Glen Josefski

        JU-87 Stuka          i.c                       Bristol Beaufighter    i.c         Westland Whirlwind     i.c   (Ok, I'm convinced to give it a whirl)

The scratch builders are still out there waiting in the wings (pun intended).  So refreshing to open a magazine and  read a construction article instead of review after review of ARFs. I often take a trip down the nostalgia lane, reading through model magazines from the  1970's onwards, revisiting construction articles. Yes, ARFs introduce new participants into our hobby but the art of scratch building must continue.  How about something different to those that have been flogged to death? And let the plan have the option of i.c or electric power. First choice;        Gloster Javelin  2 x ducted fans      40, 46 or electric equiv  ( 60 to 72 " span) Second choice;   Northrop N9M Flying Wing  (single or twin engine)  No fuselage!!      as above 3rd choice:           Fieseler Storch                                                                                               as above       Construction plans for these 3 aircraft are rare as hen's teeth.                            

This post is from "down under" and "out in the sticks"  = in the outback.  In my case,  thanks  for forums such as this to keep up with the outside world.  Good one, R.C.M. & E.  Where the R.C.M. & E magazine and others do not reach,  forums such as this extends the boundaries.   I read and devoured all literature on the Spectrum 2.4 since during its introduction, with the intent to seek a bullett-proof radio to install in a scratch built scale model of the Edgley Optica, a model that I've invested over 1000 hrs labour in so far. Anything to avoid a dreaded "wipeout". Then appeared the Futaba FASST. Decision time. Local supply could not keep up with the demand for any 2.4, so I imported a Futaba FASST from the United States. After reading the pros and cons on this forum, I do not regret my decision to opt for the Futaba 2.4GHz, still believing the 2.4 to be a lot "safer" than the 36MHz.  The posts here suggesting all 2.4GHZ fliers at a site to turn all t/xs and model r/xs at the same time before any flying commences - to reveal any interference/glitchers whatsoever- is a procedure I and my flying group will adopt as of from now. Many thanks to all those knowledgable people out there on this forum.   Glen