Matt Jones Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Can you tell what it is yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Comet? Bet thats not ready for the weekend, and what will the mother ship be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Gonna give it a good try, if it is the paint will still be wet Mother ship? LOL. Pure PSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 hey nice one Matt - presume this is a scale model to prove the concept yeah? What span will the real RC model be?? Seriously, nice job - is it your own design? Is it a solid sheet wing at that scale?? Looking forward to seeing it up close this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hey Phil. It all started earlier in the year when we were moving. The modelling room had been converted back to a bedroom and all my gear was packed and I was going nuts, I had to build something but it had to be small! I'd also been to an indoor meet where someone was selling Jetex kits and the idea was born. It's built from a Skyleada plan for Jetex 100 and should look like this: The wing is built up, the whole model sheeted in 1/32 balsa. Sheet wing indeed! not a proof of concept, just boredom. Weight before painting was 103g including radio. Pics of John Hey's Flitzer inspired me to finish it but not sure it'll be done for the weekend. With any luck it should look a little like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 It does look mint in the RAE colours... as do all types in fact! If the RC gear is in and all its in need of is the paint - Id bring it with you Matt, the wind is looking a little light for normal PSS at the mo Im off to Spain with work in the morning, back Thursday night... will be keeping a close eye on the forecast for the weekend from over there... im not expecting to cancel the PSS meet, just want a robust forecast built up to the weekend... the forecast today looked SSE-S-SSW at speeds between 9 and 14mph, so I think we will be ok for the Southerly slope where we flew last year (where you flew your elec Mossie) and one thing is certain, we are gonna need our suncream this weekend, it looks like a scorcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John A H Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Good thing about these small models is they don't need much paint so you should be able to get at least an initial coat on before the weekend.At 6pm on the friday before the June meeting mine looked like this and, after a long night, next morning on Great Orme car park it looked like this It needs a bit of decent lift to fly well but yours has more wing area so hopefully should go OK even if this weekend has lighter winds. Initial tests (at midnight) showed that elevator was not big enough sit it was increased before final painting. I was undecided where to put CG compared to the plan (with the Jetex they have to account for the balance changing as engine burns fuel and also make it stable enough for free flight). I have now moved CG back approx. 1cm behind where it is marked on the plan. Even managed 5 seconds of inverted on the weekend. I was surprised at the effective range of those little spectrum recievers, I've managed a 25 minute flight without the battery giving out.Hopefully see you guys at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John A H Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 P.S. will Matt be showing is any more of his dance moves this weekend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Whats that move called Matt????? PMSL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sadly I can't tell you Dave, it's secret. Think of it as the flying equivalent of a Masonic handshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Is it Matt a Pose/Maneuver that acompanies tummy ache from a Serious Curry the previous night ?Hows the comet coming along ? Fingers and toes crossed for the coming weekend Edited By Fubar on 29/09/2011 20:45:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Well put it this way, I've been up at 05:30 this week to do stuff before work and it's gone 11pm and I'm still at it with more painting to do before bed. Ask me tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I hope it flies in 5 MPH wind, as I'm afraid the forecast looks grim for PSSA. Lovely weather temperature wise, but the last few days have been very calm, with similar conditions forecast for the weekend I better make sure I have a few lipos ready for the scale powered eagle and spit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_Boy_Rez Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yup... forecast is very light winds so all the effort getting the Avenger ready for this event will be for nought... Arse! Still, there's always next year I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Forecast is changing for the better....So I hope you don't mind some very non PSS mouldies in the mix. I don't think my F20 will cut it this weekend. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'll check the forecast tonight and if it still looks dire then I'll stay home No point in wasting a weekend chasing wind, 8 hours driving and £160 on fuel, food etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Forecast has lifted a little so a bit more promising.... Sunday looks like the better day but what we really need is for Mondays wind to arrive early!! (SW @ 14 mph)!!! Still coming down to join the last PSSA (Pure Sun Seakers Association) of the year!! See you all there!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Having watched the forecast all week, its clear Saturdays High Pressure dominance wont allow conventional PSS flying, so to avoid unneccessary travel for any PSSA members who are only attending that day we've elected to cancel the event on Saturday. As you've stated, the Sunday forecast looks much better, improved wind strength on the most favoured SW slope, so SUNDAYS MEET WILL GO AHEAD as planned!! I know there are a few of us travelling still on Saturday afternoon now, weve agreed to meet up in the CLOCKHOUSE CURRY HOUSE in Colwyn Bay at 7:30pm on Saturday night, enabling us to have a few beers and then easy access to the slope for an early start Sunday - assuming the weather gods play ball... fingers crossed. Apols to anyone hoping to join us in Saturday only, these decisions are never taken lightly and I can assure you that thought and consideration has gone into it! So, curry on Saturday night for those that can make it, and a 1 day PSSA meet officially starting at 10am SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER - Tank Track Car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Sounds like the best idea to me Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 See you all for the meal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Done. 4.8oz AUW, 9.4oz square' wing loading. Not bad for a 1953 plan If you squint you can just, maybe, possibly, see a comet. Not sure it'll fly but looks good. vs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 wow! great job Matt! Look forward to seeing it up close on Sunday. Are you travelling tomorrow and staying in the B&B after the curry?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conwy Soarer Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Its weird, the PSSA meets on the Orme always fall on the weekends I am working, I might try to get someone to cover me for an hour or so on Sunday so I can bring the kids up to see what PSS is all about. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Not weird at all Jon, carefully planned that way mate Only joking of course, and it would be great to get the kids along for a look see - should be quite a few models around, even if they are grounded as it were ( the models not the kids ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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