Kelly
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Microsoft FS9 Kelvin
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Spitfire Mk1 in service Kelvin
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Some pictures of the first flight of the first Spitfire. Kelvin
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I can Kelvin
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Hi David Thanks very much Santa Must practice 3D flying on the sim . Merry Christmas Kelvin
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Did the same with my lipo, seems okay after recharge and test .
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Hi all Got my Christmas present early . Build blog to follow. Kelvin
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Cheers Glenn Kelvin
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Hi Glenn, Superb FW190, I have just watched the video(good music too). I would be grateful if you could point me in the direction of any books/articles about constucting/painting RC aircraft from depron. Regards Kelvin
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Hi Jacques Thankyou for your advice. Cheers Kelvin
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Hi Al Very nice, I like the 'in service' look. No not flown yet, lots of hassle on the home front, not flown for six weeks or so. I will post some pics and maybe a video of the first flight ( or crash) to finish the blog. Cheers Kelvin
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Hi Peter No, not yet. Hope to video and take some pics when I do to finish the build blog . A lot of my time taken up on the home front, not flown for 6 weeks or so. Will keep you posted. Cheers Kelvin
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Hi Colin Your Bushwacker build is bringing back lots of memories,might solve the picture problem by posting in the forum 'Build Blog' section. Regards Kelvin
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I remember starting my first model engine.It was a .75cc Bantum ,not sure who made it but it was a glow engine fitted to a 30" wingspan mercury free flight job, I was 11yrs old . with my big blue battery and old fashioned glow clip I filled the tiny fuel tank from my pint can of glow fuel, followed the instructions, flicked the prop and it started, buzzing away like a demented wasp. The model to my suprise flew, going higher and higher in a spiral drifting with the wind ,I remember the panic and running after it hoping the motor would cut because the piece of fuse that was to burn through the rubber band holding the tail down fell out during the launch (oldies like me know what I am on about) It came down at last in a gentle spiral . I will always remember the feeling of elation at the first flight of my first IC model. Later on when I was about 14yrs old, I aquired a OS25 for my first proportional radio model (rudder/throttle) It seemed massive compared to my other engines 1.5 mills, cox.49 etc . To run the engine in I purchased an engine test stand and bolted it to the bench in my Dads garage. I wore a thick glove and used a piece of broom handle to start it ,when it started it sounded amazing burbling along at low revs and when after the running in I opened it to full throttle it was a bit scary. Happy days. I have a short video clip of me at the flying field with my Ripmax Dazzler the model the engine was fitted to,I will dig it out and post it if I can find it. We all need to be very careful with IC engines, whatever our age or experience.They are not toys . You need to always be aware of the propeller , it is in effect a circular saw and will do the same sort of damage if any part of you body gets in the way. I have just come over all nostalgic, just wish I had the time to build something . Kelvin
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Watch out, I got stung with the customs, worked out I paid in total only £1 less than if I bought over here . My theory is they think(customs) if you live in certain postal areas, then you are more dodgy so they will always check your goods????? Happy shopping Kelvin
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With a first name like that ,it must be a very,very good book .
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Hi The unmagnificent man, Sounds good, look forward to seeing the pics. I am going to video the maiden flight of my 109 if I can persuade my Son to come with me and film it . cheers Kelvin
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Hi Evan Having done a bit of both in my time I totally agree
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Hi Shaun I agree with you 100% . Kelvin
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Mode 1 evolved during the 20th century due to the primitive fear of ailerons . All other forms of aviation have pitch and roll combined on the same control, be it stick or yoke For the 21st century ,Mode- 2 rules Ok .
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I have always enjoyed scale models from Airfix to R/C Scale. Although I am limited for time to build from scratch ,a lot can be done with some of the better ARTF scale models on the market to improve the scale detail and appearance. Here is a pic of my Ripmax Spitfire, notice the more scale like exhausts,rear view mirror and radio mast. The addition of more paint on the nose and a dummy tailwheel improve the already excellent stand off scale effect. I also painted on the tyres on the underside of the wing. A scale section would be great addition to the mag possibly supported by a regular online feature. Hows this for a scale toy pilot It's me in a Mk5 Spitfire .
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Nice job Kelvin
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