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Hi Folks. I have a 2015 DX9 which I have not updated since it was purchased - guilty of the 'if it ain't broke don't fix' mindset.... I have just purchased a AR630 AS3X receiver and in the instructions it says to update to latest software on the Tx. Looking at the downloads page there have been 5 updates over the years that I have not carried out. My question is, do I load each one in order from the earliest onto the sd card and update in stages or do I just go for the latest update? Cheers, Simon

I really think you should get in touch with the company and get them to send a new spar - I am sure for the cost of a bit of ply they would not want negative feedback!

Thanks folks, I pretty pleased how they came out. definitely get the Ender out, you never know where it might lead. I think a mixture of traditional building and 3d printing is the way to go, it's just another tool to be used!

Very interesting, I will have to do some investigation. Still I enjoy a bit of gluing and cutting combined with the printing part, though I might need to get work to invest in some flexible stuff for 'research purposes'

Hi Gents. I have just taken over a partially built Flair Legionnaire kit which has the main wing and fuselage structures built to a lovely standard. The box included a set of Flair vintage wheels which i have never quite liked the look of - good for an SE5 but not sure on a Nieuport.... I have started tinkering with Fusion 360 CAD software and have access to 3d printers at work so thought I would have a go at designing my own to see if I can do a job more to my liking! I find Fusion a very user friendly bit of software (once you have pulled your hair out getting the basics right) and quickly had a file suitable for what I wanted which I printed out in PLA. I designed them for a tyre made from 16mm neoprene cord and to have a 5mm brass tube bush in the centre given an shaft size of 4mm. If Anybody is interested in the files along with a tool for cutting the neoprene accurately and aligning the ends for gluing I have put them onto Thingiverse here for you to use. . Kit of parts ready to go! I wanted to add some spoke detailing to the wheels where the hole is using wire and added a air valve using a bit of carbon rod. The trusty Dremel soon had the wire in place. I also wanted to cover the wheels in fabric for a softer more scale look. I found the best covering came from an old cotton pillow case which I used Easy Dope on to stick it down. I will let the pictures do the talking.... All epoxied together, using the brass bush to centralise each half. Don't forget to paint inside the wheels where it can be seen as it will be jolly difficult once joined. The next bit is the tyres. The 16mm neoprene is from fleabay for just under a fiver for a meter. This will give you enough for three tyres which means you can mess one out of three up! I have also put the tool for cutting the cord square and aligning the ends accurately for gluing on the Thingiverse page for you. I cut the neoprene to 285mm initially, but trimmed it a tiny bit so that the tyre is a nice snug fit on the rim. I will glue the tyre on once the wheels are painted, probably with epoxy. I found the best glue for the ends is good old Evostick. I applied two even thin layers to each end allowing to dry between the first and second application, then touch dry on the second before bringing them together in the jig and taping together with masking tape so there was slight pressure on the ends. Leave overnight for a good strong bond, then repeat. That's it really, I am pleased with the result of my first foray into CAD modelling and 3d printing. The wheels are 4 1/4" in diameter (110mm) and weigh just under 50 grams each before paint. I think will look great on the Nieuport, the build of which I will post here when some more goodies turn up in the post. the last pic is of them next to the Flair vintage wheels as a comparison. All ready for paint. Hope you like them, Cheers, Simon.

Hi Ron. received a lovely package in the post today! Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this, look forwards to getting to grips with it, cheers, Simon

Thanks Ron, good news, Brilliant!

Hi Ron, Yes please, that would be brilliant thank you. let me know. Cheers, Simon

Hi Ron. Missed the boat again with getting an order in with you this time. If you do order even more then I would love 10 meters of the film just in case you do. Great idea of yours, cheers, Simon

Thank you MattyB _ that was the thing that i missed the second I first logged in! ?

Where can you buy second hand cheese???........ ......Briebay! Happy and safe Christmas and new year to all, Cheers, Simon

please light up my life!

Count me in!

first again!

Now that would be jolly handy!

Watt a great prize!!!

Looking at that video I have tested the start relay using a meter and not getting any reading regardless of which way up the relay is when tested across the connections. I have tried with continuity setting and with ohm's (200) and there is no response. Does this sound like it is the culprit? If so which are the important numbers on the casing to specify a new part? Many thanks, Cheers, Simon

Hi Chaps, sorry been busy with work and have only just got around to having another look at my compressor - glad it sorted yours out though Mike! Unfortunately mine is still no go, changed the cap but it still just hums and sits there looking at me! I will have a look at the video you posted Mike and see if I can trouble shoot the other components, though I am not very electronically minded. I have had a look inside to see if I can turn the motor manually but it is completely sealed once you get past the outer case and has no way that I can see to get to any revolving parts to find out if it is seized. Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions I will work though them. If it does not work I may be giving Father Christmas a nudge to see if he can come up with the goods! Cheers, Simon

Thank you for all your info. I have contacted a company and sent photos for them to confirm I am buying the right part. Cheers to you all, Simon

Wow, quick off the mark, thank you. I checked the resister and it's not open. I will order one and hopefully that will sort the problem out. Cheers, Simon