Danny Fenton Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I have been modelling for a while, well since the age of 7 really, started with the usual Keil Kraft stuff, and progressing onto diesel control line models. The family moved Stateside and I carried on my modelling building many of the Sterling control line models, Ringmasters mainly all sizes. Back in the UK I played with RC for a while before drifting off to race indoor electric, the culmination racing for a Bristol club and partially sponsored by Bristol manufacturer "Sarik Vacform", in the Southern League. I progressed to 1/8 IC and was club Champion at mendip for a while. Good fun. I eventualy got back into RC and messed around with a Gangster 52 and The Flair Scout models as well as the odd 60 sized Reeves Spitty. Once again life got in the way. But inevitably I returned to modelling only a few years ago and am really enjoying it. Scale and detailing are the bits I love the most, though figuring out new ways to do things is also well up there as things I like. I was asked to write a scale column for RCM&E two years ago and this has been really enjoyable. I am proud to be part of a great team, hopefully that will continue. So what do I hope to get out of this 'ere Chippy build, well I am hoping to try some new planking techniques as well as have a crack at a full cockpit build which I haven't tried before. I am also going to try KlassKote which I have been meaning to do for a while. But without doubt my main hope is that I can help a few others to tackle a scale subject and get it flying. It would be great to all get together at some point in the future and fly them in loose formation. Okay which Chippy am I doing? Well I am doing the Silver and yellow banded example from Cosford as its close for me. I am however making one slight change. The serial number will be 8341M which was a Chippy I worked on when I was just 15 I have the cnc wood kit, the cowl, canopy, wheels, motor and cells all ready to go. I am also the only one to have hinges so far but hopefully that is in hand. so roll on October I say Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Got to subscribe to this as I will be following you.. What happened to the October start though? Edit. Oops - sorry - just spotted your last comment. Camping at Aberystwyth with a wireless connection slower than a 9600 dial up Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 23/05/2014 17:15:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 We're still in May Martyn Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 It's got to be October for me, I'm fine with that but there's too much on to start earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Just putting my marker on this page as I feel I will be following it with much anticipation. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 i will be watching this young man. shame i got too much on my plate to join in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks guys yes a shame you can't join in Tony, you could show us a few tricks Should be a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 well October is a way off yet. he he he lets see how we get on with the shack, auster and a few other things i have up my sleeve first. might squeeze one in, you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I shall be following this looking forward to the start would have loved to have joined in but am committed to build my DA42 by the way Danny is the guy with receding hair you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Lol that pic was taken in '75 I am the long haired moody hippy at the back You are off my Christmas card list...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Ha HA I guessed you were please put me back on the Christmas card list I am very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Lol okay I will let you off this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Stop wishing the Summer away October, Xmas, kids today are always in a hurry John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Danny, Seeing the bio you have added at the start of the thread, it sent me back! I used to race 1/8 IC at mendip amongst other tracks, during the mid to late 80's. I used to see Roly Hamblin quite regularly, I remember very good times. I am looking forward to starting the first build for possibly 15 years! Regards Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looking forward to this Danny. Which bits of the 'long-haired, moody hippy' no longer apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 The hair is virtual, and moody has matured into grumpy LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Ooh, that sounds a bit close to home for me (and my wife!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris kearney Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hi Danny, is the Chipmunk going to be electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hi Nigel still love led zep, pink floyd, peter frampton, uriah heep, black sabbath, moody blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hi Chris yes I should have said pretty sure it will be A123 powered and definitely electric, I dont do charcoal barbies, coal fire, and black and white tellies. I do have a briggs and stratton for the lawn funnily the only ic I have thats never gone deadstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Barry from SLEC has come up trumps and my order of wood has arrived, well worth waiting for. Don't panic this wood is destined for more than just the Chippy so you wont need this much young Padawan! I believe Barry was waiting for just the right log and cut all this from the one block it is lovely and light but still a lovely strength and all identical....... Getting close to snapping in a fresh number 11 blade Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 nice lot of balsa young man. maybe i should order some more depron and a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 You know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow Danny, It should be available with rivets already added ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What else are you planning to build then Danny, a new shed? I'm waiting to order mine from the Balsa Cabin. Just waiting for confirmation of pricing etc. Oh, and I can't believe that you will, but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for a Dylan-special pair of instrument panels. It's good to hear that you won't be going too fast on this one Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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