Martyn K Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Superb cover photo.. and great content One observation though. I have noticed that there is 'language' appearing in the pages which would not be allowed on the forum. I am not suggesting double standards, but I am puzzled why this isn't being edited/cleaned. I am no prude by the way, I don't find it in anyway offensive... just puzzled. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prop Nut Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Talking of Simon Cocker's 'Short Finals', Chuck Yeager was one of the first Allied pilots to shoot down an Me262, not the first. That distinction goes to Maj Myers and Lt Croy of the 78th Fighter Group, flying P-47 Thunderbolts. The real scourge of the 262s was the Hawker Tempest, according to the German pilot Hubert Lange. Edited By Prop Nut on 13/01/2014 14:27:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Posted by IanN on 12/01/2014 11:29:43: Good issue, been looking forwards to those mini fighters plans, might well have a go at one of those. One minor point not shown on the plan - presumably the ribs should be rebated at the underside rear end to allow the lower surface of the TE to sit flush with the rib bottom? Hi Ian, Thanks for your interest in the MicroWarbirds and yes its as you mention above, the ribs and trailing edge should go flush on the underside of both parts. Hold the end of the ribs on the board with also the trailing edge and fix them with a drop of CA. I even used some tape sticked to the underside of both parts to hold them together for gluing, its like having an extra pair of hands. Check this link for the buildblog of the MicroWarbird and please do post your build pics if you like. MicroWarbird Cheers Ton Edited By Ton van Munsteren on 15/01/2014 20:58:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 After reading Short finals it occurred to me that most of the people featured are well known modelers. What about a similar page aimed at Joe blogs , the Modeler/flyer who enjoys the hobby maybe on a tight budget who is not seen or heard ,maybe not even a member of a club ? If you have seen the folks at spocktra50 on Youtube you may see what I mean. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Tim Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Mine arrived here in NZ on 13/1/14,and like others who have posted I was somewhat bemused by the usually excellent AW column,however it all adds to lifes rich tapestry I suppose. The editorial also had me scratching my head...just what did occur in July1914;for us here the nightmare that was WW1 commenced in August 1914,but with historical revisionism rampant,who would know? Regardless NZ'ers will never again leap to the aid of the 'mother country',as 'Great 'Britain was once known as here. Still the best magazine around,keep up the great work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rothwell Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 after getting a years subscription from my son at xmas, I have been eagerly awaiting my copy......and I am still waiting and I live in South Devon. and before anyone gets agitated, I am waiting for my son to sort it out David Edited By Davwik on 16/01/2014 08:03:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prop Nut Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Sorry to see your very emphatic comment Tiger Tim. NZ was the first to offer us help in the Falklands, sending two frigates to the Indian Ocean to free-up RN ships to go South. There is still a fund of goodwill towards NZ here in the UK for that, and for your country's contribution in the two world wars. We, the people, are not the same as the politicians who took us into the European Union to our detriment, as well as yours. Many of us would like to see a re-establishment of our former relationship with the old commonwealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Tim Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Posted by Prop Nut on 16/01/2014 08:53:13: Sorry to see your very emphatic comment Tiger Tim. NZ was the first to offer us help in the Falklands, sending two frigates to the Indian Ocean to free-up RN ships to go South. There is still a fund of goodwill towards NZ here in the UK for that, and for your country's contribution in the two world wars. We, the people, are not the same as the politicians who took us into the European Union to our detriment, as well as yours. Many of us would like to see a re-establishment of our former relationship with the old commonwealth. Hello Prop Nut,thank you for the kind comments-we have a large community of British migrants here in Christchurch ,despite our earthquakes ,and all are very welcome. Our various leaders have found it necessary to jump into other peoples wars without any thought of the repercussions at all.There are large numbers of Kiwi men and women buried all over continental Europe and GB ,but it would seem that memories of Commonwealth contributions are very short, -especially in France, -who's Government saw fit to blow up a ship in Auckland Harbour in the 1980's! (their so-called secret agents were rapidly caught and sentenced,but our fatuous PM,David Lange,let them go) There's Gallic gratitude for you. Anyway ,our geographical position means that we are out of sight,out of mind....and you are all most welcome to come and vist,or bring your skills and come and live here.We had 32 degrees yesterday,and as I write this the sun has come up over the Pacific,the air is clean and fresh,and a new day beckons... Off to the beach for a swim,and when I get home from work,more work on the JU88 I am building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not a great issue - I buy The Aeroplane or Flypast for full size articles and I'm just not into helis nor WW1 biplanes so did not read any of that stuff. I usually really like AW's columns but this months made me think he's running out of ideas? Still RCME is ahead of the competition on both sides of the Atlantic in my opinion and one poor issue will not change that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Afraid Shahid may have to start his next column with another correction. On page 109, Fig 2, the negative snap to the right on Mode 2 has the rudder going in the wrong direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've deleted a number of posts where the thread drifted into politics. Please try and keep broadly on-topic folks, it's this month's mag we're discussing..... I thank you..... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflap Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Posted by Martyn K on 13/01/2014 14:00:46: Superb cover photo.. and great content Martyn I think the same Martyn Muds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Ah but you are biased Matt. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony K Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Posted by Tiger Tim on 16/01/2014 03:24:29: The editorial also had me scratching my head...just what did occur in July1914;for us here the nightmare that was WW1 commenced in August 1914,but with historical revisionism rampant,who would know? July 28th. Austria declared war on Serbia. Thereby starting the global conflict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Posted by ken anderson. on 12/01/2014 09:49:03: m PS -forgot to mention 3 cheers for the D/Patrol lads........I was standing next to Ian redshaw at G/Acre's and didn't even know it........... Edited By ken anderson. on 12/01/2014 09:56:09 Lucky you! I have to put up with standing by him regularly and knowing it! He's a member of my club and even on the committee! Actually, he's a great bloke who builds and flies better than I will ever hope to do. His latest project is a half-scale Flying Flea. For some very strange reason he's obsessed with the ugly and idiosyncratic things Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Couldn't agree more Geoff, Ian is one of the nicest and skillfull blokes I know, can't wait to get my SPAD sorted and be on the flightline with him and the rest of the DP boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Posted by Pete B - Moderator on 17/01/2014 22:16:04: I've deleted a number of posts where the thread drifted into politics. Please try and keep broadly on-topic folks, it's this month's mag we're discussing..... I thank you..... Pete No problem Pete - but the magazine started it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 well finaly got a copy at the weekend, and on the whole so far only read the opening editorial, well thanks Graham, its good to know the idea we had in 2008 is finaly comming together at just the right time, we have worked hard to get it right, then i read the DP article and again thanks, but .......its only a little but!! i dont understand the errors that creep in on a personel level whilst i dont mind it not being me holding my DH2, (phil is far slimmer and negates the use if a wide angle lens!!) but the info underneath re building of said machine is completely wrong, and as we supplied the info for the pics hard to understand, but the piece is great and i feel quite proud to be associated with such a great bunch of moddelers, if ever you want to get the real flavour of the DP come and see us after an event at our camp, cheers al at RCME and thanks!! chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasshopper Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Went into Smiths found the latest issue sealed in plastic. Couldn't' see the plans so I didn't buy the mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Most of us don't just buy the magazine for the "cheap plans". If that is your only reason, then why not wait until the plan and build article appear on e-bay at the end of the month ? a) It would be cheaper for you and b) You wouldn't even have to get your backside off the chair and walk (or drive) to the newsagents. kevin b Happy to assist P.S. You missed a good issue this month. Edited By kevin b on 29/01/2014 19:36:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasshopper Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi kevin I suppose people buy many things for different reasons reasons Can you post a link to the ebay feature you mention which will save me so much spondulix? That would assist greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Harris 1 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I cant believe I'm that big.. Jez - Dawn Patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Posted by Jez Harris 1 on 30/01/2014 13:51:12: I cant believe I'm that big.. Jez - Dawn Patrol no Jez, it's just that everyone else is small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Prior Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Andy E's On the edge article. Well penned but no photo/model credit to the upper left picture on Page 48. Does anyone know the model of glider in this photo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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