victor field

Thanks both The engine doesn't arrive for a few days so I have time to change the prop size or buy a couple to experiment. I have built a running in jig ready to run-in my first engine and will take on-board everyones comments on the correct proceedure. Does this modelling lark get any easier, I had this daft idea that I was returning to a nice relaxing hobby!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Jon suggestion noted. Will have a word with the shopkeeper when the engine arrives.

Hi Thanks everybody for your advise. I have bitten the bullet and ordered a 52 i.c. and a 12 x 7 prop. I have bought a bottle of Schnapps ready to celebrate just in case it does fly (properly).!!!! Thanks again Victor

ok chaps. I'll follow your guidlines and go for a .52 or close to. I'll see what the shop has in stock tomorrow or the web!!! Do you reckon follow the shops choice of prop or do I need to be careful here. V.

Hi guys ~Well, i'm now feeling suitably guilty for stirring up a hornets nest!!!!! Having said that, i am so pleased with all the replies from so many people thank you. It is so nice to meet (sort off), such a friendly and helpful bunch. It gives us beginners a real boost to continue. Having groveled badly, listening to you all and picking the bones out of all the comments, i have decided. It will be an i.c. engine. Why, because my first plane 9the cub), is i.c. So I have some fuel a starter etc so no extra expense there. Reading all your posts I felt that both systems are equally as good but for reasons. So thanks to you all, I have decided when the Dove flys, I will start another smaller model to try out electric power. I have had one suggestion to try a 40 i.c. motor in the Dove do most people concure with this, any suggestions welcome Victor

Hi guys Thankyou all, it looks like I was right,I have started a bit of a debate.. Looking at your replies from a beginners point of view,, it comes down to two ? things. One, cheap clean power, or two, messy authentic sounding lesss cheap power.. As a beginner, I need to practise flying as much as possible until I feel confident enough to fly solo without a guardian angel beside me. Therefore with fuel I can keep filling a tank and continue practising, as against limiting air time by the number of LIPO's I can afford to buy to take with me. After hearing the other side of the arguement, i feel I should look more into the electric side. Having to lug less gear around certainly appeals| I do like the sound of a four stroke passing overhead but the aim is to improve my flying not my hearing. So what size electric do I go for to power this Dove?? Will it be cheaper than an i.c. setup, and a vague idea what sort of flight time from a set of LIPO's All I wanted to do was learn to fbuild amd fly planes. Now I feel like I am on a Degree course. But I am having good fun. Thanks all for your patience. Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 17/05/2014 12:01:51

Thanks both. I am convinced, fuel it is. I think I will look for a 40 size then hopefully it will serve me in the future in other models as I improve!!! I now will pester the not so local shop to see what he has in stock. More pension money out the window! Thank the lord for an understanding wife! (I hope).

Hi all I have just test flown my first completed model, a Flair Cub. (actually flown by a pro not me.). I was so chuffed to see it stay up that like an idiot I jumped in and have almost finished building a Sopwith Dove from a plan.. I have reached the point where I need to fit an engine, do I go electric or fuel. Also, what size of either do I choose??? Its a 49" wingspan. I have a feeling that this might start a bit of a debate, so, beginners language please!!! Thanks Victor P.S. I promise NOT to try flying it myself until I have learnt to fly the Cub firat!!

Hi Leo Decision was made.. I settled for the Proxxon But you know how the gods like to laugh at us humans!!! Well they decided to blow the central heating up the night before purchase, so you know where the money went !! However, I bought one of the Master Airscrews instead to get me out of trouble and found I could cut more accurate strips with it than with the SLEC. The Proxxon is still on the shopping list as it will have other uses for me. Victor

Hi All, Thanks to everybody who replied to my query it was such a good response, thankyou. After much soul searching and grovelling to "she who must be obeyed ", it looks like the choice is the Proxxon 230. now there is no excuse for not finishing off the Dove. Thanks all.

hi kc Now you're showing off. why didn't I think "turn it over". At present its a toss up between your idea and Luthers super duper version All this to finish a Sopwith Dove!! I hear knitting is easier but there is problems with takeoff. Victor

KC hi In short, i like the SLEC but the prob is in the finger joints. It happens when the hair goes white. The medical term is senile incapability!!! I have tried a standard table saw at friends and it is much easier, I just need to come down to a sensible size and price. v

Thanks Luther, yours is a good idea but i prefer the look of the proxxon. I could afford the cheaper one ( £95.00 ), but it says it only cuts 8mm thick. I need the dearer version at the cheaper price! What a surprise. Victor

hi all, I have been trying to find a small CHEAP table saw to cut balsa sheets etc to the required size. I have a slec balsa stripper but nowadays the hands cannot managed to acheive a nice paralell cut. ( its an age thing )!!! Is there anything on the market that will cut up to a 1/4" or even 1/2" thick balsa with a fine blade. Any advise or guidance would be appreciated Thanks all Victor