Pete B Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Posted by Spear on 16/04/2014 21:18:25: Were are my may issue? Ah, good question, Spear Mine arrived in France last Saturday 12th, which seemed a bit later than usual. Give it a few days and if it hasn't arrived, contact the Subscription Dept here Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Posted by Derek Stevenson on 11/04/2014 18:18:23: I requested an article on glassing about two months ago. I got a quick reply asking what I would like to know about it, after my reply I was told it would be done. When I got my copy in the post yestrrday it was the first article I read and was sooooooo pleased. Thanks for listening and a big thanks to Danny for the article. Will I glass my next model, thats still to be answered. Great mag, love it as a subscriber for many years. Thanks Derek hope you got something out of it, the best thing to do is have a go. And thanks for asking, at least on this ocassion we were able to help. I think CS asked yonks and yonks ago for cockpit detailing, I will get to it, honest Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Suprised you did not mention the foam roller technique Danny i would have thought it was the most popular way now, and i have always had excellent results with it and very easy to get hold of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 You know what its like Lee, I mentioned other things but they didn't make the article... such as peel ply... I never got on with a roller.. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 thats just cos you dont wanna do any diy mate thats all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 ps thanks for all your help and info Danny, she is coming along well and just awaiting paint now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 It looks fab Lee, I saw it on FB and it makes me very envious, one day, one day..... No I don't like DIY when it involves rollers Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger in Dubai Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Did anyone else spot that the Kamco Kalypso was about to lose its left wing strut ? BTW, I learned to fly on the Kamco Kadet in 1975 and a few years later also had the Kamco Kossack. The Kossack flew great with a .40 up front and different to look at with the small lower wing (ailerons on top wing only). Safe landings Roger Edited By Roger in Dubai on 27/04/2014 07:10:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willhappy Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 i get mine from wh smiths. I loved the ov-10 bronco plan, great mag. Would like to read more about glassing thought like peel ply???? is a it special fruit? will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Lee Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Posted by stuey on 10/04/2014 17:52:16: Hi, a question for David Ashby. I see in the review for the ME-109 that you used the Eflite retracts which are strut ready, and the struts. I have fitted these retracts to my Seagull Sea Fury, and I am looking for some struts to go with them. I think the P-47 versions may work, what are your opinions on the sturdiness and quality please? They are the best part of £70 so a valued opinion if you can offer it would be welcome Hi Stuey I fly a Hangar 9 P47 with Eflite retracts & struts, they are good quality units & cope well with our slightly bumpy grass strip. Also the model is heavy as I've 1.3 k of lipo weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well, it only goes to show! I had thought peel ply was a cloth that was used to enable a good bond to be achieved without scarifying the surface, particularly when it was not possible to do the lay-up in one go for whatever reason. I had thought it also left a slightly rough surface. To get rid of excess resin I used to use kitchen roll, but principally by only wetting out to a damp look, then vacuum bagging. All seem a lot of effort now. Plus I understand my methods are very much old school and prehistoric. I personally would still need to finish, although I would get a good glass bond. Edited By Erfolg on 28/04/2014 17:07:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 By the way I am complaining about glider launching systems. Where are the power winches, Probably the favourite competition towing method in this era. What about probably the most common rubber when bungees were the way, that is 1/4"-5/16" sq. solid rubber. Does not lock up like braided bungee cords, nor are there friction losses as it contracts. Instead you get a really strong pull, which would be manipulated by the use of the wind, weaving and elevator use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Cooper Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi Dose anyone know if or where i can get a plan or kit of the Kamco Kalypso shown in the Nigel Hawes article. I would love to try and build one. Thanks Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 There have been some efforts in the past to revive Kamco kits and a user here, Rich B, was involved. You could try contacting Kamco here. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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