[Brand new landing gear for 13 year old P51 Mustang.]

On 12/04/2024 at 13:26, aidan mcatamney said:

I will soon find out soon enough when i take the plane to the club flying field at the next available opportunity.  

Despite the awful look (imo) I would be more concerned about landing and the wheels being pushed back through the wing as at those angles there will be very little, or no, give in the legs.

 

Regarding the CG, it’s correct when the model flies well and you’re not fighting it, irrespective of the actual measurement back from the LE.

[Galaxy Models Mystic - a build VLOG]

Second part of the wing build

 

 

[Warbird Replicas FW190 newbie build (or possibly some wellingtons)]

Nice vid!

[Is this the price of glow plugs?]

I bought my last lot of 10 Type F from RC Japan a couple of weeks ago, £8 each, delivered. And yes they are genuine OS. 

[Spoilers; Help requested (T31M)]

I can take no credit for the design or the build but I can attest to the fact that the rubber bands do a very good job of keeping the spoilers closed and it requires quite a bit of force to get them open!

[Geoff's Warbirds Replicas P51 Mustang]

Ah, you should really put them in on edge not flat! Like this:

 

[Spoilers; Help requested (T31M)]

Better still Bas, here are some photos of the actual model, the construction of which differs from that shown on the plans but is a lot simpler. The hinges are tape on the top surface.

 

 

 

 

 

[Xfly Tasman Bush Trainer 1500mm Foamie]

On 02/04/2024 at 08:16, Stephen Gow said:

How do we open the white cap on the tyre to fit the needle to inflate the tyre. I don't want to twist it or pull it in case it breaks. Can you explain how to remove the white cap.

Just pull it off, it's a tight fit.

[Spoilers; Help requested (T31M)]

Another one

 

 

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[Geoff's Warbirds Replicas P51 Mustang]

12 hours ago, Geoff Gardiner said:

I next tried wetting the concave side but that has made things worse

Wet the other side.

 

I’ve had the same thing on a couple of models so I just cut a slot through the balsa, across the grain, then glued a lolly stick in the slot whilst keeping the balsa flat. Worked a treat plus I got a lolly to eat. I would advise against Magnums as their sticks aren’t straight and can have facial hair.

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

26 minutes ago, Geoff Gardiner said:

He looks a fine fellow.

 

Is the file downloadable somewhere?

Paid for download - £4.47!

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

A trick of the light Eric, he is a true grey (Gray?)

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

I may not have the kit yet but the pilot is ready

 

 

And just in case the scale is wrong, here are his smaller brothers, Tiny Tim and Really Tiny Im

 

[Frsky receivers]

Interesting Mike, why does T9 state 'please note this is not compatible with FrSky ACCESS protocol '?

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

Glad your move went OK Chris. I'll pick yours up when I get mine, no need to post!

[3D printers recommended]

I recently 'upgraded' from my trusty Prusa M3S to a Bambu Labs X1 Carbon. It is a very nice machine, not exactly plug and play but once various filament settings dialled in it is extremely good (and v quick!).

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

Didn’t you read the small print?

 

You may only purchase the next kit if you can prove that you have built either the FW190 or the Tempest. Failure to do so renders your order invalid. Please note that any monies hereto forewarned in lieu of dispatch of the next model will be forfeit and you will not be entitled to receipt of a refund because that’s the price you pay for being a smart arse and for trying to jump the progression. If you feel that these terms are unjust and an infringement of your rights as a human being, tough coz them’s the rules and if you don’t like them you are quite welcome to take it up with ‘the boys’, best of luck there.

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

See, I told you. 🤣

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

I reckon getting rid of 35 will be no problem Richard especially when we all see your finished example. I’m more concerned about B&Q running out of sample pots of paint.

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

9 hours ago, Eric Robson said:

The yellow one is a Tempest, the colours are that of a target tug, not a glorious finale for such a great aeroplane. 

But at least it kept them going for a bit longer rather than being dumped on the scrap heap. Rudolf was much the same and I’m going to paint my belly yellow (lower down has already developed that colour naturally 🤮 🥴) to try and eke out a few more years too.

[Why Do I Do This? Start To Build Another Model Before The Current One Is Finished?]

1 hour ago, RICHARD WILLS said:

My wife says I dont finish anything ......

She gets very frustrated .😕

Better that than multiple ones on the go (at your age).

[Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .]

2 hours ago, RICHARD WILLS said:

if you just click like if you still want one

Can I click twice please?

[Spring is here again - who's been flying?]

Vid of the flight, come back later if the 4K version hasn't yet loaded

 

 

[Spring is here again - who's been flying?]

My mate Ian's maiden flight of my design cartoon warbird FW190