Colin Leighfield Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm sure nobody's offended Steve, I'm not. It's all part of the conversation and you should always say what you think. We're really still at the nattering stage, it'll soon sort itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Like Colin said, nobody is offended, but the OP didn't ask for a vote and there isn't a vote in any case, it's meant to be a putting forward of ideas, and if that involves descripion and discussion of the reasoning for those ideas that's a good thing, not something to be excised and deleted. Edited By leccyflyer on 24/01/2016 21:10:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Shall we all just agree to a slight misunderstanding & move on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I've a funny feeling that if Tony (as the OP) had any objections we'd have heard them by now . It's his thread, his call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Cheers Colin, Love your Supermarine Spiteful and Seafang btw. Wow what a mixed bag it really is these Autumn Special choices are turning out to be! The Martin Baker MB 5,Miles M39,Handley Page HP75 Manx,Bede BD 10,Vans RV3,Rutan long/Acro and Vari-Eze, AMS OIL Rutan Racer are all unusual great looking aircraft would make nice if a little complex model subjects. I wonder if TN has any of these or others like this on his one day to do list I think a bipe,WW2,Cub type may have it in the bag though this time,almost like a commons debate difficult to see which side/persuasion is going to win! Kindest Regards Steve Edited By Steve Adams on 24/01/2016 21:55:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 No cut off for voting as Tony never called for a vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks Steve, the Spiteful/Seafang project is still live by the way. Even though many people won't get their first choice out of this, some will have got inspiration from the thread and build something out of this extensive list, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Guys, I'm surprised that if there were to be a scale simpler aircraft chosen like TN could be leaning towards (aimed more at the beginner to scale) That a Monocoupe 90A,Auster AOP9,Fairchild Argus,Bellanca Skyrocket,Luscombe Phantom and any others you guys can add and think of haven't been mentioned .Pretty planes and simply built by comparison to Tonys others. Problem is I spose mag sales again possibly? Cheers Steve Edited By Steve Adams on 25/01/2016 21:33:42 Edited By Steve Adams on 25/01/2016 21:51:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I am pretty sure that Tony is telling us all that the model he selects will be mainstream, rather than an obscure type. I am not clear at all how we can help him as a group. It is apparent that in reality there is not any set of models that leaps out as one that a large section of us want to build. That is other than the obvious Spitfire and Hurricane. All the others have generally just a handful of supporters. I just wonder would a Fireball XL5 be the way to go? As the only (almost) contemporary aircraft that has not been dome to death is possibly the DH Chipmunk. TNs decision will be interesting, to say the least. Edited By Erfolg on 25/01/2016 22:58:24 Edited By Erfolg on 25/01/2016 23:00:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Steve for doing the count up......It seems the biplanes are the favorite for this year so far... Having read through the recent comments, the subject matter is in your court guys. For the 'Special', I want it to be the builders choice, but I'm happy to give guidance.... The pleasure (or challenge) comes from designing the model and not necessarily the subject itself so I'm really not fussed as to what tops of the list.... (although i said we'll park EDFs & Twins for this year). My personal to do list is long, but fortunately they can wait for your choice to be done. Just for a diversion, here are the next 3 plan after special 78" Vulcan 52" EDF 90mm Hawk Concord As for my top 3!!! (that I haven't done) Harrier Jump jet.......THAT WORKS..... VTOL Jet Provest Hawker hunter Re-do my old 62" Beaufighter Victor Valiant Gnat Whirlwind DH Rapide etc...... Keep the votes coming guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Of course Tony if you're doing the 'V' bombers you're also going to do the fall-back specification design as well - aren't you? The Short Sperrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Personally I have one that I have considered having a go at myself, as it is potentially a very practical model. a every day flyer and that is the Jet provost Then there is an aircraft that I would consider modelling as a special model, that I would perhaps fly the once, if i could finally get it built and would be prepared to lash out the cash for the fan units, or make do with pusher? props and that model is the Victor The Westland Whirlwind has a lot of appeal, other than I am not sure i could build one that is not so tail heavy, that a visit to York Minister would be necessary, leading to doubts if the model could fly well. As for the DH Rapide a total waste of time, wings far to pointed, then there is the issue of rigging, if a thin aerofoil section were to be used. Beautiful to look at. Yep, i can really see a Jet Provost and the pleasure both to build and to fly, by me, an ordinary builder and equally ordinary flyer. Plus my wife will not be berating me about the depleted bank balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissflyer Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Please avoid any current ARTF's, it would be a pity to craft a beautiful model and have a clubmate tell me he saw it for £50 on a Website Gloster Gladiator - if you do an IC version, I will do the electric one Concorde - but maybe Cyril Carr will oblige, his normal choice of materials would let me afford to power it! Lockheed Constellation - for the sheer beauty of seeing it in flight Or maybe we should do a mass build of Stearman PT17’s and persuade the British lady who just flew one to Australia to come to the event along with a lot of media coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun Flyer Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Jet Provost MMMmmmmmmm! Druine Turbulent Tipsy Junior. The DH84 Dragon would solve the problem of the pointed wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 As Tony has parked the twins for now, I will restore my original three, i.e. 1. Fiat CR42, 2. Fairey Fulmar, 3. Percival Provost (piston). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi Guys, If a biplane wins,then what will be will be. I have no doubt being crafted by TNs own hand it will be a corker,and could even win me over! I'm revising my 3 a little as I think the introduction to scale can't be ignored either. 1) Piper Cub(including L4) 70 + span good looking and more forgiving(ie no tip stalling like Flair Cub! ) 2)Monocoupe 90A 70+ span 3)Luscombe Phantom 70 + span Either electric or ic 2/3 piece wings and if possible removable undercarriage as accidents will still happen! I know these aircraft can still be aerobatic, but they can also be tamed down as well. They are good looking,should appeal to RCM+Es World markets in terms of sales,and can be considered as scale aileron high wing trainer's so could make good 2nd/3rd models. Please consider this as me not butting in,just throwing the beginner into scale into the mix as another angle,either way bipe or high wing cabin win,this Autumn Special will be the most different /Diverse yet! Based on that it'll be worth having a copy or two in ones collection! Kindest Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I am "over the moon" with supprise and joy that the Whirlwind has made the short list, another time hey Tony???????/ or this year?????, it's been over 5 yrs since that you suggested, that it was one you wanted to build Erflog, as for the long moment on the W/wind, , carefully chosen wood and the use of other light materials, the issue is greatly reduced, bearing in mind that you got either 2 x I.C engines up ft or a lipo battery stuck in the fuz, will compensate for that issue a well. Cheers all Barry nee... depot of Whirly nuts Edited By A.A. Barry on 26/01/2016 23:38:53 Edited By A.A. Barry on 26/01/2016 23:41:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi Guys, Are there any more suggestions for the autumn 2016 special? ....Ok some more to throw into the equation! DHC -3 Otter(with and without floats) ,Bellanca CH 200 ,Bellanca Skyrocket 2,American Champion Decathlon, Epic LT experimental aircraft ,Ultimate 10-300 ,Cranfield A1,Cessna 02A(yes I know twins are out this year and this is a push/pull twin!) but it could have one motor and a free wheeling dummy on front or back! Come on chaps what other planes can you suggest? I can't wait to see what final plane settled on will be Btw! Kind Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 Cubcrafters Cub in Tundra mode around 70 inches four stroke 2 Bowers Fly Baby around 70 inches four stroke 3 Shoestring Racer. Around 50 inches electric. Regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 From that list of "top 3 not done yet" there are 3, possibly 4, that I'd absolutely jump at - great subjects! But as it's no EDFs or twins this time round I'll happily wait for some of those to appear at a later date That therefore leaves me with my original choice - Piston Provost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Piston Provost would be neat, the only one I've built was a KK Flying Scale series rubber powered job over 50 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 If Tony fancies building a piston trainer then the Piston Provost could be a good choice and would make a nice change from a Chippy. A couple of nice liveries to chose from here on uTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi Guys, Got to admit that Percival Piston Provost is starting to get a few mentions which is great.....gives the bipe boys a run for their money! It's a cool plane and would be a good subject to model.I don't think there's to many plans for ole Percival around are there? I quite like it,definitely one that grows on you! Kind Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I could just be tempted by the piston Provost, other colour schemes available from Burma, Oman, Ireland , Malaysia and Sudan. Nice video Piers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumps Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I never thought about that one, but now it's been mentioned the piston Provost would make a great choice. I for one wouldn't mind seeing this one a s free plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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