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I've very nearly finished mine. I'm really impressed with the build quality. I moved the tail wheel back one former, not too difficult. I just had to cut another access hatch behind the existing one and reinforce the last former to provide support. Can't seem to insert a picture but its on my album H9 BF 109.
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I have a new Laser 150 which is just fantastic. I did have an old one that died and prior to that failure it also ticked a bit. Gary at Laser said he'd never seen one so comprehensively goosed (I paraphrase). There was apparently no lubrication getting to the hot bits on mine so I would advise a close watch on yours.
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I'm in Macclesfield, Chehire. Just heard a big engine, looked up from the garden and there was an Apache attack chopper flying over. They do look mean!
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Capiche 140 ARTF Supply Line Run Dry
Tim Campling replied to Adrian Smith 1's topic in Sport, Aerobatic and 3D kits
There is one at barnstormers in Winsford cheshire. -
Woo hoo, sunny tomorrow. YT Spit all back together with brand new Laser 150. Seagull Zero retracts fixed. My venerable, dependable Pulse 60 all charged up. Gonna be a long day!!! Oh and I might put new rubber bands on the trainer for a full house. Rest of the week looks good too, I must finish that H9 109. Seriously, I was starting to lose enthusiasm for this hobby due to the weather and the lack of flying opportunities but if we do get a good week then I guess the excitement will resurface.
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Looks great. Love the extra artwork. Can't beat ic for me, I'm thinking of converting mine to a 20cc petrol.
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Very cool, glad it all worked after. Have you seen the helicopter rescue of an rc plane stuck in a tree top? Just search You Tube for helicopter fishing and I think it's about 2nd. Not sure about the safety aspect but pretty cool all the same.
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What type of aircraft do you fly the most?
Tim Campling replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in Model Flying Polls
I voted warbirds and I'm sure that's what I would like to believe. All my models bar one, a Pulse 60, are warbirds so I assumed that I mostly fly warbirds. However, now I think about it the airframe with the most hours on it has to be the Pulse. The warbirds need constant maintenance and tinkering, are more fickle and are definitely more fragile. But the Pulse is always there, regardless of weather or state of the runway. Never any fuelling or cooling issues and no fancy systems to maintain. So maybe I should have voted aerobat? -
Just spotted this. Anyone else fancy it?
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Archaeologists believe no Spitfires buried in Burma
Tim Campling replied to Greybeard's topic in All Things Model Flying
That really would be shame. I like the pic of the spitfire at the bottom pointing out the elliptical wing, oops. Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 18/01/2013 14:38:50 Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 18/01/2013 14:39:16 -
Pics are here of battery failure on American 787.
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Lado retracts
Tim Campling replied to Tim Campling's topic in R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers
Hi Wesley I always run retracts and flaps on a separate battery. Although the Lado units should not stick, I prefer the peace of mind. My warbirds always seem to need nose weight anyway so might as well make it work! -
I've had Hangar 9, Kyosho and Seagull warbirds and liked all of them. They've all had some issues but what doesn't at these prices. Hangar 9 all fly brilliantly but with glossy finishes, the Kyosho are more fun scale but fly well and are a blast to throw around and the Seagull Zero is ace. However, by a mile my favourite is the YT Spitfire 120. It looks truly magnificent and you could go to town on the scale detail. She flies superbly with great presence. The price is very reasonable but there are quite a few issues and niggles during the build, which personally I enjoyed overcoming. If you don't mind a challenge then I would heartily recommend the YT range.
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Cool though! Actually my first warbird (3rd plane after teaching myself to fly with a Pulse 40 and a cub) was a Hangar 9 P40. I could just about fly it but not really fun as it was a handfull after the Pulse. So I put it away before I could destroy it and got another year in on simpler stuff. When the P40 came out again I loved it, it was a delight to fly and looked ace. The P47 is meant to be a peach to fly, I'm tempted myself but I have to agree with Ken, unless you're confident, a bit more experience is probably best. However there's no reason not to get it, build it and stare lovingly at it!
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Yes Dave, the gel just refers to the electrolyte used. ie a gel rather than acid. It's what gives the battery a bigger capacity. I use one as a field battery, heavy but only needs charging every couple of months! Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 23/10/2012 22:09:57
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I agree. I've not used the Eflite ones, only the Lado retracts which are fantastic. Either way the reliability will be greatly improved.
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Sorry, no more pics of the Zero. Not flown it much lately, darn weather but I'd absolutely recommend it. Put a nice big motor up front (no cooling issues) and enjoy! Best advice is to think carefully about the rudder/tailwheel linkage, don't use the supplied method, it's rubbish!
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YT International 120 Spitfire build.
Tim Campling replied to Tim Campling's topic in Build Blogs and Kit Reviews
Cheers Alan, You've never seen a bigger smile than when she floated in for the first time this weekend! Incedentely I should say the rest of the airframe has stood up to the treatment with no problems whatsoever, she's definitely tough! -
Hi all I should have posted this a while ago but better late than never. I have built the YT International Spitfire and opted for electric retracts rather than air. Research led me to Lado with many good reports. Not cheap but the build quality is exceptional. They come direct from the e-retract site, the company is in France. When I was researching them I sent emails to Christophe, the company owner, and he invariably replied almost immediately whatever the time or day! So, installed in the Spitfire they work so well, slow and precise. Unfortunately I was stuggling with landings (now traced to a rearward CoG) and the retracts got damaged. I emailed Lado explaining what had happened (no complaints, it was my fault) and they asked me to post them back. When they came back in just over a week they had both been repaired, no charge! Now that's what I call service. I now have their oleo legs (also excellent) on the Spitfire and 85 degree retracts on the Seagull Zero. I don't think I'd use any other type from now on. Highly recommended.
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YT International 120 Spitfire build.
Tim Campling replied to Tim Campling's topic in Build Blogs and Kit Reviews
Well time for a quick update. I have to admit that after around 10 flights I still couldn't land her properly. She was terribly pitchy at low speed and needed a fair amount of down trim for level flight. I was beginning to think that this sort of bird was beyond my capabilities. Every landing was hot and resulted in bent U/C pins. In desperation I checked the on line instructions and guess what? The CoG is quoted at 107mm from the L/E. My instructions recommended 120mm. So another 6oz of lead up front and what a difference. A full weekend of flying, no more down trim and soft landings every time! -
Hi David I'm completely with you with ic, I love the whole engine thing, even the mess! Your 91 will fly it but make sure you've got good ground speed before rotating. Keep the take off angle low and when the airspeed is up fly it fast, it'll look great!
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Hi David sorry to hear about the rough flights. To answer the question my Saito 115 is bolted straight to the firewall with just the right thrust as built. Mine does climb a bit under power but not enough to matter. Where's your balance point? I only check with fingers but mine's about 105mm. Two more flights today and it's just stable, locked in and a breeze to land. There's a bit of pitch up with flaps but that fades as the speed drops off. Hope yours is fixable, I know I'd definitely have another if this goes in.
