Tony Ray’s Aero
Model De Havilland DH53 Humming Bird
Easy to build and easy to fly - but not a beginners model
This Tony Ray’s laser cut balsa
scale model of the DH53 Humming Bird is a micro balsa construction kit,
designed for RC use with micro radio equipment (sold separately), though it is
also ideal for building as a static display model.
Great for flying outdoors in small
spaces such as parks or playing fields on calm days, the model is also suitable
for indoor flying (sport hall etc.).
Accessories such as glues, basic
craft tools and a flat modelling board will be required to complete, as well as
your choice of RC equipment.
Features
Accurate laser cut balsa and
hardwood/ply parts
Tissue covering material
Carbon fibre pushrods
Rubber tyres
Micro fittings (hinges, screws, heat-shrink etc.)
8.5mm Motor with Gear Box and Propeller
Wing and tail plan sheets.
Instruction Manual (as .pdf download)
Specifications
Model: DH53 Humming Bird
Wingspan: 500mm
Building Skill: Experienced
Material: Balsa wood
Flying Weight: 50 – 55g
Recommended Parts (Not Included)
Servo: 1.7g Servo x2
Receiver: Micro 4CH receiver (or
use our RXH62A board)
Transmitter: 2.4G 4ch
Battery: 1S 3.7V 150mAh
*These parts can be purchased
from our eBay shop Steve_Webb_Models or from our store ServoShop and Steve Webb
Models
Hints and Tips - See
Tony Ray’s Laser Cut Balsa Scale De Havilland
DH53 Humming Bird model is such a lovely looking aircraft it can be built
static or as a flying model. It has been designed to take Micro Radio Control
and various types can be fitted or adapted.
Some might want to use donor RC
gear from UMX aircraft that are passed their fly by date or you can go the
recommended route of installing the RC or with very small modifications fit an
RC board with servos and ESC installed (the type of board used in the E-Flite,
ParkZone, FlyZone, Ares Models etc.).
To keep the weight down, covering
the model in tissue is the obvious choice.
Our own Tony Ray Models have had
tissue applied with Pritt stick and then shrunk with water. We have not
bothered to dope our indoor models and they have proved to be robust enough for
indoors without Dope. Of course, using convention Dope or Eze Dope will
strengthen the model, though will add weight.
Other lightweight model coverings
such as LiteSpan or SoLite could also be used.
The laser cutting makes building
a joy. If a part does not fit, you have it in the wrong place
A link to download the .pdf
manual will be sent included with the kit, if you require this sending by
email, or require an additional copy for any reason after your purchase, you
are welcome to message us providing your email address and we will supply a
direct link to you, where it can be downloaded free of charge.
The Full Size Aircraft
In response to the Daily Mail Light Aeroplane
Competition of 1923 de Havilland built two DH.53s which were named Humming Bird
and Sylvia II. The DH.53 was a low-wing single-seat monoplane powered by a
Douglas 750 cc motorcycle engine. At Lympne, in October 1923, the DH.53s did
not win any prizes but gave an impressive performance for a light aircraft. The
Air Ministry became interested in the design and ordered eight in 1924 as
communications and training aircraft for the Royal Air Force.
Early
in 1924 twelve aircraft were built at Stag Lane Aerodrome and were named
Humming Bird after the first prototype. Eight aircraft were for the Air
Ministry order, three were for export to Australia, and one was exported to
Aero in Prague. One further aircraft was later built for an order from Russia.
The production aircraft were powered by a 26 hp
(19 kW) Blackburne Tomtit two-cylinder engine
The first six aircraft for the Royal Air Force
all made their public debut at the 1925 display at RAF Hendon, where they were
raced against each other. The last two aircraft would later be used for
"parasite aircraft" trials being launched from below an airship – the
R.33. The aircraft were retired in 1927 and all eight were sold as civil
aircraft.
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