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Tony, I had the Starmax Panther and it was a great little machine. Freewing still do one very similar, for a similar price allowing for several years of inflation. https://www.motionrc.eu/products/freewing-f9f-panther-64mm-edf-jet-pnp I don't know if the Vampire you had in mind was the Durafly one. I also had one of those, a great little machine, and still available. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/durafly-vampire-rcaf-70mm-pnf.html I think both of these still fit the affordable description. Go on, treat yourself!
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How much have you spent on modeling in 2020?
Trevor Crook replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
Bought a Pheonix MP Chipmunk to build during peak lockdown, cost around £150 with motor, etc, servos etc. Having finished and flown that, bought an FMS BF109 because I fancied one, and flying had started again. That was about £280. I also spent about £30 on a couple of high C lipos for my TN Provost. I recouped £160 by selling a couple of other models to make room, so net spend so far this year is about £300, and that will probably be it apart from a few odds and ends, and some wood for a winter project. -
Barry, point taken about being careful where it goes as it's known to attack some rubbers and plastics. My wife's car key buttons had got very intermittent, and having been told of its switch cleaning properties I thought nothing to lose. I probably got the stuff all over the little circuit board, but it fixed the problem and 2 years later it's still fixed. Just because I got away with it doesn't mean it's harmless though. It really does help removing old silicone, but obviously a thorough degrease is needed before applying fresh stuff.
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It helps remove old silicone sealant from around the bath. It works as a switch cleaner.
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Martin, I believe David's son stated on the program that it was his father's prototype.
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I agree about the Repair Shop. I did get a bit wound up with one restoration though - an RAF serviceman had carved a pretty good rendering of a P47, but throughout the show it was only ever referred to as a Spitfire. As I said, aeromodellers are a picky bunch.
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I wouldn't have paid 4 figures for it, but I wouldn't pay 4 figures for a transmitter either, but several people I know have done so. Some of the jets we see cost as much as a fairly new car. We are a hobby that is a "broad church" and I guess we should rejoice in that. It certainly beats trying to make a TV program that satisfies aeromodellers!
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I knew as soon as I watched it this would attract plenty of hate! I thought it was reasonably good. I think any program aimed at enthusiasts would probably attract a few hundred viewers. The provenance was provided by David's son Andrew, and the fin decoration on the model was clearly identical to the example pictured in the magazine. Andy, it was on Quest (Freeview 12) and is being repeated on Sunday night at 10pm. Something is worth as much as someone will pay for it, and as its not being sold we won't know.
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Probably best to watch it all before passing comment. I have and thought it was quite good, with the right outcome. There is never going to be enough in these programs to satisfy us enthusiasts, they have to cater for general interest and include several other restorations within the 45 minutes (after ad breaks). I must say I've virtually forgotten the art of applying nylon covering, so I don't know that I'd have done any better than the chap doing the restoration. Still, he got there in the end. For anyone that missed it, it's repeated on Sunday 9th at 10pm on Quest, full program title "Salvage Hunters: The Restorers".
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Eric, one of the drivers in my purchase of the FMS 109 was seeing my son's 190 fly. Our strip is kept well mown so no ground handling problems, it lands so slowly with those big flaps, and the forward rake of the gear helps stop noseovers. My 109 also comes in slowly with those complex flaps, and its wheels are well forward, so no noseovers yet! Of course, with that narrow track its best to avoid landing cross-wind. Interesting to note some differences between the two FMS machines. The 190 has sprung oleos, the 109 doesn't, but the latter does have a retractable tailwheel.
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Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Trevor Crook replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
Just posted these on another thread, taken at the field this morning at its third flying session. Foamy ARTF obviously, it's the FMS 1400mm Bf109F, flies nicely on 4S. It is beyond my modest modelling skills and patience to create such a thing, I stick to building simpler designs, but I did enjoy applying weathering and replacing the rather small pilot with one to the correct scale. Now I look at the photos, I must do something to improve the wheel hubs! -
Shame a plastic 115mm spinner won't do. I bought a "just in case" spare for my recently acquired FMS Bf109F (below) and it was less than a tenner. Certainly no nasty traits with this 109, flies very well.
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LiPo replacement for Spektrum Tx Li-Ion - care and maintenance?
Trevor Crook replied to Keith Miles 2's topic in Spektrum/JR
I don't think its all "mantra" although lipos seem a lot more tolerant of storage regime than often thought. However, in the electric car world, some manufacturers now quote a gross battery capacity and a usable capacity, which differ by a few kWh. This is because the battery management system in the car prevents full charge, or full discharge, to prolong cycle life. The manufacturers have an interest in doing this as batteries have typically 7 or 8 year warranties. -
Although I haven't used them, the batch of XT90s I bought came with moulded shrouds to clip over the wires once soldered. If I were attaching ubec wires I would leave the shrouds off and use heatshrink as described by leccyflier above. I also use the rubbery covers pictured above on my XT60s - a real boon for indicating whether I have used the battery or not.
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I use XT60s (almost) throughout, none of my models pull 60A continuous so I haven't bothered with XT90s. I said almost, because I've used XT30s on a couple of small models, these are really handy for small spaces. I find them easy to solder and sleeve (with the correct heatshrink) and foolproof to use. Never had one overheat or fail. Some can be a little stiff to make and break though. I've soldered pairs of XT60s and 30s back to back to make adaptors for my wattmeter, but don't use them for any flying.
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My son recently ordered me some FMS Bf109 spares from Aliexpress- they weren't in stock anywhere in the UK. The order only took a couple of weeks, from Hong Kong I think. Well satisfied. Incidentally Christopher, I think the servicing tie-up Halfords had was with Daewoo, not Kia. Kia have always had their own sales and servicing network, and are owned by Hyundai. Daewoo went bust, were bought by GM, then sold as Chevrolets. Now not sold at all as GM have pulled out of Europe. End of motoring trivia!
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AR620 Loses Connection on Lower Power Range Check
Trevor Crook replied to EvilC57's topic in Spektrum/JR
Indeed, been using it for years without a bother. Unfortunately I don't know which version of software my 410 has. It's presently quite buried inside a TN Provost, so I can't even see it! -
AR620 Loses Connection on Lower Power Range Check
Trevor Crook replied to EvilC57's topic in Spektrum/JR
Well, I just tried a reduced power range check with my DX8 and AR410, and all was well. The Tx is a fairly early Gen1, it has DSM2 and DSMX, the Rx was purchased within the last year. -
AR620 Loses Connection on Lower Power Range Check
Trevor Crook replied to EvilC57's topic in Spektrum/JR
Just to be clear, is the software fix for the Rx or the Gen1 DX8? -
Rans S-9 Chaos. Peter Miller's new design blog
Trevor Crook replied to Peter Miller's topic in Peter Miller plan builders
Hmm, I was wondering about a winter project, looks like you might have provided one Peter! -
Those sound nasty incidents, hope both victims recover ok. A timely warning, Jon, easy to get complacent with either power system. I was a bit surprised by the Funjet incident though, as several of us in my club operated them a few years ago with no incidents, also the similar HK Radjet. I always felt my hand was down and clear as the prop came past it, but maybe each launch was a close shave.
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Weighed mine today on digital luggage scales - 3lb 2oz with a 3s 2200 battery, so a few ounces heavier than Peter's. I got the correct cg with my battery protuding back into the hatch area by 1", handy for wrapping a velcro strap around it. I built my tail as per plan with an open structure. Flies great.
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David, yes I used film to make the battery hatch hinge on the Ballerina. Martin, love that colour scheme. I've used those US inter-war colours on a few sport models over the years. It looks good, gives good visibility in the air, and the basic markings are easy to make from film. Don't feel the need for 4 cells though!