your other conversions using the stock airfoil? I converted their P-40 and it was very pitch sensitive. I did a conversion (short vid on my channel) that helped reduce this issue

[gibbsbg]

lovely job, what Is the total weight of the model Inc battery when finished? Thank you.