FunnyFlyer Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi folks - going to build this great looking 1986 plane - based on Ian's Purple Haze design from the 70s. Used to see him fly them when I was a spotty teenager, at Northampton's Racecourse Park. One metre span, the original was 2 - 2.5 lbs with a brushed 550 motor, heavy NiCads and standard gear. Modern equipment should shave nearly a pound off that! Should be a great park flyer - and also rides the retro trend. Edited By FunnyFlyer on 23/11/2012 14:02:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Fahey Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I remember that. Could have sworn it was earlier than 1986. Amazing how the old brain can confuse. Good luck with the build, I will be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 IIRC Ian kitted the original as an entry level Club 20 racer. And if you knew Ian you will understand where the name came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Fahey Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Does he like Jimi Hendrix or Ribena? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew767 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi FF....Looks interesting. Are you going to do a build blog on this? Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Posted by Eamonn Fahey on 23/11/2012 16:02:25: Does he like Jimi Hendrix or Ribena? I believe the name had the same source as Jimi Hendrix's inspiration but Ian's wife was also called Hazel. BTW it was Hazel who posed with Ian's models when he advertised the kits in the mags. I used to meet them in the 80's at the Primrose Valley model holiday week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Yup, it was a Radio Modeller plan in January 1986. Got the plan yesterday. It's huge compared to the free ones you get these days, even though it's a small plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Is Ian Peacock still aeromodelling? He used to do what Alex Whittaker does now ( write half the articles in all the magazines every single month ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Fahey Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Ian is still writing. He writes "How-to" articles for HOBBY'S Annual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well... updating these retro planes should be easy - but they still need some thinking and planning. For example - changing a single centre mounted aileron servo for two micros in the wing should be simple. Okay - so I need to build in some rails between a rib bay and a thin ply plate in each wing panel. I'd prefer to put them mid-span, but the standard leads are way too short. So they go a bit more inboard than I'd like. Oh, and it only has sheeting on the top surface of the wings - so I must add some on the bottom to allow the servo leads to exit and support the covering. This then impacts the dimensions and fitting of the centre section ribs and the ply dihedral brace. Onwards and upwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Use ervo extension leads which are so cheap now 50 to 60 pence each or a Y lead at 1.99 from The Component Shop etc. Or see any of Peter Millers designs for a bellcrank set up if you dont like torque rods. But this is a tiny model so weight is critical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Whyte Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Since returning to model flying after a 30 year break I have been looking for a plan for the Purple Have having built one from a purchased kit and a second from the plan. The plan was borrowed by another club member who left the club and never returned it. I understand that funnyFlyer succeeded in obtaining a plan. If still registered can he please advise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think Funny Flyer got the Electric Haze plan. Purple Haze was a kit but the Electric Haze plan is still available from MyHobbyStores they can also supply a copy of the article at an extra cost.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robert Whyte Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Many thanks for your help. Plan and article ordered. The version I built the two off was the I.C. engined version which when fitted with a hot engine was great fun to fly. The same model built lightly with modern electrics should be just as good and a lot cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I like the idea of models from the 70s & 80s being revisited and I rather fancy building a 'Haze' from plans, but with some sensible strengthening here and there to cope with the modern power available. As has been said, with modern 'leccy gear it'll go very well and look just right. Perhaps a candidate for a mass build project? Pity that IP doesn't write in the mainstream modelling press anymore, (he'd bring a bit of interest to the BMFA mag as well.) I used to like his writing style and sideways view of modelling matters. Just had a look at the RM plan and I had to laugh at the description............ An 'environmentally friendly' 1 metre span electric powered sport and aerobatic model capable of sparkling performance and average flight times of between 10 and 15 minutes on nicad cells. Nicads, environmentally friendly? Ten to fifteen minute flights of sparkling performance with half a house brick's worth of batteries and radio gear...........yeah, right! How times have changed..........thank heavens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Peacock 2 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi, Folks. Thanks for the kind words. Yes! I'm still modelling, flying, and writing, although not so much as I'm well into my retirement. Nice to know that some people out there, still remember the good times. ian. P.S. Hazel is still alive, and kicking, too, and sends her regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi, Ian nice to know you're still modelling. I used to especialy enjoy your airbrush demos at Primrose Valley. Unfortunately I've never been able to emulate anything approaching your skills. I now mostly resort to heat film or tex with trim in contrasting colours from the same material or the odd sortie with a few rattle cans - definitely nothing over ambitious. Regards to yourself & Hazel, Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 As a total off-topic, but seeing as the man himself has popped up.... Ian, I loved your airbrushing style of applying surface detail back in the day. I particularly recall the Leicester Model Centre jets plus your electric Spitfire plan. So much so that when I built my hawk from a plan I had to try the "Peacock Way". Worked out Ok if I say so myself. Edited By Alan Gorham_ on 09/01/2016 22:18:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cuban8 Your original quote did say "capable of sparkling performance and average flight times of between 10 and 15 minutes" To be fair it does not say it could do both at the same time! Further what was a 'sparkling performance' then may not have the same meaning now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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