Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I took my Pulse out today and it was flying so well I couldn't resist a quick refuel and second tank. Unfortunately, not only did I not restrain the model on restarting the engine, but I also forgot to turn the receiver on. Lesson learned the hard way.............all I could do was watch as the model travelled at speed across the field. Edited By Rich2 on 22/02/2014 11:45:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan c 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oh man - That looks bad. How much will it cost to repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I don't think the fuselage is repairable so I am looking for a spare, however I have so far only found one for £111 - and at that price I may as well buy a whole plane for £220!!! You have to laugh at my dumbness, but i'm still gutted...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Look on the positive side... At least it only hit something, and not someone. And I bet you won't make the same mistake anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan c 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Gutted ! I'd say .. These things are so easy done though. I am new to it and have been flying and learning with a bix2 for 3 months. Completely different I guess but so far I have hit 3 trees and got stuck. Quite how I managed it I don't know! It's not like a tree is big enough !!! You'd think after the first time Id stay away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Posted by John Privett on 22/02/2014 12:10:14: Look on the positive side... At least it only hit something, and not someone. And I bet you won't make the same mistake anytime soon. Indeed! The last time I forgot to turn the radio on was over 30 years ago, I let a glider go on a bungee!! Don't worry Dan, damn trees are like magnets! Its a shame the parts are not readily available, I could really do with a canopy and cowl as well...not sure I want to pay for a full kit. Edited By Rich2 on 22/02/2014 12:16:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Easy done , I forgot to turn the rx on the other day when I was running my 30cc for the first time in the airframe , luckily it was restrained by a rope to the cabin at the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hello Rich2 , this is sad story......accidents are inevitable ingredient of the life......so chin up , tomorrow is new day. Rgds Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 22/02/2014 12:15:18: Easy done , I forgot to turn the rx on the other day when I was running my 30cc for the first time in the airframe , luckily it was restrained by a rope to the cabin at the time . Yep, I need to go back to using restraints, a bit stupid of me not to really.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan c 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Nothing on Ebay you can use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Can't find anything, that's the trouble with discontinued models...i'll probably end up buying the fuselage and canopy from wheelspin models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Posted by Josip Vrandecic -Mes on 22/02/2014 12:17:03: Hello Rich2 , this is sad story......accidents are inevitable ingredient of the life......so chin up , tomorrow is new day. Rgds Joe Cheers Joe, I'll lick my wounds and get on with it..!! I hadn't had a bad crash since May 2013 so I had a good run, for me anyway Rich Edited By Rich2 on 22/02/2014 12:36:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 hi Rich there is a wing and tail section, just need a fuzz get one made you have enough there to work from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 is it a 40 or 60? Wheelspin list both sizes of fuselage, cowl and canopy separately but as shadow stock. When I've ordered shadow stock from them it's usually delivered in less than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Every nitro sport plane on wheelspin is either out of stock or shadow stock , they dont seem to have one nitro sport plane in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I suspect that they are primarily boxshifters drawing stock from warehouses as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 its the larger 125 which seems a little harder to find parts for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Easy mistake to make. I nearly lost a couple fingers once because even though I had put the model in the restraint I had not checked that the tail was up against it. It leapt forward on starting and I just got my hand out of the way in time. I hope you can repair the model. JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We all do stupid things. Now how about this for this afternoon. Took someone flying on the buddy box. He can fly OK but I was selling him a new and slightly more lively model . We got off fine and he was doing well. Then a big glitch. Then one or two more. Shut down to land and as the modl got lower the engine died and the model landed out in the young oilseed rape. It was only as we were going towards the model that I realised something terrible. I had not pulled the aerial out of the Tx. No excuse as I use 35 as much as 2.4. Put it down to distraction withdoing something unusual, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 On the subject of your Pulse. If you buy R/C Model flyer next month there are all the details of how to build a new nose onto the model. I just did that for a new member. Just don't throw any bits away, You will need them for a pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 did he buy model Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oh yes, There was no damage at all, just a small lump of mud on the spinner. I guess I just live right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 good I like a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Distraction! That's the biggest cause of incidents and accidents. Anything that disturbs your normal routine can cause you to get things out of sequence or forget to do something vital. Beware of DISTRACTION! How do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 thanks Peter, I feel better now i'll post a pic of the damage tomorrow and post it - see what opinion is on whether it is repairable (although after a quick survey this evening I thought it was too far gone) ..i can't really justify spending £120 on a new fuse right now.. and I'll check out that mag. Edited By Rich2 on 22/02/2014 19:39:35 Edited By Rich2 on 22/02/2014 19:42:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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