Manish Chandrayan Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Good to know that Paul. Looking at the pictures I could make out the flap servo hatch with a hole but no servo arm. Must be all concealed linkages. What kit is the Storch from? Happy landings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Cardin Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) This Saturday I maidened with a total of 3 flights my new Freewing 70mm F-16. I am flying this model as preparation for my turbine powered Avonds F-104, which I plan finishing and flying before end of this year........ Edited September 25, 2023 by Jesus Cardin 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 FMS Zero 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 24/09/2023 at 07:40, Manish Chandrayan said: Good to know that Paul. Looking at the pictures I could make out the flap servo hatch with a hole but no servo arm. Must be all concealed linkages. What kit is the Storch from? Happy landings Reckon its the Aviomodelli, as the one they do is also 91 sized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Latest B&Q foam creation: A 1:1 scale model of the mini Yak that I managed to tent-peg a week or so back. I bought the little Yak from a clubmate, and it's been a go-to for about a year. It encouraged me to try new things, and you know what sometimes happens when you try new things... These lightweight ARTFs are not built to crash. The poor broken body is respectfully included in the pictures. A moment's silence, if you please... So, I made another one! Mostly from the 6mm black laminate floor underlay. I wasn't going to cover it, but the hinging was rather ugly, so I covered it in brown paper/ PVA. Painted with emulsion and a lick of water based varnish. 40" span, 2lbs 4Ozs with a 2200 3S pack... Graham 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 My latest depron model, Not built by me but the master depron builder Eflightray, I also have his 104"span Lancaster, his Dauntless and A10 Thunderbolt, Ray's health is not good enough to continue flying. He said he did not build scale models so the finish was what he wanted. It it 72"span and he used the Tony Nijhus free plan to build it, I flew it on Saturday with a 5s 5000 battery, it was designed for 6 but it flew great only 8lb in weight ready to go with a lump of lead to make up for the missing cell, 6s battery delivery due today. After 3 very successful flights and beautiful landings I decided to paint it as a Mk 1. Ray used EF R as the codes on his planes so I will continue with that. It was a long journey to South Wales but well worth it despite the 20mph. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Marvellous to see that Eric and to hear that someone was able to take up Ray on the offer of keeping his superb depron creations in the air. That's a very bonnie Spitfire indeed. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Thunderbob has had its maiden flight! 6mm Depron made from the Thomas Buschwald (2015) plan listed by RC Plans Just after hand launch Landing approach (yes it was getting a bit dark!) Edited September 26, 2023 by Ron Gray 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Postman bought me a flat packed plane today. A couple of hours later this emerged. It's a Heewing Lico, indoor/calm weather flier. Just in time for Agnes🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDB Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Following my introduction to slope soaring last weekend I’ve not yet managed to sort a proper glider so I’ve repurposed an existing model which I printed as an experiment. It’s an Eclipson Model A now ready to be thrown off a hill this weekend, see how long it survives. 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hi pdb, So I don't get shouted at....please could you post reply in the slope soaring section... May I ask please, what made you get interested in slope soaring and why do you like it etc. etc. etc.... As to model damage, as long as the wings etc. don't fold, the only damage your model will get ( apart from collision which can happen, even "flying a bird " ) is a bad landing, but you can practise making many "dummy runs" before your final commitment to landing, in long grass/bracken/heather etc. hopefully 😀 I made the mistake once of assuming the model had landed, skidding along the grass, so I let go of the sticks, to perform an unintentional " touch and go " ! Sailed out into lift just scrapping over the fence and tried again, successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 My 1400mm Xfly Twin Nova got a little 850mm brother. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) I said I wasn't going to buy any new planes for a while, but was going to replace some engines. A nice NIB Saito FA82A appeared on an auction site at a 'give-way' price........ No bidding war so Mr Postie delivered it a couple of days later. So, what do I replace...... Prime candidate was the old SC91 in my Valiant. Then I flew it again, and was reminded that the engine and plane were already a perfect match. Couldn't be bothered to fix my Ultrastick, so ordered this from Model Shop Leeds at a very good price. An oldie but a goodie, made even better by the 3D printed engine you can see. Maidened it today - flies nicely with just 2 clicks of 'up' needed. Sadly, a loose spat limited it's airtime. (There are now 3 of these, of various ages, in our small club - mine is the only noisy one!) Edited September 30, 2023 by GrumpyGnome 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Lovely plane, GG. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Funnily enough I had a loose spat today along with at least a couple of others on the forum! Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Must be National Loose Spat day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, GrumpyGnome said: I said I wasn't going to buy any new planes for a while, but was going to replace some engines. A nice NIB Saito FA82A appeared on an auction site at a 'give-way' price........ No bidding war so Mr Postie delivered it a couple of days later. So, what do I replace...... Prime candidate was the old SC91 in my Valiant. Then I flew it again, and was reminded that the engine and plane were already a perfect match. Couldn't be bothered to fix my Ultrastick, so ordered this from Model Shop Leeds at a very good price. An oldie but a goodie, made even better by the 3D printed engine you can see. Maidened it today - flies nicely with just 2 clicks of 'up' needed. Sadly, a loose spat limited it's airtime. (There are now 3 of these, of various ages, in our small club - mine is the only noisy one!) Ahh brilliant. I have the same plane also which also has a Saito fourstroke. You will really enjoy that plane and the sound of the Saito is just pure music to the ears. The best of luck and happy landings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 T7 Red Hawk. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan p Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) RCM&E Scottish Aviation Pioneer. Just finished engine to be run in and Maiden flightPioneer .zip Edited October 2, 2023 by alan p unintentional zip file entered 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, alan p said: RCM&E Scottish Aviation Pioneer. Just finished engine to be run in and Maiden flightPioneer .zip Wow, not short of elevator then 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Got this cheap today. Not the FMS Pitts, but another Pitts, the Eflite one, now have a micro UMX , this one, the FMS and the big 60cc balsa Pitts! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Cartoon Depron P47 and F4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Thompson Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) The latest addition to the fleet Edited October 8, 2023 by Roy Thompson 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, Roy Thompson said: The latest addition to the fleet Absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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