-
Posts
1,931 -
Joined
-
Days Won
2
Tim Flyer last won the day on November 10 2021
Tim Flyer had the most liked content!
Recent Profile Visitors
1,976 profile views
Tim Flyer's Achievements
142
Reputation
-
One engine that stands out in my current fleet is the OS120ax . It’s amazing value and very powerful for its size . It powers my Galaxy Mystic but has been in a number of models over the years. It’s had a few repairs and new bearings but still runs perfectly despite quite a hard life. The exhaust adapter makes it able to fit in quite a few models. It has an incredibly reliable idle and excellent throttle response and very easy starting. Im also a Laser engine enthusiast and have an old 200v, 3x 180s , 155, 100 and 2x80s which are all very good . Probably the 180 and the 100 might be my favourite Laser engines….but on reflection l like them all!
-
I have an insulated wood ‘log cabin’ (shed) and use a standard small oil filled radiator (around 2000w) with a thermostat. It also has a timer which I don’t use. In the winter I just set the thermostat to keep the temperature a few degrees warmer than outside heat . This means the radiator only comes on when temperatures get below about 10degrees. I find it very economical and just wrap up a bit in the workshop. The important thing is that the workshop is a few degrees above outside temperatures which then avoids condensation damage to tools and keeps the damp out.
-
Laser and best of British Buckminster fly in
Tim Flyer replied to Ron Gray's topic in Shows, Club Events and Competitions
. -
Laser and best of British Buckminster fly in
Tim Flyer replied to Ron Gray's topic in Shows, Club Events and Competitions
Great day and great display from Chris Walby and Ron. Was a bit windy but it didn’t stop the flying . Even some great WW1 formations and of course the full Warbirds replicas fleet. Was great to meet quite a few forum members in the very friendly atmosphere, and I enjoyed flying my Chipmunk.- 164 replies
-
- 10
-
-
Laser and best of British Buckminster fly in
Tim Flyer replied to Ron Gray's topic in Shows, Club Events and Competitions
I will be going on Saturday rather than Friday as the weather looks better then. I will have my Apache/SLEC Chipmunk (Laser 180) as in my forum picture, and my Galaxy Mystic (OS120) … I could bring my Acrowot XL but I prefer the Mystic and I think it still counts as British I think despite its engine. I am really looking forward to meeting other forum members and fellow Laser owners. It’s also great the traders are also going too so I will have space for some shopping too! -
To join the wings I use standard fibreglass tape and epoxy. Once it is set and any bumps filled and sanded, I just paint diluted pva on the fibreglass bandage. Let the pva dry properly and it acts as a heat activated glue . I use thin coats of diluted pva alternated with sanding to seal the wood grain before covering.
-
Very sorry to hear of this . Very worrying the determined manner they broke in with. Suggests they might even be back again sadly after robbing other lock ups . Just hope the police get them. Many sports clubs (not just modelling) use outside containers so it’s a big problem.
-
Managed some great flights with my 20cc Hangar 9 Mustang on Saturday powered by a Laser 155(25cc). What made it special for me was being watched by a retired senior RAF flying officer visiting the club with a friend, who was clearly enjoying the display. The relatively big engine in this plane is great, and it flys how a Mustang should. The pops from the engine when the throttle is rapidly closed on overrun are delightful!
-
Great to hear . Superb model!
-
The addition of a voice speaker for various warnings on the 16izs would be a selling point for me . Screens I don’t use much when flying as I find them distracting with having to re focus the eyes. I also like being able to use 14ch receivers with enough slots so I can use twin batteries on some models and still have enough slots. The 10j looks good and also has telemetry which I always use for battery checking . It’s really a cash issue. Some of the features are a luxury but things like linking the timer to throttle settings I find useful on my 14sg . I’m not sure if the 10j has that . It’s really needs going through in detail on each feature.
-
The 16IZ looks a great transmitter to me. I use a Futaba 14SG which has been great for years and very good quality . The antennas on the new higher end Futaba transmitters like the 16IZ are much better protected by their flush design than the delicate 14sg antenna and other earlier models. Operating it should be easy for you as set up is functions based, but obviously there is always a learning curve. The big thing in changing systems is the cost of receivers if you have many. I must say I have always found Futaba gear to be good quality.
-
Superb looking plane huge skill and great work. One question I have is what is done about receiver positioning when using metal tape covering as I imagine it would affect the signal. Do you use an external antenna?
-
Galaxy Models Mystic or Phoenix for a Laser 155.
Tim Flyer replied to David Davis's topic in Sport, Aerobatic and 3D kits
Pleased you’re enjoying it ! I’m sure it’s great with that engine. I’m sure you will soon have the teething problems sorted. My Mystic with its OS 120AX two stroke is really great fun to fly too and is my current “go to plane”. The kit is great value for money and a simple build and in my view looks great. The OS 120AX uses a 16x8 propeller in this model and there is no shortage of power plus great handling. It’s made me realise how I appreciate that engine which I have been using in various models for years. I must say I enjoy the Mystic even more than my Acrowot XL . It’s incredibly precise and superb for knife edge and general aerobatics plus very stable at low speed too. It’s great in strong winds too. The only potential change I might make if I were to build another might possibly be to enlarge the rudder further. I think there is a lot of extra satisfaction to be had from fully building and flying a model . Definitely recommend this kit😊 -
Good primer sealer for plywood before covering?
Tim Flyer replied to Edgeflyer's topic in All Things Model Flying
A late reply here, but just thought it worth it as my method is different to the above and I’m afraid i dont agree with Andy from my experience. If the air needed to escape into the surface we could not apply film on top of film. Yes sealing wood or applying film to sealed surfaces can lead to the odd air bubble which can be eliminated with a needle or prevented by careful application and ironing technique from the centre after edge tacking. Applying film to sealed surfaces happens when we apply film on top of film when adding stripes and dual colour schemes or covering over wing joining areas which have epoxy. I make a habit of applying light coats of diluted PVA to all bare wood and light sanding between coats and before covering. I also do this on wood veneer foam wings , but obviously being careful not to wet them out too much to avoid cracking the veneer. As dried PVA is heat activated it helps the covering stick plus adds some surface strength to avoid dings😊