Devcon1 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 She's no windy weather babe but I have hit, apart from 1 ounce, my 2 pound target.RegardsJohn milne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Manning Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Due to circumstances beyond my control, I shall have to lay aside the Dawn Flyer build with the tail feathers done and the extended fuselage. I'll keep in touch via this thread, Internet in strange places willing, and I may get to Greenacres in June. So very sad face at the moment. I have even got the 3 gram servos to move the pilots head and arms. Best wishes JohnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 One quick question here regarding decals I'd like to get the decals shown on Lindsay's DF tail fin I think it just adds a finishing touch any one know who if anyone produces them cant see anything on tims website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Phil, I cut my own however there is a chance I might have an old set, I'll have a look during the week and if I have I'll drop you a pm. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Finally I finished mine. A shame, 2 days too late as there was lovely flying weather. I was actually flying, not much, but better than nothing. And here we are. First plane I finished in my new man-cave Hope not the last one... VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 That's a beaut Vecchio, I like your staining John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Very smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Had it in the air last Saturday - flies well. There is a tendency to roll into direction of the curves - so aileron should be used very carefully. Otherwise it flies fine, made a few loops and rolls and a stall turn - all went fine. Flies nicely even with throttle at a third. Just a picture before take off - there will be a few flying photos as well - have to remind John - who took them - to send them over. Finally on the runway. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 And this is the Dawn Flyer when it is broken - (28.12. - loss of control...) Looks worse than it is... The broken prop destroyed my artwork Had to replace the wire mesh and the alu foil. I was lucky as the engine shaft is not bent - it was just pushed back. After a few hours the Dawn Flyer is back to business Even after an abrasive paper treatment and repainting some damage is visible _ I had to fill in some balsa at this point. I put 2 thin 1 cm wide ply wood strips behind so there shouldn't be any problem with the strength of this "joint" Ready to go - but probably I will change the receiver and make some detailed range check just to be sure it works before I have another go... VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice repair job VA - its just a light patina! Adds to the charm. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Looks just like mine now VA...a bit of scale weathering John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Same as mine. All the best one`s have done it. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John A H Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Another Dawn Flyer ready for first flight. Cowel covered with silver profilm, rivets applied using "dressmakers wheel". Tail skid laminated out of 1/64 ply. Wing tips are protected by sprung wire outriggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Very cute BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yep very nice, like the skid John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Seems like a common weak point in the fuze. Would spruce or similar be an idea for the longerons. Perhaps with thin ply web inside angled back from bottom to top..Easy to do during repairs with a good glue. PVA probably best wingtip skids a good idea and a way to hand 'em up by All nice builds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 A good way to cokour /stain/Balsawood is with watercolour paints. These can be mixed to give any desired shade and no weight penalty and any tissue covered surfaces can be coloured too. A imple spray ( mout h blown perfume bottle pump action from some household products or trigger type. Yer pays yer money etc. Re -laminations . There used to be a very flexible ply,actually called bendy ply which if it still available in our required thicknesses would make laminations a doddle.I last used it at 1/8th inch,and the achievable radius was amazing.. The advantage with using the watercokour is no dange of glue bot sticking or solvent in"spirit" gyes from softening glue. This can gappen over a period of time despite being apparently dry, Musg like the effect emulsiun paint has on electrical wiring ibsulatiob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Oops I mean much and insulation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Can anyone help? The wife bought me the kit for the Dawn Flyer ages ago, but I have lost the plans. Can anyone help please? Daz Edited By Depron Daz on 18/03/2016 19:17:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Posted by Depron Daz on 18/03/2016 19:16:59: Can anyone help? The wife bought me the kit for the Dawn Flyer ages ago, but I have lost the plans. Can anyone help please? Daz Edited By Depron Daz on 18/03/2016 19:17:30 PM me your details, i'll post you the plans Daz John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 That's very kind of you John, I will PM you. Cheers fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Will this motor be ok for the standard size DF? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28691__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_35_30A_1400kv_560w_UK_Warehouse_.htmlv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Looks like a motor for something a bit quick Daz, and an 8x4 prop ? Mine had a 12x6 prop on this motor with a 3 cell 2200mah lipo, I got a decent flight time and model was pretty nimble. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks John, would've been a rocket, and swept wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Each to his/her own Daz, mine did big loops, bunts and lovely stall turns etc, it's a cracking model John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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