Stephen Jones Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looks and flies great Richard. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Richard, I bet it was a nightmare to work out how to control the Rudder. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Do you know if this one will make it into the mag. Richard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rieder Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Almost finished, top flite spitfire. Modelled on the raaf a58-633 that crash in Borneo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Very Nice Mike, And Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Posted by Bob Cotsford on 18/05/2020 09:52:49: Do you know if this one will make it into the mag. Richard? I have no plans on submitting Bob Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Double post, please remove this one mods Edited By Richard Harris on 18/05/2020 22:48:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Flew this yesterday, 2 flights. Was given to me at a Swap meet, as he couldn't sell it, and was missing u/c and cowl. just need a cowl now, but flew well and just swapped bearings in the SC61. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 After weeks of trying to find inspiration I bought a kit!!!!! The Mantua Mini Kosmo. I converted it to electric power and added Trailing linklevefred suspension units o the U/C Now waiting for Monday which is forecast tpbe perfect for flying, With a 3000 3S battery the CG came out spot on and the weight is the same as that specified. I am using a 4-Max 3541 1070 motor and an 11X5 prop for the first flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I've considered this kit a few times as a nice compact old style aerobatic model, but I've always backed out. What's your opinion on the quality of the kit Peter? The finished model looks lovely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I have to say that the kit is very good indeed. The plans are a littel strange.You getthe fuselage and complete wing at a slightly reduced size but a full size wing plan which you use for both wings. The instructions are a little vague but completely understandable. One or two ares are a little uns=usual but iot does work well You get the horns, hinges and engine mount and U/Cand a nice looking large fuel tank but no snakes or push rods. Lazer cutting is good and everything fits well. You get the engine mount and a thick plastic cowlwith mountingr brackets. Also a nice cockpit canopy. Allup weight is specified as 1700 grams and mine came out bang on the nail. I can reccomend the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thanks Peter, a very comprehensive summary. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi Peter Thanks also from me. Another one I had been looking at for a while, and your comments made my mind up for me. One on its way from RapidRC. Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 One thing to look out for. You get the nose leg of course. I managed to misslay the packet with the steering arm etc so I bought a new one. When I was clearing up the jungle I found the little packet and noticed that although the nose leg is about 8 SWG the steering arm has a much smaller hole. Not sure if mine was a mistake but it is worth checking you steering arm when you get the kits. I would put this down as a very small problem but worth mentioning as it could save you a bit of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Eastgate Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Successful maiden with the Ohmen - thanks to Chris Walby for taking responsibility for the first flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Twizzle Stick with Leo 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Posted by Paul Marsh on 23/05/2020 14:25:57: Twizzle Stick with Leo 25. Is that a "Swizzle Stick"? Or was the a model called Twizzle Stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Posted by Tim Eastgate on 23/05/2020 09:21:05: Successful maiden with the Ohmen - thanks to Chris Walby for taking responsibility for the first flight. I hope that we shall see the rest ofteh mass build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Got this for £20 with all bits, inc new Nanotech battery. There is a pilot, but he is smaller than the seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Panic ready, number #2. The engine was out of the other panic, now with LA65. This one has 4 aileron servos, not just bottom aileron and top flaps. Top aileron servos are mixed to provide flapperon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Checked, noise tested and maiden, hardly any trim needed.Flies nice and I'll work slowly up to full rates and beyond! Running two OS LA 46's Edited By Chris Walby on 25/05/2020 21:52:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Maidened my new (to me) Dave Smith Excelsior 150 today, this was built by Tim Hooper. Flies like its on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Posted by Chris Walby on 25/05/2020 21:52:06: Checked, noise tested and maiden, hardly any trim needed.Flies nice and I'll work slowly up to full rates and beyond! Running two OS LA 46's Edited By Chris Walby on 25/05/2020 21:52:48 I'll take mine today and give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 excelsior 150 looks lovely.. I have mine ready to cover with a rossi 53 up front.. what is the AUW?, and a brief flight report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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