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    Looking for club near Stockport ...

    in Flying Sites and Clubs

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    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

    Motor for Multiplex Merlin

    in Motor Discussion

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    Hi
    I 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.
     
    Cheers
    Ian

     

    Protecting plans

    in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans

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    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


     


    The future is coming...according to Horizon Hobby

    in All Things Model Flying

    Posted

    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.
     
    Cheers
    Ian

     
     
     
     
     

    Edited By IDD15 on 22/10/2011 09:01:21

    Alula Mk1

    in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion

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    Hi Allan
    I 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

    Chris's Webbit

    in The 2011 Webbit Mass Build

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    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.
     
    Thanks for that. I would not worry, if it is not man enough it is very easily modified.
     
    Cheers
    Ian

    Charity Mass Build - Chat Thread

    in The 2011 Webbit Mass Build

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    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.
     
    Cheers
    Ian

    Cycling

    in Chit-chat

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    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
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