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Dean Hunter

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  1. Nothing wrong with anything written above. To be honest mounting an engine is my least favourite job on a model plane be it kit or ARTF. I too will make a confession: I have x2 OS120 2S and an OS160 2SI bought purpose made OS ali mounts, drilled and tapped. They are great - they make engine mounting so easy..... so OK I am not going to go to heaven but its worth it!!
  2. No cut outs, Dremel and a Stanley knife will sort it. Good luck Dean
  3. Morning. I have a WOT4 XL powered by an OS120 2S, plenty of power. I used 2 Hitec 635HB servos for the elevators, mounted well back. Possibly over kill but it seems to work well? Battery placement sorted any issue re CG. Rudder is closed loop. The WOT4 XL is a fab 'plane and flies well in windy conditions. Buy one and enjoy
  4. Consensus so seems smaller diameter larger pitch? Not what I thought originally. I have ordered some from Slough RC this afternoon in anticipation (other model shops stock props too) - I will see how they go.......... Many thanks
  5. OK people. I have a Hanger 9 Mustang with an OS90 FS, swinging a 15x6 APC, giving me 8300-8400 rpm. Seems a little slow on the uptake Suggestions from various sources (club mates, art work on a Trueflite Spit) include :13x9,13x10-11,12x13,14x10 Thoughts please as which is the best ......
  6. Really nice paint job - but he's missed a bit
  7. I travel for my work and I pass SMC and whenever I do I will call in ..... its an excellent shop
  8. I am aware of the financial implications of stocking a model shop - for that matter stocking ANY retail outlet. I will go back and see if the shop has received a delivery? But as I mentioned previously I suspect they will not be store when I go back? Its interesting that it will take the shop a week to get them in whereas I can order them off the web and get them prob within 48 hours. What is wrong with HIS suppliers?
  9. I could have phoned, but (i) I had time (ii) I like walking round model shops.....
  10. I went to my local model shop today with the intention of buying several servos - £40-£60. I had the choice of two within 30 miles. As I was short of time I went to the nearer one approx. 7 miles. I asked did they stock servos, yes we do said the helpful fellow behind the counter, then I would like four please, ah we haven't any in stock, we should have some in stock in a week? I could have ordered them off the web first thing this morning and chances are I would have them the following day...... I did try and support my local shop but it is very difficult. I appreciate that a model shop has severe competition - I may try the shop again in a week out of curiosity to see if they have any in stock? the cynic in me thinks ......
  11. Hello! A Hanger 9 Spit with an OS90 flies really well, mine is 6yrs old and flow now and again, but as you say the model is hard come by. Watch out on E-Bay - bargains are possible. Alternatively if Seagull do one I would recommend them as I have just bought a Skybolt, originally wanted a Black Horse Pitts - less expensive and well made ARTF. The Seagull FW190 looks fab, see the FB site for Seagull.
  12. Hi All. I bought a Seagull Skybolt at the Nationals. Lovely plane - good alternative to a Pitts. Its an ARTF that went together well, OS120 2st up front, servos at the back for elevators - balanced as it should. My question is the undercarriage is a neat fix with metal bolts that are well into the fuselage and be really difficult to sort if the Skybolt has a heavy landing... has anybody got any experience of this model? Edited By Beth Ashby - Moderator on 30/11/2015 15:15:57 Edited By Beth Ashby - Moderator on 30/11/2015 15:17:49
  13. Dear All many thanks for many constructive thoughts - ranging from cut down gloves of various types, the "gloves" that were reviewed in RCME some time ago to Tx muffs. Several of you have left links to various web sites.... I will follow up and come back to the forum.
  14. Hi All Today (Sunday) is the first reasonable day for flying for 3 weeks in my part of the world. Except that it is cold seriously cold. The inevitable problem of keeping hands warm? I have read articles in the press re gloves and transmitter bags. Despite them both getting positive write ups I do not see many (if any) flyers using the? Has anybody got any thoughts or real practical experience of this problem and a solution?
  15. I take your point re individuality, at the mo discussions are underway and the club members will decide, that's democratic. We may come up with some sort of compromise ie limit engine size? We shall see. I will update as and when. Thanks for your thoughts
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