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I don't know, how You do it Tim! Just sid down, draw some lines and awesome plane appeares....

Hi. After reading the last article some questions appeared and there is coupple things I'd like to understand better. First, angle of attack. In the article we read that "the angle of attack at which wing will stall (...) is typically 15-20 degrees". But how does it look like in case of jet fighters and their unrestricted climb or even some acrobats? Stall. "No aeroplane ever stalled with the stick forward". Is fo, how appeared saying, that stall can appear at any speed and any angle of attack? I've got some own theories and explainations, but will keep them for myself, not to introduce any unnecessary mess. Cheers Tom

Just got mine. Had a quick look and this issue looks as good as normal. Big smile appeared on my face when I read Dave Burton's article and I am very happy that new series has come!

As the person, who made most (or all) I can tell You one thing - don't buy any aircraft, which just looks fascinating to You. I did that mistake, and so my Cessna is gone, little Spit eaten by cat, Piper never flew (although it wasn't my fault, plane itself was junk, but then - should know what to buy/avoid)... At first, try some trainer and yes, try and find local to You club -it'd save me a lot of cash if I did. If in any doubt, ask on the forum - a lot of helpful people with great knowledge You can find here. If You wish to go alone, again as self-learner - it is perfectly possible. Choose Your model wisely, read, read, read and have a go. It works. Regards Tom

Hello Stevie and welcome to the forum. Aurora 9 will be a good choice, especially now, with the price drop. Radio is the most important part of any kit, Aurora will last You for years. I use Optiic 6 and there is no way that I use all of its features. HZ Super cub will be ok, but You can look for something like PZ Radian, Dynam Sky Hawk, Multiplex FunCub... there are many options and I'd suggest to have a good read here on the forum - You'll find any info that You need. Soft landings! Tom

I use scalpel from Citadel (Games Workshop). Very good screw-to-lock solution. **LINK**

Kick-ass flyer! Compared to this, any RC flying is far behind... Awesome!!

First moment after crash I feel so ugly and stupid, as all my crashes are my fault. After I get home, everything gets fixed, then I fly again. My Spit is good example Crash And repaired

Personally I think it's a crime to electrify models like this... The smell of fuel, sound and exhaust tube sticking out of the cowl add a lot magic to it :D.

This looks like real fun, however not to me - I hate low tmperatures, snow and winter

Hello Roger! I'm glad You're doing her as well. Will be nice to see how others will get on. Regarding the tank - I have been advised by Eddie to use 6oz (180ml) tank, and that's what I have installed. Fitts nicely in its place, just as a side note - do not forget to glue the tank floor before finishing fuselage. I have of course ("will do it later", now it is done, but it was not very comfortable to do. Also please do not forget to start thread and post some pics regularly. If I may be of help, will do it gladly, but support from DB is much more than enough. Best regards! Tom

Once more thank You very much for help Eddie!! Now I have to find material, as it has gone missing in my workshop. Just purchased three servos. Not what I wanted (Savox), but still good TowerPro . Cockpit is already fitted and doped, instrument panel cut to size, everything ready for painting and fuel proofing. Most probably I will get 'tex this week and try to get her finished. Will upload some photos later. Cheers Tom

Thank You Dale. Now also bottom of fuselage is covered, currently I'm working on cockpit - floor, instrument panel (not any scale one, just a sticker) and connecting switch harness. By the way, Eddie, could you tell me please, how to make windscreen? In particular - what glue should I use, or how to attach it to the fuse? Tonight I'm gonna order some servos for wing, and if my lady doesn't moan - additional 3m of Solartex.There is chance she (I mean Corben) will be RTF by the end of this week. Regards Tom

So don't wait, pick up next build It is like disease - I promissed myselt that I'm gonna stop building and start PPL training, but just can't somehow and looking for way to bring it together..

Thanks CSB. Covering looks really amazing, I am very happy with the effect, but some vinyls will need to be placed onto the fuselage, to cover the signs of tuition.

That is thing to remember. I almost always do perform pre-flight checks, at home and on the field. I forgot once and found reverse ailerons - my daughter was playing with Tx at home. That was a good lesson. What makes me nervous is just the landing alone - belly landing in tall, often wet grass is a bit different than normal 2-pointer, which I done just few times before . But till then I will have some training with my Spit, before taking electronics from it. Tom

You have a good point here, Eddie. But this stick has two ends - I will not kich my butt if something goes wrong, and from other side - I may not perform as good as somebody more experienced. Hmm, we'll see yet, I got time. From this description it doesn't look too hard to perform, I had few take-offs with my FMS Cessna, no problems whatsoever with it. I also trained approaches with and without flapperons with my PZ Spit, and if I only chose weather wisely - everything would be ok, sometimes wind was just far too strong, but no way I'm gonna be so reckless with Baby. I was looking for Cessna kit as 182 is my favourite, but You do have some kits for me anyway, so expect call from me anytime . Cheers Tom

Nice one, thanks for sharing!

I second all what has been said here. Cover it before fitting to the fuse, You might find it easier to remove some covering with sharp blade. I covered my Corben exactly as described by Danny.

CSB - actually, I like Concorde pictures. So intresting bit of history, it was nice addon in this thread. Keep it up!

Eddie yes, it is my first serious build. Before this I built 2x Sharkface (both flying well), Scamp, Mini Tyro and some Guillow's kits. Baby Ace is huge compared to any of those, there was a lot of new things and techniques to use (like fairings, dowels as pushrods, metal struts glued by paper tape and aliphatic, using thread etc...). Overall effect is nice, I am happy with it anyway, but I see what could be done better, I learnt new things to incorporate in future builds. I'm not hard on myself, just try to do my best . Thanks for the advice on flying her. However I don't think I will maiden her myself, instead I think about going to the club. I did fly Spitfire from ParkZone, but never had a proper landing - just on the belly, and that of course had its price. Anyway - with this engine I wouldn't try to fly her in public park in city centre - don't even want to think what could happen if things go pear shaped. Regards Tom PS I wish I could purchase form You CNC kit of Cessna 182, but have not seen any on Your website... Instead, I have an Auster in mind...

Nice build CSB and very intresting thread to follow. Just finished reading the whole thing. Lucky You! Here in Preston snow doesn't want to appear. And where I come from, we never were off school because of temperatures... Good luck with maiden! Tom

Hey Eddie! Luckily most of my modelling takes place during the night, when kids sometimes sleep and nobody comes to us, so the plane is safe. It will be nice aircraft of course, but some of my building mistakes unfortunately will be visible. I am still amazed by Solartex - it just looks great, kinda pure..As to the pile of bits - I hope it's not the fate of her... Thank You very much for input Eddie. Regards Tom

For me it's rotary tool and aliphatic glue. I need a lot of tools yet, but can manage somehow....

Some more has been done. Tail is glued to the fuselage. To have better joint, I added two light balsa strips Photo was taken after only one was glued in place. Then tail followed, I also added two light pieces of 1/4 sheet to extend fuselage's line Before and after After that, I put back in place cabane struts, so now my Corben looks like that Tail is fully working now, fus is nearly done. Hatches need to be placed, bottom covered and cockpit fitted. I hope to do it today. Cheers Tom