Steve Balaam

Hi Guys Many thanks for your responses, much appreciated. I have discounted the EDF option, it would need a 90mm size unit and I would have to cut some large cheater holes to get sufficient air in. The Turnigy motor looks promising, I have considered putting the motor in the nose which may lead to problems getting the CG correct but may be a solution. My thoughts at the moment are to leave the fixed undercarriage off the plane and bungy launch and belly land the plane, if I can source some pusher folding props of the correct diameter perhaps that may be the way to go.

My next build is to be a Bills kit Mirage 2000, originally designed for a 46 to 60 size nitro pusher. I would like to electrify it but am struggling to find a suitable brushless motor, could I ask if anyone could suggest a suitable motor. I'm hoping to get the flying weight to be sub 8 Lbs and am limited to a prop diameter of max 10". I have a liPo choice of 4,6 or 8S. Any help would be appreciated. Steve B

I would check my flight battery. As the battery starts to get to minimum under load the servo's will slow down before stopping altogether when the battery fails. I've had this a number of times over the years.

I've gone over to using threaded inserts available from Modelfixings starting from 4mm thread size. I wouldn't use anything else now

The TN Sabre is next on my building list. There has been a lot of discussion about getting sufficient air in to the fan, I'm going to use Naca ducts on mine, what are the tell tale signs on the ground that the edf is not getting sufficient air and is being choked ?

I always seal or even hinge all my control surfaces with Oracover/Profilm clear Works a treat

Hi Rich Try a tinternet search should be something on Youtube. I found this on RCUniverse which may help http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/gas-engines-142/9984091-spark-plug-cap-assembly-procedure-2.html Steve B

Hi Rich Just Engines have the spares, they will also repair it for you if required. https://www.justengines.co.uk/acatalog-cgi/sh000002.pl?WD=cap%20plug&PN=Ignition_Systems_for_Glow_Engines%2ehtml#aJW11002

Hi All I'm going to try a NACA inlet on mine as attached so I don`t have a scoop out in the airflow. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/naca-style-inlet-duct-set.html

Invest in the tape the car sprayers use, bit more expensive but well worth it. Any decent motor spares shop should be able to get it

When I'm considering a big purchase, at the moment I'm considering two EDF kits from manufacturers on the continent I send an email requesting some details of the kit postage etc. If I don't get e reasonably timed response they don't get my money, there are several UK retailers who I will not do business with because of this simple test. I also will not do business with on line retailers who deliberately do not advertise a telephone contact number

I've picked up a vintage Robbe Folland Gnat kit up from Ebay. Does anybody have a set of instructions they could let me have please. Steve B

Check the charger settings to see if it's set to cycle and not charge

From memory I think the switch settings are in the system menu. Do you have the manual, I have one in PDF format if required. Steve B

Great service unless you live in Northern Ireland were they refuse to make the effort to post or courier items.

I've had exactly exactly the same experiance with this individual. I've responded to him that I consider this an attempt to defraud me of money or launder funds and I'm sending the email to the police for investigation. Steve B

I have a DLE 30 and replaced the silencer with a Just Engines Duo compact quiet silencer Made a big difference.

The Carbon Copy item is advertised as XL size £19.99 The sizes of the cowl are given against the item Steve B

Carbon Copy seem to have them **LINK** Steve B

If the worst has happened and you have blown the internal charger, it's a fairly simple item to replace. I upgraded my original battery to NiMh 2000Mah and replaced the internal board with an upgraded one. I think I got the parts from T9 Hobby Sport Steve B

I have to give a thumbs down for Kings Lynn models as they absolutely refuse to ship items to Northern Ireland even though it is part of the UK. Not good business in my view. Steve B

I would recommend The Balsa Cabin. They will select the wood density according to your needs and they will cut 48" sheet down to whatever size you want I have done this on several occasions, always had good service and also save a bit on postage cost Steve B

How is Pitch, Roll and Yaw achieved in the hover and slow flight ? Steve B

Hi Barry The picture in profile is an EconRC Pilatus PC21. Sold on and then sadly crashed by it's new owner. Was a very nice flying electric 50E size plane with E-flight retracts . Regards Steve B

Hi Barry Have you calculated a selling price for the RV4 ? Regards Steve B