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palmer plans 82 span though I have never seen a set of plans or built one for that matter though I have thought about over the years , one day maybe
andy
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looks great, a lot better than mine
andy
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did this get finished & flown
Andy
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that looks kind of cool got a side view as I love the tigercat would love to see how it compares
andy
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dennis bryant chipmunk
plenty of build threads on here I think
andy
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looks great
own design ???
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as much as I love the red arrows why does every one go with this scheme when there is quite a few to choose from , just wondering that's all , great building by the way
andy
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watching with great interest but alas I wont be putting my name down for one as much as id like too
andy
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Hi
short update .,
building time is very limited at the moment so I had to put some paint on just to keep myself interested , I quickly came to conclusion im crap at doing German schemes so after two failed attempts & rubbing down I just made one up with what paint I got left basically primer & dark grey , so before I get shot down for non scale scheme that's my excuse .
in real terms not really a awful lot to complete before fitting out .
Andy
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Posted by Paul Johnson 4 on 07/08/2017 15:13:11:
I do think the point to this pondering is highlighted in looking at the 110 thread, myself, DD and Graham are posting..... 40,000 views and not one mention of.... can I get one?
Even if 5% of those views produced an order would come to 200 orders.
No wonder Richard feels like giving up.
personally I would like to purchase most of the kits Richard makes but even one purchase has to be justified as I don't have much hobby money these days
andy
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looking good
andy
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Posted by Bucksboy on 25/06/2017 20:04:03:
Andy,
That looks really good, I've got one in the loft waiting to be built. What power system does it have? Is it brown paper covered? I hope mine comes out looking like that.
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Brown paper & rattle cans . power system is the one Richard recommends , more than enough power which I was quite impressed by
Andy
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hi
after nearly a year of waiting my la7 (57inch version ) had a successful maiden flight today .needs a bit of fine tweaking & lost the radiator scoop in a cornfield but that's no big deal ,looking forwarded to some more flying with her now
Andy
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Posted by ChrisB on 03/06/2017 19:44:49:Posted by lightning 759 on 29/05/2017 07:25:26:
had this past the back door twice this week
Ilyushin Il-62
You're not near Coventry by any chance are you? Something similar landed there this afternoon.
hi
no Doncaster but I believe its been in that area Coventry & Birmingham
andy
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had this past the back door twice this week
Ilyushin Il-62
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Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 28/05/2017 16:41:48:
The weight will probably creep up a bit with the scoops and paint but I think 5lb 10-12 oz is easy to do .
Mind you , I dont think an extra 1/4 pound will make much difference to the flying ,its only about 5%.
It does make you wonder where the heavy ones come from though ?
too much glue , paint ,& paranoid over reinforcing areas , that's my excuse anyway
andy
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Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 10/05/2017 20:31:34:
I've every intention of making one Andy , and in fact have already made all of the moulds for a 102 " prototype .
Whenever I mention it to people it falls on deaf ears , so it looks like it will be a one off so far .
Richard
P.M sent
andy
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Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 10/05/2017 09:05:33:
B17 anyone ???
I realise its probably a tongue in cheek statement to the kiss approach but yes please
andy
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I had a early warbird replica spitfire just after I started flying models did it pink it was great will be hoping to get two 2 kits sometime in the future one to do pink again & one to do a 2seater in the Irish air core colours (3rd one down in pic )
andy
Edited By lightning 759 on 01/05/2017 18:04:59
Edited By lightning 759 on 01/05/2017 18:05:41
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I know the prices aren't the cheapest, but speaking to Jim about the production he told me that the Lightning takes 21 hrs of machine time per kit not including the 3D printed parts (radome/intake assy, nose ring, elevator pivot/mount and rear hatch cover) or the preparation of the brass/carbon parts.
As you say though Andy...Ouch!
totally understand & appreciate this ,
andy
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Posted by pete taylor on 15/06/2016 15:17:54:
love the last picture typical lightning pose, , lovely to see a kit I thought then looked at the web page ouch to much for my budget
never mind one day maybe , nice looking kits thoughandy
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hi
just a update .progress continues all be it slowly . everything a bit square at the moment will leave the shaping bit to as late as possible as I would only inflict hanger rash on it while still building , the retracts might be a bit long in the leg but I had these waiting to find a home so they will have to do
Andy
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will watch with interest couple of Ivan's project's I wondered about , one day might get round to it
andy
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used their servos had no problems , intend using them for my next speed controllers soon
andy
E E Lightning ???
in Electric Ducted Fan
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did this project ever get finished ????
Andy