Former Member Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 The joy for me was going to the Model Shop to buy the kits and associated accessories. However when I was about 15, I got on to an (RT) bus in South Croydon opposite Heset Model Supplies / Whitgift School with my hands full of balsa and tins of dope etc . The Conductress pressed the bell and the bus zoomed off so quickly I fell into the road and the bus / Conductress just left me there. I had more fun building after that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Purcha Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I like the building stage. I could build forever, my problem is getting the plane into the air. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 FIRST Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cooper 3 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Three things :- 1. The smell of cellulose dope just before covering /repairing. 2. When things line-up exactly like dowels and screw holes etc. - doesn't happen very often for me but when it does it's magic ! 3. Wings rocking gently as the vintage model taxies slowly over freshly-mown grass. Simple things eh... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-navy Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Unfolding the plan for the first time for me, studying it for a couple of days then out with the A4 pad and going through the plan for what I need and the order to build it, I also highlight the designers notes on the plan. Sad ain't I !! Hate the covering, been doing it for 20odd yrs and still cannot cover model like some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Only working on one model is sound advice. But I don’t suppose that I will ever follow it. RCME don’t help with all the tasty plans that they keep giving us. Fallen in love with the Moonglow this month. I know it’s not the question and might be for another poll but the bit I really don’t like is hinging. Love the maiden flight some people , even quite experienced fliers , give that quite wisely to others but I could not Let someone else have the first flight of my new model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Wright 3 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The part I like the best is when someone says is that another own design ,and then they say I like it! Tony Wright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Hawkins Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The best bit of building a balsa model. The fiber glass .carbon and epoxy oops and the bit of balsa that may be used for a fin post . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Posted by David Mellor on 08/10/2018 19:07:43: I've been following this with interest. I haven't filled it in yet, though, because I can't get past question 3 that refers to something called an "engine" which isn't anything I'm familiar with. The title of the thread refers to "new traditional balsa model plane", so maybe you should extend the question to "engine or motor"? Or is it really engines only? And yes, I do build radio assist traditionally built balsa free flight models - with motors. The category is possibly there as there's a definite pleasure in handling a shiny new engine, planning the fuel system, arranging an efficient throttle linkage, exhaust routing, cooling airflow and cowling cutting - all pleasures largely denied to the electric motorist who won't be able to look forward to experiencing the joy of coaxing their engine into life, tuning to perfection and basking in the satisfaction of a completed flight with the engine emitting gentle ticks as the metal cools in the evening sun. Soldering 3 connectors doesn't really justify a question though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Starkloff Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 All topics mentioned above have ups and downs, but the best thing during the complete build is putting all pieces together to see how the plane looks Timo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONNY MONKS Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 All,except the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Really? The prospect of that first (hopefully of many) flight is what drives me through the repetitive bits and occasional frustrations along the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamWh Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 The maiden's the best bit! I get bored of every stage eventually, though the fuselage is the best of those listed for me. I take too long building with long breaks on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Have voted. If poll asked what we disliked most we may have more votes. My dislike is bending thick piano wire for u/c. LoL. Edited By fly boy3 on 26/01/2019 19:10:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Gilbert 9 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 The best part is the entire build,without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.