john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No idea Martyn, I joined last year in late Feb so I don't know the ropes John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 When do we get to vote BEB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Briggs Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 How about Kamco Kadet and Kamco Kavalier? Plans for both are available and are quite inexpensive. Both are easy to build and fly brilliantly, and there's a choice for your level of experience: complete beginner or club sports flyer level. Both would be suitable for nostalgia events without being vintage. Older modellers will remember them with affection and new models will enjoy making their acquaintance. They also have the advantage of being reasonably compact (56" and 54" span), and use economical size engines (25 and 40) or are easily adapted for electric motors. If I knew how I would post pictures!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Some have made more than one nomination (suggestion) do they all go forwards to the vote ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I don't see a reason why not John - I would like to give folks a little more time for nominations yet. Remember some people only pop in occassionally so I'd like to give them a chance to nominate something. We forget that the very first mass build didn't even start getting nominations until after Christmas! So we've plenty of time yet, its only just October! So I propose we give it another week or two, then we can start the voting process. (I have something a bit different in mind for that this year!) BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Not in a hurry BEB just curious, and I agree the more the merrier. Something a bit different eh, now you've made me curious again John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Having looked through the nominations thread, and having separated the chat from the nominations there are only two that grabbed my attention, 1 the fly baby, a nice reasonably simple traditional build, with cnc and wood pack available to speed things up, and should not present to many building issues for even the most inexperienced, and few flying problems to most 'A' cert pilots. For the more experienced builders there is the opportunity to ramp up on scale details. 2 the STOL, a truly traditional build with a good proven flying ability, enough quirks to satisfy most of the old hands but still easy enough for a beginner to tackle. Both can be built with electric and IC power trains, neither are massively costly to build, so if two are chosen I'd be delighted for these to be they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Please can I throw in an unashamed plug for one of my own designs - Jocasta? It was the October free plan and has lots to offer as a mass build subject; 1. Straightforward construction to encourage those less familiar with trad. balsa bashing and requires only simple tools. 2. Easily adaptable to a variety of roles and configurations - trainer, toffee bomber, (smallish) glider tug, camera platform, sports hack; you could fit floats, skis, flaps, parachutists, banner towing hook - anything your imagination can dream up! 3. Makes economical use of materials, since the construction is almost entirely 1/4" balsa, apart from the ribs and a few small parts. 4. Eminently suitable for either electric or ic engines. I hope no-one minds me promoting one of my own designs but I saw it had been nominated and thought I might as well! Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Jim, I have done the same and voted for my Atom because I believe it is in the spirit of the mass build, not everyones cup of tea I know but a refreshing challenge for even the hardened fixed wing builder/flier. I also voted for the Eager Beaver because it is simple and cheap to build and has the potential to be adapted by the more competent builder. Ok, it will never win a beauty contest but it is different and I like different If I could have voted a third time it would have been a funfighter. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I could have voted for loads of them, would have voted for the Atom but the backorder on the heads stopped me. Got a couple on order though. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Posted by Jim Newberry on 14/10/2014 19:24:19: Please can I throw in an unashamed plug for one of my own designs - Jocasta? It was the October free plan and has lots to offer as a mass build subject; 1. Straightforward construction to encourage those less familiar with trad. balsa bashing and requires only simple tools. 2. Easily adaptable to a variety of roles and configurations - trainer, toffee bomber, (smallish) glider tug, camera platform, sports hack; you could fit floats, skis, flaps, parachutists, banner towing hook - anything your imagination can dream up! 3. Makes economical use of materials, since the construction is almost entirely 1/4" balsa, apart from the ribs and a few small parts. 4. Eminently suitable for either electric or ic engines. I hope no-one minds me promoting one of my own designs but I saw it had been nominated and thought I might as well! Jim. Jim, Would a .30 four stroke be suitable power plant for an ic conversion on Jocaster? Edited By Colin Ashman on 15/10/2014 11:05:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Colin, it's been a little while since I dabbled with I engines but I would have thought a .30 fs would fit the bill nicely! Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Well it appears that its been 4 or 5 days since the last vote was cast are we perhaps getting close to results day I wonder? if things stay as they are this year will be a serious learning curve for me as I've never built let alone flown an autogyro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Must admit, I'd love an excuse to build an autogyro but on the off chance that the generic "funfighter" might win the day I've been working on an OD BP Defiant... Looks like that design might be back on the "one day" list! Still Hoping Jocasta might be in with a chance - she's only in sixth place and 22 votes behind the leader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 May I throw in the suggestion that we allow any model from the list which has accrued at least 10 points by 31/10/2014. This widens the choice a bit but still keeps things manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 How about 7? 7 votes seems reasonable.... (I'll never get three more votes in the next three days!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Posted by Phil Winks on 28/10/2014 21:05:53: Well it appears that its been 4 or 5 days since the last vote was cast are we perhaps getting close to results day I wonder? if things stay as they are this year will be a serious learning curve for me as I've never built let alone flown an autogyro All the more enjoyment then Phil, good to do something different now n then John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Well looking at the first page of the "First Round Voting" page, the top ten models go through to stage two on the 31st of October. According to the latest league table posted by Martyn, the top ten models are... Atom Special (29) Funfighter (25) Peter Russell STOL (10) Clean Sweep (10) Piper Cub (8) Jocasta (7) Flea Fli (6) Basic 3D (5) Limbo Dancer (5) Miss Lizzie (5) Red Eagle (5) Sig Wonder (5) OK so that's 12 models but the last five are all on 5 votes each. TBH I think I'd be happy building any of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'll need to discuss with the 'management' on how we get to the next stage. I am not sure that 10 models would be a great idea though - I thought that 5 from last year was probably too many. I have a couple of thoughts which I will share later, but at the moment, votes are still down on the usual number we get for the mass build. I'll let the 1st round run for a couple more weeks. I would like to see the selection process completed by the end of November so particiants can get parts and plans ordered in December ready for January 1st start.. Not *that* long to go Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The 10 would be for voting on again I assumed ? it would create a bit of interest and firm up the choice/choices. When/if the Atom and Funfighter win they will be quick builds so I don't mind if you give me another to do John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I think....... Everyone should vote flybaby yeh..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamWh Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 2nd round coming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'll give it a few more days Graham - there are still votes being cast. We are a bit down on numbers from last year - the Chippie build my account for some of those though M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 One or two joined as the builds started last year myself included, hopefully the same again. As they say the more the merrier John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I've only started in RC this year, I recently soloed on electric power but I have a trainer for that and don't want more. I also have some SAS foam gliders and some egliders. I'd really like to build something that I don't have at all, ie an unpowered balsa glider. Are there any suitable kits or models that anyone could suggest, that I could then nominate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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