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Graeme Poke

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    Changing modes

    in All Things Model Flying

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    I am in Australia too, (Tasmania). I have never came across a club stipulating which mode must be used. Most in my area use Mode 1 but there are quite a few using Mode 2.

    We have in our club a member using mode 3. Whatever that is.  Cheers Graeme

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    Shaping a leading edge

    in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans

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    Thank you all. LC, it's  square balsa. I have planed it and I am now block sanding it. Even though I try to be careful the sander occasionally takes a bit of the ribs. I'll try the sticky tape tip. May help.

    Also it's becoming a bit "wavy". Don't know why. Maybe I didn't have it secure enough with pins when I glued the ribs to the bottom balsa sheet when forming the  "D" section.

    Anyway. Just persevere I guess.

    Making Transfers

    in Hints and Tips

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    CCF170322_0006.pdfThanks KC. Good suggestion. I don't know if it is the same graphic. I visited Old Warden back in 2016. Can't remember the Hawk Major.

    The colours on the plan state "light brown bird black detail gold beak & name".

    However, the main difficulty is that I live in Tasmania. It'll be awhile before I visit again.

     

    Andy, I'm using the Dennis Bryant plan  which states the scale as  2 1/4"  =  1 foot.  About 1/5th scale.

    Copy of the plan sketch below ....I hope. CCF170322_0006.pdf

    Making Transfers

    in Hints and Tips

    Posted

    I am considering making decals for my refurbished Miles Sparrowhawk.

    Problem is I can't find a decent photo of the Sparrowhawk, the graphic on the plane.

    Has anyone tried designing/making their own transfers/decals?

    I am in need of some advice please. Cheers Graeme

    OS 4 stroke 20% nitro.

    in IC Engines

    Posted

    I have four Saitos, twelve  to twenty years old and a Laser155 eight years old. All have used a diet of 10% nitro, 20% synthetic oil.

    Would there be any problems now changing to Jon's ratios of 5% nitro and 15% oil? Cheers Graeme

     

    Warbirds Replicas P51 Mustang

    in Warbird kits

    Posted

    Thank you all. Gee, I don't know banana oil or where to get it. Sanding sealer from my local hardware store is turps based. Not too sure about that. They didn't have water based. Might try online. A friend suggested I try Deluxe EZE coat. However, I'll give Paul's suggestion a try first.

    Again a big thank you to everyone. This is a terrific forum. Ask and you receive. Graeme

    Warbirds Replicas P51 Mustang

    in Warbird kits

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    A question if I may on paper covering. I have applied grease proof paper to my Sparrowhawk fuse.  Went on well looks good.  As per Richard's instructions I should now use non shrinking dope. I can get dope but not non-shrinking. Any alternative suggestions please. Thanks Graeme

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