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Hi Try using dental floss pulled backwards and forwards underneath the servo to act as a kind of saw. If it works you should remove the minimum amount of foam. Silicon glue is good for sticking in servos for this reason! Cheers Ian

At the rate I build thats probably several lifetimes supply! Thanks for the info. Cheers Ian

Hi Tim Very interesting thread this and nice work on the refurb! Where do you get the laminating film from? Thanks Ian

Nice work Mr Hooper looks like another good un! Forecast is improving so hopefully more flight testing later in the week?!!! Cheers Ian

Avtur Another three local clubs to consider are the Smithy, who fly wet power and electric on a very nice patch behind the Total Fitness Gym. BATS who fly mostly gliders/esoarers at Seal Rd in Bramhall, but also have an electric "park fly" group. They are also very active on the local slopes. Thirdly if you are into heli's then the Cheshire Hell e Cats fly on a field south of Woodford aerodrome. So we are quite well off for clubs in South Manchester really! If you want the contact details for any of the three above drop me a PM. Cheers Ian

Wow! ID

It would be very good to see the Vulcan at Woodford again, but at the same time very sad. Please post the dates if this event is going to happen. One ticket is sold already!  Cheers  Ian

HiI am using the RC Timer BC1712-13 2000KV motor in a 2S setup for mine. This may be a little "hot" for the ESC as I was getting cut out on throttle up so I'm going to try the 1600 KV. This is using the multiplex spinner and blades set.  Nice motors and very cheap at under $10 and with free, but slow, shipping.www.rctimer.com is the web address.  CheersIan  

I've tried a good few methods of protecting plans over the years but have settled on using the clear A4 plastic filing pockets for ring binders. Trim off the three sealed edges to give yourself 2 near A4 sized pieces of clear FLAT plastic. Then tile as many of these plastic sheets as required over the area of the plan that needs protecting.  There are three key advantages to using these:1) They are FLAT, no creases to contend with. 2) They can be filed in a spare plastic pocket when not needed 3) If one gets damaged during the build you do not find yourself throwing away large sheets of plastic.  Happy building. Ian  

Posted by Myron Beaumont on 21/10/2011 17:19:59: AND a lot cheaper Eh?If you compare the videos of the Sumo with the Air Taxi there is just no comparison. Sumos don't fly, they just flop about and are a menace to everything that has the misfortune to be sharing the same airspace as them.    The only thing that should be in the air when a Sumo is up is another Sumo, that way  they can wipe each other out.  CheersIan      Edited By IDD15 on 22/10/2011 09:01:21

As a lover of small models this really is quite fascinating and has got to be worth a try. To expand the wind speed range in which you can comfortably fly such a model makes investing time and money in a small project so much more worthwhile. Nice to see the special receivers are already available as a spare! Quite agree the Gee Bee looks quite stunning! CheersIDD

Hi AllanI have found it best to have two trim settings for mine, one for launch the other for glide. I use a mix off the throttle stick to drive the elevator. Throttle forward for launch with a "touch" of down, and throttle back for a "touch" of up. It is also just a "touch", probably less than a couple of mil between the two elevator settings.  The Alula is great fun and good exercise. Stick with it!Cheers Ian

Posted by Chris Bott on 07/04/2011 22:27:42: Hi Ian   It's 2.5mm piano wire. Well that's how its marked these days at the model shop. Not sure what that is in old money. As I said though, don't blame me if its not enough. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css); Thanks for that. I would not worry, if it is not man enough it is very easily modified.  Cheers Ian

HiEnjoying your build. Am also considering using that style of undercart (I hate wire bending!) what gauge wire did you use?  TaIan

Posted by rActive on 31/03/2011 11:01:21: Glue for ply? Sorry if it's been posted already.I usually use a mixture of PVA, thin Aliphatic, and fast Cyano (also a little epoxy here and there) for building with balsa and spruce. This is the first time I've built predominantly with ply. Any tips on good glues for me?  trying hard not to jump the gun When building with ply do not to forget to lightly sand the both faces to remove any traces of the release agent they use when laminating during manufacture.   I spent ages building an EMP Algebra ply fuselage some time ago now. I accidentally knocked it off the bench onto the floor and every glue joint came away and I had a perfect kit of parts again! I had forgotten to sand the ply before gluing up. Looking on the bright side it happened then and not at the flying field.  CheersIan

HiIan DaleStockportWebbit purchased this very day! Looking forward to the Fly In. Cheers Ian   

Congrats on yet another unusal prototype. Class, sheer class Tim! Cheers Ian   

Best high street retailer - Steve Webb Models   Best mail order retailer - Giant Cod    Best ARTF kit - Multiplex Fun Cub   Best UK distributor - Horizon Hobbies

HiYes  please interested in one  of those, how much are you asking.  Thanks IDD

Bromptons Rule! Bronwyn is sat under my desk as I type.   OK, so I only commute 3 miles each way, but it is soooo good going past the standing traffic.  Trouble is we are relocating and the commute will go to nearly nine miles each way.  Not sure I will still be cycling, but you can get an electric upgrade for the Brompton!  Ian

Thanks KC   ID

Oh sorry, forgot to say great pictures.  Wish I'd been there.  ID

I think it is G-BVVG, a Nanchang CJ6.  Like everything these days made in China!  Cheers ID

KCThis is great, as a big fan of PR it is much appreciated!   Please, please  Mr Moderator  can we have the rest of the pages?  Cheers ID

Fabulous model and a spare would be very handy indeed! Ian