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Ah, what memories! 1994...ish LD40s from the Newman Precision kit I suspect. Not many of these left now. I guess the new rules would suggest this design is now ok to fly in Classic events...? 22 years gone in a flash! Looks very nice indeed. Hi Mike; just to say Chris Olsen also won the Nat's with his Upset II in 1967

Hi there, finished very similar to the original I believe. Dynamix is a great 'sensible' carb & very easy to set. Pumps, very rarely reliable in my experience however. I suspect it's a perry or maybe robart? Dynamix will work fine on manifold pressure. Ensure compression is good bearings are quiet.

Just to let you all know my 2013 Upset advertised above has now been sold to another Classic Aero member. Looking forward to watching it flown during the coming season. TW

Not seen it on ebay. I presume there are some expensive servos installed for the higher price. But still, £80 with U/C....? Is it heavy maybe? (if it's paint all over)

Spring air retracts 'were' (1980's) around £100. Still got a set or two, new, awaiting a model appropriate..

Thx for your comments Martyn. I thought I'd adv it here first, most appropriate area & I'd prefer the model to stay with the Classic Aero fraternity. In the future it'll be listed elsewhere.

So, it's not £80 all in Hangar 9.....? I've only noticed the one price.

Yes, Bob, loadsa work for the money too. I've still got your plans stored safe, so whenever you need them, let me know. It's a very cold day here & I'm thinking....which classic to build next.....

Correct Hangar 9, the canopy is not as original. But attaching the canopy well is not an easy task for most. I suspect the cowl is not fitted either, probably due to the FS110 installation. Hope the servos are at the back as that motor will encourage a nose heavy situation. However, all that for £80...............

& with retracts Bob! At 6' long it's the IIs, most effective of the 60 size, but best powered by the Webra 80 or similar.

Just noticed this; there's over £150 worth of materials in that model! However, the rules for UKCAA require nothing post 1996 (2 metre). Good rule as it constrains costs. A bargain at £150 & I do believe it's flight capability is 'adequate'.........

I have now finished my latest version of this design (Upset II 2016) & my faithful 2013 example is now available. 5.5lb AUW. 62" span. Merco 61 used. Airframe only, fixed U/C. More Pictures on the UKCAA website. Best offer secures. Currently in full flight trim. PM with offers.

Hmm, firstly thank you 'Owdlad', PCM10 it is indeed & still working fine! I have not thought setting throttle trim midway, but that'll be on the menu over the weekend, (on the 2.4). PCM10 needs no fussing around, just fit & run. Disable throttle trim....? Servo tester ordered. No expo, don't use it. The Tx is new & most is still Inhibited, as factory set. I will try another channel, just for curiosity. Thank you Gangster, you seem to know your PFM from PCM I see.

Ok; plugged in a servo to throttle to check throw & yes, less throw on the 2.4 set. Not significant I would have thought however, around 5 degrees. Some of this 'missing' throw was gained by adjusting throttle trim, as advised above. For an IC motor 5 degrees would have little impact at top end. I then tried to 'fool' the esc by reducing the EPA & travel by 10%. Re-programming & then re-adjusting travel back up. I seem to have improved things by around 400 rpm, but still not the 800 I was looking for. I'll keep trying, learning this strange thing called EP.....maybe 2.4 also....

Servo is all I have at present....but I am seeking tester for future issues, both with esc & servos. The tacho reading is very stable & consistent, so I would think Tx will not be causing the problem. It's gotta be esc 'throw' surely. But why...........

Interesting....never thought to put a servo on the Rx throttle output, will do next PatMc, thx. I've not experienced this before, hence my initial comment; have I missed anything. I'm quite new to 2.4G so need to ask you guys who may be much more familiar. I'm using cheap 'rebadged' esc as mentioned above, in general. I guess I'm accustomed to a certain amount of performance & if I see some deficiency I like to find the reason. Thx all, TW

Thank you all for your comments, (& hi there Bob from classic aero's). Yes, tried the re-programming as per instructions for that esc, twice. Not sure about the 'idle trim only' but esc behaves per instructions, (throttle up). Yes, I have tried setting esc at 100% then increasing, both EPA & Travel. tried 2 lipos, both read 98 & 99%, so cannot questions those. However, I have tried both 2.4 & 35m set ups on the same day to confirm rpm variation. Otherwise I too, would have suspected lipo age. I'll check where the throttle trim is before attempting another re-program, but I general set the idle trim so that 2.4 operates with lipo attached, ie no throttle. Hi-tec Aurora 9 R/C 2.4G JR PCM 10 35M (1990 era)

Hi all, here I am again, with strange issues with R/C & power delivery. I've been running a set up on 35m all last year; rpm 8600. Same motor, esc & lipo on 2.4, rpm 7800. Tried programming esc several times on 2.4, no change. Tried end points after programming, tried travel adjust, consistent 7800 Am I missing something? TW

Ah, thought it might be & I would agree, that pipe is outwardly similar to the Hatori (expensive) pipes, but internally not, hence the minimal noise suppression. Tuned pipes generally, are easier to design for more rpm, but to reduce noise also is rather more difficult. I'm not at all surprised the Adag has unlimited vertical on that set up Peter! Have you tried a 14x12 at all? Well done for getting some exposure in the mag's.

Just noticed the Adag......yes, good flight shots & I've never before seen such a colourful example! What pipe?

Looks nice, paint I presume? Loads of air ducts; what motor/lipo/prop may I ask? No retracts....? Where did you acquire that canopy?

Wow, interesting John! I'd not wanna be trimming the thing though! 2 motors to adjust sidethrust & I'll bet port side will require a differing amount to starboard

The Newmans, (Paul & Bob), flew these models back in the 80's prior to becoming F3A regulars. They made a plug & had several canopies drawn off by Punctilio of Liecs who still have the plug I believe.

.....& I recall Mark very well too; think it was some 20 years previous that we last corresponded & way too many years further back when we last flew together on RAF Upwood. I'm not at all surprised you've used your competitive instinct in another discipline. I recall watching this 'youngster' practicing Schedules, eventually providing me with the motivation to 'have a go'....& I did That style of flying influenced my approach to F3A. Thx Mark.

I can absolutely confirm, Graham did indeed, take great care with the BBQ & mine was cooked superbly You've got a brill weekend's weather on the way. Wish I could attend.