Andrew767 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Ian....We use this in the shopfitting trade,it's sold in two grades at builders merchants 'A' and 'K'...K grade is more durable but much harder to push pins into. Hope this helps Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hello Graham, and thanks for your reply - I've begun wading through the posts suggested by Chris, above, and so far I'm thinking in terms of 18mm MDF, as you suggest, and perhaps with the addition of say, 75mm wide x 18mm MDF battens screwed/glued to the underside to try and keep it straight/flat. Unfortunately, I won't have enough room for a large door-sized building board and was thinking in terms of something smaller which I could put down on any old, not neccessarily flat, worksurface but which would have sufficient inherent stiffness to remain flat itself. I have previously used a local timber merchant who used a large table saw to very accurately cut sheet board to size for me. I'm assuming he will do the same for my building board and battens and, looking at his website earlier today, I see he also deals in Sundeala. If this doesn't work out for me I may yet trouble you for that sample. Cheers. Ian PS just read your post Andrew. Thanks, alternatives to (expensive?) Sundeala IanEdited By IanR on 17/01/2012 23:17:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ashby (Editor) Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Sounds as if you're on the right lines Ian. The sample's here if you need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Great stuff BEB, it doesn't normally sink in these days so it's 3 reads then it all becomes clearish at about 2:30 or 3 in the morning, so it's very strong coffee and read it again .Danny, just what I need, clear practical stuff, that I can figure out how to use it in future projects. Brilliant, keep up the good work.Really enjoyed this issue, it's not cured my insomnia, but who cares. I can read the opposition when I want to get to sleep .Cheers,Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I found pages of maths to go with the RDS stuff Chris, if I could have understood it I probably would have stayed awake. if i hadn't nodded off head first into keyboard, resetting Firefox, and deleting the history, I would send it you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I do miss the simple two page "How to" section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Well done Danny, Gordon Whitehead would be proud of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Got it just today. Well, to me every issue is very simillar to others - all of them keep very high level. Loads of info, very nice method of escape from kids:D:D:D, mag is written in very friendly and light style. Thanks a lot to all in charge! Keep it up gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Posted by Seamus O'Leprosy on 18/01/2012 21:37:46:Well done Danny, Gordon Whitehead would be proud of you Hi Seamus, it shames me to say that I have never read Gordon's book, I have meant to as it is refered to by many. Even Alex mentions it in his article.Well I have made moves to remedy that situation, I ordered a copy of Gordons book today. CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Got the new plan through this morning, thanks again David. r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Has Taboo infringed my copyright, they have just changed the tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Was sorry to read that Graham lost his Revolver, and that it happened on the same day that I lost my favourite model too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Freeman Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Posted by Erfolg on 20/01/2012 13:52:45: Has Taboo infringed my copyright, they have just changed the tail Don't think so! Take 5 minutes to look at the plan and you'll see lots of other differences! I think your copyright is un-infinged.......... unless you own the copyright for a plane with two wings, a fuselage, one propeller and a canopy over the wing? Hmmmm Thought not! Here's a tissue - dry your eyes and try to be a little less insecure. FYI the good old Flair Dara 20 was the inspiration for Taboo's first predecessor..... Blimey, that was a while ago! Happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ashby (Editor) Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thank you Eck, I really will miss that model. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Just read the February issue and it's great to see Danny Fenton's new column complete with snazzy engineering to make concealed control linkages. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Leccyflyer Oh, Oh, if you only followed all the threads The subject was covered by Vechhio see the link, you know the guy, that very,very, old Austrian The thread even covered a swing hinge, appears not to be made now. I was considering that approach, as it seemed a lot easier to install, successfully. It all happens on the site first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Posted by Erfolg on 29/01/2012 18:18:50: Leccyflyer Oh, Oh, if you only followed all the threads The subject was covered by Vechhio see the link, you know the guy, that very,very, old Austrian The thread even covered a swing hinge, appears not to be made now. I was considering that approach, as it seemed a lot easier to install, successfully. It all happens on the site first What on earth was I thinking of, daring to congratulate a new columnist on his first article and having the temerity to read it in the magazine first, rather than on the site. Thanks for pointing that out though, it'll save buying the magazine in future. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Aaah......tis nowt but a scratch, leccy - you're made of sterner stuff than to be offended by Erfolg - and I'm sure he just still had his posting head on after his latest lyrical offering in the 'how much flying are you getting in' thread........ Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Brannon Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Can anyone tell me what date the magazine usually arrives on your doorstep? Got a subscription for Christmas, January issue arrived OK in december but still not seen the Feb issue. I also cannot access the digital stuff on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Leccy, much appreciated. I did mention the Swingee in the article, and they are still available. A friend used some in a 1.20 sized warbird and suffered very early wear, and subesequental violent aileron flutter. He was very lucky to get the model down in one piece, the flutter was so violent it broke the stabiliser! Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Danny Not meaning to be disparaging. The information with respect the Swingee is useful, it is not often that the downside of any product is mentioned. Pity, though, as it did appear to be much easier to install than the so called RDS. Again with respect to RDS, although our Austrian contributor (Gerhard) successfully installed the system, for an ordinary modeller such as myself, it could be a challenge, to get consistent results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Posted by Danny Fenton on 29/01/2012 20:34:18:Thanks Leccy, much appreciated. I did mention the Swingee in the article, and they are still available. A friend used some in a 1.20 sized warbird and suffered very early wear, and subesequental violent aileron flutter. He was very lucky to get the model down in one piece, the flutter was so violent it broke the stabiliser! Cheers Danny Hi Danny I've still got a few Swingees around here somewhere, thought they were a great idea at the time and posted about them a couple of times. haven't used them myself though. I enjoyed the article and wish you all the success in the future with the column . CheersBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Subscribed 2 weeks ago and just received Prolux Digital LCD Sealing Iron....must be the best gift yet! Thanks for great mag and thanks for great gift.....cant wait to start building Mr Whittakers Firefly 46 glow great project for the winter months ...excellent drawings should simplify this great little engine. Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Posted by Daniel Brannon on 29/01/2012 19:51:51:Can anyone tell me what date the magazine usually arrives on your doorstep? Got a subscription for Christmas, January issue arrived OK in december but still not seen the Feb issue. I also cannot access the digital stuff on this website. That seems a bit late Daniel, I'd suggest you contact subscriptions, they'll be able to tell you your subs number too which, for digital stuff, you need to insert in the 'my details' bit of the 'my account' pod at the top left of the page. Edited By David Ashby - RCME Admin on 30/01/2012 07:46:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cornell Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sadly I started my subscription in December, shortly after the January edition was on sale so I've missed out on the free gift. Have made a mental note however not to renew my subscription until around February next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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