Cliff Bastow Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hi all, Well turning up at the patch for a fly the other day, I unpacked my car and started to rig my plane. Then I remembered that I damaged it the last time I flew it last year! This has happened to often I thought so decided to try and be more organized with repairs to my models. Yesterday at work this T card holder and a load of blank T cards were getting thrown out as we are moving to a computerized logging system so I thought it would be ideal for my models. My plan is that if I get home and a model needs work I will immediately write it on the card and move it to the Not Airworthy side until it is repaired. Should work well as long as I am disciplined! It got me to wondering how other people keep track of their models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 nice, I need one of those! You could also add another section on the card for deferred maintenance. As an example, over winter I need to remove the fuel tanks and gubbins from the front of my sea fury to mop up an accumulation of oil and upgrade the cowl mount screws. The cowl itself also needs a clean, new layer of glass over some cracks and a repaint. None of this is mission critical or stops the model from flying but it has been noted for attention over winter. Edited By Jon Harper - Laser Engines on 10/09/2017 17:01:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wills 2 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I have a very simple method of making sure I only take checked models to the field. After it's been cleaned and checked over, I put a clothes peg on it somewhere, normally the undercarriage. No peg, doesn't get to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bastow Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 That is a good idea Jon, I will add that to the back of the cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 with only two models it is not much of a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Engine Doctor Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Too many models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Repaired ! bagged and hanging Under repair ,on bench .Waiting repair anywhere I can stuff them. though not able to do anything just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 a good idea but I'm down sizing the amount of models I have because I tend to fly the same two or three models all the time and the rest just gather dust and the batterys going to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Z Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A good idea, but only 5 to choose from. Still there are 2 more in build so I need to think about some sort of control system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I try to put a label (just a piece of paper with details of the problem) on models when I find or know there is an issue. That way it's obvious if I'm tempted to take them out without fixing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Posted by Ikura on 10/09/2017 17:34:35: Blimey, how many models do you have that you need an index system? sometimes it's not the number of models but the number of functioning brain cells remaining! I think I may just try this idea but using a simple spreadsheet to track repairs and maintainance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bastow Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 22 at Last count, but didn't tell the wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 For me, personally, this is not acceptable, because then my confidential data could fall into the hands of some households ( you judge yourself in whose hands ... use imagination and pray for me).... and this would not be a good reflection on further purchasing of mine RC models......LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will -0 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's a great idea and one I've often thought about but generally decided to spend the time on mending the planes rather than making this! A whiteboard would probably serve equally well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Stop breaking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian Jones Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I've been using an Access Database to keep all my data, inspired by an article in RCM&E by Andy Ellison quite some years ago now. Includes a critical note field in red regarding fitness to fly etc. You wouldn't need Access to do this these days, Apache OpenOffice database can be used, I started a version for wider circulation but didn't finish it as there seemed to be little interest. Both are relational databases so they easily allow additional data to be added for each model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ashley Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A whiteboard and permanent pens I find works quite well - it is attached to the wall in the workshop and I cross off the list when the job is done. That way it looks like I am getting somewhere on the jobs list too. My wife saw this and now uses the same technique to keep an eye on my 'domestic jobs list' in the house - so use with caution. A chalkboard would work well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Fry Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Mine used a list sellotaped to a wall. I painted over it. Such battles are worth the pain. Edited By Don Fry on 11/09/2017 16:16:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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