This Sunday should be the maiden flight, with the wind at 5mph. The only niggle is my mum has the car, but we will work something out, I should think.

Roll up funfly, I am ready for ya!!!

See you at the field,

Ben

X5 SPEED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlJFS_Ln1FI

X30 SPEED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT-gBOlaTnc

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=cRmXhg08upo

DON - BLACKBURN TYPE D MONOPLANE - VIDEO VERSION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBtIfBAGhQQ&feature=youtu.be

Presenting the newest edition to my (small) hangar:

The new Wot 4 Foam - E mk2+e

Everything on the old model has been upgraded, including the dodgy hinges, but I still had to put some glass tape on the hinges, as the elevator was starting to go thin - never mind though, it has foam hinges AND regular hinges too!

The new improved foamie, however still has peeling decals, so glue is needed. The screw on the rudder was too small and ineffective, so i swapped it for a bigger one, and uhu por'd it as well for extra strength. I also put some glue on the rear assembly, as I wasn't sure with the one - screw design. It took UNDER the half - hour building time, BUT the decals took 45mins to do, and they aren't the best standard (as someone shall see at the field!).

See you all at the field,

B

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Spacewalker from VQ with OS46 and Hitec digital servos. Easy build.

I fitted some LED navigation lights as well to give it more scale look plus other bits..

Looks amazing in real!, in the end I didn't put the wheel pants as I think they wouldn't agree with the grass runway...shame.

Next sunday weather permitting, maiden flight.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19160388/Space/1.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19160388/Space/2.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19160388/Space/3.jpg

It is a semi scale top flite built model, With a wingspan of 60", It may be the rc-16 red box model, But i cant be sure till i get the plans,

Air up, Spring down robart retracts,,,, Wire type legs though,

It has the old type Cockpit style, Not the bubble,

Glassed and spray painted in the old traditional way,

It is at least 9 years old as far as i know,

Saito FA-72, fitted

I have done a few bits and pieces on it to get it flying nicely,

Still need to give the engine a good test, It has good compression and the bearings seem to be smooth running

I have been promised the plans for it with cg, Throws, Exact model etc, I am still awaiting them

Nice and well weathered model,,

Cant wait to give it a go up the field when the weather allows,,

Steve,,,,

http://vimeo.com/23497577

So far i have put the doner os 61 in from the late Vulcan, Changed all the servos and wiring, Took it for a test run

today, Just up and down the runway, Now setting the throws and cg etc, Hope to be flying it on saturday and Sunday if weather permits,

Also hoping Steve may be there as my spotter, Also Ground crew and film crew if possible ,

Anyone flew one similar?,,,,

Any hints of flight characteristics for this type of model would be most welcome,

Steve

Steve

Powered by Lazer 80, 14 X 5 Wood Prop, Futaba Radio, X 5 Servo's. Covering Solartex.

He sucessfully maidened his Miles Mohawk which he finished some time ago, and here are the pics to prove it

The model flew very well, despite both Rogers' and my worry about the models nose heaviness - the tail had to be held on the ground all the time the engine was running to stop it nosing over, and we had to restrain the tail and then release it at full throttle to achieve a takeoff with no digging in.

Unfortunately, the model came in a little fast on landing, and met with the long grass at the opposite end of the runway which resulted in a broken prop, but otherwise a great first flight. Perhaps the undercarriage could be moved forward in the future to help with the nosing problem.

Anyhow, enjoy the pictures.

Oily

Pics by OILY

Great afternoon, great flying and banter as usual in not perfect conditions. Cheers all.

traditional Balsa and ply construction with Solaartex covering and finished with Klass Kote epoxy paint in the scheme suggested on the plan . It is a little smaller than the one dave Stephens flew with great skill at the SMAS wing span is 65" and the power is from an ENYA 46 fourstroke . Looking forward to the frirst flight. Thanks to Darren who gave me the kit in the first place as it was surplus to his requirements.

Peter

see you all later ttfn

up date new pics

Delivered to the Show in the nick of time, the trailer was re-furbished for Camfc by the Bevan Bros.

She was christened by the Girls who used her for the Raffle.

Now residing somewhere locally, surrounded with dog's!!!!!

On the end of the propellor is a Laser 80. The build was initiated by Dominic, no longer in the Hobby, but shows up now and then to see us,(discovered a longing for motorbikes).