Piers Bowlan

Hi Tim, what a great model, your Courier is now definitely on my 'build list'. Any news of a CNC wood pack becoming available soon and perhaps a vac-formed canopy and coul too? If not I would be tempted to scale it up a tad. Bigger is better!

A Twin, second world war era, electric or 4 Stroke, don't mind which...   1) Mossie 2) P38 3) Tigercat   Can't wait! 

How about, Britflight Squall (a bit more exciting than a breeze!) 

Britflight Sirocco - (a hot dry wind) or perhaps Britflight Swift

Swallow or Aero or ArestiEdited By Piers Bowlan on 26/11/2009 11:39:55

How about, Britflight  VORTEX 

How about:- Britflight  ZLIN

A simple plane needs a simple name. How about Britflight SOLO ?  

I like the plan Peter, a little bit different, so I am looking forward to it as my winter build. I have a new OS 30 4S lurking in my shed looking for a home and wondered if it might be suitable for the Luciole? A little heavier than the 21 you used but then the design needed three Oz of lead in the nose for the C of G. Would the front end need a little beefing with the four stroke? I am considerind an electric alternative which might work with the right motor/battery combo. Decisions, decisions!  

Peter, so 60in span and .21 engine. When can we look forward to the plan in RCM & E?

I was hoping that a twin would win but I suppose this is problematical for the average modeler, especially in an IC model-more expensive too. Mass appeal is important for magazine sales (and wood and canopy sales too) so a single it is.  The Lizzy will be interesting and challenging to build even with a lazer cut kit etc. It's not not the most beautiful aeroplane ever to grace the skies but beauty, they say, is in they eyes of the beholder and I am sure Tony will produce another great design.    

I built a Pete Nicolson Bearcat from a plan pack before BC started kitting them. Great design, flew well with a Jeti Phasor BL motor, even on eight sub C nicads (even if it was a little heavy). Would be transformed with a modern out-runner and 3s LiPo;-must try that sometime!  I built a BC Spit too but it has not flown to date. Both fun builds and strong models too. I have an unbuilt  BC Blenheim in my loft as well but I won't be selling that on e-bay, it can await my retirement! 

How about;- 1. Hawker Sea Fury 2. P38 Lightning 3. Mig 29 (pusher IC or electric but not necessarily EDF)

Nice Glider. Yes Please

The Hawker Sea Fury was one of the few piston-engined fighter aircraft to shoot down a Jet; a Mig 15 on the 9th August 1952 over Korea. The Seagull Sea Fury is a great model which would make a good electric conversion, especially as I already have a suitable power train! Here's hoping.