Robert Watkins

Thank you guys, that's a new one on me. Looks a slick piece of kit. Checking the video it is a new item so obviously something that's passed me by.

I love my Proxxon scroll saw, which is expensive but more suited to small modelling work like aircraft ribs and formers than the heavy DIY versions sold by Screwfix. I have never had a band saw but don't see the need for one. Model aircraft materials like thin ply and balsa do not need powerful tools. I believe the Dremel scroll saw is long out of production and rarely available second hand. Rob

Thank you Frank for that interesting point. I guess spring contact batteries can suffer from contact problems. Best to check regularly for spring pressure and clean contacts. As you say, only receivers will be affected by vibration. I've only just heard of the upgrade by Spektrum from DSM2 to DSMX. I guess there are always developments going on, as long as each one doesn't interfere with the other. Rob

Sorry, I meant to give it 5 stars but thought I had to click every one, not the last. This is really beautiful and my dream model. I hope one day to build it as good as this. Rob

Thanks guys. I will stick with it as it is. In fact I haven't been able to use it a great deal (ashamed) and the same batteries are still in it from new and still showing 5.8v! Some people have said they feel light and "toyish", but I think that's because they don't have a heavy battery pack inside. Most mid range sets are plasticky anyway. I believe they are excellent value for money.

My first post for 4 years, sorry, I've been going through a bad patch. Anyway I bought this Spektrum DX6i for my helicopter two or three years ago and it was supplied with 4 AA alkaline batteries. I have often wondered why I was given this type because it has no jack socket in the hole in the side of the TX and I have since heard that these were usually supplied with some ARTF models, but I bought mine as a single item. I have therefore concluded that I could use rechargeable NiMhd batteries but only as single cells and recharge separately in a domestic charger which I use for some garden lights. But anyone have any thoughts on the voltage difference (4.8/6v) or the possibilty of having the jack socket fitted and provision for the battery pack, and is it really worth the bother? Rob

Thank you Peter, that's a good suggestion, but being lazy I like to hear estimates from forum members ha! ha! I will do what you say however!Thanks guys.

Thank you Peter and Tim.I asked this because a few years ago I asked a similar question about the Keil Kraft Southerner 60 (Ben Buckle), in the R C Groups, a project I have been nibbling at for ages. This plane has a very slim fuselage but a very large (2ft span) tailplane. If anyone can guess the wing area I would appreciate it.Or maybe I should have started a new thread. Rob

I enjoyed reading this article in RCM&E this month. Could I ask a question of Peter Miller or anyone else with knowledge of these matters. How do you calculate the wing area of this model? 360 sq.ins seems a bit ambitious to me looking at the dimensions of the wings, which are rather small. Each wing is only 21 ins long with a chord of 8 ins max including the ailerons. Discount the taper sections and I can't see even 300 sq.ins. Is the tailplane included?

Good point, E.D. I have heard this suggestion before, and taking the cost into account, I think it may be a bit ambitious for me, just for modelling. Actually, I have now just got the Proxxon fret saw, but haven't tried it yet. I may keep the Titan for heavier cutting jobs as the Proxxon, as I expected, is made for modelling work. It will cut up to 40mm in soft wood which is mostly balsa anyway. But if anyone is interested in the Titan, which is brand new, just used once, I'll let it go for £35! I should add, it would need to be collected because of the weight, but I could meet the buyer part-way. Rob

Thank you Richard that's a very valid point.Sorry I have not replied sooner but I am guilty of not having used this forum for a whole year and I could not see how to place a post. (Others must think I am stupid!).This posting box did not appear at first for some reason, even after I had logged on. Anyway the fact is I already have a scroll saw but wish I had bought the Proxxon fretsaw because it appears to be better quality and probably more accurate and better suited to model work. So really I am looking for an excuse to buy the bench saw but I suppose I must admit to not really needing it. I suppose a razor saw and mitre box is a cheaper alternative for small amounts of cutting.Oh well maybe I should sell the Titan scroll saw I have and get the Proxxon, although the Titan performs well enough. Maybe I should get a life!!  Rob

I am considering buying the Proxxon KS230 saw. I have always hankered after one of these but am not sure if it has enough capacity or capability for aero modelling. Has anyone got one of these and how do you find them? 8mm in soft wood seems quite small although my intentions are not great but to build a couple of medium size traditional build semi scale models. I shall be grateful for any comments or for alternative suggestions. Rob

Well, I think it's my turn. I love those old kites!

Count me in!  Rob

Thank you John. I seem to remember it was put under a different thread, perhaps. But I'm not too clever finding my way around this lot anyway. Cheers Rob