Alwyn Gee
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Blackburn B2 - a 30's bipe with a whole lot of shiny bits!
Alwyn Gee replied to Tim Hooper's topic in RCM&E Plan Builders
Hi Jim I've sent you a private message Alwyn -
Hi Guys I agree with all the comments about what a lovely aeroplane the Dragon Rapide is but not sure I would want to model it, well not to fly anyway. Have you looked at those wings? I can see a tip stall looking for somewhere to happen. I worked on a Rapide, G_AHAG in my previous life with Hawker Siddely Aviation and I have discovered that it has just recently, August 2013, flown again for the first time in forty years. See the link. I'll have to see if I can manage down there for a reunion and hopefully a flight again. It didn't look that posh when last I saw it. The photo with the couple standing in front of it that appears on the website is how I remember it. That could even be the hangers at Brough where I worked. Alwyn Edited By Alwyn Gee on 03/07/2014 19:42:41 Edited By Alwyn Gee on 03/07/2014 19:46:23
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Brilliant guys, thanks for the links Kevin & GDB, love the livery on your Viva Jim. I;m just going to give the guy the good news that you've identified his model. Thanks again Alwyn
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Thanks Jim It will be mid week before I see him again but any help in the meantime will be most welcome. Alwyn
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Hi Percy I knew that would be the next question but as yet I've not seen it in the flesh so to speak. I was not there when he brought it down and he only had left the photo's in the hut without any other detail. I just thought I'd give it a try with the photo's but will get more info next week if no one recognizes it. Alwyn
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Hi This is a model that was given to a fellow club member recently and so far we have failed to identify it so looking to see if anyone here can help. Now crossing my fingers that I have managed to upload these images without crashing the forum. Honest Mods I did read the instructions!! Thanks for any help. Alwyn
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I'll second Martins post above with regards to balancing the prop and if at all possible the spinner. (Some are easier than others). I've had several occasions when a model that was usually quite quiet when it has had the prop changed for a brand new one (usually APC electric) has then become rather noisy and required the prop balanced to get it back to normal. I have managed to get a semblence of balance on some of the plastic spinners, using my Great Planes magnetic balancer, by pushung one cone right to the end of the pin to support the pointy end as it were and fitting this through the backplate and then assembling the spinner and use the other cone to hold the backplate centered and finally giving the pin a push to ensure it is right through to the end of the front cone and the magnet is just strong enough to hold some of them. Don't forget to mark the sinner and backplate so that you always assemble it the same way after balancing. I have to say this does not work with all spinners but as they are nearer to the hub it is a little less important than the prop. Hope this helps Alwyn
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Club in Hull?
Alwyn Gee replied to Mal Chilvers 1's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Hi Mal The Beverley & District Club mentioned above is due to have a Bring & Buy sale 16th March . It's listed in the "Events" page on this site. Click the link above for full details. The website does not appear to be working but there is a contact email there. You might even find a bargain as well as a club. Alwyn -
Club in Hull?
Alwyn Gee replied to Mal Chilvers 1's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Posted by Bill Worsley on 27/02/2014 17:21:54: Hi Mal, Slope soaring would be no problem as you just chuck your glider of a big hill, and sit there buzzing it round the sky. Cheers Bill W Mmmm 40 odd years since I lived there but if I remember correctly there's a reason Hull was the bicycle capital of Yorkshire. What was it again? Ah yes, no big hills in the close proximity. Alwyn -
Pete You just beat me too it. I just logged in to make this same link for John F. This is where I found much of what i have leaned since beginning this hobby just a few short years ago. It really isn't as dark an art as many would have you believe, there is more than enough knowledge on this forum to sort out any problems you're likely to come across. Alwyn
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"Are you going into the workshop today?"
Alwyn Gee replied to Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator's topic in Chit-chat
When will you guys ever learn. It's no good amassing Brownie Points cos they all simply disappear with the first perceived error or misunderstanding. Brownie Points are the most short lived commodity on the planet. Alwyn -
He must be meaning the "radio controlled" clock. Alwyn
