Dusty Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cheers guys, hey you never know how long a model is going to last? could be pilot error, could be mechanical failure, could be anything! What I am disstressed about the most is a metal clevis failing! Cheap plastic, Nylon ones are always the the ones I back away from! However we could probably start a thread on what " what clevisis for what" or "Nylon vs Metal"!Well I suppose I got off lighlty for smacking the earth at full tilt! Here's the damage...Port wing servo- ( I am sure the other's may be suspect after terrafirma)1x Phoenix Tucano ( salvaged bits and pieces for other model's, times are tough, sounds good when it hits the ground though lol)After washing the engine the screws ripped through the carb (SC I am sure a spare carb wont be a prob)Cable ripped off on-board glow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Ok Shaun having looked at the link you gave me, postage is a ripper to me as I am in Germany c/o HM Forces... As I am in Europe I tend to get 50% of my stuff from this side as of postage costs! I have got models through BFPO system but the boxes are crushed stood on etc and had 2 go missing ( some post guy must be into models too lol).. to that end I get shipped to my home address as a civi postman is more sentitiveto the word "FRAGILE" stamped all over the box!I have got some bits and bob from these guys as well as my Big Stik (shipped for 6 Euro and here in 4 days)... check it out they have Tucs, price in £ about the same reckon? I think todays rate 1.23...anyway here they areBig 20cc Tuc on salePhoenix Tuc Its my wedding anniversary is this month, wife feels sorry for me after all the time and effort lol! She says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Dustin. I know what you mean about the BFPO system. That said it does have advantages, for example Amazon send stuff tax free to BFPO addresses. That "Big Tuc" is smaller than the Pheonix one having a 165cm span as opposed to the Pheonix 170cm. So not that big, but looks to be a more faithful rendering of it. I guess looking at the weights it must be a fibreglass moulding with a foam wing, so that would account for the bigger donk.If you do go for the RAF black one, you'll need to move those exhausts as they are on the underside on our Tucanos! Well, let us know what you decide to do and don't forget to blog it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Like this one! Ah the Black Tuc in the links there, made by Model Expert, know anything about them? What engine do you think would be nice in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 dustin van aarde wrote (see)What engine do you think would be nice in that?Don't know anything about them. I believe that Peterborough Model Centre are re-releasing their Tucano and that was huge.As for what engine...... how about a Wren 54 turbo prop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think I might have to talk to the bank manager about that! I aint on rock star wages yet!!! i will have a look at Peterborough Model Centre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Doesn't appear on their website, but I spoke to them at Xmas and they were talking about rekitting some of the old LMC kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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