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It's still mothballed at the moment, I have to sort the engine throttle connections and mix, which going to be fun threadling new control runs. Maybe get round to it when the weather is more consistent. Just too many other things to do at the moment, trying to finish the old Veron Hawker Tomtit at the moment. Have got the radio and struts to fit yet, but getting there. Bit rough on finish, as it was done too hurriedly but I expect it will fly ok.

My previous board was blockboard similarly, with hardwood edgings glued and screwed to stop it warping. Served me many years, but left behind on my move. Large Plasterboard sheet is a good temporary solution for big projects, it takes pins easily and laid over a bench is nice and flat (fairly cheap too!!)

Well leave your wing and I will fly it on your behalf Snork! Well I'm moving house so unlikely to be there, I'm behind with the packing, so it's panic stations else I won't be ready in time for the Monday, plus sod's law, hurt my back again, which doesn't help.

After my contretemps with my Z26 engined YT Edge a few weeks back landing just short of the patch and breaking off the nose (the under-carriage remained attached so it tipped the nose in hard), it's all back together looking almost good as new, mostly it was just a lot of the glue joints let go round the nose area behind the cowl, plus a couple of stringers broke, so structure was re-glued back into place, a small bit of ply to repair one former that cracked and stringers repaired in just a couple hours work. Couldn't match the pro-film covering exactly but looks presentable. Looked

Looking Excellent, Don. You are an "artiste". Wish I had the time to carry on building my old Dragon Airliner (and repairing existing aircraft) but everything is at a standstill till I get my house on the market and move (Decorating, clearing junk etc)!

Nice - I've had a half completed Dragon up in the loft for years. Never got round to finishing it. Interesting to see how it flies with leccy power.

It's usual on a twin to have out thrust on each engine to compensate for asymmetric thrust if an engine goes out, plus a big fin/rudder area. With electric it don't matter very much as both should be running equally. so with electric no problem.

Notice they are charging a tenner on top for the delivery on that other forum - Got mine for the basic price of 165 inclusive. Still a bargain. Maybe you could twist Wilson's arm (at YT) a bit Darren -they want to dispose of their older stock, so they may waive delivery charges.

For those that have seen my Edge (with 26 Zenoah) YT have a couple left at the bargain price of £165.00 which is a lot cheaper than the original RRP. They are the end of the production run, as new versions of all their warbirds etc will be moulded composite fuselages, so once gone that will be the last of these. Suits 26cc 2 stroke Glow or Petrol engines. Contact YT International direct if any one is interested in one. It's a very stable aircraft.

Well I "assume" the Auster is still there, but didn't see it on my last visit to Duxford, but then I wasn't looking for it, and they have re-arranged the exhibits with a new hanger to play with. The Army Air Corps have one in their historic display team I think. I've flown in one very many many years ago as a passenger, it was very drafty to say the least and rattled like a tin can, and I didn't feel at all safe, probably because of all the perspex around. Good vision all round though

Well they "were" all Military (until demobbed) as they were used for Air Observation aircraft hence the designation so I guess a camouflage version would be the correct choice, unless you fancy a civilian repainted one. Lots of photos around on the Net for them, and quite a few in the museums and a lot still flying, see link http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=Aus ... OP9&u=type Funny enough I remember seeing one parked UNDER the wing of one of the Storch's at Duxford a few years ago when I was getting photos for my own Storch so it looked quite diminutive alongside it.

Didn't seem to make much difference (on the ground), so it hasn't done any harm either! The hole is for automatic balance of the mixture control for changes in air pressure, so it may be a "good thing", but until I fly it I won't know. The idea is that for a set fuel mix to which the carb has been set, no further adjustment should be necessary to the mixture controls, and the engine should run reliably whatever the current air pressure, as changes in air pressure (like if you fly up high it will change) are automatically compensated for by the very thin diaphragm inside the "dome" wh

Knicker elastic? OK, after correcting the partial blockage to the pressure hole for pumping fuel (covered partly about a third by ill fitting gasket), and reversing the mixture balance hole to be near the intake, had another go at the engine this morning - Result - SUCCESS. Now able to get full rpm at full throttle. High mixture no problem, will tach it after some running in and set it just rich of maximum revs at 300 or 400 rpm lower perhaps. It's chonking along about 8000 rpm I think, as it blew the hand tach out of my hand so it's pulling well! I think it was not getting enough

If you are going to club night Jim. I'll bring it along (you owe my a plug anyway)

The plate is thin pressed steel (I think) and flattened dome shape and the hole is on the side of the dome, so its not a straight flush mount to use the existing hole. You would have to block this, and fit a nipple in towards the center. However a nipple would protrude through and that would impinge (big word) on the diaphragm which is very delicate -not a good idea IMO. Joe would be correct is thinking brazing on a copper tube is the best solution, and I will carry out the mod when I have time, as I have seen this recommended elsewhere for best mixture control, but the following may ha

No probs Joe. Take some time off from modeling, it's what I did for a time -actually it was rather a very long time off for me Real life got in the way. But you do come back with renewed interest, enthusiasm does wax and wane. The problem is, once you get stuck into a new model/s, I tend to ignore everything else till it's done, and that isn't good. I told myself not to get so involved, and if other chores or family commitments come up, do those, and not get so frustrated at not finishing a particular modeling project, until good and ready to. The other thing to consider is goo

The diaphragm balance hole on the plate (which is right at the side of the plate-not in the middle) was facing towards the front of the aircraft (in the prop wash), I have now rotated the plate only (it is perfectly rectangular) with the hole now at the rear away from the prop wash and in line with the trumpet, and drawing air from the same area. Maybe that will work, problem is, as my son has left home now, I used to use his small brazing torch, so it means buying another kit to do it, unless some kind soul offers The other problem is if it is that sensitive, then it would change with t

OK, have carb bend and standard intake trumpet fitted to Zenoah 26,, but engine set up is giving me some problems. Don't seem to be able to flick start it like I do my glo engines, (not fast enough flick -no doubt- the prop is set to pass the sensor magnet when flicking) but it starts on a starter motor fine, that is, when my tired old Sullivan which is yonks old occasionally will it turn it over to start it up (This is a magneto ignition not electronic). Have ordered up a new dynatron starter which should cope with the compression better and an aluminum spinner for easier starting.

After my Jabberwock completed -something easier to build - ARTF Edge Engine just checked - needs some tweaking yet (Zenoah 26), and the tail feathers tend to rumba a bit at idle, so going to brace the tail (hard points are provided for it already), re-balance the prop, and finally it's a bit noisy with a custom exhaust, so may try and baffle it up a bit. Will keep me busy for a day or two. picture attached ( I hope)

Thanks Darren, OK those fuel dots look neat, smaller than the BIG ones Ashtek Electronics are offering, though their petrol filler kit with pump looks good. Yes, it was the vent I was wondering about, I'll just route it out the bottom just behind the cowl to hang in the breeze. I'll have a shop around, Ashtek Electronics do some fuel dots but look huge, though I like the look of their gas tank and hand pump kit. My DC3 has a Dubro Glow Fuel filler, where the fuel filler just plugs in, and seals when you pull it out, I "think" they do a gasoline one as well. I'll have a look around, lon

Although no stranger to fairly big aircraft, I got an Edge from YT recently over Christmas (was persuaded by the special offer price), and bit the bullet and purchased a Zenoah 26 (Magneto ignition) Petrol engine for it, which other than 2 petrol helicopters I've owned in the past, is my first aircraft gasser. Started fitting it out, sorting the cowl and engine fitting, which is proceeding fairly well, cutting apertures to clear the Cyl head, plug, and a hole for the carb venturi - ( will get a better in-cowl silencer than the standard one supplied from Just Engines), the only thing I wou

I usually fly at Roundshaw - and although I was an old (make that very old) CAMFC member - I've only just re-joined the club - so haven't got a gate key yet (or even received a new membership card). As it has spats, I need the grass a bit shorter too !!

I have an almost identical old one which is now very tatty after many minor repairs after 4 seasons. I didn't fancy stripping the old one of the covering which is a lot of hard work, but preferred to knock up a brand new shiny one, and I like building - I'm retired so have spare time - very therapeutic. The old one flies superbly, though the tail is slightly offset to the right after a repair, where is was knocked off on a ground loop, (fortunately just gives extra right thrust) hence new one has tail braces. I'm hoping this one will be even better. It will prop hang but as my servos

Just from the Don Stothers plan - no kits exist any longer, plan still available from Traplet publications though. There is a smaller version than this, a Giant version 65", and a gi-normous version also at 80" It happens this one can go in my car reasonably easily with wings removed still joined by cabane struts, so rigging is only a minute or two. Very good for Floats off water too, hard points for mounting floats are incorporated.

Rear view -tail plane braced - sprung tail wheel