Richard Harris Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This Mirus 40 was donated to me many years ago by a friend who is no longer with us. Taking full advantage of the lockdown its the first to be prepared for flight when ever that will be. New servos have been fitted along with a Webra 50, looking forward to blasting this around the sky.On to the next! Stay safe Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Rich - Nice clean lines and interesting decals, will it be a quick one being a Mirus 40 with a 53 in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Chris, I'm expecting it to be quite quick, that said I have had advice that to get the best possible power out of the Webra for speed would require a pipe and a 9 x 9" prop. I dont have either and as I am now furloughed spending money on toys is a no go so it will stop as it is. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Philbrick Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Brian Taylor Mossie twin OS56 fs, not yet flown at least I've got plenty of time to sort it out before maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 That mossie is looking good in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Pushy Cat v3 , 2nd rebuild of the 2005 original, failed launch in Zero wind resulted in lawn dart, damage limited to broken wing mounts, recovered fuselage in Orange in bid to aid viability, the Matt black was stealth invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Duplicate edited out Edited By Tim C on 04/04/2020 18:01:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Superb Pushycats Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I gave up with the BT Mossie, it was just too fragile all round for me. Which version is it and what is the AUW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Jackson 1 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Balsa Cabin Mini Glider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Karl Nice job on the build. Made me feel very guilty, mine is still in its plastic bag. Would like to know how you operate the ailerons. Been trying to work out a way of using the supplied torque rods, but the wing is just too thin. On an earlier thread you showed some in build pictures which showed a couple of square holes in the fuz just below the wing mount. I'm guessing you mounted the servos there with direct links to the ailerons. How did that work out? Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Jackson 1 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Jeff, Thanks, I'm pleased with the result. Yes, the holes are for servos. I'll take some pictures and put them on the original thread. Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWflyer Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 DB Cirrus Moth SC 52 four stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 That's a beut of a model AWflyer. Just what I needed to see in these dark days. Don,t suppose it has flown yet ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 I think AWFlyer is Andy from the Congleton club. I've bought models off him before and an engine. Maybe the field is able to drive on now, maybe, but with Covid 19...No-one had been on the field this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 This one will be finished shortly. There's no rush, eh....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 What's upfront Brian NGH 38 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Just finished. Now waiting to test fly but who knows when. SC30FS for power but needs final throttle set up. Edited By John Wagg on 08/04/2020 16:27:29 Edited By John Wagg on 08/04/2020 16:29:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 John, have you run the SC yet because one I bought new last year for my Li`l Cub cannot be weakened enough at idle due perhaps to the idle needle being too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Another Spit. Brian? Have you run the motor yet because the one I had, also for a Spit., had to go back for a refund after the camshaft started to break up with less than two tanks through it. 2k revs down on the smallest recommended prop. as well. Not had much luck with new motors lately, Lasers excepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 08/04/2020 16:30:40: John, have you run the SC yet because one I bought new last year for my Li`l Cub cannot be weakened enough at idle due perhaps to the idle needle being too short. Hi Martin. Yes I have run it. Idle needle seems OK but had a job to get it started. The idle needle is nearly closed and initially carb' set to rich.. Still very little compression and can only start it with electric starter. Compression has gone up a bit with some of running. Once I got the carb' set it now starts fairly easily. 5% Laser fuel and O.S. "F" plug. When it does go it runs very well and fairly whizzies on a 10x6 prop. Edited By John Wagg on 08/04/2020 16:49:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Don`t really know about compression and starting because I now only use an electric starter. Mine has plenty of power for the model and the top end is fine, same plug and fuel as yourself. Phoned JE and got them to measure a new idle needle which agreed with mine. I can only think that my jet is too large. In the end I have drilled an air bleed hole, gradually increasing the size until the motor will idle for a good 30 secs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hi John, love this type of model, must be an age thing. Has it got a name ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Posted by fly boy3 on 08/04/2020 17:22:27: Hi John, love this type of model, must be an age thing. Has it got a name ? Cheers It's a Quaker Flash isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Posted by fly boy3 on 08/04/2020 17:22:27: Hi John, love this type of model, must be an age thing. Has it got a name ? Cheers Hi, Yes it is an age thing. (a bit before my time) It is a Quaker Flash - 1937 vintage. Was originally free flight of course but is a good subject for easy RC flight. I got a plan of Ebay and converted it to 3 channel RC. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quaker-Flash-vintage-model-plans/153808667373?hash=item23cfb602ed:g:3~EAAOSwQF5eLCFg There are kits available for it and also for other similar vintage ones. Once sorted makes for relaxed easy flying on those calm balmy days of summer. Edited By John Wagg on 08/04/2020 19:18:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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