DeeBee1

Nicely done, that's a good looking Flea.

Thanks kc, good detective work there. The build looks straightforward - the plan isn't all that accurate - some of the 'straight' lines not straight, the usual stuff. Might try and get hold of a copy of the article for interest's sake but it won't hold-up the build. Nigel - Not bad, the chord is 10" and the fuselage is a couple of inches shorter but generally a good guesstimate. A few sheets/sticks of balsa I didn't already have arriving tomorrow then I'll get building.

Posted by Don Fry on 10/09/2018 19:48:52: Deebee1, what size is your plan? Hi Don, It's 57" for a .35 to .40 engine. There must have been an error in the RCM&E/MHS/Sarik description at some point. There also used to be an ARTF foam wing available as Pat said above, but this is no longer supplied by Sarik.

Thanks for your replies everyone. Percy, I quite like a steerable nose-wheel but given the choice I'd go tail-dragger! At our club we can taxi back to the edge of the strip but not all the way to the pits. I'll ask Richard as you suggest - good idea. John/Pat - Thanks for the info. I also looked at the RCM&E descriptions on Magazine Exchange but it's not mentioned for any issues in those years so maybe it's a a special as you say. KC, I also wondered about that. The lovely looking Fiesta by Boddo was an MPA plan and also didn't appear in a magazine (although it's sister the Carnival did). The wing is built up using the same much-used layout as the Tyro Major, RM Trainer, Pronto, Mini-Pronto etc. The spar sizes are slightly bigger and the LE sheeting is on the top and the bottom, but that's the only structural differences. Thanks for the suggestion but I don't mind making ribs so I'll probably just make them up myself - not sure if that makes me odd in some way. Sanding is the part of a build I dislike the most! Nigel - The wing is similar(ish) to the Super 60 but the fuselage, fin, stab etc. are sheet rather than built-up. Although the Instructor is smaller I expect it will weigh more than the 2.0kg I managed with my Ben Buckle Super 60. Yes, it has the look of a scaled-up Mentor or scaled-down Mascot (but with barn-door ailerons). I have quite a lot of the wood for the Instructor left over from other builds so I think I'll give it a go. 6" wide balsa must have been much easier to obtain in the 70's/80's as I've seen it in a couple of David's designs. It's unobtainable in the UK today in 36" lengths so I'll join some 3" together for the fuselage, but apart from that everything is quite standard. I'll post some build photos if I remember to take some! Pat must have posted (above) while I was writing this!  The Instructor is, in fact, 57" span and for a .35-.40 engine.     Edited By DeeBee1 on 10/09/2018 19:49:38 Edited By DeeBee1 on 10/09/2018 19:56:02

Great build so far Luccaaa! Glad that people are still using diesels and building open frameworks. You might want to consider using an exhaust deflector to direct some of the exhaust gunk away from the model. Just Engines sell them. It shouldn't affect the engine performance too much for general flying. I use one on my Super 60.

Hi, I just bought a copy of David Boddington's Instructor plan (RC1556). It's quite an attractive 57" trainer for a .40 size engine with a tricycle undercarriage. It's similar in looks to the Mascot but with a built-up wing and barn door ailerons. Like all David's tricycle u/c designs that I've seen, it shows a fixed nose-wheel (not sure what he had against steerable nose-wheels!). I've never seen the Instructor mentioned on the internet or in the old magazines. I don't think it was one of his MPA designs. Has anyone come across this plane before?

Thanks Keith, pm sent.

Anyone know where I can get the plan for the Chapter One aileron wing published with the November 2015 issue? Sarik don't supply it and UKMags only stock back-issues to 2017. There are no issues for sale on eBay or Magazine Exchange. Any ideas appreciated.

Yes all the small Cox engines really scream. You could (and still can) get 'mufflers' for the 049s. I have one but haven't tried it yet so I don't know if it would make any difference to the noise level. Dens Model Supplies sells various spares as well as new Cox 049 engines.

That's lovely looking model Birgir. To answer your question, Boddo designed the original Mini Super, which was a 47" taildragger, based on the Super 60 because he wanted something more transportable. He then approached Eddie Keil who purchased the design and kitted it for Keil Kraft in the form we know. The full story was published with the plans in AMI and is now on Outerzone: **LINK**

Sorry to bring this thread back from the grave, but I was thinking of building a Bushwacker as a 'chuck in the back of the car' model. However, the plan I purchased (from Sarik) contains several errors, and parts of the build (especially the wing) are very different to the description and pictures in the RCM&E build articles. I know that magazine plans are often re-drawn by different artists to the designer, but am I missing something? Was there ever a revised or re-issues Bushwhacker plan?

From the Futaba website FAQ: If I remove my transmitter battery will I lose all my data? Does my radio have a lithium battery to store all my programming, or how is this data stored? Do I need to service this memory in any way? For memory storage the 7C uses permanent EEPROM memory and does not have a lithium battery. Your transmitter battery may be removed safely for storage, cycling, or other reasons without loss of data. ----- In case you aren't aware, EEPROM memory is a type of memory that retains its contents when the power is removed and can be programmed and erased many times. It is basically the same sort of memory you'd find in an SD card in a phone or camera. I have a 7C and have changed the battery without problem, although I've noted down all the settings for the planes I have 'just in case'.

You're right kc, I don't 'need' the instructions, but when I plan a build part of the fun for me is reading the articles etc. (I spend days studying the plans!). Just me being odd I suppose. I've got the RCME articles now anyway, thanks. I read somewhere that Alex was planning an aileron wing for the Bushwhacker. Did this ever get published? I PM'd him little while ago but I know he's busy. Sorry about all the questions - I'm quite active on one of the 'other' forums but a newbie on RCME . Danny

Sarik Hobbies tell me that they can't supply the digital download of the Bushwhacker article that used to be available from My Hobby Store/Traplet. Does anyone know of another supplier where I could to purchase this?

Did you build the Sonata kit?  I'm looking to obtain one (in kit form) so if you didn't and you would like to sell it I'd be happy to make you an offer.