Peter Android

Well intentioned restorations are never normally dull , and make very interesting reading . thank - you. Q."Literature is strewn with the wreckage of those who have minded beyond reason the opinion of others." - Virginia Woolf

Thanks for reply , I have only ever used the wire type - linkages - retract servo setup , which often drove me to distraction , but , I ain't the best builder in the world and better geometry may have improved matters ...... Come to think of it, I still have a set of new ripmax type mech's somewhere , and a few unused retract servo's I think. I don't like the sheer weight of mechanicals either . No experience of using spring / air type ( in models) Yorkshire instinct ( Scotsman with generosity removed ) thinks use what I have , but the leccies do sound appealing . Thanks again for info.

Your Model looks very nice , in a cool - classical way . be a shame not to fettle it and fly , even I can see that colour . just. I keep reading mention of electric retracts : would appreciate any info please from those in the know ? or are they mentioned elsewhere in the Forum ? Cheers.

It never dawned on me to possibly use the belly pan for the wing mount dowels . Reading through this website is very informative , and thanks to those who share their building blogs & tips . Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 19/01/2015 13:22:00

Posted by Andy Green on 25/11/2014 17:05:34: Q * The fuselage is jig built by DSM, so I would expect it to be right, * Sorry , Mr G, T'aint neccessarily so ............... With no disrespect to anyone the " accuracy " of DSM kits could be err' a little variable. Good idea to let the parts " stand " in the building room for a couple of weeks ( in the open not in the box ) before undertaking any assembly , in order to see if any warpage took place . I was told this was due to using very " green " balsa , but given the age of any existing kits you would think that they are by now well - seasoned ? Again , 2 of my pre - built DSM fuz tried to imitate banana's ! I also used to let the wings stand ( in their cores) in the airing cupboard for a few days , weighing them before and after . In any event , with DSM of that era their is / was a Lot of work involved , I built 3 x DSM and only one of the wing seats / bulkhead lineup was even remotely close . Fag Packet instructions , but His trimming chart works as well now as it did then . Long time ago now , but I seem to remember on at least one of them , setting the wing on it's seat for best fit , redoing the bulkhead / dowels etc. then resetting / cutting the tailplane to achieve correct incidence . rather than re- do the wing seat. As you are well aware Mr G. - Bob Cotsford got it right . Maybe not a good idea to finish the leading edge in the bulkhead vicinity beforehand ? but nobody I know builds the same way twice. Hindsight is a wonderful thing . I am sure you will get there in the end . BTW, I have no special expertise - these tips were freely given many moons ago by much better builders then Moi' Cheers.

Posted by Martyn K on 24/11/2014 16:31:32: Electric occasionally for convenience.. Definitely prefer something loud that justifies my deafness - even if I cant hear it when its airborne Martyn Pardon ????????

Posted by Peter Android on 17/11/2014 17:11:43: Ostensibly Motionless , was the Hare who lost His Spectacles ............... The K.I.S.S principal currently applied appears to work very well, hope it stays that way. it's a Big enough Sky for everyone out there - whatever their personal flying preference . " All our Yesterdays " possibly ? but no worse for it . Regards to all concerned. * This post is an acknowledgement of the UKCAA , it's supporters and the publishers of this website for hosting it's Forum . Not to any build blog etc.

Ostensibly Motionless , was the Hare who lost His Spectacles ............... The K.I.S.S principal currently applied appears to work very well, hope it stays that way. it's a Big enough Sky for everyone out there - whatever their personal flying preference . " All our Yesterdays " possibly ? but no worse for it . Regards to all concerned.

Sadly , My Afrikaans is lacking ............... I reside not too far from Spion Kop - UK which is hardly Northen Natal

Cheers for the heads - up |. But, Pleeeeeeeezzz Be careful out there guys , be VERY careful having just got thrown a deceitful curve - ball on FleaPit - Again ........... ( must add not by anyone mentioned or referred to on this website) " Classic / Vintage " are the new in - words used by many totally unscrupulus sellers to extort major coinage for incomplete / damaged / used and abused garbage , often described as new / other . Horse - Trading in the now rather popular Classic Aerobatics kits in particular , are raising prices to an often unpalatable level , and the Major risk of getting stung on flea - pit as a result . Caveat Emptor - Indeed . * These are solely my own opinions , not representative, and I make no reference to any of the forementioned items / links , or anyone else in particular . We all appreciate a heads up to a desirable item and Mr Michie is obviously acting in his usual unselfish / helpful manner . Shame a few rats , of both sexes , are infesting a largely happy Aeromodelling Ship. Ho -Hum , must get back to the old J.D , going a bit Rooineck ......   Edited By Peter Android on 07/11/2014 21:09:11

Posted by Sam Wragg on 01/10/2014 17:22:31: Not Guilty i was disappointed. I have enough projects to keep me busy I agree. and will happily releive you of the Yank - Mr Doubleyerr BTW. It weren't me doing the carpetbagging either ...........

Posted by Steve Dunning on 17/07/2013 20:03:33: I do wings, with balsa covering as standard, CNC cut with skins applied in a vacuum table. PM me with your details if interested. Steve. I would like to add : Steve's work is excellent , not to mention His general candour and considerable efforts in assisting others . Though a Prolific Model - Builder / Supplier / Repairer , never beats His own drum , and is the first to recommend / admire other Models and equipment He deems the equal or superior to His own . * if that fails to invoke a discount voucher ? I will show my backside in burtons shop window I jest !

Posted by minty morton on 07/07/2014 19:58:19: I used to have the 25 size version with an Irvine 40 in it and it was superb Indeed Minty , that was a gem of a model - Q40 Irvine using mainly half power instead of the intended size , larger prop , effortless verticals - yet half the noise of an almost constantly flat out 25 , same tank size ? can't remember. whatever happened to it ?

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Posted by Martyn K on 29/09/2014 16:52:13: The Speed Air belongs to Pete Lewis. Very tidy and very nicely flown M Thanks for the comment, as an invited guest - I am well rusty , never an expert and it's sometimes better to be lucky than good ......... I too would like to thank all concerned for their hospitality and assistance , both UKCAA and our Hosts the * Shropshire MFC. * A weather eye will have noticed that many of it's members flew in another part of their airspace , or indeed neglected to fly at all in order that UKCAA may continue it's almost un - interrupted frivolities on a glorious flying day ............. Special thanks to Minty Morton who acted as both personal chauffer and assistant on a 7 hour round trip , though on occasion, his satnav appeared to respond to sputniks unknown . Cheers Guys.