Johnny Kirkham

You plug the power lead into any of the servo sockets whilst binding then swap over when bind is complete

Ok guys I'm looking to go the electric route because I have a stack of 2200 3s batteries. The plan suggests 250 to 300 watts of power, can anyone suggest a suitable motor/esc/prop? As you can tell I'm not a electric flyer but I have flown a similar model in the early 80s on nitro and thought it would be a blast from the past

Thanks Dennis

Ok chaps is anyone making the Banjo 2 out of this months free plan in the RCM&E? I'm just wondering what motor set up to go for....I've got a stack of 2200 3 cell batteries. It recommends 250 to 350 watts?? Thanks in advance ....

Can anyone post a link to a decent pair of ratchet crimps that they would recommend? Cheers John

OK I'm with ya Steve thank you 😊.....hmm I think I'm a luddite at the moment lol 😂😂 Regards John😊

Frank I've heard people before using their engines you give tighter turns etc but I just wanted to do it to help set up and aid starting etc nothing too technical. I think I'm just going to take the bull by its horns and fly it as suggested by the others above 😊 Regards Johnny 😊

Wow John thats a bit too advanced for me at the moment but I do take on board what your saying. I've never heard of a zurabatic cartwheel before lol.....I'll leave that for the second flight!! 😉😉 Regards Johnny 😊

I know what you mean Dennis, I fly a mixture of nitro and petrol models and have never used a on board glow up to now I was just thinking of a bit of added insurance lol.....I think I'm looking at it too deeply with this being my first twin and the horror stories you hear about them. Cheers Johnny 😊

Hi Peter, thanks for your advice. The model is a Cessna 310 and has got apposing thrusts built in to aid an engine out situation however how well this works remains to be seen lol. The instructions say one engine is enough to fly straight and level but there is not enough power to take it round again so I'll keep my fingers crossed on that one!! Many thanks Johnny 😊

Hi Dennis thanks for you reply. Yes my idea was purely for ground set up not for flying. I do take your point on the risk of switches though which I hadn't really thought about. Do any of you use on board glows on your twins?? Thanks Johnny 😊

Hi Brian my thoughts were having them on separate channels makes it easier to set them up because you can alter your settings independently from one another and also on start up you can leave the first engine on fast idle while you start the second. I would be flying the model with the throttles working together so if one engine did conk out the throttle on the running engine would be as normal and I wouldn't be flicking any switches.....just a thought?? Thanks Johnny 😊

Hi chaps I've just purchased my first ic twin model and I want to set up the throttles independently from each other. I'm using a DX9 trannie and want to set the throttles up on a 3 position switch so that position 0 is say the left engine, position 1 is both engines together and position 2 is the right hand engine. Obviously im running both engines on two separate channels on the rx but I'd like to know how to set the tx up to achieve this. Is this the way forward or am I just over complicating things? How do you guys set your multi engines up? Thanks in advance, Johnny

Hi chaps I'm bought one of these at Weston Park today second hand can anyone suggest control throws as a starting gear point.....cheers John

Ok thanks Simon

Hi chaps I was just wondering what the difference was between the older blue/white Wot4 foamie against the new orange/white mk3 wot4 foamie was.....or is it just the price and a new colour scheme?? Cheers Johnny

Many thanks for all the info guys I like Martins idea of ironing the bag together that sounds like it will make a really neat job....johnny☺

Hi guys Im wanting to make some home made wing bags. Some of my wings are quiet large (1/4 scale) and I have quiet a few to make. I was just wondering what materials you are using, where you get the materials from and cost etc..... Im looking for some bubble wrap type of stuff thats about 500mm wide as my large wigs are about 450mm wide. Your thoughts, pics and links apprieciated folks..... Regards Johnny

Well guys i visited Maplins this afternoon and to be honest the staff wern't very helpful for a newbe like me so i came away empty handed and a bit disapointed. Many thanks to you guys that have posted links above which i have followed with interest.....i am now learning a bit of this can of worms that ive opened lol. Thanks again chaps......Johnny

Thanks Julian, i have a local Maplins ill take a look in there.......why didnt i think of that lol Cheers Johnny

Hi guys im in the market for a portable frequency scanner that i can listen to airband when i go to shows etc.....just had a quick look on ebay but unless your up on these things its a bit of a mindfield to say the least. Do any of you guys use these and can you reccomend a decent one?? Ps i dont want to spend more than a hundred quid Johnny

Lets face it its always a good read!! Personally ive never flown a glider so i do fancy a go at the free plan. Well done all keep up a great mag Johnny

Hi Lee, ive just read your post as i am putting this model together as i speak. Just to let everyone know there are still problems with the kit for instance the tailplane profile is nowhere near the profile on the fuz hence needs a lot of fettling to get it to sit correctly. There is also a retaining tongue on the tailplane that fits into the fuz......or should do.....I had to cut mine off completely to get the fin to fit and devise my own method of fixing. The servo tray is that thin you havent got enough wood for the screws to bite into and its that weak you risk breaking it when you push down with your screwdriver. Ive just beefed mine up by making another servo tray out of ply sheet with the grain going in the oppersite direction and epoxying over the top of the original. The hinges are of typical ARTF type that "wick" with cyno but they look passable. So considering im posting this 3 years after you put your model together not alot has changed.....except the price which is nearer to 300 quid (£285). Has anyone else had the same problems?? what are they like to fly?? All that said it does look an impressive model and im looking forward to flying it Johnny Edited By Johnny Kirkham on 24/05/2014 16:54:28

Dave I could sure use some off that glue with the amount of repairs I have to make!! :-P Johnny

You made a smashing job of that Richard it looks great Johnny