Simon Webber

Hi all, Just come across this excellent thread and am now totally inspired to finish my Moth. Started the build almost 3 years ago! I had a build thread at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472417 . Building mine as a Genet Moth - not many built as the radial engine wasn't up to much I think! Anyway, the RAF used it for a while in a display team. Going for a mild amount of detail ie. dummy radial engine, closed loops, rib stitching & tapes. Sig Koverall & spray finish in mind -when I get there!     Looking forward to another DB kit soon, artf are great but no substitute for the satisfaction of building!

Me toooooo

Yes please

yes please

Yes please, like 2.4

me too

yes please!

Yeah, go for it! Been building a Gypsy Moth from them for past 2 yrs. Not that it's a slow build, but lots of other projs have come in between. Kit qualilty is great, and their support on email or phone was great when I had a minor query.  It' s really good fun to build - I don't think it will die  out as some predict with the rise of the artf!  Simon.

I know some good standard pilots swear by moving the tank mounting back to over the cg - neutral effect then as the tank empties. I don't know if this means you need a pump though - would be longer fuel pipes. Personally I agree with the above and always balance with an empty tank, although I have found I'm pushing the CG back as my flying gets better! Cheers

I guess that depends how good your finish is. I'm going for Poly-C brushed on to fill the weave a bit, then a spray coat of paint.

Hi, I'm building the DB Gypsy Moth. After much head scratching I went for Sig Koverall. This is a med-weight material (nylon?) which you can affix by any means you like, then heat-shrink. I'm going to use Balsaloc heat activated glue. Reason was I want to add some rib stitching/tapes, and a sprayed finish. Tex was in the running but would have cost a fair bit more. Will post some pics when it's finished (but dont hold your breath - it's been almost 2 years so far!) Simon.

check out http://www.rcpilotguide.com/ Very clear book, covers everything from solo, basic aeros, pattern & 3D. I ordered a copy direct from the states and it arrived in about 4 days!! Also I'd second the above comment re. www.3drc.info - brilliant bunch, very enthusiastic & great flyers. Simon

Cool, good idea for a comp too!