Dwain Dibley. Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 While we are waiting for the above, I was given an old Pony Electric model a while back, and considering i need some smaller/lighter stuff to fly on the Astro Turf, I thought I would have a go at this with what I have in the scrap bins. I have called her "Scrapper". The only thing I will have to buy, is an ESC. D.D. This is the original covering, I did try the heat gun but it was sagging like Nora Battys stockings again the next Day. The wing in the New Scheme.........ailerons are hinged with the film, I did hinges underneath with spare silver Oratex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 My Speedo arrived YAY !! ESC) for those that think I have ordered some swimming pants. The servos, Hobby king 9 g jobbies, same as the wing, are in the fuz and the fuz is covered. I only intend to fly her in front of my face on the field at work so no heavy duty stuff needed. Total Spend £17.00. Another plane out of Dibley Towers, that will own the skies above the West Midlands, Well..............,until it crashes into a drone from Amazon, bearing gifts from afar. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 A bit of fun......................but do you think I will be able to see her in front of the trees. ???? I found a rather loverly motor mount under the cowl, I just had to open the hole at the front of the cowl, to get the prop driver through. Nice little interlude whilst waiting for the weather to brighten so I can go and maiden the 120. I need to order one of Mr Smeeds creations next I think, I'm getting bored again. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 I did some testing of my bitsa power setup today, here are the results. The model weighs in at 1240 g, (2.5 Lbs) all up inc lipo. I should be able to tootle round on half throttle. ESC is a hobbywing 50A. so 20% margin observed. Also...........my decals from Pyramid came today..............Just the Job...... D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 The Lads turned up today, they had a pretty quick trip from China, no worries. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 They look a lot better, Dwain. I won't tell it further, but... are they twins? ... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I like those pilots, I could use one for the Li'L Cub I'm building now. Beautiful looking plane Dwain. I think I'm going to use some of your technics on my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I’ve got twins in my DualAce. It’s a twin you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 One of them said he was growing a beard and changing his shirt. If they had Bowler hats they could pass as the Thompson Twins. I dug the Plan out for the L'il cub today and had a look. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 You must be right regarding your DualAce, Cymaz... But this one is a Cessna 120... not a Skymaster... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Posted by Dwain Dibley. on 20/06/2019 18:36:49: One of them said he was growing a beard and changing his shirt. If they had Bowler hats they could pass as the Thompson Twins. I dug the Plan out for the L'il cub today and had a look. D.D. I once got talking to a couple of blokes in a bar. It turned out that they were identical twins but I didn't recognise them as such because one wore a beard and the other was clean shaven! Lol as young people say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 The Boys have settled in, and with a change of clothes and some facial hair nurturing, seem better suited to flying than cloning. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Hi Dwain, where exactly were you able to buy your pilots? I've been searching some of the Chinese shops and can't seem to spot them. Nice paint job by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I got them from Hobby King Steven. They are 1/6th scale I had ordered some from probuild on back order, called Miracle 1/6th pilots, but they cancelled the order on me. The ones from Hobby King are not quite the same but are a close enough alternative. Here's a miracle one in the Moth. He changed his shirt too.......................and got taller. LOL D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 23/06/2019 00:00:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Thanks Dwain, I will place my order tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryt Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hi Dwain. I guess you are waiting for some proper 'maiden' weather! So in the meantime I thought you might be interested in this. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hi Dwain - I've received my pilot, now I just have to lengthen his torso and repaint him to look more like a bush pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Cool on both counts Guys. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) I know this was a while ago but I've just bought the Sarik short kit for the Cessna 120. Did you find the 4Max motor OK D.D.? Edited February 4, 2022 by Tim Kearsley Typo correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin davey Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 26/05/2019 at 21:07, Dwain Dibley. said: Posted by Percy Verance on 26/05/2019 19:53:47: will be more time when I retire LOL. D.D. Don't you believe it ;)....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Hey, How all you Guys been ?? You know what, I only did taxi tests, but there was plenty of power there Tim. Sorry if this was too late to help. LOL. I am now retired...........YAY !! Been Ill with Epilepsy, caused by Anxiety at work so we will see what she flies like next year, Hopefully......If I can remember how to do it !! D.D. Been playing with this of late, to keep the old grey cells going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Hi Dwain, thanks for the info. I did go for the same power setup as you, so sounds like it will be OK. My model is almost done now, after working on it, on and off, all year! I ended up glassing the fuselage and tail etc and Oratex for the wing. I've based my version on a real aircraft which belongs to a friend of a clubmate. I'll post a pic or two shortly. Sorry to hear you've been poorly. You'll love retirement - I've had seven years of it now and the only thing I miss about work is the comradeship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 As promised, a few pics of my build. One aileron is masked up for spraying, hence is missing - I hadn't forgotten it! This is my first build from a Sarik kit and only my third "real" build, so forgive the blemishes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 ... are you the one working or the one resting on the floor, DD ... ??? ... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 hours ago, McG 6969 said: ... are you the one working or the one resting on the floor, DD ... ??? ... Cheers Chris Or just the one taking the photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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