Bucksboy
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I’ve used the OS 55, mainly because it was what I had. A bit too big but it flies really well. I just wanted a model that was simple to operate and fliers in all weathers, it fits that bill perfectly.
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I’ve built a Wot 4 and then glassed and painted it with 2 pack aerosol, the aim to create a Winter hack. It worked perfectly, the covering and paint are completely fuel proof and it only requires are spray of water with detergent and a wipe down. I don’t need to worry about film lifting and it looks the same after a flying throughout the winter as it did in September.
I agree that it is more work but it does create a fuel proof, durable finish. I used automotive aerosols where the aerosol had a hardener inside the tin, by activating it the tin was useable for at least two weeks. The paint is entirely fuel proof after being allowed a week to cure.
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I agree that it looks like a knock off rather than an original DJI product, probably why it failed to return to home/launch point. There is likely to be a small flap with the micro SD card inside. Have a look to see what pictures it was taking before it was lost, it might give a clue to the owner.
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It spent the whole flight beating up the strip, a climbing turn and then return, the code looked great, even upside down! 🙃
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Today, 30th was a bright and sunny day with blue skies and white fluffy clouds to perfect for the 190. I tested the dolly on the runway to ensure it ran (fairly) straight on its own. I needed minor tweaks to the tail wheel to achieve this. Then onto the main event which was highly successful. The plane left off the dolly which was retrieved at the end. We're lucky enough to have an Astroturf runway so it's smooth and long. I estimate that the plane was off the ground in 10-15m and that's without ramming the throttle to the max.
Anyway, we managed some photos with a mobile as it was on the landing approach so the prop had virtually stopped and the phone has frozen the movement. I was aiming for the grass as it's slightly softer than the AstroTurf.
Very pleased with it, a great plane.
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Either one, I'm not fussed. I've not seen a Thunderbolt fly badly yet. I agree with leccyflier, ideal for belly landings with that large fuselage too.
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Oops! Well spotted! 😄
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There will be a hundred mistakes, which one in particular? 😄
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I've made a dolly from scrap plywood and a pair of wheels on aluminium legs. These were in the 'bits' box at the flying field, one mans scrap is another mans gold and all that. The tail wheel can be bent to adjust the track and I'll spend a bit of time ensuring it runs straight, ish.
Field trials on Saturday I hope.
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She flew! And flew well I might add, no flying shots as my photographer was acting as a ‘trim buddy’. The weather was calm after the early frost and mist and all checks completed. It required a decent heave for the hand launch and after some click of trim, she was flying hands free. I only flew for 5 minutes, the battery showed 52% left, it’s a 4 cell 3300. The spinner and prop vibrate a bit so some more work required. Landing was a doddle, I landed her on the very wet and soft grass without any damage!
I'll build a dolly for launching it think.
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Thank you, the pictures accentuate the mottled appearance of the paint on the wings, they don't appear that bad in real life. But to be fair, the airbrush is not really designed for such a large surface. I've ordered a larger needle but was too impatient to wait. I've not added any detailing on the underside yet.
I was interested to see if there was much weight gain over the brown paper covering, not too much it seems. Mine is a bit heavier than most with some lead in the nose.
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Dear All,
I'm sorry but I'm a late comer to the party. I received my kit in time for Christmas and I only get limited opportunities to build but I've managed to finish my Focke Wolf.
I also received an air gun for Christmas and have used Tamiya paints after giving up with water based acrylics. There are no surprises in the build, it went together well, the same as the others. This one has been glassed all over using Easy Composites 25gm per sq metre cloth and their resin. I use a foam roller as this leaves a really smooth surface.
I've added weight here and there, a printed fan at the front, a printed pilot from Thingyverse, total weight is 4lb 12 oz (2150 grams)
I'm using a 4 cell 3000 lipo with one of Richards motors turning a 12 x 6 prop and hope to maiden it this coming Saturday .
I've added far more colour than is scale but it all helps to see it in the air.
I'm pleased with the build, I do have a Bf110 waiting patiently in a box too.
Bucks.
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I've sent you a PM, mine has just started printing now, fingers crossed. If mine works, I'll print one for you too. (I'm new to this 3d printing so it might just create a birds nest😁)
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Richard,
I’ve built and flown your 63” La-7 which is powered by a Laser, I love it. It’s got retracts but it’s the wide stance of the wheels that’s the clincher. I love the 109e and have built the Brian Taylor one but its narrow undercarriage means it stays safely at home and rarely flown.
But a choice between the wonderful Spit and the 109, it’s got to be the yellow nosed 109.
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Eric,
Thank you for the explanation and photos, that clears it up nicely. My wings are glued together and I’ll leave them overnight, I’ll sand the LE tomorrow and then use the glass bandage to finish them off.
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Eric,
Could you please show a bit ore detail around the battery hatch please? I’m nearly at the same stage as Gordon, I’ve glued the two sides together but haven’t glued the big, circular formers F1 and F2 yet, they are dry fitted. I have the battery hatch cover with the pre drilled holes, it fits well. I’m just struggling to understand how the latch is fitted and which bits come off?
As always, a picture speaks a thousand words so here is where I’m at.thanks!
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Can I be a late joiner to the party please? A FW 190 with red 23 markings please. It can be my Christmas present!
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I’ve got two of these excellent radios. I’ve used a 2 cell lipo in it for years without any problems. I used their white plug, I never did find where I could buy another one.
Mike Ridley repaired it when my son managed to ram the plug in the wrong way round and shorted it. Despite the clear red/ black sticker and the plug making it so that can only go in one way round. He managed it. 😳
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I talked to one of the big traders at Wings and Wheels earlier in the summer about their September shows. They said that Popham had changed dates to the 2/3rd September which clashed with two other big shows. They were already committed to the Southern show and couldn’t attend Popham. The other big trade stands list the shows they’re attending and none seem to list Popham. I really enjoyed the first two shows at Popham but I do like to take advantage of the trade tents too.
The website has long promised a list of attendees but as Futura says, the list has never appeared.
I’ve never organised a show and have no idea about the amount of work required. I’ve no doubt that there are good reasons why the date has to be the same weekend as two other big shows. But sadly for Popham, I’ll go where the trade tents are. -
I've got a dog tracker and it's switched on all the time and worn on his collar. Most of the time it detects the home wi-fi and uses very little power ( the thing lasts well over a week) When we go out away from home wi-fi the tracker starts transmitting its location every 5 minutes, but, as most of the time I can see or hear him, I don't need it. When I lose sight of him I use the app on my phone to activate it to 'live' and it transmits its location every 5 seconds. I can then see where he is on a map and it draws a line so I can see his route.
The advantage for modellers is that it has its own built in sim card so works everywhere there is a phone signal. Secondly, most of the time it's not transmitting very often and has very low power consumption. Should your plane go down, simply activate the 'live' setting and you'll be able to see where it is. It's about the size of a matchbox, self contained and splash proof, it's designed to fit on a dogs collar after all.
I've got no idea if there would be a conflict with the various signals by carrying this thing in the aircraft. I don't use it on the plane but I thought I'd explain how my tracker works, it's a Tractive brand, but I think they are all similar.
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A group of us go in May and have done for several years, we’re booked to go again this year. We wouldn’t go back if we didn’t enjoy it. I look forward to it, a relaxing time, good weather and a chance to fly.
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Flyball, could you add another photo of the underside of your Spitfire. It looks very similar to one from Sportsman Aviation that I had years ago but sold on. It flew very well but had non scale undercarriage as the undercarriage retracted inwards rather than out. It gave it a much wider track which was good. It also sported a vivid blue colour on the underside so a photo would help.
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Gents, my mistake, there were 19 boards for £27/28. I’ll use the Hobbycraft paper backed where I feel I need extra strength or rigidity, the plain stuff for the rest. No need to peel any paper off at all.
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Right, I'm slowly getting there. I'm using the HobbyCraft paper backed board, I've been unsuccessful at removing the paper. I've used an iron and every square inch of paper puts up a fight. I've tried various temperatures and even ended up nearly melting the foam inside. So, life is too short to peel paper off foam.
My local B & Q was out of the Vitrex underlay so all building was put on hold over Christmas and birthdays. The next nearest B & Q was shown as holding stock so I visited them, I couldn't locate the stuff in the store. When I found someone to ask, they found it high up totally out of reach to customers. It was about £26/27 for 9 sheets.
So I've tried again with more success. I had made two wings from the paper backed board, one was flat on the bottom and one was symmetrical, not good. I've built another wing today using paper backed board on the bottom and the black foam for the top skin. I rescued the foam spars and reused them. Both wings appear the same now. The one from two layers of paper backed weights in at 115gm and the black foam/white paper backed foam one is 95gm. As I intend to cover them both with brown paper and PVA, I don't think anyone will notice. I've added two ply braces between the wings and guessed the dihedral angle.
I'll look again at the fuselage, this has been cut from the paper backed board but I'll be using the black foam board to skin it. I might remake it or just make do with my first attempt. I've still got to cut lightening holes in it but don't have pictures yet.
The Big Question ?
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Would it be worth offering the Bf110 again? Now that there is some interest from the FW 190 and Tempest? Maybe tweaking the design if needed? Just a thought.