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    Hi there John Davies and Philflyer, it was good to see the Maestro forum come to life again. I would have responded sooner but before I could do so I finished up in hospital and am only now catching up on the clerical work. This time Phil I hope the maiden flight when it comes meets with more success than the last one. I will keep an eye on the forum for progress reports. Phil, I see you've got your Tomahawk - very nice. Regards, John
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    Hi Phil, I am really sorry to hear how your Maestro project ended. You must feel really gutted after all the work you put into it. After I discovered the Maestro forum I found your progress reports quite fascinating as the build progressed and I had looked forward to hearing of a successful test flight. Yes, a sad end to the project but as you say , "that;s life". My commiserations, John
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    Hi Phil, just wondered if you are anywhere near a test - flight yet. Regards, John
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    Hi Andy, your post about what engine you had in your Maestro seems to have disappeared from the thread but I gathered from it that it performs very well on the OS 55 and you delighted with it's performance. Many more happy landings Regards, John.
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    Hi Andy Many thanks for your complimentary comments about my Maestrsto design. I'm pleased to hear it has given you so much enjoyment over many years and if that is a recent photo it is still looking pretty good after 10 years continuous use. As a matter of interest what engine do you have in it. I have an Irvine 46 in mine and it performs very well on that power. (see flying shot earlier in this forum) Regards, John
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    Hi Phil, sorry about previous incomplete posting. I got disturbed while typing it and I accidentaly pressed the post button before it was finished.You have probably worked out that the throws I have given you can be changed to suit your own flying style and preferance after the first flights are safely over. Hope all goes well on the maiden flight. John
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    Hi Phil, that sure is an impressive colour scheme - it looks as if was going to compete in the Red Bull Air Races! Who want to know the control throws - who better to ask than the designer! The throws are:- Aileron 1/4 inch both ways Elevator 3/8 to 1/2 inch each way Rudder 1 & 1/4 inches each way These throws should give you a drama free first flight and can be changed to suit your own
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    Hi Phil, I see from your photo that you are fitting the aileron servos out board in the wing. I would do it that way now myself but when the model was designed torque rods were the normal method. And if I was doing it now I would put a1/2 inch tunnel up the centre of the wing to accommodate the servo leads. You seem to be making good progress so I look forward to news of a successful test flight in the not to distant future. John
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    It's ok Phil, I know exactly what you are talking about! The one in the photo is a repacment for the prototype which was written off in a crash when 14 years old. The replacement is now 10 years old and flying well as you can see. Regarding the flying shot it took me about two hours figuring out how to post the photo on the forum - had well and truly bamboozled! Regards, John
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    Hi Phil, here is a photo of my Maestro n flight yesterday- a most satisfying afternoons flying. And Percy - that s/h Maestro looks in reasonable condition - a good buy for someone. Regards John
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    Hi Phil, now that you've reached the finishing stage of your Maestro it might interest you to know that my own one (finished the same way as your's - glass cloth and painted) turned the scales at 7lbs 48ozs. and flies well on an Irvine 46. If yours comes out anywhere near that wieght you should be very pleased with it's performance. I've only had mine out once so far this year but the recent activity on the forum has spurred me to charge it up overnight and as it looks like a good day today I will blow the cobwebs off it this aftrernoon! Regards, John
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    Hi Phil, I see you are making good progress. It's looking good and very colourful! You must let me know how the first flight goes as it will deserve a small celebration - a new Maestro taking to the air 24 years after the prototype. There is one under construction just now in our own club by a member who bought it part built in a bring and buy sale. Regards, John
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    Hi Phil, glad to hear you have the veneer problem sorted and the wings glass clothed. I glass clothed the prototype and a second one I built some years later. It means a bit more work than film covering but results in a superior and hardwearing finish. Regards John
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