John Timmis

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

Hi, here is another one ready to go. I wanted to try Richard’s monochrome finish, I think it has worked well. It has a Quantum 40 motor, about 700 watts on a 12 x 6 prop & 4s 4000 lipo. The cg is at 85 mm. Is that OK? Can you remind me of what the control deflections should be please? I have really enjoyed this build & following the numerous threads, can’t wait to start on the Tempest. John.

That went well👍👍

The dolly on the right was used on a FW 190d. The 2 wires, about 1/14 inch long, just plugged into 2 tubes , very loosely, in the bottom of the fuselage. The tail rested on the ground. The other dolly was used on Curtis Hawk. The rear of the dolly hooked over the trailing edge. The “ hooks” are from flexible foam about 1/4” thick.The tail of the model is on the ground & could be steered with the rudder. I think that next time I might extend the dolly fit a tail wheel. Ron, what size motor do you recommend & have you an ideal position for the cg? Thanks for the excellent videos. sorry about the inverted photos.6

Here are 2 dollies I have used.Both have worked perfectly, never had a failed launch.

Well done Eric.You don’t mess about do you?

Shark face was my 2nd ever radio model. Built from the original free plan with a cox 0.49 & macgregor s/c radio & a conquest escapement. Great fun. I worked with Eric Clutton for a year. Happy days.

Hi, in 70+ years of modelling I’ve never done a Spitfire , or a Mustang , or a 109. it’s a gap that really needs filling. A Sea Fury would be very tempting. I very much like Hurricanes but have already done the Brian Taylor one. A friend gave me a Mosquito that was built for ic, I have converted it to electric but have not dared to try a maiden. It’s the very old CAP design for those of you with a long memory. The pointy wings & lack of washout put me off. So many models & not enough time.

I’ve very much enjoyed rereading this thread. Were the plans ever published? I would enjoy building one of these.

Richard, red23 for me please. It’s good to see the numbers growing. I think you are onto a winner here.

Just confirming my order. One 190 & one Tempest please.

Hi Richard, a couple of years ago I built a FW190 d. Enlarged from a Clive Smalley free plan to 48” span. It flew very well on 4 cells & always launched from a drop off dolly. Now needs some repairs. I’ve been a very good boy this year so I’m thinking of ordering the 190 & perhaps the Tempest too for Christmas. The big question for me is will my 4s 4000 lipo’s fit into the battery bay? Please say yes.