Eddie Stocker - Formerly, DB Sport and Scale Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I NOO it! I Blinkin well NOO IT!! even when it's built crooked, it'll still fly (and pretty darn well at that).Sounds as if you know what you're at Danny, you have to be, all the Danny's I've ever met seem to be quite switched on, Good on yer kid, lets keep em flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 me know what I am doing? no chance It seems the more I know the more I realise I don't know It was a really nice change from my first love, warbirds. And just the ticket fro some lazy flying or just circuits and sveral bumps. I think the Tiggie will cope with a fair bit of wind the Cirrus was not quite so forgiving of gusts, but that could be the warps and twists lolHere is a piccie of Chris's two DB Moths. I think he still wants to do some more detailing so they are a work in progress.Switches on!!! - Contact!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Stocker - Formerly, DB Sport and Scale Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 MAGIC, I Love it, seeing the results & impact of D B Models over the years makes me a very happy man.Look out, The Spit is not far off it's final sort out (more fun again for yet more people).(((((((((Vroom Vroom,)))))))))) here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Many thanks to Danny for all the hard work, the Cirrus looks fantastic. (They both do)Electric seems to suit them both really well. looking forward to some lazy evenings to fly them together.Plans are to mount a video camera in one and chase the other around, I do hope that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The real Ron Truth Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ive just bought this kit from db sport and need to clarify the issue of kit quality. This is without precedent, the most impressive kit, I have ever bought. Im blown away . Compared to flair, busa, airsail , ben buckle etc, this is simply miles ahead in terms of attention to detail and material choice. Every damn bit that can be cut, is and either laser or router. Every bit matches the plans. This is one hell of a bargain. Loads of quality hardware and instructions too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 hi all i wos just woundering would this be good build for a novice ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi John,It is not a difficult model to build but there are two wings and cabane struts to consider, so there is a fair bit to it. If you are fairly quick at picking things up and can build neatly, straight, and light then you should have no problems.There are plenty of modellers that will guide you if you need to ask any questions, you will however get lots of different answers as modellers all have different ways of doing things.Eddie Stocker is obviously very proud of his models and will also help in any way he can I am sure.Go for it, after all its not life or death its just "balsa bashing"DannyPS do you mind if I ask what club you are a member off? We have a John at Greenacres who was looking for some stencils for the Cirrus, it isn't you by any chance???Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i have to build it to a deadline cos im building it for my leaving cert at school!!im a member of the ltterkenny modelflying club in ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi John, obviously not the John at Greenascres MAC. I know you say it has to be finished for your leaving cert, but how much time does that give you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 30 to 40 hours?? i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi John you may struggle to do it in that time, especially if you haven't built before........You may be better off with a monoplane, such as a Piper cub, still plenty of work to do in one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 yea how bout a p51?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Depends whose P-51 it is, I am just about to start a Brian taylor Mustang and expect it to take me about 3 months to be ready for paint.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 maby not then!! any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 40 hours is not that long, and it really depends how quick you can build while still maintaining a good acurate build. The Flair Cub springs to mind. It might be worth searching the build threads on here and asking how easy and quick it was to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Does it have to be scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 im not sure but i think it would bbe better if it is scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Obviously the education system is different in Ireland to England, but I would doubt scale or not would be a factor.I assume, since it is for a leaving certificate that you are in your final year. I would be surprised if you couldn't work on it in your spare time (after school or evenings) which would allow you to extend your number of hours significantly; however I would advise caution- you will have lots of other subjects also demanding your time, and you will do better to spread your effort across all your subjects.Can I suggest a good way to proceed might be a 2 channel glider. These tend to be easier to build, and therefore quicker. They are also generally cheaper. If there is a requirement for a powered model, then the simple fact of the battery powering the servos might fulfil this criteria. If not most allow for an electric motor fitting as (almost) standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 good point andy i never cosiderd a glider!!but....i looked at the sig or flair 1/6 scale clipped wing piper cub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 If you really want to stay with a DB models then they do the rookie, cheap as chips and has a power pod option if it has to be powered. Though as Andy says electric might be easier?I think you will be surprised at just how long things take, even an iron-on covering generally takes a me a couple of evenings to do a simple modelTake a look at the west wings Orion Electric glider. Galaxy do it as a bundle for £179 I know this sounds a lot but includes motor, 3 chan radio, and covering, even includes glue! It may be worth a look?If you have some radio then the kit alone is very cheap but you will have to source your own motor set up, though knowing Galaxy they will sell you the bits you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Whoriskey Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 it takes a 400 motor dosent it?? well i will hav alook at at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonesmalone Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 looking at this kit myself, very helpfull thread, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Rob Crewe suggested, a while ago now, how to get a stuck prop off. I just drilled out a clearance hole in a bit of hex bar. Loosened the prop nut just a little. Cable-tied the prop to the bar. Then slowly undid the nut against the bar. As the nut pushed the bar away, it brought the prop with it. Surprisingly easy in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Webber Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hi all, Just come across this excellent thread and am now totally inspired to finish my Moth. Started the build almost 3 years ago! I had a build thread at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472417 .Building mine as a Genet Moth - not many built as the radial engine wasn't up to much I think! Anyway, the RAF used it for a while in a display team. Going for a mild amount of detail ie. dummy radial engine, closed loops, rib stitching & tapes. Sig Koverall & spray finish in mind -when I get there! Looking forward to another DB kit soon, artf are great but no substitute for the satisfaction of building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hi Simon.Great of you to join th ethread. Wonder if I'll get my Moth finished before you. If it takes me a really long tike to finish I'm hoping that I'll be good enough at flying by then to be able to fly it.By the way, I can't see any of the photo's in your thread. But they work OK if I click on them.Any sysadmins around that can help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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