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Capt Kremen

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  1. Can thoroughly recommend Hollein. Traditional Balsa & Ply build with CNC cut parts and CAD drawn plans. **LINK** Order today (Sunday), it would be on your doorstep by Weds, Thursday latest.
  2. Depends ... For collectors of 'classic' kits it has a certain attraction though not in the league of the 'Sagitta' or 'Graupner Cirrus'. Realistically, flight performance is poor / mediocre at best. (Off the slop is usually slightly better than the flat). The kit quality itself shows its age and quality of materials, well shall we be kind and just say there are better.
  3. Mmm ... that's interesting John. Do you fly off grass or hard surface runways? I fly off (short) grass, but nevertheless notice grass staining/streaking on the outer third of each blade. A quick wipe over with Iso-P-Alcohol back at the hangar and the blades come up bright, shiny clean. Both Aeronaut and APC 'E' props seem very close in balance straight out of the packet. I find it's the hub that is usually a fraction heavy on one side. I add a small blob of hot melt glue on the light side and that does the job. What do others find regarding balance and what is your preferred correction technique?
  4. On this wet 'n windy day, what better way to spend it than balancing some brand new 'Aeronaut' fixed power props for electric flight. I have enjoyed using these, and the companies folding props for years. Practical experience using these is very good. They seem quieter in the cruise, (others have commented so it's not just my ears !), perform equal and often better than the APC 'E' prop of the same size and pitch. Whilst opening the prop packets today, I actually read the enclosed user leaflet. The last line of which says, quote: "The propeller must be replaced with a new one after a maximum of fifty flights". Aeronaut prop users do you follow this advice? I must admit I haven't, with usually well over over a hundred or more flights on some of my airframes. Apart from the occasional chipped or broken one in that (rare?) hard arrival, I have not found any noticeable deterioration in these props. Edited By Capt Kremen on 31/10/2020 11:12:09
  5. I realise Wind Turbines are not on a model builders most liked list at the moment but for a fascinating insight into their construction, (with balsa !) and the operation, checkout BBC 2 'Powering Britain' - 'Wind' on iPlayer. (The programme was broadcast this evening at 07:30).
  6. And remember went it used to cost 'd' pennies a sheet/strip !!!
  7. Here's my 'Spartan' plus original adverts for the model from the 'Halfax' catalogue. ( 'Halfax' based in Hal i fax !). Also an 'Aeromodeller' advert for the model. A superb kit by 'Cambrian' and a fabulous flying machine.
  8. Most, if not all, sports including high level popular ones like Football, rely on significant investment in the form of sponsorship, TV rights, expensive souvenirs e.g. supporter shirts. Unfortunately model flying is not in that league if you'll pardon the expression! I echo Ken's findings at club level, an increasingly elderly membership, many of which are inactive for a variety of reasons, those that are just want, (and are required to pay for), insurance. BMFA, bless them, continue to joust at their windmills. Most in my club are not fussed about NFC, comps, Area delegates et al. Sad I know because only members can affect a change by getting involved, fight punitive legislation etc.. Enjoy our flying while we are still physically able. Edited By Capt Kremen on 28/10/2020 19:09:35
  9. And the 'little format' 'Radio Modeller'. Plenty of meaty content in the articles with less of the advertiser pleasing puff. Also, the competition that kept all on their toes - 'RC Model World', ' QFI', 'Quiet & Electric Flight', 'Scale Models', 'Aviation Modeller' and others. Plus all the American magazines - 'Flying Models', 'RCM', 'Model Aviation'. Used to spend hours in the backroom of 'Aviation Bookshop' in Holloway Road rummaging through the back copies. Them were the (golden) days!
  10. Having flown electric for close to 40 years, (previously Oliver Tiger, Merco, K&B, OS, Webra, Cox, etc. etc.), I take a more positive approach. The likes of Mabuchi (= most brushed motors badged by everyone of the time e.g. Graupner SPEED 400, 500, 600 etc.), Unger, Geist, Keller, Plettenberg and Astro were/are trailblazing electric motive power pioneers which have opened up and made accessible powered model flight to far more than i/c ever did IMHO. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and a well engineered electric motor is a joy to own and operate. Edited By Capt Kremen on 26/10/2020 10:05:32
  11. When you are in the middle of watching an aviation or similar programme of genuine interest, why should you have to switch off (?) !!!
  12. Dubious life insurance 'Snuff it' plan adverts featuring mature 'D' list actors posing as neighbours or else so called 'celebrities' praising these products and the wonderful 'free pen' or 'gift voucher' you will get (having paid for in the subscriptions you made of course !).
  13. Terrestrial TV channel to stop incessant trailers for irrelevant (to probable viewing audience at that time) programmes ... Argh !!!!! (And dumbing down to LCD in process too !!!)
  14. Increasing demand perhaps C8, but insufficient to keep afloat a business unless they run it as a labour of love. Meanwhile, I too have offered Daniel (who resides in Malta), the possibility of Flair SE5a plan copies at cost. They consist of two(2) very large sheets. (My local copy shop normally charges circa £10 - £15 for that size).
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