bert baker

I simply just used epoxy to fix them in place you do need to make sure the top centre section is parallel to the lower wing dowel holes Id recommend not using the tangs for the wing struts and order the Practical scale fittings

Yeah food for thought, I’m not a fan of videos on maiden’s, But it is a good diagnostic tool, I’m going to fly it again now I know what it’s like to fly such a model, I would say I was a bit nervous about flying it after so much work had gone into it, I did start to relax and even let my son William have a go and do the loop so hopefully next outing I can do some more tests, I didn’t do a stall test and really should do

You very welcome

Oh and yes I changed the name to Judy B instead of Judy L for SWMBO

I’m not sure why this happens with the videos, some can and some can’t, I’ll try to put a link to another video of the maiden

Cheers for the heads up, I’ll give it a go

Yeah she flys great, A lot more gentle than I expected it to be One concern that has proved to be correct is the axle is a little to weak for my liking It bounced on landing and the right wheel bent up a bit I bent it down a bit to easy so the plan is to replace the axle or complete undercarriage

IMG_4998.MOV First of many more take offs IMG_4970.MOV

Finally managed to get it out and carry out all the pre flight checks, The maiden went well

Sorry to read that you didn’t get to complete the plane. Mine is under a major repair engine wise I’ve removed the Siedel 7-70 as it lost compression on all cylinders and is now in process of a complete overhaul. so I could fly it,I fitted a Zenoah G38 up front,this has totally transformed the plane and the way it flys, It’s lost just over 1kg of the nose and is so much better for it I’ve made the same mount as the radial so no extra holes have been made,

Many thanks for help, must confess I’ve not pulled the valves out yet might just need a gentle clean

Hi, I have a Seidel 7-70 radial and the piston rings were found to be gummed up, having freed them off it now appears that the valves don’t seat properly, I have given them a bit more clearance on gap but it didn’t change anything I have left the inlet and exhaust tube off for now I do recall Morris mini motors radials have bags of compression I’m thinking I need to lap the valves in gently, but not sure what paste or where to get paste to do the job or even if I should try at all any thoughts from anyone who has successfully lapped these type of small valves in

Hi everyone, I decided to put this on here as there is very little on the internet about this kit built plane. The build looks to be in construction I’ve had this for a while it was built by a friends dad and subsequently I’ve got ownership of it. The manual says 35 to 62cc gas engine, I did a maiden flight with a NGH38 fourstroke up front, this proved to be marginal on performance, I subsequently fitted a DLE 55RA, this was better on performance but let down by Aileron horn failure and on inspection found the elevator horn not fit for purpose, I lost interest in it and did attempt to sell it but no takers so it has sat in the garage for a while, I’ve had make a decision on its fate and have another go was the order of the day, I reinstalled all the gear and made a few bits better It’s weight has come in at 12 kg so more or less in-between the manufacturers weights, has anyone flown,owned or built one of these kits

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