OZ e flyer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi all from down under, Been reading this site and RCM&E for a while now and have been inspired to buy a plane (Apprentice Se), get flying and I am now about to embark on my first free plan build (Sleeker). Balsa sizes have been a bit of a challenge for me as all the sizes on the plans are imperial but in Australia we only do metric. Anyway got that sorted as best as possible and have just started cutting wing ribs. I will probably join or start a thread (Ton's free plan thread maybe?) to entertain everyone with my noob mistakes but, I hope I get as much great advice as I have seen posted in other threads. Anyway keep up the great work on the site and Fair winds to All. TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome, TP - plenty of good advice available from the folk here! Don't forget, the only daft question is the one you don't ask..... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi from stormy West Wales and welcome,ask away about anything.[model planes that is] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi,TP I was in Perth last March and a guy took me to his model flying club, and it rained, was overcast andwindy all day! We still were daft enough to fly though. Welcome Glyn 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hello T.P Plenty pictures on your thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi TP and welcome on board! We have a fair few members from your part of the world, both Aus and NZ. Enjoy yourself - and remember the only daft quaetion is the one you didn't ask! So if in doubt - ask! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks for the welcome guys. Do you remember where you went in Perth Glynn? Just starting out so on the look out for a club close by me. John, I will definitely post pics as I go. I just finished my first build to "get my eye in" so to speak. A little rubber band powered Guillows bi-plane. I enjoyed it and it taught me a thing or two about accuracy (and reading instructions properly. Lol) It hasn't been flown and to be honest I'm a bit nervous about flying it as it's quite delicate and looks nice not all busted up. Will wait for a perfectly calm day and then launch on soft sand I think. I know, chicken s... right? 😂 Anyway I will put a pic of it up as soon as I work out how. Thanks again for the warm welcome. TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Add your pics to an Album 1st TP, then use the Camera Symbol to add them to your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi TP, This is the club I visited, I could get you a contact name if you so desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks Denis. Just have to work out how to get the pics from my phone to my laptop. Techo things not working for me just now. Anyway I will definitely post pics. Glynn I know the area well. Nice field. A bit far away for me. I'm closer to Perth when I'm home. I work away in the mines. 2 weeks away one week home. which means my builds are a bit slower as well unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Don't look too close. It's a bit rough around the edges. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Reynaud Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 That looks like a nice build. It's a good way to start - bigger planes are a bit easier to build than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks Toni. It was a good starter and like I said I learnt a few things along the way. I expect to get better with more practice and patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 That's very nice TP - looks great. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Camel John ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Nice John. Lovely clean lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Don't be afraid to fly the bipe T.P. - Mind you I'm not sure about over sand - if I am concerned about a new plane my first (hand launched) flight is over long, I do mean long, grass, as in ready to cut for hay or silage. As an alternative, hand launch over bracken or heather - or an Antipodean equivalent. Oh, and ideally into just a whisper (2-3mph) of head wind. Then, even if she 'arrives' rather than lands the first few times she shouldn't get damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Posted by onetenor on 24/11/2016 23:58:06: Camel John ? It's a Nieuport of some kind OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Nieuport 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ e flyer Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Mine is a nieuport 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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