EGB 953

Makes it almost impossible for a young lad or lass to get a model for Xmas, take it to a local park and fly it and fall in love with the hobby.

Have you looked at the manual? From memory it shows the engine mount position. I have the kit version but in a locked container, can take a look this weekend.

Found this: https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press25/ve-day2025/ve-day-80-flypast-2025.htm.

I saw a post somewhere about the route aircraft will take for the VE day commemoration, has anyone see it mapped, I gather it comes in across north East London?

I confess I don't feel very comfortable with the symbol at all and would not have it on any plane I own. It was, and continues to represent, all that I find most abhorrent. I don't object to seeing it in its historical context, in a museum for example, and I respect those purists who would insist on it in a scale model, though I guess other compromises are often made so I am not always convinced of the necessity. Aside from my own feelings about it, I try to be a decent human being and if not having it means I avoid offending or upsetting a fellow flyer then I am happy to not offend them. if that makes me woke, then I am happy to be so. I do get why the social platforms ban it, policing it without AI is almost impossible and I would rather they policed the content than not at all.

Can anyone advise me on the closest Oracover (or indeed better covering film) red that is closest to RAF red (as on a chipmunk for example)? I dont think it is Ferrari red but am not sure (and also very slightly colour blind).

Would you thin the epoxy as well?

The hard truth is that the market for IC nitro is just too small and uneconomic. In theory IC engines should cost a lot more, but sadly no one will/can afford to buy them. Manufacturers and suppliers can’t get their money back on the fuel either. We all abandon a supplier as soon as their prices go up. we are a smaller hobby with relatively limited resources. The demographic is much older and many are retired with limited income. of course being a hobby of older blokes is hardly likely to inspire youngsters either. Yet if we don’t look to find a next generation we risk the hobby and almost certainly IC dying out within my lifetime i agree with Tim’s post earlier. Younger flyers can get excited about IC, but it’s those realistic looking foamies and electrics that are going to be the gateway drugs that get any youngsters addicted. in the meanwhile we could look at other pastimes for ideas. Classic car clubs often get together and make a bulk order from manufacturers for a particular part or spare. That might be something we organise with the BMFA.

I got some 0.5mm 9x12 inch acetate from nexus models for a simple wrap around canopy. I think it was still a bit too thick, I would go a tad thinner but haven't done that much modelling.

Apologies, I am not very experienced. Most of my planes have some dihedral and I do notice yaw in the turns. So I should have more up on the up aileron? How would I do that? By adjusting the end points?

I am interested to know if it helps with your landings ... Please let us know.

Thanks. That make sense. I was discharging as it had been in storage a while and I didn’t want to just charge up. Is that wrong? What the best process for life’s?

Hi, This is a quandry. Have been discharging a life 2s (2300mah) battery for 2 hours down to 6.17v at 0.8a. All good so far. Then, I set it to charge at 1a. as soon as it starts the battery voltage shows as being 6.72v. It has been charging for 7 minutes and is already 6.9v. How did that happen? is this normal? how much should I charge it to?

I am in North London near Potters Bar so am sure we can find a place to meet. The 46 is a great engine, never had trouble with it .. let me DM you.

I have one in good nick that is free to a good home. It’s an excellent trainer. All servos and Irvine 46 runs very nicely. Where are you based?