Nigel R Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Own design twin just finished, awaiting maiden. 62", power is a pair of 40 FPs : Long blog in the own design section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Nigel, I suggest cutting the grass first 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I'm in the rough! The runway is usable at the moment although if the rain continues much longer it won't be, we're almost into foamie season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Saito 82 powered, will need a very smooth field ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Europa Minor. Retrol 25 sized racer. SC25 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Today, witha cieling of about 200 to 300 feet I test flew my ne Stampe SR-7. 52" span, 3 lbs 11 ounces for electric power. It is a dream, aerobatic but refuses to bite. I think I can describe it as a scale Oodallay and I am sure others can testify what a nice modexl that is. For more detail of the flying see the Stampe build blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Very nice Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Nice, unusual subject too........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Maidened Fugly last week. Needed a bit more nosewight. Flew it today, much better! 2 clicks of up elevator and flies level now hands off sticks. Lost a wheel mid air, collet must have come loose, landee ok and found the wheel. Will sort it out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Posted by Peter Miller on 24/11/2019 17:33:35: Today, witha cieling of about 200 to 300 feet I test flew my ne Stampe SR-7. 52" span, 3 lbs 11 ounces for electric power. It is a dream, aerobatic but refuses to bite. I think I can describe it as a scale Oodallay and I am sure others can testify what a nice modexl that is. For more detail of the flying see the Stampe build blog Very nice Peter. Must get on with my Skyways version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Maidened today as the sun was setting, bought last weekend at a bring and buy, after a check over which included adding a fair amount of lead in the nose to balance it on the recommended c of g point. A couple of clicks of down and right aileron were all that were needed and she flies really nicely with a very fast roll rate! Looking for a good pilot now for my Clancy Speedy Bee Edited By martin collins 1 on 29/11/2019 18:17:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu knowles Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Always had a soft spot for a Speedy Bee, it just floats my boat more than the usual fun fly. Yours look very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Posted by Alan Thorpe on 24/11/2019 18:04:39: Maidened Fugly last week. Needed a bit more nosewight. Flew it today, much better! 2 clicks of up elevator and flies level now hands off sticks. Lost a wheel mid air, collet must have come loose, landee ok and found the wheel. Will sort it out tonight. Looks very nice, Alan. Mine needed a stack of lead, too. IIRC I put it all in the hatch cover but I think the nose is just a bit (a lot!) too short. Be careful it's a small very lively model as I eventually found to my cost Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_flyer Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 FliteTest Legacy, built from plan in foamboard. The path to getting it sorted was longer than expected, but now I think it is fettled well enough to be a finished new model. Colours are a homage to the Wot Trainer, as I saw one flying and was very taken with how easy it was to see the orientation in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Posted by Geoff Sleath on 30/11/2019 01:01:29: Posted by Alan Thorpe on 24/11/2019 18:04:39: Maidened Fugly last week. Needed a bit more nosewight. Flew it today, much better! 2 clicks of up elevator and flies level now hands off sticks. Lost a wheel mid air, collet must have come loose, landee ok and found the wheel. Will sort it out tonight. Looks very nice, Alan. Mine needed a stack of lead, too. IIRC I put it all in the hatch cover but I think the nose is just a bit (a lot!) too short. Be careful it's a small very lively model as I eventually found to my cost Geoff Ah Cheers Geoff!! Thanks a lot for the advice! It flies great, keeping low rates so far and all is good! Managed to do a bit of damage today though, broke an undercarriage leg.....all my fault. Will replace it and get flying again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I took my Ryan ST up to the field today in a half hearted attempt to test fly it. It's a horrible model but as I spent a lot of time struggling to build it I thought I may as well try to get it in the air. I took a photo first. As you can see it was a nice morning, cold but with light wind from the SW(ish). I did a few taxi trials then a fast taxi and went for it but it wouldn't rotate, so I shut the throttle (too little elevator, probably - there was no indication of throws in this ancient kit and I was being a bit too cautious). It did, however hit a bump and took to the air sufficiently to leave the runway and make an elegant flat glide into the (very) muddy outfield. It was covered in muck with a bent undercarriage (it's very flimsy) so I called it a day for now but I suppose it DID fly At least I think the ailerons and wing seem to be about right. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 That was hard luck although lucky it survived. Is it the Sig kit? They are normally very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Peter it's a so-called Easy-Built kit that I 'found' in the club hut - a deceased member's stock left to the club to be sold for club funds. It was designed for Astroflight motors with just a manual switch for power control - I assume the idea was to switch on the motor and fly until the battery ran down enough to land. It was all very vague and the drawings equally so. It was something of a challenge. It has an Axi 2820/12 motor from the same source. I had to use a big 4S LiPo to get it to balance on the CoG. Actually the 'glide' was quite promising. It might even fly at the next attempt Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Ah! I know someone who built one or two of their rubber [owered kits. He was not impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I believe I have an Easy Built kit in my model room, for a Monocoupe, made in Canada? I have not tried to build it as i now consider its size to small. However from here yours looks good. I have done a conversion of a Sterling Kit, PT 19 for electric. In fairness as designed as a FF or CL or SCRC it probably was OK. As an electric I changes a lot. That is the dihedral, to as near scale as I thought, changed wing section, the incidence between wing 0-0 line and TP (to 0-0 to inline TP), the UC in the end and so on. Edited By Erfolg on 04/12/2019 15:43:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 My $100 "new to me" in Florida, intended as a follow on from the SIG Kadet. It went well for a few minutes, until my thumbs consigned it rather violently into the ground....the pilot did not survive, but servos, engine, and other bits have travelled back to UK and will go again in another airframe. Edited By Dave Cunnington on 04/12/2019 15:52:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Posted by Geoff Sleath on 04/12/2019 11:17:14: Peter it's a so-called Easy-Built kit that I 'found' in the club hut - a deceased member's stock left to the club to be sold for club funds. It was designed for Astroflight motors with just a manual switch for power control - I assume the idea was to switch on the motor and fly until the battery ran down enough to land. It was all very vague and the drawings equally so. It was something of a challenge. It has an Axi 2820/12 motor from the same source. I had to use a big 4S LiPo to get it to balance on the CoG. Actually the 'glide' was quite promising. It might even fly at the next attempt Geoff I know it was a pain in the butt to build but It did glide well and looked like it should fly ok. It is a pretty little thing as well and, seeing it on the tarmac, it did look like it was worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Silhouette finished. Just some light detail to add, windscreen, number and name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH. Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 The Silhouette looks nice Paul. What paint did you use on the cowl? And what film? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 I put the reply in the silhouette thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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