[Introducing 3D Printing]

I fly FPV quads and 3D aircraft and have found 3D printing really useful.

For example, I have added winglets to some of my aircraft and printed loads of quad frames. If I break a quad frame I can simply create a new one.

Also I love all the different varieties of filament available.

[Joining 3D Printed Parts]

Yeah ABS slurry is good for keeping an ABS part onto the print bed but it is not good for sticking two parts together.

For joining ABS or PLA I have always found a contact adhesive like UHU Por to be best. Any glue that when cured still has a bit of flex in will work wonderfully. 2 Part epoxy usually cracks along the join line.

I hope this helps.

[3D printing - a home production revolution?]

Well whilst waiting for HK to restock their 3D printer filaments I decided to try some from **LINK**

Was pleasantly surprised by the quality. I thought it was worth a mention as they seem to have their ABS filament on offer at the moment.

[I need some to throw in the car and cut the grass with, any ideas?]

buy yourself a helicopter. When inverted it would be the perfect lawn mower

[PSS A-10 Thunderbolt II - build blog]

WOW this build is stunning!!!

[P-51B - Tony's new design for the 2013 Special Issue]

I am now much more interested in Helicopters and hope to continue with this interest like most 18 year olds, but a Tony Nijhuis P-51D might tempt me to revisit scratch building a model again. I cant think of any other designer who has had, or will have this effect so well done Tony, keep the lovely models coming!

[How hard to build?]

The TN 62" spit was my first ever build and i think that turned out alright

[Should lewis hamilton go to mercedes or stay with McClaren?]

Mclaren can provide a winning car. I think he would be stupid to move away from them despite the bigger pay check

[Hobby King UK stock levels]

Hobby King have had trouble with the shipping getting delayed and not arriving to the UK on time.

It would seem that they cant stock the UK warehouse fast enough

[Hobby King UK free collection]

Thats a fantastic idea from HobbyKing. I shall certainly be doing this

[Jim Davis Lancaster]

someone should get it flying!!!

Thats if it can be flown, it might be way to heavy

[Being dragged screaming and kicking towards 2.4!]

Buy a Spektrum DX8 and you will not be sorry!

[Cheap vs expensive manufacturers]

Multiplex kits are fairly expensive for what they are but the quality of the kit and the ease of builing and the flying characteristics makes it good value for money. (this is the same for Parkzone)

However, Precision Aerobatics kits are also fairly expenisve but i have found that they are very fragile and dont fly as well as the price tag would suggest

[UMX Gee Bee]

I would suggest you walk in and find the model, tread carefully and the crop will still be harvestable. Combine harvesters are designed to reach crop low to the ground so you will be fine and i am sure the farmer would not be happy if a UMX Gee Bee caused the downfall of his expensive harvester so go for it. But do be careful.

[Stand-off scale Mosquito takes to the air!]

why do they have tennis balls on the front of the steering collum?

[what type of music/singers helps you build your models?]

I cant listen to music while I build otherwise I spend all my time dancing and not building! Would take me years to build and ARTF

Edited By Will F on 03/08/2012 12:19:37

[the local model shop...long may it live..]

Yeah my local shop was galaxy models as well. It was a great shop and Gary and Pete and all the staff were great. Such a shame it closed, now my nearest local shop is in Colchester and its not so good and i never go into Colchester usually so i cant "drop by"

[How (not to) learn to fly]

That guy is basically Peter Griffin, and it was like watching an episode of Family Guy.

[...a request for Tony]

I like the idea of RC Birds. I bet tony could make a fantastic one but wont hold my breath.

A pterodactyl would be awesome

[Vertical fin...not so vertical]

Youll most probably notice it when you use the rudder. The plane wont just yaw but will slightly climb and decend i should imagine.

[Tony Nijhuis' new Vulcan]

I would go for two small pushers on the trailing edge of the wing but give a few hints on the plan to anyone who wants to go EDF?

[Harvard! Tony's 2012 design for the Special Issue]

P-47 Thunderbolt?

[My Fox conversion]

Nice going, but i feel it is lacking an EDF......

 

Edited By Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 24/05/2012 15:39:21

[How many flyable models do you have?]

A friend I fly with has over 125 models. Its an amazing collection!

[Fake or Dodgy APC props.. ??]

I just bought a brand new APCe 12x6 today at my LHS.

It seemed perfectly ok and up to the usual excellent quality from APC. The center core did seem a little thincker but only by about 1mm so i didnt mind.