Andy48 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 That's an extremely neat and well executed solution Andy. Solves the problem of trying to position a battery hatch in awkward subjects like the Puppeteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Somebody else could convert it into a two-seat Sopwith One and a Half Strutter with that lengthened nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The length of the nose is exactly to the Flair Puppeteer plan. There's still a lot of lead in the nose to get it to balance. had to move GofG further forward than website recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Posted by Andy48 on 11/11/2016 10:03:17: The length of the nose is exactly to the Flair Puppeteer plan. There's still a lot of lead in the nose to get it to balance. had to move GofG further forward than website recommends. That's what I found out when I built my glow-powered Puppeteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Something has always puzzeld me . Is the Puppeteer actually a scale mode as I have not heard of a full size plane of that name Or is it a semi scale could have been John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Posted by onetenor on 11/11/2016 14:57:14: Something has always puzzeld me . Is the Puppeteer actually a scale mode as I have not heard of a full size plane of that name Or is it a semi scale could have been John it is a semi scale sopwith pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I based mine on the replica in the Fleet Air Arm Museum: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Yes, that picture shows why the Puppeteer is not a scale model - look at the short nose on the Pup! Yours still looks the part though Andy, bags of character. Modding to a Strutter is an interesting idea now the Veron kit is out of production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 It would be very difficult to do an exact scale model as the Pup had a 9 cylinder rotary engine that was incredibly heavy compared to the rest of the plane. As with many models, practicalities override scale in the interest of having a model that flies well. Its even worse with electric as the motor is very light, and the weight of the battery is over the CofG. Also the real Pup does not split in half behind the cockpit to enable it to go in the car with the wings still on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Feather Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Coming back to the original topic, before I ring Flair up has anyone heard any more about when and if production will restart? I am in need of a spare cowl for a Magnatilla (following an unfortunate aileron seizure - it's a second-hand model and I think one of the bellcranks came adrift). I tried contacting Steve Webb models but they've not heard anything and don't have cowls in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Vortex vac form, do a range of round cowls, I modified one for a Flair AT6 that still fly's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 One of these might suit: **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Feather Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Denis, Richard - thanks for both those references. When researching this a while ago I'd found both those possible sources; Vortex I'd discounted initially as I couldn't immediately see what I was looking for, though I had started considering a custom job through them; and though Inwoods' cowl looked perfect, for some reason I held off (as I recall) as I wasn't sure the measurements were right... so was hoping Flair would start up again soon. However, you've prompted me to look again at Inwoods - the cowl I have measured 7" BUT of course, that is post-prang... and some distortion has crept in. Having now just re-measured the actual front of the model, it looks like Inwoods' 6 3/4" cowl is going to be a perfect fit, possibly with only minor encouragement. I'll check with them on the other measurements just to be sure, so thanks again for that. Question still stands - any more news on Flair, anyone? cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bees Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi everyone, Just started covering my Cirrus Moth and now iam hoping for suggestions regarding the electric set up please if possible. Iam installing a servo in each wing so would i be better using mini servos but what size for the rudder,elev. This kit has been a delight to build regarding fitting of all parts and if it flys as good as it has gone together then i will be a happy chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bees Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have eventually got round to maiden my Cirrus Moth and would just like to say that it flew a treat. Did not need one click of trim at all so if anybody thinking of buying one of these kits you will not go wrong at all. Altogether i would say a top class kit and a pleasure to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Fairweather 1 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 High Peak models are your best contact for Flair Kits. Evidently they are available once more to special order at the moment, I've just been given a lead time of 8 weeks for a Magnatilla after paying a deposit. I personally think the return of the Magnatilla and the Hannibal ( currently the best seller I'm told) is a great idea. I think all Flair kits will become available again excepting the Kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 As I understand it, the production of many of the old favourites is now extremely limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Langley Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I'm very interested in any info regards Flair Scouts (not so much "Donald Duck's" Fake News) as I'm lusting after the Baronette. On explorations into the various ad. facilities I always seem to engender the "should have called yesterday mate" reply, & generally find enquiries are of the Wooden Horse variety. Like other posters, being the proud owner of a Legionnaire, & familiar over the year with many "Scouts" I cannot believe there is no market for them! When you look at the popularity of DB, BUSA & many more, is it because They are mere "sport scale" & we've all turned into rivet counters? I don't believe it, neither do I believe that there is no British concern/entrepreneur capable of regenerating a classic British marque. Rant over, going to polish my flying helmet now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Baronette. Bit pricey, but was looking the other day and found one D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Langley Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Quick addendum to previous "Rant" post. Does any body have, or know the whereabouts of a pair of Flair Vintage wheels, as per the Scout series available for a senior citizen Scout/ pensioner Pilot? Would be much appreciated as I've given up on Albert, rest his soul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Fairweather 1 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Jeff, High Peak models seem to be the best bet. As my previous, I'm awaiting delivery of a Magnatilla, plus wheels. Someone by the name of Justin is making Flair kits again and distributing wheels/alloy cowls etc etc etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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