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hi geoff yeh my cowl is well taped up [duct tape] saved the day I've had a long break from flying ,this plane and the original acrowot got me flying again
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defiantly upgrade motor go for it I've had a long break from flying this model and the original acrowot got me flying again
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hi all don't suppose anybody is still flying a gws foamosa mk2, mine is battered and torn but still fly's like new I've repaired is so many times only because its probably the best foamy I've ever had, i know its ugly but this is the 1st plane that changed my mind about balsa v foam what's your thoughts
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that's good to know I'm just waiting for the weather to break for maiden flight
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i bet it was .that was a 2 stroke if I'm not mistaken
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wow impressive engine how does that compare to my engine ,my wing has plastic bolts i will change before flying thanks
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great to know thanks I'm a bit nervous to fly but sill going to do it thanks
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hi its an asp 120 4 stroke
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hi has anybody still got or flying a dragon lady i purchased one 2nd hand a few years ago and im about to try flying it any hints or tips would be fantastic
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hi i have the build plans for the mick reeves spitfire 1/4 scale mk 1X if anyone's interested there a bit faded and tatty but its all there {l will add pictures later if required}
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Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
I've got lots of esc's and motors yes i will change them if i like how it fly's thanks -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
thanks everything you said is correct, all my planes are fitted with low battery voltage alarms so over discharge is normally not a problem , i think the esc is obsolete but it works fine so I'm not changing it ,thank you again for your really useful information, l might need you again ive got over 20 planes to maiden flight this year weather permitting -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
just ordered a 2s pack just incase i burn out the motor i don't mind cutting a hole under the servos if that's what it takes my balance point is correct as per your instructions and picture thanks Brian -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
yours looks identical , no nose weights the motor is 7.2 volt and has a reduction gear box , maybe that's the extra weight ? . I've also got a 3s battery on this now I'm not sure if that's no good for the 7.2 v motor it works but how long for -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
thanks Brian battery needs to be in this position for balance to be correct , i think a little cutting maybe required as i don't want to add weight -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
thanks again yes your right, i don't use the rudder enough I've had many a take off with my planes violently swinging from left to right because there's not enough air over the wings, going to practice more with rudder before maiden flight -
Help with Tigermoth C of G
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
hi thanks Brian I'm waiting for a calm day before flying, i never thought about rudder do you think it would it be a good idea to maybe mix rudder and ailerons a little before maiden flight ? -
hi I'm going to try and fly my first bi plane 36 inch tiger moth given to me ( with no history) I'm struggling to find the correct C OF G , I've flown lots of planes previous with no problems ,I've tried to work it out but its to confusing can anybody help me i definitely don't want to take off tail heavy e took a picture of where I think it should be sorry its upside down
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Flair Puppeteer question
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
hi thanks for info ,I'm going to make frame to check wings ,this is my first biplane I'm only building because i was given the kit partially built -
Flair Puppeteer question
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
hi yes I've seen the utube vid, it will fit in my car fully built i up just want to see it fly first maybe its something to do later if i find it a pain to transport -
Flair Puppeteer question
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
thanks i will take all that onboard -
hi just joined I've got 20 plus planes balsa and foam to restore and fly Skipton n Yorkshire area looking forward to possibly chatting meeting other members
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Flair Puppeteer question
michael brigg replied to michael brigg's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
thank you very much i will try to print hopefully it will be to scale regards michael -
hi there can anybody help i have a flair puppeteer it came to me with very little plans ,so i built it without only problem is i don't have the dimensions of the wing struts, i don't suppose any body has a picture including dimensions to help me