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As many of you know, I recently had a plane stuck in the Oak tree at the end of the runway. It was stuck up quite high in the tree and there was no way I was going to be able to get it down. l checked with a few tree surgeons and everybody quoted £100 to get the plane down. Finally I came across Michael Howden. He agreed to do it for £40. He has even offered a repeat discount (10%) to anybody in the club as long they quote my name. I don't know how long the discount will last. But the young man seemed to know what he was doing and he did an excellent job climbing up and getting my plane wihtou

Looking for a user friendly twin engined airframe, the DB Twin Tub caught my eye. Although a large 82" model, with twin engine configuration, this vintage David Boddington design hit the spot for me. Essentially, its a Barnstormer with two engines mounted close inboard upon its high parasol wing configuration. Just a couple of images can be found on the DB order listing with the same ones appearing on Google. Other than that, I`ve not found any information on the model anywhere else than the DB sales listing. The images you see below appear to be the only ones around. I`ve just ordered on

With the recent sad passing of my Father, the lockdown and an urgent need for a Hangar clearance, I bit the bullet hard. Some twenty five models have been built in my work area over about the last two and a half years. Despite small and regular clear out sessions, the chaos, dust and general bedlam rose on an almost exponential scale to a near unworkable situation. Something had to give. Over the years, my Fathers filing system had expanded to bursting point. His art work from previous years flowed out of the plan chest and his collection of watercolour paintings and books had approached a vol

Inspired by Jim Beagley`s RCM&E article detailing a Panic build, I just had to have one. Robs design is bullet proof. I suppose every modeller eventually has to have one in their hangar collection. As we know, the model is as simple and functional as it gets. The kit is distributed by J Perkins and produced in Pakistan. The timber grades are first rate and the laser cutting the most accurate I`ve yet seen. The build was a doddle. Not perhaps easy for the first time builder but quickly put together if you have a couple of other model builds under your belt. My total build time was

Listen to that! The only slight drawback is that, at 22kg, it is just over 3 times the weight limit for a model at our field I couldn't find a specific price, but my estimate would probably be well north of £10,000, considering that a 7 cylinder OS radial sells for just under £5,000.

No, sorry, but nothing at all like the Dysan fan, which has LOADS of extremely conventional moving parts, from a bladed fan hidden in the "stand" to a brushless motor and axial fan blades inside the head. The Dysan is in some respects a magicians trick, new technology that really isn't, and is not anything like the scientific advance this technology offers. The problem with this new "drive" will be getting the power to weight ratio and where have we heard that before with electric flight?

I think a lot of people hope that Ben.......I'm bringing the food lol x

Since building the Bristol Fighter and the Fokker DVIII, I've completed the Micro Aces SE5A. This little gem of a kit really is a delight to put together. The next in line is the DH2 pusher and the 'DIXIE@ the Sopwith triplane.

It's the Daily Wail.................move on, nothing to see here...................

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Have decided to join the ranks of the Fun Fly Brigade to brush up on the long-lost aeros capabilities! It's finished in Funereal Purple & Black Profilm so as to be ready for a fast track burial in the event of a finger seize-up during a rolling circle Thanks, Gavin!

No, not the Blade Inductrix, the Blade Inductrix Pro, or the Blade Inductrix FPV, nor the Blade Inductrix FPV Pro, but the Blade Inductrix FPV+. Ye Gods.......................... This is "the red one", red canopy and props, OK?? Is there room for yet ANOTHER Inductrix? Well, after a few flights after getting one today, I'd have to say......................YES. OK, it's not cheap, in fact compared to say the Eachine E010 and that series it's downright DEAR, nearer the price of a brushless 180/200, but it does seem to be a well sorted item with development work costing money th

Dear Members, the Committee was asked to discuss matters arising from our use of Fickleshole field, namely the access track, a windsock and first aid kit box, and signage, amongst other things. In regards the track, it was concluded that interfering with the compacted surface with the advent of winter around the corner would be foolish and only lead to matters becoming much worse. This was based on past experience. It was decided, however, to review the situation again in March, in the meantime entering into discussion with the other users, Farmer, Clay shoot and Softball co. with a

You can edit it. I just changed mine to UK.

Have edited almost every post in this thread, as it seems a LOT of the formatting imported with loads of extra hidden spaces from the old software. Have updated the main website links now too.

With my first Stampe build complete, it`s time for a second one! Using the same French Bulconcept plan used with a short kit sourced from Guix Model, I decided to produce my own kit of reproduction parts and save the rather high cost of importing a second Guix kit. Before building the Guix Model kit, I pen traced around all the parts onto appropriately sized core balsa and ply stock. I produced two reproduction kits for future use once I`d finished the first Stampe. The future has indeed arrived with the first Stampe being ready to fly. I`ve today started to build from one of my repr

It seems I now have the upload facility working again on my camera/laptop. Here are a few more images that have just become accesible to me starting with the Seagull Funky Cub. This is definately a designer inspired sport model which looks something like a modern Cub Crafters rendition of the original Piper Cub design. Horses for courses......like it or loath it. That`s your personal choice. Next in the attached image batch are five images of one of the tired, used Zlins being overhauled. Visually, it is hard to beielve this is one and the the same airframe..... but believe me, it is

Guys, I`ve had a run of radio failures with my Futaba 7C system. Not nice or funny when your models repeatedly plough into the floor due to a brown outs. Distributors and service agents for Futaba have been Ripmax at Enfield. Due to Covid, the establishment is currently closed and we can`t get radio gear serviced. (August 2020) In desperation, the internet found me Mike Ridley in Southampton. Mike runs Model Radio Workshop from home. See his web site for his services. Located just a couple of miles off the M27 on the A3024, he provides a whilst you wait service. Mikes` labour ch

Private message sent to Jim advising contact with Trevor and Ian. Mike K

Bottom wing now covered with servos installed. Both wings now trial fitted with inevitable slight height across model issues. Two heads being better than one suggests that a trip over to Rob for a little advice would be benificial. Scratch built bi-planes are not the easiest thing in the world to build accurately. All sent to try us. Images show the further progress. Mike.

About three weeks ago, Rob Newman sold me a fairly ancient 48" Tiger Moth complete with servos and an SC 30 FS motor. It was thought to be a Pilot kit. Finished in war time yellow and dark green training colours, the model appealed to me so I bought it. Some of you may have seen it hanging from the ceiling in the shop. The Tiger was in reasonable condition if a little dog eared and faded in places. It was a sweet little thing and I just had to have it. As the coverings were so faded, embrittled and flat, I`ve elected to strip it down, make any required repairs and generally re-life the mo

"Build" is perhaps the wrong word as the kit is an ARTF so "assembly" is the more accurate word. Collected from Rob on Thursday, the usual retail price of this lovely semi-scale model is £217. It is a very nicely constructed offering from the thriving Vietnamese Seagull company. The parent owner would appear to be SIG. To complete the model you need either a .61 size two stroke or .90 size four stroke I/C engine or electric power set up. In addition, you need radio gear. Other than those items, its all in the box. Value for money, its a lot of nicely constructed model for the dosh. T

A bit more spin on the Ultra Stick and its derivatives. I see Hobby King are punting a 1200mm class Ugly Stick type model for just £61 plus post. This is known as a Crusader 30E and runs with 9g servos. Flaps do not seem configured on the model so a basic four channel set up would be quite adequate for it. Primarily designed for electric power the model has more in common with the old Ugly Stick than the rather more advanced H9 Ultra Stick development. Obviously this little air-frame could be modified to IC power. I might get one of these models just to mop up a spare OS.35 that is kickin

Another eBay win for me. This is an expensive American kit which I collected from Stourbridge yesterday. Of unknown vintage, the model came to me part built and what has been constructed appears to have been reasonably well executed. Clearly the kit has passed through several hands before my acquisition. The eBay seller bought it a couple of weeks ago for £140, then decided he wanted a 120" version. Back on eBay it went again and became my win for just £75 plus £40 of diesel fuel in the car! I`m a happy chappie! I looked on the internet to get some idea of the new price. Well over $1200 U

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The DVII kit arrived just 22hrs after I placed the order with 4-Max. Great service as always. This is NOT an ARTF type kit but one aimed at the modeller who enjoys building but without the hugely time consuming business of scratch building from plans. This type of kit cuts hours off building a fairly complex model at a very keen price and within a reasonable time scale. My SE5a from the sister SFM kit took just 120hrs from start to completion of covering and installation of radio and propulsion gear. This kit is very similar to the SE5a with many identical construction details and cu

Unfortunate naming as the first time around the Typhoon was also technically outgunned by the Tempest, but which was more successful and lasted better?

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Loosened hinges can be secured in a balsa wing by pinning through the complete wing/hinge, and running in some thin CA to fix the pin. I use model railway track pins. (OR done when new of course, not that you could in this case)

Up for sale today is my beloved OS MAX 35AX. Made with Japanese quality it is a powerful, small and light engine suitable for funfly and lighter models alike. Bought about a year ago it has been in the front of my cougar ever since. It has had around 75 flights on it, so is still very much a new item. Despite being in a funfly plane I have only used it in 2 competitions (fast and slow + donut drop) so it has not been crashed or used harshly. It is one of the best, if not the best engine I have used, being unbelievably reliable, and starting with only the slightest flick or spin. Its relia

Great video Ivan, thanks so much for filming it. Really like flying that Flybaby, never get bored with it even after 25 years!

The Bmfa website posts regular updates on the negotiations. This is the latest... https://www.bmfa.org/News/News-Page/ArticleID/2510/EASA-Publish-their-Technical-Opinion-and-Draft-Regulations-for-Unmanned-Aircraft

PLEASE, not a pusher, don't even mention it! There's a pusher jet turbine prop comes in and out of B.H. It is ridiculously and offensively noisy, I really do not know how the operator (and the airport) gets away with it. It is so bad that at the field you can always hear it spool up and identify it LONG before take off. Piaggio Avanti. Apparently the maker has spent years trying to quieten it with no success at all. The noise impact is far too much. Just as well you used a smiley there! On thrust alone for now, ignore duration, do the maths on how many "Elextra" motors wo

Here's the completed Micro Aces F2B Bristol Fighter. I hope to fly it at the meeting in between judging the Open Scale category with Peter & James.

APC 12.25x3.75 is what I used on my OS 32 SX, with 10% to 30% Nitro! I've had a few OS AX engines, and didn't think much of them vs SX / FX range! "Same can be said for the Alpha f/s range as well!" But having said that, the OS 75AX & Alpha F/S 56 were great! The only problem now with using higher lvls of Nitro, is the cost!

For anyone following, I replied to Ben on the EFRacer/EXEtxtra by PM, Yes, I have both. Yes, I'm REALLY glad I have. OK, simple talking over, demo time. Necc explanation first though. I tried to find archive video of my various 2212-6T motored models, but could not quickly, Google would not let me into one of my accounts (BOO) , so yesterday Ivan filmed me flying the "Rasp" own design EPP delta (HURRAH!). Now the Rasp is NOT the fastest of these models, as in its second iteration (rebuild after motor mount failed years ago, thread and comment buried in Flying Diary for 2

Ben, the issue is not really the motor size, but is linked to the prop position. Pusher props are inherently much noisier than tractor. This follows into real world, the Piaggio Avanti P180 which comes in and out of BH sometimes is WAAAAAYYY noisier than anything else (It's turboprop but pusher twin). Props reflect noise forwards, as said above "chopping" the wing trailing edge. This is immutable and limits the sensible to how far they push the boundary! (Piaggio have allegedly spent huge sums on trying the quieten the Avanti, bit like Porche spending 40 years making a rear engine car handle,

Thanks Ben i needed cheering up. Any techies recommend a good way to clean coffee of a laptop screen and keyboard

Decided to pull this out rather than include in another thread. Most Chargers have a LiPo Balance feature. Many "hide" this so when you choose LiPo it shows "Charge" and only if you go on down the menu tree does it then show "Balance". This catches a few people out, and a good few have thought that "Charge" does balancing (not on this firmware!) or that "Balance" means only balance, not do a balanced charge as it does.. Even with that out the way, it has to be said that Chargers generally SUCK at balancing well while charging a pack! I have for some years been using a "Two Meter

My tuppence worth, 4 strokes occasionally need valve gaps adjusting which 2 strokes don't. This is a straightforward process involving a feeler gauge, screwdriver and small spanner. Otherwise they are very similar to set up and run.

No one now they paid the ransom

Emma ASP 52 engine is quite good and not too expensive. See here: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/asp-s52a-two-stroke-glow-engine-w-remote-hs-needle-valve.html If you're going to get it from them, make sure to select "Ship From UK" (i.e. UK warehouse). Emay

So, we now have a gallery here, but what categories would folk like to see? Members hangar? From the field? Club events & Shows? Black bag specials? (Crash landings)?

Good job, and thanks ones again!

All fixed Soz

Awesome, thats now fixed

here's some shots of the fuselage so far