john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Posted by Andy Muckley on 04/10/2014 20:12:52: Hi Guys it has to be Nigel Hawes whizzer , no ribs, a solid wing simple fuss and fly's like a dream and it's an easy build if your'e a first time builder Excuse me **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 MODS Please lock/close this thread TA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Peter Miller's Alley Cat. Super simple and light 48in span (Turbulent look alike?). Low wing monoplane for 30 four stroke or electric equivalent. Build article in the Feb 2014 edition of RCMW, back number still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi folks Apparently I have been a bit premature.While trying to jolly things along and demonstrating my unbounded enthusiasm, and also noting that this thread had gone a bit quiet, I took things into my own hands and set up the first round voting. I did this without clearing it with BEB who owns this thread/idea. Quite rightly, he is a bit upset about this. I shouldn't have done that and I have apologised privately, and here I am making a public apology. If anyone wants to add another nomination (say before the 25th October), the I will happily add it to the nominations list. If anyone wants to change their mind on the preferred model, please PM me and I'll make the necessary changes to the master list. Again, apologies to BEB and hopefully fellow forumites will appreciate I am trying to put things right while at the same time, trying to the best for everyone.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Does anyone truly 'own' the mass build? I thought it was a communal cooperative effort first suggested by David Gilder back in 2011? Maybe it is a little premature counting votes though, it's only October 2014! Saying that, for the more methodical builders it only leaves 8 months to plan and execute the build - last year there were a few heel draggers barely got started before Greenacres - me included This year I already have 4 winter builds lined up - better hope for bad weather to keep me at the building board this winter! Now in an effort to remove my size 11 from my dentures I'll state publicly that I think we owe BEB a debt of gratitude for putting in the hard work coordinating previous builds and I hope David will continue to help push the idea forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Bob Perhaps 'own' is a bit strong, but historically, BEB has been (and hopefully continues to be) the undisputed leader and champion of the "brand". Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Agreed, and a damned good job he's done of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Would it be possible to get the voting process out of the way by say the middle of November? This is because in the past, even though people have had six months or more in which to build a model, life tends to get in the way and although many models are planned, fewer get finished and even fewer are ready and test-flown prior to Greenacres. Out of the three models which I have built for the event, only one, a Super Sixty which flew in the monsoon of 2012, had been test flown by the due date. I had maidened it the previous day! Agreed that BEB is a stout fellow. I knew his brother at Bertangles you know, when we were on Camels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I am unsure whether to cast my votes chaps, will they be counted or not or have people wasted their time? Do we wait for BEB to officially open a voting thread? I am getting a bit confused with it all (but that is easy!) Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Rich I am tracking the votes - so dont worry about it. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I voted on a thread, not sure which one now... Just to cover the bas es(not wanting to vote twice if it was this one tho....)......1. Atom autogyro...2. Funfighter Edited By Steve Jones 2 on 13/10/2014 17:32:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Peter Miller's CAP 20L probably not the easiest exercise but good looking. Nicely build it can decorate also your living room And I am sure it is interesting to fly it. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Steve Yes you have voted - and its recorded - thanks VA - I'll add the CAP20 to the list Please note: Project X has been named as Chapter One and is a Free Plan in this months (Nov 2014) RCM&E which is very good timing. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Nash Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Martyn My vote, if that is ok, is for the 'ATOM' autogyro. Free plan in the Autumn Special RCM&E. fantastic! Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Have a look at my 48" Dalotel again. ( search Dalotel 48). This is so easy to build and fly and is made mainly from balsa skinned foam (which could easily be made into a plan pack). Originally designed for an O.S. 25FX it is now being flown with a 35/48 Prop Drive motor on 4S and performs similarly to the Tucano but will do almost any maneouvre you can throw at it. Build is about two weeks plus another couple for finishing etc. It sports electric retracts at about £5.50 each which are a doddle to fit. This is one of my favourites and is now the fourth reincarnation of the original but after trying various mods. I went back to the earlier (scale) version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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