Andrew Russell 2 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've amassed lots of models from bring and buys over the years some of which i have no idea what they are called or who made them. So for fun i thought i would start this thread and post a picture of a different model every few days to see if anyone knows it. Some will be very obvious some not so much. It may be a bit of fun for everyone as there are new as well as old models that most will know. If anyone else has a picture of a model they would like to add to the thread feel free. We can start with this little beauty bought 6 years ago at a bring and buy with a brushed set up it looked old then so ill say its at least 10 years old can any one name the model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It looks like a MFA Yamamoto , affectionately called " The Plastic Pig" IIs the fuz made of Fiber Glass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell 2 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 It's not a yamy that i know of There's one of them coming later. It's all foam construction with no glass fibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 tail looks like a Cessna to me lots of models eh Andrew, im going to play the odds then is it a spitfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Don't know the plane but I think theTx is a Futaba 9cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell 2 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Defineatly not a spitfire but it could transform . It does say robbe on the wheels but there's no garuentee they belong to the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves42 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I built and flew this one over 20 years ago but, I just can't remember what is was called. If anyone can enlighten me I would be extremely grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell 2 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Well this did'nt take off the way i was hoping. Another model to be added tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Posted by Daves42 on 18/01/2014 19:34:25: I built and flew this one over 20 years ago but, I just can't remember what is was called. If anyone can enlighten me I would be extremely grateful. Could it be a Dave Smith Smartmove? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Looks like it, we have a part built one and those wing/tail tips look identical. I don't know about your one Andrew, sorry. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Posted by Andrew Russell 2 on 20/01/2014 17:01:27: Well this did'nt take off the way i was hoping. Another model to be added tomorrow we are only young lads, and you keep posting old ones looks like smart move tips to me also had a super dalotel myself, good kits shall stick to my plan though. is it a spitfire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves42 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. It does definitely look like a Dave Smith creation but I am now almost certain it is a Saphir. My fading memory tells also pushes me that way. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Was the first one a Graupner Taxi 2? (Swept fin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Both the Smart Move and the Saphir have angled wing tips like that - it might be either.I have a Smart Move 40 kit new in box acquired at a sale recently. What do they fly like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 looks a lot like a Robbe Charter Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Wasn't the Robbe Charter 'built up' Ton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Posted by kc on 20/01/2014 23:10:54: Both the Smart Move and the Saphir have angled wing tips like that - it might be either. I have a Smart Move 40 kit new in box acquired at a sale recently. What do they fly like? they fly very nice very smooth no vices, nice and light not owned one myself but have been a few at club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Richards , yes but I could have missed a Foamy version. With the tail , frontwindscreen and the wingshape It looks just like a Charter. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Posted by Ton van Munsteren on 20/01/2014 23:36:38: Richards , yes but I could have missed a Foamy version. With the tail , frontwindscreen and the wingshape It looks just like a Charter. Ton Yes, it looks almost idendtical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yes I know what it is its the Robbe Cardinal , check this link Cardinal Never seen it before. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The tailplane looks to be lower & further back on the Cardinal. Also the elevators are single piece behind the rudder TE & a different shape. Edited By PatMc on 20/01/2014 23:59:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell 2 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 I defineatly think its a robbe design as it is very similar to those 2 but the tail is different and it's bigger around 4ft wingspan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If it has a wing span of 46 1/2" it may be an Acoms Cessna Skyhawk artf from the early 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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