Alan Hilton

It's probably only the brushes that are US just engines used to sell them Alan

I was on the flight line with Tony during the maiden .It was absolutely brilliant ,I saw a full size flying over Stone henge in the early 60's and Tony's model brought back memory's of this ,stable at scale speed and rock solid in turns The second flight was even better .This model is a winner Alan Hilton

Got the screw thanks it fits well with no slop so I repeat many thanks Alan

Thanks to Jon for a reply re my carb problem .He is sending me a used one

Phoned Laser engines last week re a replacement barrel screw for an Irvine type carb .I was promised a call back and am still waiting .Mr Tidy would have replied by now Alan Hilton

Re oil let me worry about solubility I'm a chemist an ester type synth stands a good chance of dissolving in methanol .Its the lubricating properties I'm interested In

Hi All Has anyone tried this paint? I would need to apply by brush as I'm sensitive to one of the ingredients so spraying is not an option for me .Any comments about it would be most welcome Regards Alan

Hi Jon Regarding oil and nitro content .Is synthetic two stroke oil suitable for use with methanol fuels? .I have several Lasers and have run them successfully on Duraglow for many years ,but am now finding it difficult to obtain this locally. I may be able to get methanol and I use racing 2 stroke oil in my petrol engines. I have tended to use 5 or 10% nitro content ,can I do without this ? Your posted about doing mail order fuel is very interesting I would be a customer Regards Alan

Hi Please could someone give me the C of G position for an Apachi Avaition super Chipmunk Alan

Thanks chaps Alan

Hi Please could someone help with the above ? Thanks Alan

Hi A chemists view .I havent read all the posts on the thred so appoliges if this isn't new . Synthetic oil lubricates well unless the engine over heats .When synthetic gets too hot it breaks down into smaller molicules which won't lubricate anything causing sirious damage to the engine. Castor on the other hand polymerises when overheated ,ie the molicules get much bigger .This causes the " brown varnish" often seen on the surface of castor lubricated engines . It also forms inside the engine in the event of a hot run .This causes the engine to seze but prevents damage . I use Model Technics Dura Glow fuel which has a small amount of castor with mixed with synthetic . If you are confident that you won't overheat your engine fully synthetic lubricated fuel is fine fot the engine and won't cover your model in goo. a bit of castor is insurance and smells nice!! Alan

Used SIG koverall on a 1/4 scale triplane .I stuck it on with thick dope .Shrunk with the heat gun,then sealed with thinned dope ;finished with japlac paint . Looks very well and didn't cost too much

Hi Michael I have the 69 inch mk 1a plan, laser cut parts, cowl, canopy, spinner,  radiator  (all new and untouched) plus a set of  Mick Reeves  retracts ,  olios ,wheels and servo  (second hand)  which I proberbly won't get round to building yours for £150 ONO  +postage at cost I am a Hastings club member not a scammer