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Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .
Piers Bowlan replied to RICHARD WILLS's topic in Warbird kits
Either would be good for me Richard. -
Geoff's Warbirds Replicas P51 Mustang
Piers Bowlan replied to Geoff Gardiner's topic in Warbird kits
Geoff, after covering with brown paper I just seal with another coat of slightly diluted PVA before painting. I apply PVA to both sides otherwise the tailplane or fin may warp as it dries. You end up with a smooth satin finish which takes paint well. -
Tandem Wing Handling Problems
Piers Bowlan replied to John Botomley's topic in All Things Model Flying
Are you using differential aileron John. I just wondered if adverse yaw might be causing issues with rolls. Perhaps a larger fin area might help too? -
Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .
Piers Bowlan replied to RICHARD WILLS's topic in Warbird kits
I am sure they will all confirm in due course Richard but you could always PM them individually, as some people are not forum junkies (like me) and only visit the site infrequently. I doubt anyone would think you are hasseling them but just trying to get a firmer ideas of numbers (which could influence the price). š -
Mossie as first choice. Second choice:- Sea Fury developed from Tempest kit. Third choice, Grumman Wild Cat but dolly take off/belly land as the full size landing gear is way too complicated to model. Not interested in a P47!
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The problem with āgoing large (80in wingspan)ā is the cost of a kit goes up exponentially with size. Less demand for bigger kits for that reason. I think Richard has hit the sweet spot regarding size. I built a Blackburn Firebrand from B & Q polystyrene reinforced with carbon strips and covered in brown paper. Super cheap and if building bigger models is your thing and quite quick too. My Firebrand was only 52in span but my next build using this technique will be bigger!
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I live in the Dorset so I canāt help you unfortunately. What I would say is so much of public open spaces have bye-laws affecting them these days. Also National Trust, Forrestry Commission land and many national parks are not model aircraft friendly sadly. Your best bet is to politely ask a local farmer for permissionā¦but good luck with that! Not all clubs are the same so I suggest you visit two or three. Most are kindred spirits so generally want to make you feel welcome. It is human nature to be wary of newcomers to some degree however. Flying sites are hard to come by and easily lost if people get on the wrong side of the landowner. The club I recently joined is very friendly and any rules are just common sense. Good luck in your quest to find somewhere to fly and welcome to the forum by the way.
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Very sad news indeed. Good luck for the future Jon and thank you for all the sage advice you have imparted to the forum over the years.
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I donāt have any 800mAh LiPos but plenty of 1350mAh batteries. I am concerned about the wing loading with the larger heavier battery (130g) as it might spoil the low speed handling. Perhaps a 10% or 15% plan enlargement might be the answer?
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Warbirds Replicas Hawker Tempest V -Mass Build 2024(part two) .
Piers Bowlan replied to RICHARD WILLS's topic in Warbird kits
The way to build a Fury is to persuade Richard to make it his next kit, after the Tempests are all sold and the (balsa) dust has settled. Put me down for one by the way (preferably biggerš) -
Thanks for the explanation Shawn, makes a bit more sense (I think? š¤)
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Iāve had a stroke at age44 last week!
Piers Bowlan replied to MattyB's topic in Why Not Say Hello....
So sorry to hear this Matty. Get well soon. -
Beginner kit recommendations
Piers Bowlan replied to Hoochykins's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
From my previous postā¦.For āChallengerā read Caprice! Ops! -
Beginner kit recommendations
Piers Bowlan replied to Hoochykins's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
Rich beat me to it! The Sonata is a classic glider kit now with laser cut parts and originally powered with a speed 400 brushed motor. Now much better performance with a brushless motor and LiPo. It is for three Chanelās; Rudder Elevator and throttle which keeps the wing build simple. Another classic also available from The Balsa Cabin is the Keilcraft Challenger a 51 in span free flight glider although most people fit lightweight radio control. Quite simple to fit a small motor upfront too. -
I bought a 2.3m FMS Fox e-glider recently after I wrote off my original version from Hobby King some years ago. The V1 needed quite a bit of fettling to get it right but my new V2 arrives sorted and is a brilliant flier. The wing platform on the Minimoa Frank is similar to the Bird of Time. But I have gone off topic and the mods will be after me!
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Beginner kit recommendations
Piers Bowlan replied to Hoochykins's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
Thanks, youāre right, it is a Hawker Tempest. In fairness it was rather early in the morning for me, even if I have my name down for one! The answer to your question Grumpy is at the end of Houchās last post. -
Beginner kit recommendations
Piers Bowlan replied to Hoochykins's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
Hi Hooch. Have you looked at Ron Gray's VLOG on the Warbird Replica FW190? If not you may find it useful. I think the model is probably sold out as they are produced in batches but you never know. Richard is soon to bring out a Hawker Typhoon and the construction and building techniques are pretty much the same. You could put your name down for one of the kits for when they become available but watch Ronās Videos in the meantime. -
The HK vampire slopes really well too. Stuart did a HK video flying some of their āscaleā models from The Dragons Back in Hong Kong, including their Vampire. I have flown from this great site too but with my folding āsuitcaseableā Zagi. Avoid landing out though -snakes! I have sloped my Vampire in the UK, using the EDF occasionally for some spirited āstrafing runsā along the South Downs. Fun!
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I donāt have a 3D printer, perhaps I should, but I thought the original foam cheater inlet didnāt look very efficient. I might try a louvred inlet made of light ply as an alternative since you have found your printed one to yeald good results.
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Wight Crusader v Maricardo v Aerobat
Piers Bowlan replied to kc's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
I retired six years ago and what with two house moves and grandchildren, I still donāt have enough time! Good luck with your RM Aerobat V2 build, will it be a lecky conversion this time? -
Wight Crusader v Maricardo v Aerobat
Piers Bowlan replied to kc's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
OK, so which one are you planning to build Nigel? -
Beginner kit recommendations
Piers Bowlan replied to Hoochykins's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
I actually thought of getting this model for my grandson when he is a little older as he is only five at the moment, although he seems to have great concentration when it comes to building anything - at the moment Lego! It is to be a joint Grandad/Grandson project! The VMC Me109 follows the same methodology as the Cub so I donāt think it will be much more difficult to put together. How much more difficult to fly depends on natural ability (spatial skills) and reactions, which in turn can be down to age, to some degree. If a model has a low wing loading, is properly balanced, trimmed and devoid of warps or other naughties, an aileron model can be as easy to fly as a RET one- sometimes easier. Just get someone experienced to test fly it once you have finished the build!