Geoff Gardiner
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Thanks for all your replies. After much deliberation, I have decided to go with the Kinetic 800 from HK.Really a decision about relative costs. Just need to wait for the post man...
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Just seen the Kinetic 800 from Hobby King, which looks very similar to the Merlin and seems better value for money.Does anyone have any experience of these? I have read that the servos are a bit weak. Geoff...
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Just wondered if anyone has found a cheaper alternative to the multiplex tuning powerset (for the Merlin) - it seems a bit pricey! I believe the motor needs to be 22mm diameter - has anyone found anything suitable from Giant Cod? Thanks in advance. Geoff...
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Hi Tony. I have little business on the side doing just this. www.film-to-dvd.co.uk Would be happy to give you a 25% discount for a fellow modeler, if you are interested. Geoff... Edited By Geoff Gardiner on 10/12/2011 18:32:12
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Thanks Ian - I did find you build thread in 'sloping off' a great help.
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Hi All. Just finished putting my Fusion together and thought I would try and post a couple of pics: All the best. Geoff...
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Thanks for all your replies to my previous post. I have decided to go with the Fusion 46 in red. Ordered it today and spoke to Alan - seems like a decent chap. i haven't had much experience of covering and wondered what materials people use to add a bit of bling (stripes etc) over the base colour.
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Hi ntsmith Good to hear others are building the Mini Panic. I am almost ready to start mine (garage conversion took longer that anticipated). Do you have any pictures or video of yours? I would love to see it.
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Hi All. I have been flying electric powered stuff for a couple of years and feel that I should give this slope business a go. I have pretty much decided on an SAS model but am stuck between the Wildthing 46 and the Fusion 46. If any of you guys have flown both, I would welcome your opinions.
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Hello Everyone. I have just got myself a new mini panic kit and, as soon as I have converted my garage room to a workshop, will be starting this as my first ‘trad’ build – I have put together several ARF’s. Have any of you folks out there put one of these together? I would welcome any advice as to the electric setup used (servos, motor, esc, prop, battery and bec combinations). Also, has anyone put a cowl over the motor – I feel it would improve the looks greatly.
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Pick a Plane 2011
Geoff Gardiner replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
My 3 choices for electric are: 1. RAF FE8 2. Sopwith Pup 3. Demoiselle Geoff... -
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Correction - I meant 11x8 and 11x7 props.
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Using Tipple 2300 3s Lipos and the supplied 10x8 Prop my Watt meter reads 32A 375W at full throttle restrained. Had 10 flights of 6-7 mins duration yesterday. ESC does get hot if I am throwing it about a bit - but so far no problems. I may try a 10x7 prop and see what happens.
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I also got one of these from Inwoods at the LMA Much Marcle show - managed to bag the last one at £99. Had trouble with the stripes around the fuse. Didn't seem to go on as per the picture on the box and didn't have enough stripes on the decal sheet. I ended up cutting some extra strips from the battery bay decal (that isn't used). Tail wheel a little bent, but nothing that causes a problem. Using Tipple 2300 3s Lipo (charge up to 5C) and balance is spot on. Watt meter reads 32A 375W at full throttle restrained. Have put larger 75mm wheels on as I fly from longish grass (1-2inch). Manages OK but prone to gently nosing over on landing. First flights today in a bit of gusty wind. Very pleased with the handling. Needed 3 or 4 clicks of left aileron to trim. Great fun.
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