Ben Mullins Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi All, Im Trying to find somewhere that sells Balsacraft models. Is there anywhere? I can't seem to fing them Thanks Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Taylor Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Aah, Balsacraft where are you now......I'm afraid that Balsacraft kits went west some time ago.You can still pick them up second hand, but they now attract higher prices than they originally sold for.You might be able to find an original plan from which (I think) you could build one, but you'll need a healthy dose of bloody mindedness as these were not your usual slab-sided box, but rather a cunning confection of formers, curved sheet and doublers that built into quite a respectable representation of FW190, Bearcat, Spitfire, Beaufighter etc.If you're keen to build from balsa, a plan might be your best bet - or a Jim Ryan kit.AlistairT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Pegasus do some kits. it depends what you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 SLEC make kits including the good old Fun Fly - no website so call 01953 885279 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi David, SLEC do have a website. www.Slecuk.com Regards Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Just tried the SLEC website. it doesn't seem to be working properly yet. We shall just have to use the phone as you suggest ,won't we !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks all, Do Slec do a catalogue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Goldsmith Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Balsacraft Blenheim was my first electric scale aircraft--flew really well.Only have the plan left now (somewhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Ben SLEC kit or make parts for all the Nijhuis models along with some other kits - they have a stand at most of the big shows so they'll be at the Nat's in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh, nice. Ill try get there but the NATs is a bit of a long way for me, will they be at the Southern model air show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yes, they're usually there Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Lambert Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 David, I thought that but they are not on the list of traders southern model airshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'll ask 'em at the nat's Rupser I thought they were at the Hop Farm last year.....but then all these shows merge in the memory a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 SLEC do a catalogue. They also do the best and cheapest balsa available and really do select the grades that you ask for. They also sell many of their items such as horns, clevis etc in bulk packs which is a great saving to builders.Delivery is superfast too.Get the catalogue and phone your order. You will not be sorry.All my models are built with SLEC balsa and you know how many I produce!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Allan Jordan Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Perhaps Ben is on holiday Eric ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Allan Jordan Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Eric, Holidays are what retired people like me never get ! Actually Eric, life is just one long holiday now... AND IT'S GREAT !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I actually seem to work harder now that I ever did when I was at work. Mind you, I am going waht I enjoy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Bonjour all,I've been on holiday France, so I had disapeared, for the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Mullins Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Eric, I didnt manage to phone Mike because my previous post was made on Wi-Fi in a french motorway service station! My aim was to have a model to make over the summer hols (Im still in school) a bit late now really, I also have no money to spend atm. But when I have the money to spare I might phone up mike and get that blenheim Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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