Jez Harris 1

plasterboard!! easy to push pins into, dirt cheap and when its time is up easy to replace.

Hi. I put a few models on the Bmfa site last night as I'm taking a bit of a break from flying. All but 2 of the items sold within 3 hours..many of them could gave been sold repeatedly. I got the price I asked for everything and have not got to pay ebays ridiculous costs or paypals charges. It goes to show that selling on the BMFA site is definately way better than ebay..no worrying whether something will reach high enough bids or being ripped off. Much quicker than waiting for an auction to run for 7 days too. Jez Mc Nomojo

Disagree...if I have to buy jiffy bags etc then thats the 'packaging' part of p&p. Ebay costs are so high now why should sellers swallow costs? I dont think thats unreasonable. Jez

Hi. This thread longer seems to just about Long Marston but about the changing face of model flying shows in the UK. I have always enjoyed listening to DB at the shows I have flown at..he went out of his way to speak to all the pilots and knew most of us by name. I can honestly say Im dreading sitting listening to this Nick and his "Down with the youth" gibberish. 10 mins at Weston Park last year whilst he did a heli slot commentary did my head in. He came across like a poor 80's DJ. And as for the loud music... I can honestly say that if his commentary at Weston Park is like this for a solid 2 days then that will be the end of my Dawn Patrol flying and all my toys will be for sale. Seriously. Jez Edited By Jez Harris 1 on 05/06/2017 17:20:40

Hi. Just want to jump in and stick up for Greenacres here as have noted a negative post or two. Greenacres shows are fly ins. There are no pre-booked slots so anyone can turn up and fly any plane they like. The weather for the last couple of shows has featured quite strong winds that put off a lot of the everyday club flyers leaving the slightly braver or even more competent show flyers to keep aircraft in the sky. If this was mainly 3d and jets then that was purely coincidental. Its up to pilots to bring the different types of plane as I know they will be welcomed and certainly not prevented or discouraged from flying. Jez

Hi John.. Looking great mate! Ive got your moth books etc here if you need them plus a few of my own..I also have a CD with over 1500 pics and diagrams. Jez

Sorry for your loss Miles. As a team of Dawn Patrol pilots Im sure we can share loads of memorable tales. I recall an infamous drunken weeing in Ken Harts boots episode and Im sure we have photos of him asleep on the flightline adorned with a 'hungry and homeless'sign. He was always quick to help us and never failed to share his opinions. His obsession with metal name plates for our planes and always being up at the crack of dawn to stake out vast swathes of aircraft parking will keep us talking around the camp fire for years to come. I wish him blue skies to fly in and dry roads to race on. Jez

Hi all. I'm currently finishing off a 1/4 scale Auster Aop9. The cockpit includes masses of wiring on show which hangs all over the metal framing which looks a bit like a rally cars roll-cage. I was hoping to utilise the servo cables to replicate the wiring but need them to be all black. I've tried spray paint and little enamel pots but it either cracks off or fails to dry remaining sticky for weeks. Any ideas what I can use? Jez

Cheeky....It's 1/3rd scale....I have to take the wheels off for it to go into the boot of a mondeo estate. . They fit on with split pins...I obviously hadn't opened the legs wide enough.... Jez

Oops...London! ! Should have read ur post more thoroughly!

Hi! Many rc flying clubs have dedicated trainer aircraft that you can have a go with before you commit to parting with any cash. Where abouts do you live? Jez

Ha..you bunch of rotters! ! Its getting to be a habit though..the photos in the mag are from Greenacres after I lost a wheel of take off but the video is from The Willis Warbirds do at Little Gransden. I must remember to make a harness for the pilot! Happy new year! Jez

Hi Chris. It's left to the builder to decide. It could be bolted straight onto the framework or even hinged to the same hinge the side cheeks are attached to.. The lowest part of the cowl should hinge downwards which might help access?? Jez

HI all. I know it's been a while but life has got in the way lately. I will be back on this over Christmas. .I promise!! Gordon..what bits do you need info on? The rings etc were done by a good mate with a laser cutter. Jez

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing it. Jez