Alan Dorrell

Right. Yesterday, I virtually finished the fuselage. No, I am not showing it to you yet, but I am rather chuffed with it. For now, it is the tailplane. Look at this first. I know the reproduction is not great but be aware that the original photos were taken over fifty years ago with a box Brownie.   You should be able to see that, very usefully, the stabiliser protrudes from under the fin by a good amount, thus making it quite easy to split off an area for an elevator. You can also just see that there is a rather substantial trim tab that, of course, was easy to extend into a proper rudder. However, I have increased the respective areas by a smidgen. On the original these tailfeathers are removable as a unit, held on with little wire hooks and rubber bands underneath, not visible in the photo. For accuracy, the unit lines up with plugs and tubes. I shall glue mine on permanently, but my next job is to drill for said plugs.   Alan. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Happy New Year, Chris. I am still trying to psyche myself up to visit the flying field. Trouble is, I am in building mode to the exclusion of most other things.   I did some photo editing yesterday morning but I was horrified to discover I have lost the pics showing the construction of the tongue boxes and wing tips. (It has something to do with transfering stuff from my PC to my new laptop.) So you will have to manage with these. So, wings ready for final sanding and covering. Nice shape aren't they ? All those years ago, it was it's appearance that attracted Windy to me and, when I started again those few years back, it went on to my 'must build' list.   Chris. I like the idea that the the tongue and box system has given you a solution to your problem on your Matador. I should add that I have managed a lovely tight fit and, as it will be leccy powered vibration should not be an issue.   Alan.  

David,   A Senior moment. Yes they are for the Vintage Mass Build but I would not know how to mod this, so will go ahead for now.   I am afraid my colour scheme is worked out and I have my Solarfilm ready. No, it is not the same.   Now I have some pics of the wings to download. This built exactly per plan but with the addition of 1/16" webbing between the spars Here you can see the slots for the boxes that will accept the tongues that are built into the fuselage. Finally for now, a pair of wings (unfinished).I've got to do some photo sorting before I can go on. But now it is lunch. Pork chops !!! Then it's siesta. But I've had a constuctive morning. I've also got my this years trip to the RCHotel fully booked .     Alan. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Hi Guys,   I think I have done enough to start showing you what I am doing in the Winter Mass Build 2012. It is the first of, hopefully, at least two models, the other being the ubiquitous Super 60. You may glimpse the kit lurking in the background in some of the photos. But please do not expect either a rapid build or a rapid blog.   Windy is described as a semi-scale free flight sports model. Designed by Ron Aarons. I believe in the early fifties. It is roughly the same size as a '60' but rather different looking. I built one over fifty years ago when I was living in S.W. London and was a member of the Richmond and District Club. I never got to fly it as shortly after we moved back to the midlands and I sold it to a clubmate. However, it turned out to be a beautiful flyer needing no adjustments. At least, that is what he told me.   I still have my original plan, but got a new one from Hobbystore. They also sent plans for a larger version. about 72" span. I might do that later. Yes, I have made alterations, particularly to the fuselage, reasons why later. And it will be leccy and covered in Solarfilm.   For now I will just add a couple of photos of the original. Windy is the big black and orange jobby. No comments, please !!   Alan.       @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Hi Guys,   It had to happen: Went to the LMS on Thursday morning and found clubmate Dave doing a bit of very important Christmas shopping (just like me). After the usual greetings he asked me "What are you building ?" " Windy Ain't It" I replied. " Well it's a little bit breezy" (actually it was as calm as a mill pond and we should have been at the field) "but what's that got to do with it ?"   35mhz I think I would like some decals. PM me.   Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.   Alan.