Low Flyer Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hello all.. .I'm just getting back in to aeromodeling, I've not flown this century! but am about to get my fingers back on the sticks, Like many I cut my teeth on free flight keilkraft rubber powered kits in the 70's and some of my own designs and RTP. Got back in to it in the late 80's learnt to fly RC and I had the pleasure of teaching few people to fly back then too. Then got detracted by work etc I'm a traditional balsa basher I enjoy building and the satisfaction of that first flight with a new model. although its been a while now and I'm feeling a bit nervous getting back in the air so have restored an old Mick Reeves Hawk trainer with an OS 35 max I'll post pictures when I figure out how (I have a love/ hate relationship with computers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alex nicol Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Welcome Back ............our hobby is in dire need of balsa bashing ic'ers..........the foam leccy mob are taking over!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Flyer Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Thanks Alex Its good to get the essence of castor oil, nitro fuel and wood glues back in my life. (its good for my complection!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hess Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 My career path took a similar route to yours. when I came back 6 months ago, I dug out one of my old high-wing planes with an OS 35 motor. Now I've switched to building planes from foam board because it's a bit quicker, cheaper and I think they fly better. Also I'm all electric now. It's perfect for these planes and is a lot less messing about. Here's my latest creation. It's a foam-board version of my favourite plane of all time - the Hots 40. I've just got some finishing off to do now, but it'll be a while before I can fly it because I have to face surgery on Monday. The Hots 40 is perfect for this construction method because it's all flat surfaces on the fuselage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel newby Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hi there come into the fold. All are welcome here. I like the flowers you have on the work bench. Shows the wife is prepared to get involved. Things have changed since we both first started modelling, but now you can have a good moan at the world not just up at the club. Nigel N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Flyer Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 The flowers are my touch my wife would throw them away given half a chance! There fake flowers by the way; (low maintenance!) unlike the wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Flyer Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 The foam board looks interesting, I can imagine using it in conjunction with wood n stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel newby Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 L.F I like your style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Flyer Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 PS hope the surgery goes alright Dave. I've just had a bit of that myself in the 'gonad' department, took a bit longer to recover than I anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Flyer Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks Nigel Newby, is that really you in your avatar picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel newby Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 50 years ago maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Hi ,I realise the original post is a few years old , however I am in need of a mick reeves hawk plan . I’ve just acquired an incomplete kit minus the plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 2 hours ago, Haydn said: Hi ,I realise the original post is a few years old , however I am in need of a mick reeves hawk plan . I’ve just acquired an incomplete kit minus the plans You can always contact Mick Reeves Models on 01354 653063 https://www.mickreevesmodels.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Posted Thursday at 16:11 Share Posted Thursday at 16:11 Thank you Garry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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