Matt Hackers

I would really like one of these.

In regards to James Marson requiring issue 38 for the Deagostini Spitfire. The wood parts are the same as for issue 26. The plastic parts are the same size as shown on the paper templates 66mmx20mm given with issues 35-3 and 47-3. plus 8off small self tapping screws about 12mmx2mm. The plastic parts could be made from ply or aluminium as they are not structural, only covers. Hope this is of some use to you.

I have built the Deagostini Spitfire but have not had the chance to try it out yet. Hoping for some warmer calmer weather. It went together o.k. but some of the wood quality was a bit suspect and needed changing. I had one aileron like oak and one normal. After making a matching pair the laterel balance was only slightly out requiring a small weight to the port wingtip.

Certainly looks like a useful little setup.

1) Hurricane (Electric) 2)Seafury (Electric or I.C.) 3)P47 Thunderbolt (Electric or I.C.) All around 55"

Hi all. I am 71 and started modeling around 1946 I think my first kit was made by Astral but the wood was very poor quality so I don't think I finished it. I then progressed to glider. rubber, Jetex, control line and finally R/C. Many were kits but I did and still do build from plans. I also have a few A.R.T.F. planes. In the eighties I branched out into model boats and still have a few but alas I have not used thm for many years.Many of the Kielkraft, Mercury and Veron  models are still available in plan form from the designer Phil. Smith who I believe is now over over 90 years young. I have obtained the Veron Skyskooter plan from him and intend to build this soon for electric power, a sort of nostalgia trip as this was the first R/C model that I ever built with a Taifin Hobby diesel engine and E.C.C. Telecommander valve radio, it was not very reliable but when changed to an R.C.S. Guidance System R/C, it flew very well. I also bought the Veron Fournier motor glider. Beebug and Stunter Mk.II C/L plans. I still enjoy building and flying but not when the weather is to cold. I made the 60 four stroke engine called the Matador from a plan and scaled up a drawing in an American magazine for a plane called a 4-60 it worked out at 6ft span and the Matador pulled it around the sky very well. I am also interested in steam engines so have a go at making some them from time to time. All this activity and having many "toys" helps to stop me from going to seed.

There appears to be a Scale problem with the Typhoon plan, when I measured the plan for the wing it gave a wingspan of only 55inches. and mentions the trailing edge is on the leading edge of the wing. The fuselage is also under size, this means any mouldings will not fit.

I must say that I have had the problem of my battery running down quite quickly. I replaced the battery but it gave the same result although it levels out at 9.5 volts for quite a while.

I have never had a jet aircraft.

A Free Plan would be nice and retracts would be a Bonus. Moulded Canopy and Cowl are a must have.

My pick would be, Hawker Hurricane Beechcraft Bonanza Miles Magister

Hawker Hurricane Beechcraft Bonanza Miles Magister