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I know its difficult to select "suitable" people, but do  you need some additional moderators to help spread some of the load? There is an offer there, but I'm not that well known on the site .... yet!

Agreed. Got to feel sorry for Timbo. E veryone is quick to complain, but not so quick to Praise! He's doing a great job -> in spite of the punters!   I'd suggest he opens that xmas mulled wine and has a drop or six.... won't help the situation, but at least he may not be quite as concerned As Bob said.... "Darwinism for competitions"

Timbo, Congrats on organising some interesting prizes and patience with those who can't follow instructions, but with regards to your comment: If the same name came out on multiple days then isn't that the luck of the draw? Would the individual be contacted to confirm that they want to give up a prize, particularly as we can't see what other goodies you may have lined up in future days and so tailor which days we might want to enter? Simon PS... I keep entering in the hope of winning one day!  

Thanks Andy. With regards to the review, that was one of the sites which swayed my decision!

A quick update... Well against my wife's better judgment of doing some more research and waiting and seeing what else turns up (well mine really), I went out and bought an Acacia 2.    I bought it from Ian, whilst waiting for the 65mph winds on top of the Bwlch on Sunday to abate (which it unfortunately didn't happen). It’s got a few little paint chips around the outer panel join where the model came out of the mould, but nothing I can’t sort out myself. With regards to the fuselage, I didn’t realize quite how bulbous the nose was (large enough for two standard size servos). It looks a little out of place, until you put the wings on. Think I could probably fit two of my alex inside it!! Anyway I’m planning on putting futaba 3150 servos in the wings for ailerons and flaps, and either 3150 or 3152 in the fuselage as its large enough. I believe they are up to the job (Comments anyone?) I was also wondering if anyone had any suggested throws / mixes they would recommend from their experience as a good place to start ?  I was going to start with the ones on f3x.com - http://www.f3x.com/htdocs/pagestuff/set%20up.htm - (Thanks MattyB, rcgroups). Reason for asking, is that it would appear you really can’t get very much up flap (though I don't think I should really need much). Anyway I'm a happy modeler now!  Who knows if the weather is a bit kinder I maybe able to give it an outing at the next Bwlch F3F meet (assuming I can get a day pass ). Will let you know how I get on. Thanks for the help.

Normally I use 5 cell (6v) batteries 2.4ghz and spektrum receivers with Quick connect in my gliders and ic models and not had a problem.... yet! You're using Lipo / regulator in your f3f machines? Which lipo / regulator?

Carbon Acacia 3 is probably not for me as I'm planning to use 2.4ghz, so not for me at the moment. Good luck with sale.

Yawn.... Is it Nov already? Time to go to sleep for the winter..... Unless of course I have a new model to keep me awake! Count me in.

Thanks for the tip on the List, I'll take a look this evening. Simon

Andy, Shows how good this forum is! I wasn't expecting a response that quickly! Thank you for your 2.4ghz points. I'll have a think about this a bit further. if you don't mind a few follow-up questions...  - What is the difference between Acacia 2 and Acaia 3?  - Does the Big Bird only come in a X tail, and how strong is the glass version? Thanks Simon

Hi, I currently fly various model in Hampshire including Baudis Banana, Steve Drake G-V-60 and Nan Models Alex 2.1 (all Spektrum 2.4Ghz). I am now starting to look at possible first F3F machines (prossibly >2.5m). I prefer V-tails, as it keeps tail feathers a bit further away from the ground (but does not exclude X tails. How about a X-model Blade XL or XXL? I'm not particularly worried about using 2.4Ghz in Carbon fuselages, as I would ensure that I get the aerials outside fuselage and suitably range check before flying. Having said that if anyone has any experience of using 2.4g in this type of model, then your experience would also be welcome. Any advice / thoughts? Thanks Simon

Try, Try, Try again....... count me in.

Try, Try and try again...... Add my name please.

Stick me at the top of the list to win this one please. Shame I'll have to wait till the end of July to find out I've won!

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.... Thx

Please add me to the draw. Thanks

Add me to the list please.

Well here's my entry on behalf of my son (aged 3 and a half) ----> ok, so its for me