Ron Gray Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 A replacement for my Hurricane which sadly met its end a few weeks ago, another ESM one I was lucky enough to find through the classifieds. It’s a work in progress, I’ve made a start by replacing the wire tailwheel with a more scale like one, taken out the threaded rod on the rudder for the pull pull system and replaced it with much smaller horns, re-routed the pushrod for the tailwheel internally, started weathering (it looked too new), got to refit the cut down exhaust stacks once I’ve moved the noseweight lead blocks to inside the cowl (lead shot and resin). Work still to be done, more weathering / spraying, make semi scale cockpit, replace Rx with redundancy system, the list goes on. This is powered by a Laser GA30 (petrol) which gives it more than adequate performance. AUW just under 20lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Khinsoe Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 My Fokker D-VII. Flair kit with Enya 90 4c for power I wanted to swing a large prop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Posted by Trevor on 09/12/2018 08:16:01: Returning to the indoor theme: Pietenpol Sky Scout, from the Stevens Aero kit, via Micron RC. Weight, radio gear etc. almost identical to Peter's Moth a few posts back. Trevor I do like the Stevens Aero kits, build into good flyers and I have always had good service from Micron RC over the years. The Steven's Aero kits are much better executed than the Banggood ones, really like how well yours has turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Crosby Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I last made a Swannee in 1966 with single channel McGregor kit plus escapement. All powered by a DC Merlin. Just finished and maidened my Swannee II . Increased plan size by 26%. Its lecky powered and controlled by Spektrum AR7 Rx. It now has Ailerons, Elevators and Rudder plus Fowler flaps. I know purists may not like what I have done but I was determined to relive my first RC aircraft in modern format. I havne't had time to add decoration and trim but that will happen soon now that I know it flies well. T Edited By Dane Crosby on 14/12/2018 22:08:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Remembering my exploits with single channel flying I am guessing that would have been quite a handful back in 66; even if it was 30% smaller. A DC merlin as well ; brings back memories of my free flight days with a KK Wizard. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Remembering my exploits with single channel flying I am guessing that would have been quite a handful back in 66; even if it was 30% smaller. A DC merlin as well ; brings back memories of my free flight days with a KK Wizard. Tim Sorry the server had a stutter ..... Edited By Tim Ballinger on 15/12/2018 08:02:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Looking good Dane DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Great to see the Swanee. I still have the plan that was free with the mag, probably around 1066 or even earlier! Bob Cotsford borrowed it a while back and since returned it. I keep thinking one day, alongside so many other projects I would love to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Whilst Balsa building I have been playing around printing planes below is my SwingBlade , I didn't design this it,s available from 3Dlab print as a gcode file it takes a good few hours to print and then assembled with medium CA and accelerator this is not as easy as may be imagined without a lot of practise and careful use of both CA and accelerator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Nice looking....has something of a design that Thunderbirds might come up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Glider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Glider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Glider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Glider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Looks like a pusher, motor shaft at rear, air vent above the nose, nice looking model, my son has just bought a 3D printer, I will have to try this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Yes a pusher using a 28_30 1200kv motor and 3s 2000 Lipo turning an 8x6 prop . 1200mm span with illuminated wingtips and leading edge lights . Supposedly fast and maneuverable no uc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 This thread is a bit quiet for this time of year - should be loads of builds building. Well just finished the Crescent Bullt of PB Models. OS 46AX and Hitec Digital servos. Got a few models done, but poor light means outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 My slowpoke is ready to go. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Had a Slow Poke fly at Davidstow today. Very very stable....almost came to a stop and then landed, wouldn’t have cracked an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 One Crescent Bullet. OS 46AX Engine, Spektrum AR410 Rx, Hitec 5485 Digi servos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Great Planes Revolver 70/90 ready for maiden - OS 75AX powered. Savox mg servos all round And a Giant UCANDO with a Laser 150 up front - almost ready for maiden (probably wait for the dry Spring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hirobo Lama, based on Shuttle mechanics and electrified. I would add a video of it flying, but for the life of me, I cannot get google photos or videos to embed! But you should be able to see it here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7EMD4Xp6K415Z1pi8 -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgwlm Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 That is really nice Peter, will have to see it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 An impressive and complex scale model Peter, somewhat different to your Frog Jackdaw (although equally nice I hasten to add!). I take it the Hirobo Lama is no longer in production sadly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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