David Tweddle

Posted by John Manning on 06/01/2014 20:15:35: Take care, we want the red on our models to be paint not blood. Good luck. John M No sense of adventure... David

5 Star Will is on this Forum from time to time. Just ring the shop they will give you loads of unbiased advice. David

Posted by colin gough 1 on 06/01/2014 17:44:28: I thought it was just me, there used to be a model shop at Ashford Kent. Colin look here or here, the first one is twenty minutes and the second one 65 - 75 minutes. First rate service to all every time. Am I on the same planet as most of you, I used Avicraft until 14 years ago as it was local to me, I now use AMS but last month went into Avicraft (Mini Panic) and not one thing had changed (apart from the saw dust on the floor; gone...) total chaos service with a smile and you have to walk backwards to get out the door politely. Long live the LMS David

Enthralling work Simon thanks for the input. David

Posted by Andrew Russell 2 on 06/01/2014 20:06:28: I may have made a bit of a mess in my workshop. Am I missing the point here. Is this not normal... David

Posted by Tony Bennett on 04/01/2014 21:19:14: i can put a pencil down for 1 sec and never find it again. You think you got it tuff, I live in the garden of England we are surrounded by fields full of keys, pens, glasses, bits I only just cut, time for a clean out I think and thanks for the encouragement/moral support. David

Thanks VA my thinking was the stain would not penetrate as well as I would like it to after making a joint (did I say that). I was after comments so thanks for the input, I was going to try a test rig one stained and one not, and do a destruction test in single and double sheer also splice joints weighted to breaking points. My thoughts were that I would get a deep stain/colour penetration and if the glue ran it could be cut back and sanded without showing... I think I should just get on with it Ta, after all there is always paint... Another point I was thinking of using poly (Gorilla) glue on the ladder so I could steam after or as necessary, thoughts please any one. David Ps talking of joints, me thinks time for a Jameson's as all my joint's ache...

Posted by kc on 04/01/2014 20:12:36: I think many people will find that useful. Better still for this use is a draughtsmans Tee square which are probably thrown out due to CAD. KC got a good one from Ebay adjustable. Brill price too also some flexi curves (French). David

Hi I am thinking of staining the fuselage wood first before building. I will use Ronseal wood (not the varnish one) stain and let all parts air dry for some time (2-3 weeks) before I start on the fuselage. Is this going to help me with C of G... Will I have problems with adhesion. I intend to seal with dope 25% X 2-3 coats sprayed on after building work, should I use 50%. Re the ladder should I first glue the stringers to the sides and then steam them before building. Ie. make the boat then add the stringers at the correctly chamfered angle, turn upside down and commence the second stage of the fuselage build (tail end). I will try technical support @ Ronseal also if I can... Thoughts please, David Thanks and HNY

Nice work BEB glad I have not started yet (can't find plan). Must add note for new builders, do buy Swann Morton or X-Acto, and not the pound shop look alike X-Acto they are a hazard I know. My choice is the Swann Morton No2 with 10A blades. Housework(to find plan) then follow you ten steps behind... I will use Aliphatic through most of my build as CA is now affecting me. David

Posted by cymaz on 27/12/2013 11:32:10: ARGH..............too late about not letting wives see comments I did wonder as Andrea very often looks over my shoulder as I slowly type. I came a cropper once that was enough never again. Until the next time; David

Well done. Will look good in tissue & dope. More builds soon Eh... David

I got one of these Brill. David

I think the glue must be set on the Pine LE's and tips by now so onwards then upwards I hope, pictures soon. David

Thanks for that I now see why they cost what they do. Not a lot considering. David

Posted by john stones 1 on 17/12/2013 23:27:28: they use cyano at hospitals we walked all way home, with a nurse glued to his head How did you arrange that then John. Thanks FFS it was a can that cut my hand, but as the nurse was gluing it together again the wife would not take her eyes off us...

Posted by FastFlyer Smyth on 17/12/2013 01:43:53: - came over with a tube of balsa cement and filled the hole I remember it stinging a bit. lol Edited By FastFlyer Smyth on 17/12/2013 01:49:57 A bit FFS, I remember the yellow stuff they used in the play ground now that used to sting1 But Balsa Cement and Super Glue well!!! Makes my eyes water just thinking about it... Best rapid fix ever though. David who needs plasters dept.

Posted by Martyn K on 17/12/2013 21:53:18: If you say 'run away' then I'll probably go for a home brew CAP 21 or 232 - or perhaps the Traplet Zlin plan. Your thoughts please maestros... Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 17/12/2013 21:53:56 Run away Martyn, from those things and go with the Pitts please, so much style and I just love the lines and looks of her. Regards David

Talk about crying, I went to Tesco's the other evening as they had Jameson's on offer @ 15 quid for 70cl When I asked for one the lady said they had sold out as someone had bought the lot. I found them in a shop not far away for 30 quid a bottle... two still in the bag. Did I cry no, well I did moan though.

I must start playing with foam. You got me hooked Simon well done and thank you. David

£ verse $. Well I log in as UK then @ checkout all turns to $, postal cost shows $ then so does total. Now that's not my gripe so what is; the blooming total cost. You have to play about with the weight what you are ordering (Lipos) etc. Not HK's fault, I hope. In my worst case, in hind sight ($70+ P&P) I could have split the cost/order. Lipo's are now PC again so all is forgiven (I blooming hope). But this will not fix the world, but hey the sky is blue/was today for a bit... David

Core Tony only a years worth, count yer blessing me Lad. David

I will follow this one Simon. Thanks David

Posted by Tim Hooper on 03/12/2013 21:35:04: So, who's up for leccy power, combined with retracts in the nacelles? tim Leccy Please and tricycle as I have two sets of air retracts that need a good home please Peter. David

I am very happy with this one, went into a Futaba TX. I also hacked a 2.4 GHz module into another Futaba with equal results good range and very happy with it. David