Devcon1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Could this be a world record. Action man performs highest ever bungee jump from my Funcub. Edited By John Milne on 10/10/2015 16:28:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 This was an earlier wing walking exploit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Clarkson Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Looks great fun John. How about equipping him with a parachute? I sold my FC a couple of years ago but I've just bought a second which I'm currently putting together. Planning on having similar "fun" with mine. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The Funcub is one of my favourite planes, I seem to fly it the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Agree, the Fun Cub always comes out ... Action Man , although in truth he is HM Armed Forces, has been parachuting with the Cub and sadly I did drop him without one for the entertainment of a friends son for a laugh. Last week I dropped two AMs together which looked great when they released. Only problem was the undercarriage sagged too much so had to be handlaunched . I'll try and find a photo. But today I think I did a first unless somebody knows otherwise... Pics coming up later when I work out how to rotate them first. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 The Fulton surface-to-air recovery system. Well, I had to try it with the seasoned Action Man. So I replicated the earlier line on the ground system with a grappling hook...... normal take off and grappling hook released in flight. AM ready for rescue. This shows the general set up with a loop of brick line raised off the ground with a trailing leg with some bungee to reduce the risk of dislocation. I had 3 textbook Recovery's with one failed where the line didn't leave the post. Very amusing for those at the field today with AM looking for his next adventure with the Fun Cub. Must fit a camera to the model next time Any suggestion for his next mission. Regards John D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Forgot a picture on the previous post. The metal pin was part of the pick up line and was pulled out of the wooden supports when the grappling hook took hold by being angled forward and sitting in an oversized hole. Edited By John Milne on 11/10/2015 00:11:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Did they make a Wing Suite for the old Action man ? I'd give him a few gliding lessons across the patch !!! Talking about sagging undercarriages I replaced the wire on mine with the same gauge as the original stuff but better quality and it's been fine. That multiplex wire is pants. Edited By trebor on 11/10/2015 07:54:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Great stuff John. I'll have to think up some adventures for my FC 2. Trebor, I made this for FC 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 What about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-HiwGv84WM Edited By trebor on 11/10/2015 10:20:03 Edited By trebor on 11/10/2015 10:20:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Dear John M , your contribution is a fantastic proof that all in this hobby-sport found the ELIXIR OF YOUTH,and now.... we are forever young.......in the heart of course....so thanks so much Cheers Young Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Posted by trebor on 11/10/2015 10:19:38: What about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-HiwGv84WM Think I've found a new use for my kite. But, as I no longer have an Action Man I may just find a cheap replacement for him in one of the many local shops that sell cheap toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I don't think you can substitute the action man, I've already started looking for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 This is BRILLIANT!!! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 We are but boys and girls with toys.... I like the Skyhawk idea so have set to building one, I can mount it inverted above the wing and release whilst inverted. Action Man was superior in my earlier years but lost it's way when they demilitarised them and HM Armed Forces took on the mantle. Sad but true I nearly have a full collection of HMAF BNIB but am still looking for a Fast Jet Pilot. I'll post his next adventure soon. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Little confession to make. There are two of the little fellows that share the fun, one does the parachuting and his mate takes on the more unusual missions. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Life's just not fair sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Magic, pure magic! I'd love to see it myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I finally finished my FC No 2 A few pics prior to the maiden which was completed without a hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That looks really nice I suppose with blue skies like that the white is going to show up great !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Well I found a volunteer, pieced him together from odds n sods off eBay. I might get him a fur coat as its getting cold now especially at high altitude and his shoulder straps are a bit loose. Plus I need to make something to work as a release mechanism. I padded his helmet out with extra foam to prevent brain injury and made a new buckle as the plastic one was past it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Might want to slacken the straps around the crotch area Robert, he looks a bit stressed John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 It never bothered me when I was younger, but I feel a bit odd fiddling with his straps in my old age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Bob , you have to much time on your hands mate 😂😂. But I must admit I'm looking forward to seeing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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