Low pass Pete Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Hi there all I think the very reason that MB2016 was such a success was simple. The plan was free in RCM&E. The design was so attractive (that was what caught my eye) and parts were available for those that did not have the time or confidence to cut ribs etc. Plus a great design and ultimately a fantastic model. I have to say that my Ballerina has become a first choice when I fly. So regarding MB2017. MB2016 was the first one I had done and joining in was great fun and provided some very useful tips from others and that was great. What came out was that there seem to be many of us that have gone electric (not me however). So I would suggest choice for power plant is key. I would keep to a similar size model as Ballerina (40 size two stroke) as most would have some a suitable engine and electrics at this size is not too expensive.. Regards Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Probably getting near voting time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Chris - Skywriter appeals to me.. Pete - again - I agree. Model needs to be about 25-40 sized. makes a manageable model at a manageable size.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Anyone know what the latest position is on obtaining copies of plans from the old site, I thought everything was to be transfered to the traplet site. have done a couple of searches but can't find the plans on their listing, this might be due to me doing some thing daft but could impact the MB choise if plans are not readily available. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Found it googled my hobbystore and found the plans. The shortcut from this site was removed a while ago this was what threw me 😨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Terpstra Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I've not joined in on a mass build project yet as it seems I always have something on the board needing attention. Winter time is build time and when the snow hits I'll be back in the workshop to finish the Hild-Marshonet that I started LAST winter. Other then that, the Skywriter would get my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Ashby Moderator Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Posted by Paul C. on 31/10/2016 11:21:51: Found it googled my hobbystore and found the plans. The shortcut from this site was removed a while ago this was what threw me 😨 For now, the original MyHobbyStore website will stay as it is, so all plans are available through there as normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Thanks Beth that's great news 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low pass Pete Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi again all Skywriter looks a good model. Would provide a good follow on from a Ballerina build. Does anyone have experience of one and advise on which size 2 or 4 stroke would suit it. cheers Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Feather Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 We've got some very good options here - I too like the look of the Skywriter, a little more complex than the Ballerina (two wings, after all!) so as Peter says, could make a good follow-on for anyone who built a Ballerina last year. Choices, choices!! Are we just now waiting on the moderators to set up a formal voting thread? Or is that something we just agree between ourselves? fingers itching.... Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumps Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I might be tempted to have a go myself if Skywriter is picked. It's a nice looking model and as Lindsay mentions in his build thread, it would suit a 52fs and I have one sitting around doing nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Here's what's been proposed so far, if i've missed any speak up, links to each model can go in a voting thread later. Voting till end of November ? If i've got anything wrong speak up i'm only an amateur Rizla Basic 3D Super Slinky Flea Fli Skywriter Evans Volksplane Maricardo Astro Hog Aztec Two Step Grumpy Tiger Cat Robot Mini Smog Hog Slec Fun Fly Striker Kwik Fly Baron 1914 Fantrainer Super Kaos Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 John, that looks pretty comprehensive - good job Only thing I'd say is that the Kwik-Fli options aren't "one or the other", imo. You'd probably want to lump those together as "Kwik Fli variants" or "flock of Flis", or summat similar Voting for that would give peeps the Kwik-Fli III (50th anniversary), Flea-Fli, Flea-Fli + 10% and very probably also Martin's Kwik-Fli 40. All either elec or i.c. (which of course would also apply to most if not all other proposals), and also MkIV (Tapered wing) variants available for some of those. Probably gives around a dozen variations on the theme, though all of pretty much identical construction Not that I'm voting for it, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi John, Thanks for taking a position to help things going forward. If I may point out that if you intend to keep all of the different versions of the Kwik/Flea 'tribe' into one voting post, then I don't think it's worth voting at all... with an amount of over 10 choices into 1 vote. But if they are 'split' and you are considering having the same vote points as BEB did last year with the Mass Build 2016? Being 5, 3 and 1 point for the 3 nominees, then my vote goes as follows: 1. Baron 1914 (free 'Svenson Vicomte 1915' plan on Outerzone). 2. Rizla+. 3. Maricardo. Good luck, young man. Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR MB Vote Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 By all means say your piece fellas we'll get no where if you don't What's the advice re flea fli/kwik fly then ? i don't want to tread on toes. P.S start a vote thread Saturday ? Edited By john stones 1 on 01/11/2016 22:12:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi John Regarding the KF (40 and other sized variants), I have just covered my thoughts on this on my Kwik Fli 40 thread. I don't want to clutter this thread with my rather lengthy response. Top of page 4 Best wishes Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 01/11/2016 22:26:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi John, my thoughts on the fli derivatives is just vote for fli and you can build any of them. It's a bit like Ballerina last year when folks build big ones, small ones and foam ones. just my thoughts but I am happy go go with the flow. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Having just renovated my Maricardo i am eliminating this model, however I would say it is an absolute cracker and worthy of a build. My vote is for the Baron 1914 (free 'Svenson Vicomte 1915' ) particularly as I have plans and is my next build I have also just scratch build the http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=7838 which is a smaller version of the Baron and found it a simple build and an absolute delight to fly. At moment in Spain for another 4 weeks and can't wait to get home and start building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Posted by Paul C. on 01/11/2016 22:37:50: Hi John, my thoughts on the fli derivatives is just vote for fli and you can build any of them. It's a bit like Ballerina last year when folks build big ones, small ones and foam ones. just my thoughts but I am happy go go with the flow. Paul. Exactly that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 @ John > please start a vote thread Saturday or whenever you feel like. But I guess it's time to start some 'action', don't you think? @ Ian > One thing is for sure... If I ever need a 'marketing manager' for whatever project I'm planning, I'll consider your CV. But than, on the other end, as you stated in your profile, what about your "ambition to stop drooling about the "next" project, and instead to actually finish all the "nearly" completed models in my shed"? ... Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR CV Control Edited By McG 6969 on 02/11/2016 00:08:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Posted by McG 6969 on 01/11/2016 23:32:14: But than, on the other end, as you stated in your profile, what about your "ambition to stop drooling about the "next" project, and instead to actually finish all the "nearly" completed models in my shed"? ... Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR CV Control Edited By McG 6969 on 02/11/2016 00:08:01 Well, I actually do finish quite a lot of them, but then find that whilst I have been doing that I have somehow managed to acquire some more new and different "nearly" completed models which fill that gap. And I never stop thinking about the next project. Isn't that a perpetual state of being for modellers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm ready to start a thread for voting, quite a few of the plans are downloads from Outerzone, how do people get plans with no printing facility, answers maybe simple..but i've no idea John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 If the plans are on Aerofred then they have the ability to print and post. You can oder online. Otherwise is download and take to a local print shop or Staples Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Cheers Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Feather Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Aerofred is a good option, if the plans are there, as they a) have the experience which is often lacking at a local copy shop (I've seen many a tale of woe on this forum when printing at high street copy shops); b) seem to be good value even with the plans coming from Portugal, and c) offer choices of what paper to print on, including tracing paper (so just flip the plan over to build the other wing...). I'm certainly intending trying their plan printing service in the near future. Having an option for cut parts to be available might be a good thing to have for the MB, something else to add into the mix. Time to order some new scalpel blades, I'm down to my last pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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