John Timmis

I’ve never done a Spitfire. I would be up for one. John

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. Lots of good ideas here. I will start with a Dubro spinner. Cheers John.

I started by using a 12x6 APC prop which performed well apart from the noise. I removed the spinner & have been flying without it. This morning I changed the prop for one Richard provided , don’t know the make, but it has a more conventional shape. The spinner still does not run true even with a spacer between the spinner & the backplate . I’ll try a Graupner prop if I can find one. Cheers John.

The prop is balanced. How do I balance the spinner? It distorts as soon as the prop nut is tightened. I have tried making a backing plate to support the the spinner. Cheers John

Hi, the Tempest flies great, but the noise & vibration are awful. Is there any more advice on fitting the prop/ spinner, or do I need a spinner with a metal backplate? Cheers John

Thanks to everyone who replied. I still have brain ache. Looks like I will be going back to my old Futaba 6Ex. It seems quite difficult to choose a new system these days. Cheers John

Hi, The Horus is running Frsky OS, Does this make the books irrelevant? It is ACCST Thanks for the replies . Cheers John

Hi, trying to set up this radio is giving me brain ache.I think the answer to my problems might be found in this book. T9 sell them but are out of stock. The title is” Horus X10 Express Open Tx 2.3 user manual” by Lother Thole. If anyone has a copy they no longer need I would be very greatfull. Cheers John.

Using FrSky OS. Thanks for the replies so far. Cheers John

Hi all, I have a Horus x10 s & and a S6R that I’m trying to set up in my Warbirds FW190. I’m having difficulties in setting up the rates & also the gyro settings gain etc. Can anyone please help with the procedures. There needs to be a “Horus for Dummies” book. Thanks John.

Hi Ron, I’m nearing the end of the Tempest build & it now has some paint on it. I was wondering where you settled on for the cg position & what control throws you used. It looks as if I will need 12 oz lead in the cowl to achieve the cg on the plan. Cheers John.

Thanks for the advice. The situation isn’t desperate as I do have another 6EX which is almost unused. I will, however ,remove the pc board & see if I can find the fault. I have tried the switch cleaner. Thanks for the help. John

This TX has served me well for many years. It has developed a fault. The data input lever now only works in one direction. I can no longer adjust the dual rates or the expo. Can it be fixed or is it a scrapper? Any ideas please.

I’m cracking on with the build, not too far behind the leaders. Will be fitting the servo boxes in the wings & doing the fuselage decking today. Enjoying following the thread, thanks chaps. I have fixed the leading edge problem by gluing a strip of balsa , 1” by 3/32” to the top of the wing core. This has enabled a good leading edge profile to be sanded. Tallyho, John.

First flight of the 190 on Wed . No drama everything perfect. Thanks Richard , it’s a cracking model. The Tempest kit has just arrived today. How good is that?😀😀 John