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Thanks Peter. I can only put it down to my yoof (didn't find out about proper engines until the 60's) kevinb post baby boomer dept.

Posted by Olly P on 12/06/2013 10:21:07: just because it will fit, doesn't mean it should go there.... There is integrity out there ! Hang on a minute. I know very little about these old engines, but the carb seems to be under the front of the crankcase not above. I've not seen that before. Can anyone enlighten me ? kevinb

Does it come with the original plans ? Could it be converted to electric and what scale is it ? I'm still waiting for the guy to come back to me who was selling some "rare" Spitfire kits. Last I heard was a message to say that he was still digging them out. kevinb

BBC. He's right. It's available from "The dark side" plan reference MW2539, but a little on the large size at 80ins span for us sport modellers. Maybe Ton could be pursuaded to design one at about 54ins span ? kevinb

Hi BBC. I agree, it does look like a good subject. Mind you, it also looks a bit like a VW Beetle from the back ! There are lots of nice colour schemes available as well. Unfortunately at the moment I'm still building up the skill levels, but maybe sometime in the future. There are some nice drawings here **LINK** kevinb

Posted by pensioners1938 on 07/06/2013 20:02:03: Posted by David Ashby - RCME on 07/06/2013 12:26:36: Very good BBC, was it me, the lens perspective or did that flying patch seem a tad.....compact? Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 07/06/2013 12:27:04 My first thought as well, I thought it was stupid to fly that aircraft from such a small field. And with so many people in close proximity. Is it me, or was it a bit "twitchy" for such a large model ? Maybe it was just the pilot's nerves. I liked the idea of using a beer barrel to restrain it whilst starting. Well it looked like a beer barrel to me ! kevinb

You can understand why foreign chappies say we British have a "thing" about the weather. Was it Abe Lincoln who said " You can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can't please grumpy old gits any of the time" ? kevinb misquotes anon.

Posted by Martin Harris on 29/05/2013 17:09:08: The majority from our club usually go on the Sunday and it's the one show that we never miss. Trust those Northerners to organise the Greenacres fly-in on the same weekend - every year! The last time I looked Greenacres was near Walsall, which is near Birmingham. From my geography lessons (a few years ago) this area was considered to be the Midlands. There again I am from Yorkshire. I'm not going to say that this is what we expect from Southerners, but you don't do yourselves any favours do you ? Roll on the great referendum, when Yorkshire and Lancashire vote to join the Untied Counties of Scotland. Then no doubt we'll get called southern jessies !!! kevinb

Hi MoeSA. What are you looking for ? I don't use all my free plans. You can pm me with your contact details. kevinb

WOW ! That is great. I bet it sounds wonderful. What's next, variable pitch prop perhaps ? kevinb.

Posted by WolstonFlyer on 16/05/2013 13:44:31: I could fall out with people for bragging like that Kevin I had to smuggle my latest big box of balsa into the house at 11pm yesterday... luckily I can get things delivered to work! Sorry WF Couldn't resist it, but wasn't bragging. The grass is always greener on the other side. All my own cooking, washing, ironing, house cleaning, gardening, not to mention shopping !!! Also I'm not selfish, so if anyone local fancies a joint-build or needs a small flying field let me know. I'm in North Yorkshire. Any single female modellers please pm me with their phone number for more details. kevinb Not desperate, but hopeful.

Reading the above I must consider myself very fortunate. I'm still single. Have my own field to fly in. A workshop 6m x 5m and machine room 6m x 3m built into the house. A huge stack of balsa and kits (all bought at ridiculous prices). Just this last week I picked up a brand new Jen 91 with silencer for £40.00 and 6 gallons of fuel for £45.00. All I need now is to sort out the early retirement and get some flying lessons ! It's been a long while since I flew properly. P.S. Already been to see the shrink. Every day in every way I feel a little better. kevinb Feeling smug dept.

Bet you can't do that with an FS40 ! Well at least not for as long. The moral being I suppose, if you fly from water, fly electric. Then if you land inverted, you can still get back to shore. kevinb

Hi Ian and welcome. You will like it on here, everyone is so helpful. The rich and famous (or is that editorial staff) are more than happy to hobnob with us mere peasants as we look on in awe and admiration. Mind you there are some grumpy old g**s on here as wel, just don't take them too seriouslyl. Lots of valuable advice given free as well as encouragement. kevinb

I have a copy of this plan. Having looked at it, I would say that the weight is probably to counter torque. A 2.5cc diesel on that size wingspan could possibly need it. If you are building electric powered then I would leave it off. It's a nice looking model. Is the quality of the kit good ? kevinb

Posted by kevin b on 10/05/2013 18:58:41: Posted by cymaz on 10/05/2013 09:37:00: The %'s only add up to 99.......who stole the other 1%?? I'm not saying, but divine intervention hasn't been mentioned in the poll. Not wishing to tempt providence, but maybe a few crashes were retribution from an anthropomorphic divinity who has been wronged. How many pilots WHO, on seeing their pride and joy go chasing moles, hasn't looked up and said, or at least thought "why me ?" It's either that or little green men. kevinb Waiting for the van to arrive. Should have been who, not have. Somehow I can't edit the post. Kevinb Bad grammer is us.

Posted by cymaz on 10/05/2013 09:37:00: The %'s only add up to 99.......who stole the other 1%?? I'm not saying, but divine intervention hasn't been mentioned in the poll. Not wishing to tempt providence, but maybe a few crashes were retribution from an anthropomorphic divinity who has been wronged. How many pilots have, on seeing their pride and joy go chasing moles, hasn't looked up and said, or at least thought "why me ?" It's either that or little green men. kevinb Waiting for the van to arrive.

A mummy covered in chocolate and nuts has been discovered in Egypt . Archaeologists believe it may be Pharaoh Roche... Sorry. I've not been on this thread for a while.

Two women called at my door and asked what bread I ate, when I said white they gave me a lecture on the benefits of brown bread for 30 minutes. I think they were those Hovis Witnesses.

Just fairly standard small 2s (helicopter) and Overlander sport 26Cs (2200mah-3s) at the moment, as well as other types of battery, I will check the chargers manual for you in the morning. If you want to pm your e-mail address I could scan the manual and send you a copy. kevinb

Posted by Ton van Munsteren on 24/12/2012 12:19:52: I like the Lipo 3S 2200mah packs and also use them in the Siebel and Tailwind, the only thing Iam now looking for is a charger to charge 4 pack's at the same time so I don't have to wait between flights . Ton Hi Ton. I use an Etronix Powerpal 4. It's a brilliant multi charger. kevinb

Thanks rActive and Martyn. Making a wing is no problem and I know not hugely time consuming. I think I will take it to the club i am joining and get their opinion as to if it's worthwhile. It wouldn't take me too much longer to build another fuselage and I have all the materials. It's just that my Yamamoto is getting lots of negatives and I haven't quite finished it yet (running in motor). I suppose I could scale up a Bushwhacker to take a 40. Most instructors seem to prefer i/c to electric and my other trainer is a Magister with a brushless. Just in case has anyone any idea how much dihedral a new wing would need ? Kevinb

Call me silly, but couldn't you just cover the tube, stitch the tube then after matt varnishing the stiching (to glue it to the leather) split the tube. Then you could just glue it around the aperture. I know it's a cheat, but I'm sure it would look ok. Small eyelets. Hmm, Thin brass foil from the LMS metal stand and a punch made from thin tube of the right internal diameter. Your sowing needle should go through the foil easy enough. kevinb anything for an easy life contingency. Edited By kevin b on 03/05/2013 22:44:39

Hi Puddlechucker and welcome to the forum. You will get lots of friendly helpful advice on here, mostly from people better qualified than me to do so. In the meantime have a look on here to find your local clubs. **LINK** kevinb part-time welcoming commitee Edited By kevin b on 03/05/2013 22:24:36

Hi Simon. I have the Royal Skymaster plans at 28ins span if they are of any use to you. Could also enlarge them as well. Pm me if your interested. kevinb Edited By kevin b on 03/05/2013 19:56:44