kevin b Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ok BEB. Weekend nearly over. What's the verdict ? kevinb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Posted by kevin b on 13/10/2013 20:20:59: Ok BEB. Weekend nearly over. What's the verdict ? kevinb. yes come on Beb some of us are chaffing at the bit mate Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Chris I voted for models where i knew what they are and would like to build. With respect to the full content of this and the related thread, no I have not read all the postings. There are two good reasons, the first the thread had a number of pages when I came across it and the second is that many models were put forward with little information with respect to the model. I have built two of the models put forward. One which has not made the top positions and a second which is up there. These I knew about, there are few that I have seen the plan in RCM&E, others where I have followed build blogs. Yet there were many where i have never heard of, in some cases several model designs exist with the same name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Erfolg, I sometimes make the same mistake and fail to read previous posts. Information on the various choices, I found, was generally collected after a few searches but I didn't manage to track all of them down. Regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlo0161 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 So we're all picking one from the top 5 then. I'm a new build/flyer, and I want to build the Tinker (major) but I have no idea about powerplants etc so will anyone be building the Tinker ? I have foamie at the moment and its too light to fly 95% of the time. so i'm going to build something a bit heavier and bigger. Are we going to have a discussion thread for each model type ? I was looking forward to the one model for everyone so I can could get help tips or straightforward shopping lists, I hope this will still be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Darlo you can bet ya bottom dollar there will be a separate chat thread for each model, as well as the individual build threads. when it comes to a power plant for the Tinker, or any other of the 5, there most likely will be a separate powertrain thread for each too, and suggestions and solid advice will be forth coming. looks like being a busy winter ahead both on the forum and in the shed Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 OK to answer a few points. I found the information collated by BEB on the Nominations Catalogue thread was very useful and informative. For example, the link to Erfolgs example, the Mini Jazz takes you to a place where the plan can be purchased. There's a photo of the model and there are all the vital statistics. I think this is plenty to base a vote on. As for what is the decision of the majority? It looks to me as if there is not much chance of doing anything but going with the top 5. I'd just like to check with BEB, in case he's received a whole host of reasons why we shouldn't. I did chat with him this morning and he had a huge amount of work on today for some very tight deadlines. So let's hang on just a little longer, I'm sure he'll surface soon. Then we can do the final rubber stamp and we can all get on with deciding,acquiring, building, blogging or just watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Waiting patiently Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Chris, Looking at the feedback, the concept of choosing your favourite from the top 5 seems to be very popular and has the potential to be very succesfull. Regards John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 OMG, I have not seen the nominations catalogue. Perhaps a link to the 5 or whatever voting thread (stripped down to the 5)? In such a way, we have no excuse in not being aware that it exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Even though my 1st choice is in the top 5, but probably would Not come 1st in a vote. I would still be a bit disappointed if we don't all build the same model. Guess you can't please everybody.Thanks for putting all the work in BEB. You have the patience saints can only aspire too.Edited By Nev on 13/10/2013 22:27:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlo0161 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I admit I too am a little disappointed that we aren't all building the same model but happy to go with the majority. As I said previously my no1 choice is the tinker but I may wait to see numbers before deciding. Should be a fun winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Darlo, I know of at least two of us doing the Tinker so don't fear there will be plenty to follow along. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I am also thinking of building the Tinker, I am not sure what size to go for yet - perhaps the bigger the better and also add ailerons and remove some of the dihedral? There are a few nice photographs of one here if anybody is interested, it has been built as an electric model and looks very nice. ***Link*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi WF well that would be good as I intend to do the smaller 45" in tissue and dope, with a mighty P.A.W. diesel and just rudder elevator for steerage, so the "major" would give a nice variation as it has ailerons Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Danny That does sound like an interesting build! I will have to have a careful think about the Tinker major because to electrify it, it will need a fairly beefy motor to replace a .40 IC , around 800 Watts I think and that would need 5 or 6S batteries - it would be quite an expensive build. OR I could have a go at an IC powered plane - it would be my first - Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 OK Chaps I'm here! I am very sorry for being missing on such an important day - but I am afraid I had a job to do for work for which the deadline was today - you will be pleased to know I met the deadline - with the email containing the required document being timed at 23:58!! Phew! Anyway, everyone seems to be really up for Chris's suggestion, I think its a good un - let's do it then!! The FIVE Mass Build Models for the 2014 event are,.......(trumpets please!) Barnstormer - all variants Dawn Flyer Tinke/Tyro - again all variants Mini Jazz Pushy Cat You're all obviously mustard keen - so let's start now! I'll set up a signing up thread, please enter on there what you plan to build so we have a list all in one place. Chat can continue on here for now but we'll open a general chat thread for the building phase soon. We have at least one experienced builder for every model - which is great thanks chaps! - and I'll be listing them tomorrow later on. OK - thanks to everyone who voted and helped with the debate - a special thank you to Chris for his idea - a good decision for modelflying I think. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Posted by WolstonFlyer on 13/10/2013 23:39:36: Hi Danny That does sound like an interesting build! I will have to have a careful think about the Tinker major because to electrify it, it will need a fairly beefy motor to replace a .40 IC , around 800 Watts I think and that would need 5 or 6S batteries - it would be quite an expensive build. My Senior Telemaster, a six foot wingspan model, admittedly a monoplane, flies very well on a 4S LiPo powered by a 3548 outrunner. I think that this set up should power a Tinker Major adequately so it won't be as expensive to build as you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Please sign up on the signing up thread here folks. Signing up only over there, if you would. Carry on chatting here for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearair Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks BEB and Chris for the effort and most of all patience you have shown! In case anyone is interested in what a Tinker 45" RE can do, here's a link to the Tinker 45" being wrung out. I put it in the original discussion but now realise that some people require things repeated! (endlessly!) Tinker Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 all credit to BEB and chris...............sitting here at the other end of the country -checking in to the forum...and seeing the amount of work that the two mods have put in...to getting the mass build organised ....... the lads deserve a big thankyou for the time they have devoted to getting the thing in to some sort of order....well done lads......... ken Anderson ne..1....... mods dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Well said Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Kits, CNC parts, wood packs etc. is MHS going to do anything for the mass build contenders? as per the Tucano (2013 mass build project) Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlo0161 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 After seeing the video I definitely doing the Tinker with ailerons. my foamie trainer is leccy but I think I may opt for IC for this build. but again advice welcome. Hopefully we may see some wood packs and power suggestions come in. I'm getting a bit giddy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Many thanks to Chris and BEB for their efforts. You know what they say, you can't please all of the folk all of the time. Good job you've both got broad shoulders, especially BEB Looking forward to getting started, I tend to build from plans the hard way, no laser cut parts here! I also have an idea for a minor mod to the DF front-end involving a little reshaping and a dummy exposed engine, with maybe a little lithoplate for added effect. And IF I find time now the workshop construction is complete I may, I stress may, have a go at a Barnstormer. Can't wait to get started but must finish the Phase 6 first. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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