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    Junior 60 Flying update: As a post script to the recent meanderings about trimming and flying an electric J60, mine has had a couple of lengthy flights now. 25g of weight added to the nose (75g total) plus 2mm of down thrust and easy on the throttle. Goes like a dream! Thanks for all the comment. Looking forward to more calm relaxing Summer days ahead. Cheers for now Chris (SW)
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    Thanks for the memories Pat. I'm certainly old enough to remember the F/F tank full, launch and chase era of the 40s and 50s. Many of my epics finished in trees or distant fields often after a hectic cycle chase. I couldn't afford to buy or use the early radio kit in those times, so it's a privilege now to be able to attempt to fly some of those old timers fitted with modern electronic R/C gear. It certainly saves a sweaty bike ride! My biggest problem now is coordinating brain with TX sticks! Best wishes Chris (SW)
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    Music to my ears Matt, thanks. I just need to keep it simple to begin with, hence my choice of model combined with a fair portion of nostalgia too! Cheers for now Chris
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    Thanks Nigel. I really am beginning to understand the general flight envelope of this model. After my F/F days I spent many years flying thermal and slope soarers, with a break from flying in the 1990's until fairly recently. Returning to the sport in my 70's, I have attempted to embrace the 'new' world of electric flight. With a good deal of patience and helpful advice from a small friendly group of seasoned power modellers I can now fly electric gliders reasonably well. I have just started a transition to flying conventional electric powered models, the J60 being one of the basic trainers on the list to fly first. Confidence is returning slowly but with a fairly steep learning curve ahead! Kind regards SW (Chris)
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    Good morning modellers Thanks for all the comments about the J60. It has been a very longstanding (60 years!) ambition of mine to build and fly this model. As a youth and modeller in the 50's I could never afford the KK kit little own the power plant to drive it (ED2.46 me thinks?) all well beyond my limited funds at that time. I certainly built and flew a good many FF models but as I then only could afford an ED Bee 1cc they had to be suitable for that engine. I've recently finished a Vic Smeed Madcap for electric power, a virtual copy of my original version from about 1955!. All of this is really a trip down memory lane whilst I can still wobble a TX stick. Please keep the comments coming they are all very interesting. Stay Well SW (Chris)
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    Some really interesting but slightly confusing stuff guys. I'm not too sure if I should stock up on beer, buy a new chair or take a pin and stab at the text for a 'next step? If there was one change to make to start with what would that one change be please? Kind regards SW
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    Taking advantage of some very calm conditions a flying pal achieved a maiden flight today of my newly built J60 (2020). The model required 40g extra nose weight to achieve the 'plan' CG. Despite this my 'test pilot' needed to feed in max down trim in an attempt to stay in level flight! A safe landing was made non the less. The conclusions reached so far suggest that perhaps more nose weight should be added plus a little down thrust on the motor before flying again. Are there any seasoned J60 flyers that may wish to comment further about this trimming issue please? Stay safe SW
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    Hi Folks Thanks for the useful and informative responses. I have set up the servos and ESC on a bench test in the model and they appear to work just fine. The ESC/BEC voltage is 5.5v and the Servo spec torque is stated as 2.8kg. Given that the model is a lightweight thermal soarer I guess that the actual working load on the elevator/rudder will not be high. A very useful conversation overall thanks again for responding so quickly. Stay well Chris (SW)
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    I have acquired a couple of small servos for possible use in a 2M powered glider. The servos are marked HV (Model: DS939HV Operating Voltage: 6.0V / 7.2V Operating Current: 200mA / 240mA), which I presume indicates that they may be connected directly to an appropriate LiPo. Will this type of servo function efficiently just plugged into the receiver as per normally and powered through the usual ESC/BEC & LiPo set up? Thanks for reading I look forward to any comments. SW
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    Thanks Dick for the helpful guidance. I certainly take your point about the servo numbers and their influence on the overall BEC/ESC ratings, very valid in the circumstances. I have actually bought the A10 -7L as per kit recommendation for the power unit, so it looks like the Hacker X20 Pro will cope with 4 servos. Thanks again for your prompt response Stay Well Chris
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    Thanks John, I now know without doubt which ESC to get. You are quite right, the motor is expensive so the correct controller is more than justified. I'm fairly new to the electric scene so therefore on a fairly steep learning curve just now. Thanks for your helpful comments. Cheers Chris (SW)
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    My first proper R/C model I seem to recall was a DB Tern. It had an optional engine pod that was held on top of the centre wing section with rubber bands! I purchased an OS15 for the power unit but never used it in anger, settling to 'bungee' launch the model as a pure glider. Control was provided by a Skyleader 27Mhz Clubman outfit (max 4 channels). It was a very tough model and survived my rather inept handling for quite a while. I recall that I did manage to land it along two 440V cables (suspended wing tip to wing tip !!). Rather foolishly I retrieved it by throwing a weighted fishing line between the cable and over one wing and then jiggling it free. Not too sure what finally happened to the Tern but I still have the the Skyleader Clubman outfit, it was later converted to 35Mhz and it still functions today- kept in a cupboard!
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    My first F/F Model circa mid 1950's a Vic Smeed's 'Madcap' powered by an ED Bee 1cc diesel. The original model survived until the 1960's before crumbling due to fuel creep into the main structure! The model shown is a recent re-build from a plan but this time electric powered and with 3 channel R/C. Not yet flown and awaiting the 'lockdown' release date. Happy days!
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    Hi Folks Has anyone out there constructed/flown this laser produced kit please? Just interested for any comments that my be returned to this forum. Soon be flying again - we hope!
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    ....with second thoughts I think that my mates model was a KK Contester? Flying models in those earlier times was also a 'free' activity, free from controls and bureaucracy. We just 'borrowed' local fields and open spaces, using good manners and common sense to abstract hours of simple fun from a box of balsa wood and a tube of cement. Models were easily repaired ( mine were often a patchwork quilt of coloured tissue) and had to be made to last before hard won pocket money allowed a return to the model shop.
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    Waves of nostalgia after reading the posts about early adventures into the wonderful world of aeromodelling! Particularly the account of flying a KK Achilles, my first model, (1950's), was particularly poignant. I couldn't afford the clear dope to finish the model so made do with just water shrinking the tissue! Remember the KK Polaris? A mate had a KK Competitor that appeared to fly for hours. His dad fitted a hook into the chuck of a hand drill to wind the rubber motor. Pleasure from simplicity - Happy days!
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    Fairfield Chruch Romney Marsh, on a frosty morning. (spot the dog?)
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    Workshop Welcome Edited By Skippers Walker on 30/12/2020 20:17:25
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