[Is the hobby dying/dead]

Hi All,

I can't really see any of this thread being of any value, we only have to listen to the media's prophets of doom to get our fill of negativity ?

Happy flying soon

Regards Ray

[Is the hobby dying/dead]

Hi All,

It's not just model flying that are facing challenges in these computer orientated days, RC was magic back in the 60's & 70's the practical skills have been disappearing for the last 40 years model engineering and model boats are facing the same ageing group of enthusiasts . Still I'm looking forward to a good few years pursuing my many and various modelling hobbies

Stay safe & happy

Regards Ray

[Is the hobby dying/dead]

Hi All,

Remember those good old days before Social Media Forums, when we were all happier building models and flying them ? You only moaned to your clubmates and they didn't care

Regards Ray

[Hawker Harrier]

Hi Mark,

Pavel Bosak was a very prolific designer/builder back in the 80's & 90's he was the Tony Nijhuis of his generation

Many prop driven jet designs to his credit, he knows his stuff, they are much easier to balance these days of electric, back in those days you had a heavy weight engine in the nose and Rx battery on the tail .

Good luck Regards Ray

Edited By Ray Wood 4 on 19/01/2021 16:44:04

[Where do you get your Lead from ?]

Hi Geoff,

Yes it's about time you finished your Veronica plenty of new builds on the go on the AMBO Facebook group.

All the best Ray

[Flying with Spectacles]

Hi Nigel,

If you mostly use a laptop on the desk Varifocals will be fine as you are naturally looking down, but if you use a big monitor at the correct height ie looking straight ahead like I do, and as Shaun mentioned they are no good irrespective of how expensive they are as you will be using the distance part of the lens.

Regards Ray

[Flying with Spectacles]

Hi All,

Just a thought, Varifocals are great for everyday, driving, flying, modelling etc, but I'm on the screen all day for work and cheaper readers are better ! as with Varifocals you will find yourself tipping your head back and looking down your nose to focus on the screen

Regards Ray

[Team Minimax]

Hi Peter,

What a fabulous model, such an interesting tail, and the color scheme is one of my favourites, You have hit the spot with this one

Regards Ray

Edited By Ray Wood 4 on 04/01/2021 15:29:18

[would you volunteer ?]

Hi All,

While waiting for a take off slot on an Easyjet 737 flight from Gatwick to Dublin as we weren't going any where for 30 minutes slid up to the cockpit to chat to the crew, they were only to happy to have somebody else to chat with and they gave me the left hand seat to sit in I think only the APU was running !

I think a controlled crash would be achievable but slowing her down from 450 knots would be the issue without stalling !! There are an awful lot of dials & switches

When my daughters were young flying to the Med 35 years ago you had to visit the flight deck it was the done thing .

Regards Ray

[BMFA 2021 Membership ????]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for your response, I am fully aware of all the options available, I guess I'm only playing Devil's advocate for the old postal renewal system, as I'm guessing quite a few of our older members wouldn't have computer access ?

I know a lot of folk re-join out of habit and tradition (and for the insurance etc)

Regards Ray

[BMFA 2021 Membership ????]

Morning All,

Had a lovely email from the BMFA saying my membership has now expired, as I am waiting for the postal renewal form to arrive to pay by cheque, the postal system must be in meltdown ?? nothing arrived yet !

Regards Ray

[BMFA 2021 Membership ????]

Thanks Bill,

I work on a computer all day so the last thing I would do is use the technology to renew

The postal renewal forms are in the post so all is well.

Regards Ray

[BMFA 2021 Membership ????]

Hi All,

Is it just me ? or should I have received the BMFA/CAA postal membership renewal form by now ??

I'm itching to pay some money

Regards Ray

[T N Avro York]

Hi Cliff,

She looks very smart I guess your looking at the spring for the maiden flight ?

Our fields down here in Kent are waterlogged and we are in tier 3

Regards Ray

[RCM&E December 20 / Jan 21 Issue]

Hi All,

Anybody who can give a definitive answer to any Covid related issue would have a pretty good crystal ball at the moment or maybe in touch with an even higher authority

Model Boats has gone on the same Dec/Jan issue basis.

Regards Ray

[Covering - how long does it take you?]

Nigel,

How long is piece of string ??

Somewhere between 5 hours to 9 Months in my experience.

Regards Ray

[Cambrian ME109 Funfighter electric build]

Hi Martin,

Glad to hear she fly's well, is there any issue's with a non folding prop when landing ?

I really fancy one now, probably the Spitfire

Regards Ray

[Redundant at 62!]

Hi Cliff,

That is brilliant news, every cloud will now have an Avro York flying through it

Well done, having been furloughed for 3 month's I now know I don't want to retire either !!

Quite a bonus more building & flying Time

Regards Ray

[A Shortage Of Balsa And Lipo's, Where Do We Go From Here?]

Hi All,

I just ordered some ply from SLEC, they told me there is a container of Balsa heading to the UK

Regards Ray

[WOT 4 FOAM E - engine wobble]

Hi Paul,

Poundland 5 minute epoxy £1.00, the White Gorilla woodworking glue would also work fine depends if your in a hurry

Regards Ray

[Good news thread.]

Hi All,

Just had some great flying this afternoon, pre the lock down, perfect conditions

Now that's good news for me !!

Regards Ray

[Future balsa supplies in UK]

All the things in Hobbystore can not be found any more expensive anywhere, but they do a a great range of bits & bobs 😀

Regards Ray

[A disengaged membership?]

Hi 8

Maybe the thread should be "Disenchanted" ??

Roll on 2021

Regards Ray

[Redundant at 62!]

Hi Peter,

That's why there are fewer staff in WH Smiths these days but lots of diy machines to take your money, they have switched off their employees and switched on machines !!

Regards Ray

[Redundant at 62!]

Good news Cliff,

Most of the big companies we freelance for are very good at laying off key staff because the management don't actually know how the business they try to run functions !! We come in to fill the gap they created at twice the price, reorganisation cuts should start at the top of the tree as they are the most expensive 😮,

Any progress with the York ??

Good luck 👍

Regards Ray

Edited By Ray Wood 4 on 30/10/2020 21:00:36