Bill Wood

What size battery will you use and will it go in the front hatch? Nice job. Much better than my first foray into foam board.

I thought multiplex models are "elapor" which is EPO foam not EPP ?

Thanks Denis but Clearview RC appears to only work with windows.

Thanks Dick, Stephen and Martin for your info. So far I have only managed to download PicaSim to my android smartphone. It's not ideal but I will see where I can go from here.

Does anyone know of a model flight simulator that will work on a linux based laptop and ubuntu or with google chrome? I got fed up with windows and ditched it last year. My old version of Real Flight only worked with windows and probably the same goes for newer versions of Real Flight. Has anyone used a model flight sim on a linux platform or with google chrome?

Thanks Guys. I will sleep tonight. Wikipedia has it right - it should be trailing edge flaps hence your reference to flaperons. Phew!

I have recently received my October 2021 issue of the magazine. The quality of the pictures and photos just seems to get better. One thing is puzzling me regarding the article on the superb scale model of the Fairy Flycatcher: It mentions that, quote " She had flaps that run full span on the leading edges of both her wings" unquote. Now I have done some serious looking at the photos but I fail to see these flaps. Everything has been included in this magnificent model, so why can't I see leading edge flaps and I keep coming back for a second look? I'll not sleep tonight unless I can find out what I'm not seeing. Somebody please help!

Thanks guys for the remarks on painting foam board. My FT Bushwacker is made with FT "maker foam board" which is white. I've bought a rattle can of "Rustoleum Painters Touch" acrylic craft enamel from B&Q. I'll test it on some scrap first.

Elvington near York has a massive space big enough for the Nats. The LMA have their August show there. I think it's privately owned. The model jet jockeys use it as well and it also has the Yorkshire Air Museum. Some of you may think it's too far north but it's roughly halfway between Lands End and Aberdeen.

That's useful to know although I try to avoid leaving planes etc. in the car during sunny weather. My FT Bushwacker has now flown - just two short flights before I paint it. Any idea what sort of paint is best for foam board?

Had good service by Kings Lynn models both using website and by phone. Next day delivery also.

Thankyou Dennis and LHF for your very useful comments. Wish I had known about that before tackling the fus. I have some UHU por, PVA and Aliphatic so I'll give those a try. Just been watching the video of the wing build and with those long glue runs I will not be using hot glue. Thanks again.

I am currently building the FT Bushwacker as an introduction to using foam board. My main problem is getting things lined up before the hot glue sets. This has resulted in the back end of the fus being twisted. Would UHU por work instead of hot glue so I can get the tail feathers straight before the glue goes off? I suppose I could try it on some scrap foam board. I have built the motor pod and fitted the motor and ESC but I intend to fit a 2200mah 3s battery in the fus below the pod. Does anyone know if velcro stuck to the paper lining would be sufficient or should the surface be lined with something else or any other ideas regarding securing the battery?

Beginning to get used to the forum now after tweaking things to my liking though I am fed up with the Twister NINJA advert at the top. I know advert revenue is important but can it be changed like at least every hour or so? Certainly doesn't make me want to buy one quite the reverse.