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    So those that are still flying or own some of the models mentioned in this thread, how about some pictures of said planes, nice to see the ads but there ain`t nothing like seeing a built one!............
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    The Skyways plan pack have gone and are not coming back, these models won`t be offered again in that format, only as complete kits, i have that from the current owner of those models. Who owns the rights to the CAP models now, i can think of some of their kits, can someone list the whole range or post up a period ad? Some of them i am sure would still sell well, the Gladiator springs to mind, i flew a Phil Ramsey one for a number of years, great flyer............
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    Not heard that before, would be interested in some of those, are you sure you are not confusing with the Pat French ones as mentioned on this very forum?
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    Thanks, i would have thought the foam wings/ decking etc would probably add a bit to the cost of that (but what do i know!)
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    Would you think around £170 for a 70" ish span low winger complete kit would be a fair price, foam wings, decking, abs cowl etc would be a reasonable price to pay, AND would You be ok paying that. I too have a dislike for foamies and would never purchase a new one, similarly ARTF`s don`t float my boat. I have a kit in mind which is a quick build as i have described, i think that is a fair price to pay but i would like to know if others feel the same way and would purchase a similar kit at that price if the model floated their boat!...........Martin
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    Seeing the thread about the resurection of the Pat French model range got me wondering, many years have passed since these, the Skyways and complete A Pac kits were readily available. In todays market what do you reckon a FAIR price would be, wingspan in the 60-70" area, foam wings, decking etc, sheet tail and fin, abs or glass cowling etc. I am talking full kit here not a plan pac. I know we all want something for nothing, i am no different to the rest of you but thinking of the kit producer what is a fair price that people would still buy at?...........Martin
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    Looking forward to seeing these kits offered again, will watch with interest............
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    Very nice, i have been on their website and ALL their kits are out of stock, have they stopped producing kits?
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    One of my recent buys was a lovely Precedent Bi-Fly 25 which was fitted with a Thunder Tiger Pro 36 glow engine, it also came with a nearly new container of fuel. Now i haven`t flown a glow engined plane for 20+ years, preferring the cleanliness and ease of operation of electric, but hey ho it came with the fuel, i had a pump and glow stick that came with another model which i had since converted to electric, why not give it a go and fly as is i thought. I got it started pretty much straight away but after warm up it wouldn`t throttle up without trying to die so i went to tweak the needle and WALLOP i stuck my fingers in the prop I guess that comes from unfamiliarity with this type of propulsion, after finger repairs and a cup of cha i went out again and ran it, but the needle tweaking with the plane vertical and the general mess from the exhaust and clean up afterwards reminded me why i fly electric. Anyone want to buy the motor? It means cutting a battery hatch etc but it`s a lovely little plane and i am looking forward to fling it..............Martin       Edited By martin collins 1 on 28/02/2019 18:52:46
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    Ok, there will be a delay before i get this airborne, one of the last jobs was connecting the aileron rods up from the bottom wing which contains the servo and bellcranks to the top wing which has the ailerons. you can probably guess that there is plenty of play in the bellcranks, aileron free movement is 1/4" only option i can see is to strip the underside covering from the top wing and put mini servos in.
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    What sort of flying weight are the Stampes coming out at?...............Martin
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    This is getting close to a maiden flight now, it has working flying wires to hold the interplane struts in place, what are peoples opinion on the top wing bands, should they be crossed?
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    Picked this Bi-Fly 25 up today, Thunder Tiger 35 pro, looking forward to getting it into the air, not flown glow for donkeys years but it came with 3/4 gallon of fuel so it would be rude not to try it before i convert it to electric
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    Not potty at all, the Royal plan shown in the link above shows it under the model, if you transpose that to the top wing it is just under 1/2 of the top wing cord at the widest point.
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    This is the plan for the Royal P-6E, which is basically the same aircraft with an inline instead of a radial, Cof G looks to be slightly forward of the top wing centre line, based on that my model would balance perfectly. **LINK**
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    Ok, cracking on with this, spot on Trevor, weight is a smidge over 5lb, gone 5s a123 cells, they fit in perfectly under the u/c hatch which holds the u/c on with two bolts, motor is a Propdrive 38-42 1000kv on a 12x6 prop giving around 600W. Big question is where is the Cof G? I don`t know what plan this was built from, i have looked at several Curtiss P6 Hawk plans online and they all have different CofG positions! Obviously i cannot afford to get this too far rearward, i would rather err on the safe side. Your thoughts would be most welcome! Edited By martin collins 1 on 15/02/2019 19:28:03
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    That looks like it could be in the air fairly quickly, all it needs is a nice colour scheme!..............
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    Are the BI FLY wings foam or built up and sheeted?
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    Post some pics if you get it..........
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    Any one converted and flown a BI FLY 25, would be interested in your setup and thoughts.............
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    That`s nice, what motor/cells/prop are you using, any idea of the flying weight? Let me know once you have flown it, i am thinking of getting one for electric..........
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    Silhouette for sale on Evilbay, cheap airframe if you take the value of the motor fitted.......... **LINK** I have cut a top hatch in mine now and made a battery tray so i don`t have to keep removing the wing the change the battery, had another couple of flights on it this week.............
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    KC, do you know if the Renegade was a plan in RCM&E, if so when? What span is the model, Sarik`s site doesn`t say..............M
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