McG 6969 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 ... ooh well, might be as well, David... ... but I guess DD's Surveillance Cam is unmanned and just bluetooth connected to... ??? ... maybe McGee from NCIS ... ??? ... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Welcome to the ranks of the retired. Now you're on the mend, you'll love it! Wish I could have done it 40 years ago....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 On 09/12/2022 at 21:26, David Ovenden said: Or just the one taking the photo? Me at the back, son in law dismantling shock bolts, Daughter took the pic. D.D. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Cessna looks great Tim. Well done Matey. As for retirement, I have a great weight lifted off me, and as already said, the only thing I miss is my mates and the good people I have left behind. The a***holes I can do without quite easily. I need to get back into my modelling, but I have to thin out my hangar. This may happen due to my flying being rusty. LOL But a local swapmeet would be better. I look forward to talking to you lot more in the near future, Good to see you McG, and you G.G., and you David. D.D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hi D.D, you look older and paler than on your avatar, wot happened ? 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 And you John. 😍 D.D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 I've been ill mate. D.D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I don't know if you've managed to fly your Cessna yet D.D. but I finally got round to having the maiden flight with mine yesterday and it really was an absolute joy to fly. It needed some right aileron and a little down elevator trim but then flew like a dream. It was cruising on about 230 Watts, so the 4S, 3300 mAh batteries I use will give a comfortable 10 minute flight. It's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Well done Tim,👍 no I haven't flown yet....I intend to get to the field when the weather warms up mate. I have a number of models to maiden so that should be interesting, not having flown for a while. I have been building motor cycles and push bikes since I retired, while I wait for the sun to come out. I do keep my eye on you lot too. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 The bike hangar is growing Boys. LOL D.D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Hi DD, nice to hear from you. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Thanks John, How are You ? I am still looking in matey. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) I have this baby to maiden as well.. D.D. Edited February 27, 2023 by Dwain Dibley. photo added 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I'm good thanks, like the model. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hi DD, Are you a member of the Vjmc ? If not it would be worth while looking into it with the type of bike you are working on. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Hello Chaps, it's been over a year and I'm still in the same place regarding flying as I was then. 🤣🤣 I'm gonna dust off the thermos, make some sandwiches, catch up and then see how the land lies. Hope you are all well BTW. D.D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Welcome back. It's not only models that fly - time does too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 (edited) So, decision made, I am selling lots of models. A company called APOB are coming to have a look and give me a price for all of it. Well, I say all of it, I am keeping all rubber power and all indoor helicopters, plus the Lancer, which a late Friend gave me. I managed to repair my JR DSX9 Tx, by cannibalising switches from my Spekky DX7, which was screaming total memory loss at me when I switch it on. I may well build some more models, but the flying part is a waste of time round here, no sites close any more. I have always had motorbikes and my interest lies mainly with these now. Edited June 15 by Dwain Dibley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Lots of folk come back, so I'd recommend keeping at least a 'hack' model. Anywayhoo, enjoy your pastimes, and take care. And, of course, feel free to drop in and comment 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Like I say, I will be flying helis and building small rubber powered models, but the bigger stuff takes up too much space, unless I build one and just sell it on for someone else to fly. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Shame you never got to see the Cessna in the air DD, you made a fine job of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 (edited) D.D you can have a load of fun flying one of the 400mm "park fliers". Only needs a small area to fly in (local park 😀) and will keep your hand in until a comeback. Edited June 16 by John Wagg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Thanks for all the nice words Chaps, I have now sold all but one plane, 7 helicopters, and a load of rubber powered models. I love flying the rubber power models, and as you say you can do it in the park. I have since bought another heli, 🙄, I couldn't help it. 😂 My empty garage. LOL I will never part with the Lancer tho, given to me by an old Mate, now departed. Before. After. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 On 16/06/2024 at 05:39, David Davis 2 said: Shame you never got to see the Cessna in the air DD, you made a fine job of it. That and the M-19 David, ah well, you can't win em all eh? D.D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 New shelving going in where all the wings used to reside, watched over by the lone Lancer. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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