Peter Miller Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Very smart. Hope you get the engine sorted OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Maiden of my VQ Douglass Dauntless at our Anzac Day Fly In 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Great silhouette Tim...shame about the artf tailwheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I fancy on of these, it is a shame that VQ have the main UC wheels the wrong way on the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks Cymaz, not taken by me, one our semi official photographer snapped thinking it wouldn't be any good. Your right about the tailwheel plus the aileron linkage are a give away, but it flew and flew well. J D 8 thought about modifying wheels when I built it, but really bit of a faff plus the build took a lot longer anyway with three flaps plus dive brakes to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Maidened today: Sebart Katana 120 size - powered by an OS 120AX. Four flights - flew beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex nicol Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 My Gumtree ARTF purchase, maiden flight (Garage find boxed ARTF), anybody recognise it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex nicol Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Chilli Wind Plan build, Almost ready to go, hopefully this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Got this cheap. spares/repairs, but brand new in box. 1300 2s lipo is ok, so for the other model. all works, but the internal camera battery is dead - works when on usb and films. so going to fit a new lipo inside the camera. Also, the tx is Mode 1. I might use it to train myself to fly Mode 1, be the ideal model. Thought it was on DSM2/X but doesn't bind with any Spektrum TX, must be on a different protocol, anyone know which? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Ashworth Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 This years flat pack addition. SLEC FunFly - excellent wood selection, laser and cnc cutting, comprehensive accessories. Motor and Esc installed Saturday, maiden Monday 5 flights. With full throws it’s going to be “fun,” Edited By Richard Ashworth on 16/07/2019 21:13:37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Having followed Danny Fenton's build blog of the Seagull Chipmunk I had to have one. After a 3 month wait whilst my order made its way from Vietnam mines ready for its maiden. Its a superb ARTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Pitts Special, engine now fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stevenson Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Flew my mini astrohog (thats what the seller called it) bought at Weston new in box. Put an OS 32 in and even though today was a bit wild and windy it flies very sweetly. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just finished. Priory Models Reflection biplane. Mutunuc 61 2 stroke engine - very 90's 4 ailerons, one servo driving each wing, 2 servos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Hey Paul, are you on a building spree? 2 in 10 days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 I'm on holiday for 2 1/2 weeks. JCB shut down,so get some things done, also painted the kitchen, cleaned caravan, did garden, etc... Now onto finishing a P-40 180 size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Oodalally completed at last, it will have to be stored for a while as I am still flying T Tiger Trainers towards my "A" Edited By Dave Cunnington on 01/08/2019 20:28:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 A very nice ,neat job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 My mass build offering (minor finishing still required). Maiden was uneventful with some down and left trim needed but compared to my dogs dinner ailerons I am not surprised it did not need more! Take off is pleasant and responds well to rudder, flight envelope is nice and steady which is what I wanted and landing needs to be brought in (no cut and glide here!). Second flight squeezed a roll and loop in with no drama. I'll be using on my next victim trainee to see how they get on...its that or the Cougar 2000 (on ultra low rates), but its IC so limited when we can fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Dave your Oodalally looks good, as does your Res' Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 decided to finish this one off. need to sort the front canopy, paint the rear gunner and she will be finished. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That looks fantastic Tony 👍 really like the suerfice details , you must tell us how it's done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I recently picked up a kit for the Airwave Clubstar on Ebay, a low wing trainer possibly from the 80s Anyone know those kits? I suspect that they were Cottage Industry but a I could be wrong. The name does not ring a bell with me. The kit was really excellent with some amazing refinements. Anyway I built it and grabbed the hole in the weather today to go and test fly it. I did convert to electric power.Model is 48" span It flies very nicely, Not quite the way that I like but fully aerobatic. Anyone know about these kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Very nice, Peter. Does it make a pleasant change to build something you haven't designed? At least you have someone to blame if things aren't quite to your taste I suppose the 'cowl' arrangement as well as the banded on low wing helps to date it. What's the weight and electric set up? I always like to benefit from other's drive trains to help with my own conversions. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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