Tom Flynn 1

I had the plan and the magazine, and really fancied building the model. So I sent off for the wood packs ( during Covid so no wood about) and I was quite happy with it all. But and there’s always a but, with other projects on going it sat there for ages and eventually I decided the sell it. In my modelling life ( and normal life) I have made many mistakes, and selling the kit was one of the biggest mistakes Possible. It still looks inviting, well you never know, another bad winter and ……….

Those of us that had one, agree with your comments. A heavy but manageable trainer, if a bit fast at times for a beginner. I remember going out with my sons to fly my first one, although I could just about fly, I didn’t have too much idea of flying. On this day no one turned up at the field to “ help” me. That was norm in the early days of our club. We had about 20 members at the most. So up it went, where I managed a couple of circuits before loosing confidence and orientation, down it went, luckily still in our field. The boys hadn’t see me cry for ages, but I did that day. The building, the covering but mostly the cost. I know someone Who would lose the plot when she saw the mess. I was lucky as when I’d calmed down, and examined it at home, the biggest damage was the nose wheel former had caved in. Plus a few dents in the foam and torn pro film. Anyway it was flying again the following week, this time on a buddy box. I had 2 HB,s to learn on. But have had a few since. I still enjoy flying them, especially when you know what you are doing. I built one before COVID and flew it quite happily until a novice fancied it, and I sold it to him. Never seen the guy or the plane since COVID. Hence the intention of buying one of the items on eBay as a winter project.

I built one of those when the plan came out. Flew OK, but I thought the tail was a bit flimsy, and the tail warped slightly on covering. It is capable of doing a lot more than I am.

Have a look at this Hi Boy on eBay. An absolute bargain. never mind where you can see that the fuselage has been smashed in half. The tail looks wrong as well. htpps://www.eBay.co.uk/item/256337117822 Tom

That guy is in Wells selling loads of bits on Marketplace. But……. Another one I contacted as he is selling an old sunbeam amongst that lot, and I wanted more pictures before I drove to Wells. Again no response what’s so ever. I’m sure they just put them on line and hope they sell themselves. My winter project has been sorted ( well that lot don’t want to sell) I have found an old DB Sports Mascot. I have acquired a drawing, and started stripping it down. But again the drawing and the plane are slightly different, so here we go again. Pity that wood is so dear these days.

Now that’s what I call well used. I’ve thrown away planes in better condition than that. obviously not a flyer, or containing any idea what so ever about the hobby. There you go, they walk amongst us.

Your not on commission are you Nigel?

No problem at all, I just wanted a view of what was in situ at the moment. not the best of builds by the look of it, but I have bought a few turkeys in the past. I bought an early DB Sports Jodel, which looked OK, until I started stripping it down. the wings had melted with the wrong glue, the fuselage fell apart as I pulled the profilm off, again wrong glue. My winter project turned into a full rebuild of wings etc. SO I fancied an old Hi Boy for the winter project, well we all learnt to fly on one, but I wanted an idea of the true condition. Which I haven’t got.

The guy in Clevedon has 2 on eBay. The second one is £75. I have asked him for more pictures as the ailerons don’t look right, but he doesn’t want to play ball.

Years ago while playing Rugby on an Easter tour, in Yarmouth I think, we watch Newton Le Willows play, as we were one of the teams on that pitch after them. Their star player was one Colin Welland, of Z Cars Kes, etc. This springs to mind as I’d never heard of the place before or since. I must lead a sheltered life.

If there’s a Precedent Low Boy in there…… then look no further than I. Tom

Like most on this site, very impressed with the amount of kits there. im interested in several of them. Just decide what way you want to go ref bids etc. Tom

Hi everyone I’ve obtained a DB Sports Mascot, with damage. So I’m looking for a drawing, or a copy of, to bring it back to flying condition. Im happy to pay whatever it costs, along with postage to Weston Super Mare. thanks Tom

I live in Weston S Mare, our field is just by the sea. At home it’s a still and lovely day. Some days When you arrive at the field you can just about stand up. over the years I have lost count of the amount of days I leave home full of Good intentions, but finish up getting out of the car, have a walk round and then returning home. Thinking oh well always tomorrow.

A great plane, and flys really well. mine is a bit tatty now, I have changed the position of the engine 3 times now it is at 45 degree’s and I’m happy with it. The plan and the write up seemed to cover the build very well. I keep thinking of building another, except I have a couple of kits to finish off and at my age “Time is NOT on my side” I keep getting that look when I’m seen with sheets of wood.