David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 As there are quite a few of us going, I thought it would be useful to have a thread for pics and video from the weekend. Anyone seen the weather forecast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 All 3 days good weather with some wind on Saturday and calm on Sunday and Monday. Let's hope it stays like that. Still a few days to wait. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Went yesterday, Saturday, had a really good day, will post a couple of pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclicscooby Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Took the camera, and had phone, but didn't take a single pic.. !!! Too busy gorping at the sky.. ! I'll get my coat.. Luv Chrisie.. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Does anyone have a video of Steve and Matt Bishop flying their red arrow hawks? I forgot to film it . Thanx Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 did someone say calm on sunday?? decided to head back last night, just plain tired out, getting too old for this camping malarky, enjoyed the crack with the lads, enjoyed the mooch round the swapmeet, Also enjoyed getting the kit back from the guy walking off with it from the YT stand showline was SUPERB, well done to the new guys, but, on sunday morning, after having a session of WHERES THE LOO!!!!!!! i think the loos, yet again, need a rethink, there was always a que for the porcalin steeds i suggest a urinal, at all portacabin loo sites, as at the hangar, and ladies Loos, lot more sitty down room everything was nice and clean(most of the time) no complaints, having been seriously on the inside of the organisation of the event, i know whats done, my thanks to all the helpers and officials, job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chamberlain Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here's a short clip of the RC Red Arrows from the Nats at Barkston Heath on Saturday. Both days were very windy, but I had a great time there. I will upload and share more videos over the next day to two. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chamberlain Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 A few pictures from the Nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chamberlain Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 A few more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Cantwell Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 yes, great piccys, look at the 4th one down, thats the YT flag, bent over by the wind, shows how strong it was, did anyone get a close up of the HUGE hawk by west london models father and son duo? i asked who did the molding for it, only to be told it was scratch built out of balsa and ply!!! SUPERB modelling, wacking great 100 motor in it, the engine was the diameter of a small dustbin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chamberlain Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here's a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Monday - the disadvantage is that here is no showline - so I had to concentrate on scale. Had also a quick look to the IMAC flightline. Look at all the details of the last 2 planes They were scale 1:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Great pics guys, a few from me. It was good to meet so many friends old and new. Weather? Well at least it was dry but the wind never seems to leave Barston...... .......discuss! The Sunday swapmeet, bargains and junk. Team Bishop, for many the supreme highlight. Team TJD, thrilling warbird fans as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 ....and some forumites Rich Harris, Andy Watson, BEB, me, Tim Hooper, Flytilbroke, Big Bandit. Great to see you guys and well done Bob for venturing over the border Flying Doctor Martyn also popped in and, again, it was great to meet him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 i've got to go.......... ken anderson ne...1 ... 2012 planning dept.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Had a great day on Sunday, and who said it would be relatively calm, the conditions were certainly challenging for all of the pilots. I drove over with a couple of modeling mates and it's only 30 odd miles from where I live so we arrived just in time for the swap meet. I'd already resolved not to buy any more models until the house refurbishment was finished but my mates both wanted slope soarers after a discussion on the way down. The resolve dissolved when I found an A4 Skyhawk that would be great for PSS and a couple of tables down it went considerably lower when I found a nice 70mm EDF unit that fitted the A4 like a glove. The highlight of the day was meeting up with David Ashby, BEB, Andy Watson, Tim Hooper, Richard Harris and FTB who's description of thee drive down certainly made me smile. Tim's Cygnet and Courier are defiantly on the must build list. The plans special is certainly worth a read, and the only regret is I couldn't stay around longer as the mates were waiting around for me outside. Next year it going to be camping for the three days. We finally left about five after sitting on the flight line watching some great flying, but only after succumbing to temptation again and buying a 60" EP glider which can be used on the slope. Cheers, Chris.Edited By Big Bandit on 29/08/2011 20:29:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Posted by Big Bandit on 29/08/2011 20:27:34: ......Cygnet and Courier are defiantly on the must build list. Edited By Big Bandit on 29/08/2011 20:29:59 Defiantly? Good to meet you BB! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Chamberlain Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 A bit of indoor flying at the BMFA Nats 2011, including a great flying New York Taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Veasey Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 the showline has not been good fort a few years but this year with its new management it was fantastic in every respect!! The nats now has a showline that we can be proud of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yep, I'd certainly agree Gregg, everyone did very well in the wind on Sunday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I agree, it was that good even a non rc flyer (my Dad) said it was very good and interesting to watch. He even went round the trade stands after looking for a plane/heli to buy for the Garden(still can't convince him to go to the club)but we left it to late and most things were sold. I even found him looking through Kings Lynn Model Shops website yesterday on his laptop, so thank you showliners, i didn't think the day would come! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi g Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Nats look great . Good to see the pic of forumites.. now I know what they look like . looks like you all had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclicscooby Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Did anyone see the Ford Galaxy parked by the Beer tent with two planes strapped to the roof..!!?? There were models squeezed upto the roof inside, and I guess the roof-rack was his only option.. I was wetting myself laughing, but so much so, I forgot to take a pic.. Was it you that tried to fly your car home..?? Luv Chrisie.. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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