Paul H
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Very impressive Andy, a great build and encouraging if not a little daunting to see the entries starting to emerge for Shawbury. My Tripehound is now covered and awaiting painting, detailing and rigging. But because I think I won't have time to get it properly sorted I have a plan B entry in mind of a much simpler kind which is more likely to fly steadily.
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Too late for ailerons, not least because I think they would drive me mad. Planning the RC installation and all the rigging points not to mention the instrument panel, Clerget engine and other detail has been a trial. I think I have actually built at least 2 Tripehounds given the number of times I have made a trial assembly and then built a final version sometimes at the 3rd attempt. Still to work out the wing loading, probably too scared to. Thanks for your encouragement though Danny.
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Hi Martin Your build looks great and has me seriously worried, rib tapes and stitching! I am building a Sopwith Triplane from the Aerographics kit for the Indoor RC Scale Nationals having never tried anything of this nature before. The airframe is all but complete and I have started covering, doing 6 wing panels today. Like you I have bought my Electronics for motor, rudder and elevator from Micron, good advice and service. Target weight is 150gms I am sceptical that I have done the right thing and may quickly build a simple high wing model which is more likely to fly well. Good luck with your build.
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3 years ago I crashed my nearly new Crescent Bullet when the ground wasn't as low as I thought it was. Since the remnants have skulked in the corner of the workshop. Guilt then took hold this autumn nudging my conscience into accepting I shouldn't start the winter build until I had rebuilt the Bullet. So much like Trigger's broom the original now has a new wing and no doubt next time a new fuselage. Anyway it is ready for the winter. The original is the yellow and red version the rebuild is blue.
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I have had some cut vinyl letters delivered today from Lee. I know he has just moved premises but he responds to e mails and because I am not in a hurry any delay from normal service has not been a problem. I have used Pyramid models several times and will continue to do so.
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Autumn is here!!.....Who's been flying??
Paul H replied to Andrew767's topic in All Things Model Flying
Is it time to revive the autumn is here.....who's been flying thread? There aren't too many opportunities to slope soar in Norfolk but the coastal dunes work well in an easterly or north easterly. Today was good for Sea Palling although the rain was a bit inconvenient when you wear glasses. Model of choice was a Dreamflight Alula which flew really well. -
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I started my new Laser 150 on Sunday for the first time. The starter hardly had time to engage the spinner before it burst into life, after running a tank through and minimal adjustment I flew it gently and without a missed beat. You're not wrong Ernie
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Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Paul H replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
Today was the first run and flight of my Laser 150 powered Xtrawot built from the Chris Foss kit over th past 10 months. Radio is Spektrum and HiTec digital servos. Finish is epoxy and glass cloth on the fuselage sprayed to colour match the oracovered wings etc. The canopy is a carbon lay up from a mould I made from a plug. The colour scheme is based on a full size Extra. Weight is 11.25lbs. First engine run was perfect after an instant start and the following flight was trouble free although I will move the CG back a bit to sharpen up the elevator. Thanks and credits to Chris Foss Neil Tidey and John Harper at Laser, Phil at Fighter Aces and Forum members for advice. -
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The BBMF Hurricane and Spitfire (IX?) with invasion stripes displayed at the Aylsham Show in Norfolk held in the grounds of Blicking Hall at just after 14.00 yesterday if that ties in with your sighting Mark.
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Is Halfords clear lacquer fuel proof
Paul H replied to Paul H's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
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Does anyone know if Halfords clear satin lacquer is fuel proof please? After years of flying electric I am building a laser powered Xtra Wot but don't yet have any fuel to do a test. Many thanks
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Nic I think you should be able to use masking tape butted up to the edge of the step i.e. The area to be under the glass cowling. You can carry the glass cloth over onto the masking tape and when the resin is cured simply cut between the masking tape and the step before peeling away the masking tape. This will leave a crisp edge. I've done similar before and it works well. Coloured masking tape such as green frog tape will make it easier to see the cutting line.
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Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Paul H replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
As a break from building an Xtra Wot and feeling the need to finish something I have built a half size Kid, a 1941 French pylon model designed by Georges Bougueret. The plan was published in July 1947 in Model Aircraft magazine and then the 50% version in November 1988 Aeromodeller. To fit a KP01 electric motor and timer I had to adjust the fuselage and pylon. Covering is sealing tissue and dope, finished weight is 60gms. Finder label installed ready for a calm summers evening. -
