David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Ok, the April issue should be with you all soon so here's a thread for your feedback, commentary, suggestions, critique or otherwise.....We'd like to hear from you. Graham and David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Liked the nuremburg report - wow things are going leccy aint they ( good )When and where can I find out more about the graupner EDF hawk (red arrows scheme.)DX7 useage report - as expected really, good endorsement of a good set ( slight tecchie error in the specs about receiver volts /amps )Alex's article on wheel brakes was good -but then again...I actually do quite like his work! Will congratulate him on Saturday if he turns up to the swapmeet :-)I'm fine with baby bro coming in as assistant ed.Havent read the rest yet...like to phase it out over a couple of days worth of coffee and cake :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Cheers Tim, Try rinigng one of the main Graupner main stockists and they should be able to get a Hawk in for you on their new quick order turnaround. Baby Bro is the oldest actually :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hmmmm....I wonder why I thought he was the younger - sorry about that I presumed incorrectly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth stanbury Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re the kit review of the Gas BBobcat 52 Ripmax stock Airflow pusher props of all sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Liked it a lot. The prop stockist is worth knowing thanks Ken. I am thinking of buying a Bobcat and would have liked one photo of the unfinished kit to see what's in the box and the raw fibreglass shell.Anyone fitted retracts yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Still the best at the newsagents.re Nigel Hawes column this month.Yes! - why don't the LiPo manufacturer's / distributors standardise the wiring for their packs and balancer's, apart from wishing to fill their boots, and an attempt to tie the ordinary flyer to one particular brand. I refuse to believe that there is only one ideal system, but if there was, which? We ordinary mortals don't yet have the experience and/or the specialised knowledge to make a valid judgment.Perhaps a subject for a future article but your advertising department might squash the idea as it would by definition antagonise all but one advertiser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Emmerson Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Being new to this forum lark I managed to get my "Gripe" in the wrong place, so here it is again! Graham, when are we going to see this promised article on pimping the Picoo Z? Have been expecting it for the last two issues, so please put us out of our misery. Have read the mag' since it first started, it just gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Sorry Dickie, we've been slacking, it's on the way, promise. I'll let you know more when I've got some news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Fame at last.Reading the forum comments and thought that sounds like mine, and it was. Fanstastic - first ever mention in an R/C mag. Forum posts today - reviewer tomorrow?Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 DavidWhat comments/adverts/reviews were you referring to from the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Ok, thanks David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-stick Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I wonder how many aeromodellers (in the not too distant past) dismissed the introduction of R/C into the hobby as offensive and unnecessary? Surely a proper 'diehard' aeromodeller knew how to trim his machine for a good flight and didn't need any new fangled contraption to guide his machine around the sky. How many of us now embrace the latest radio guidance systems, and wouldn't dream of calling it a waste of time? I have tried most aspects of our great hobby and whilst there are some areas I choose not to involve myself with, I would not criticise anyone for doing what they enjoy. I also think that the modelling press have a responsibility to cover all aspects of the hobby (as they do of course)to give folks an informed choice of what they may want to try, or buy next. Technology and innovation moves on with or without you David (Smith), so please live and let live, we don't all want to read the same book as you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Dead Stick and Dave. Although I happen to like electric flight, I also like IC too, indeed, I would NEVER want to convert my 62" Spit to electric, as I would just miss the noise and power band characteristics of the 4 stroke that is fitted at present. I think I am right in saying that David Smith is an experienced modeller, originally from the UK, who has in the past contributed an article or two plus reviews for the leading aeromodelling magazine at that time. Although not known to me personally, I do know he is an active and accomplished modeller, who contributes a lot to "the other forum" :-) and I respect that knowledge and experience. I did not intend to start an Electric V IC argument by my comments.... I also was merely expressing an opinion, that the show report would certainly indicate that like it or not....electric is the fastest growing sector of our hobby. I personally doubt very much that the flood of cheap foamies will be the death of true of modelling, I believe there is room for both :) I have both "cheap" and expensive foam models, as well as several IC models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 There is room for everyone, for us the trick is keeping eveyone happy with a spread of articles that everyone will read every month. You'd think I'm trying to win a bet as to how many times I can get the word 'everyone' into a post :-) Hopefully we get it right on most occasions. Personally I can read and find interest in any bit of text regarding aviation and model flying from any genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Ah that would be what I saw then :)Agree entirely about the horses for coursesSo the good looking person holding your model in the mag was obviously an imposter :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Always look forward to the mag. As a newcomer to RC I'm find it's an good read with lots of useful tips thanks. N.B. A mate and I were looking for decal suppliers recently and were made aware of Pyramid then I find a ref. in the Gas Bobcat article - page 99 - to "the helpful chaps at rcgraphics.com". This should be rcgraphics.co.uk - the .com version is an American site not concerned with model graphics. If anyone out there has any more decal suppliers they know of we're still interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa_steve Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 hi all personally i definately DON'T THINK electric articles or anything related are a waste of paper its the future and has now become VERY relavant in modern model flight. i'm sorry to totally disagree with you David but putting your head in the sand will not stop progress. maybe you could elaborate on why you think electric flight is a waste of time and paper as you so kindly put it??? there's certainly no propaganda in it, electric is the future and i don't think your labelling them toys is a factual statement. its like me saying there is no place for anything thats not ARTF because nobody has the time to build them anymore. if electric flight was not viable none of the big names would offer electric packages for their IC kits would they???nasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER JENNISON Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Good mag,good wide spread of the hobby covered.Would like to see more tips,more set up guides,more advice on building and covering,how about a HOW TO REPAIR feature,and side by side comparisons on products (servos,speed vs torque vs price?)The makeover article was good,nice to see how to personalise an artf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obzi Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I think the April issue just shows how much the mag has moved on from a few years ago.It's all now very glossy, much more upmarket, lots of well shot photos and the Nuremberg report is a very good example.The huge splash of colour made for interesting reading especially when you can see what's being talked about.The various arguments for/against electric will go on for eternity, the report should be representative of the show and if it was 70% electric (for example) then that's the way to report it in the way that a FF report will be virtually all FF.As well as RCME, i have bought the odd other magazine recently, (sorry ed) i still think RCME has the edge over a few and miles better than the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa_steve Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 sorry david you talk as if i should know who you are forgive me but i don't recognise the name. BUT your opinion is yours alone i don't think you can label the electric pages a waste of space there's an awful lot that goes into writing these articles believe me i know from experience your problem is you have maybe had not such a good experience with electric so in your eye's its all rubbish!!???. lots of people do enjoy electric flight i certainly don't have to make a din to make it enjoyable and many agree.incidentally i do also fly IC although mostly petrol power these days.i'm not overly keen on all the mess glow leaves.nasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa_steve Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 aha the penny drops!!yes i do know you are an avid ic advocate i do drift in and out of ic although electric and petrol seem to occupy most of my time at the moment. electric though is becoming more and more mainstream though and the products are improving no end. hence i suppose the wider coverage within the magazine itself and the other mags as well although i do agree the mag is better than most certainly with quality photo's and well written articles.it does have a much more professional feel these day's compared with the other offeringsnasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa_steve Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 sure no problem be nice to meet up for a fly drop me a line closer to the time you can come meet david ashby as wellregardssteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofb Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Getting back to the April issue if I may - you have a number of first rate columnists whose articles I always read thoroughly and enjoy. For me the April "Best Column Cup" goes to Brian Winch for his very well written (as always) and really informative article on Glow Plugs, including their interaction with different fuel mixes. Great mag overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa_steve Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 hi david i'm not going to weston and unless an invite to fly arrives there is no way i'm paying £80 to go to wings n wheels. pretty p**sed about them droping the pilots that have supported them and made the effort to get there over the years but thats a different storyregardssteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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