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It’s not the ‘phone itself that relies on the electric power supply being available, it’s the broadband router (and converter in the case of fibre). Without power there will be no broadband operation, on which the digital phone relies. Hence the requirement for some kind of backup battery - manual or a proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Brian

Technology has changed… this means that for residential properties at least, the landline of old has given way to the mobile ‘phone. After all, why have two contact numbers when one will do? This of course relies on the premise that there is a usable mobile signal to every location (which there isn’t). The traditional provider (BT) has changed into a provider of a fibre data line into a property, onto which a pseudo land-line (Digital Voice) can be hung for those that still want to retain their old BT number. As a mobile can be connected to broadband via WiFi Calling, I can’t see any benefit to having a Digital Voice ‘landline’ operating over the same broadband connection (and possibly at additional expense). It’s just two different routes into the same piece of fibre cable. Brian.

You can delay the switchover to Digital Voice for a time (it doesn’t mention how long)) but as others have said it will be the only option eventually. Mine changed over a month ago but as I haven’t made a call on my landline for several years I no longer have a ‘phone plugged in. I use my mobile for all calls now (which are included in my mobile package). BT just sent me a new router in the post, there was no need for an appointment. I do agree that the new system is less robust in that it is dependant on a mains supply, though the BT routers work off of 12V so something could be rigged up for emergency use I suppose. A 3s Lipo perhaps….. fitted with a suitable plug. A lot of households nowadays have a cordless ‘phone, which is also reliant on a mains supply. There did used to be a requirement for one ‘phone in a property to be a passive one (no power supply) but presumably that has been rescinded at some point. Brian.

The handbrake (parking brake to give it its correct terminology) has to operate by a different means to the main braking system (that is in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations), so I don’t think it will apply the main brakes via the servo. More likely, the slight depression of the brake pedal is due to the brake pads in the wheels on which the parking brake operates being moved onto the discs, which will allow the pedal to drop slightly if a foot is resting on it. An ex-boss used to take part in rally driving in the ‘80s, and to get a good handbrake action the rear brakes had their hydraulic circuit connected to a second master cylinder that was operated by the handbrake lever. This made it much easier to lock the rear wheels for handbrake turns. Because the cars had to be road legal for travelling between rally stages, the mechanical handbrake cable still had to be fitted too. Brian.

Just a heads-up…. Southern Modelcraft’s website has them listed as attending this weekend’s event at Old Warden (for which entry is free). Perhaps a good opportunity to buy your fuel without extra delivery costs. Brian.

I’ll be going on both days. For those getting low on fuel, and concerned by recent increases in some prices, Southern Modelcraft will have a stand there (according to their website), so you will be able to stock up. Brian.

Er no it doesn’t. The failsafe only comes into play when the receiver loses all signal from the transmitter. It’s got nothing to do with you operating your disarm switch. It sounds as if you have the transmitter setting wrong for your disarm switch and it is giving the opposite command to that required. Is there something in the tx programming that reverses the operation of the disarm switch? Brian.

Are you sure that you set the failsafe correctly? The video in your second post is exactly correct. In your case it sounds like you have set the failsafe with the throttle stick in the up position. Try doing it again. Brian.

There might be a degree of that involved, but it’s also worth bearing in mind: Model Technics / Optifuel is supplied in 5 litre containers, which is roughly 10% more than the gallon that some other suppliers’ containers hold. With Southern Modelcraft and presumably Weston UK you are buying directly from the manufacturer. With Model Technics / Optifuel you are buying from a retailer (which could be your local model shop if you have one). The retailer needs to make a profit, and he is supplied by a wholesaler / distributor (Perkins in this case) who will also be making a profit. Plus there are costs of transportation involved, at least one extra stage. Also as has already been pointed out, different ingredients (lubricating oil specifically) used by different manufacturers, and even the same manufacturer in its different mixes, will make a further difference to the price. I’m sure no-one relishes any increase in price, at least having more than one or two possible suppliers should help keep a little bit of competitiveness in the prices. Brian.

Robert, as I said, several bits of the model might have been repaired, replaced or made more scale-like by the previous owner. All of the things that you mention could point in this direction. To me, the strut fixings, even if they aren’t the original struts, definitely look like the Green Models Super Tiger. As supplied, the wings are in two pieces but are glued together on assembly. This makes them one piece from then on. If they have been recovered, that will have covered up the join. I have a modified one myself, and will have a look at it when I can and look for similarities to yours. Mine has been recovered in (yellow) Solartex. Brian.

Are you able to run the engine on a test stand, in order to eliminate anything to do with the fuel tank and plumbing? Brian.

Here's the instructions. They cover the original and later versions (with different wing fixings). Greens Super Tiger Moth.pdf Have a look and see if they generally match with your model. Brian.

I agree with Robin’s thoughts. The Green Models Tiger Moths (both sizes) were sold in this country by J. Perkins who branded it with their own name. If it is that one, it may well have been repaired at some point. Originally they were sold covered in shiny film, whilst the covering on yours looks like Solartex or similar. The original metal struts looked awful (they were just squashed aluminium tube, left silver in colour) but screwed into the fuselage sides as yours do. They might have been replaced after the originals were damaged. The plastic brackets that hold the cabane struts onto the upper centre section look like those used on the Green models Tigers. The undercarriage may be a replacement after the original was damaged. It looks about right but doesn’t have the dummy fairings fitted (easily made from balsa). Most model Tigers have their c of g just in front of the rear of the upper wing fuel tank, which is where it sounds as if it is on yours. Brian.

How about ebay item number 394871925117 ? Covers 2 to 8s XH connectors and comes with the lead to connect it to the charger balance port. Brian.

Or an old model train controller would work. Brian.