Steve Goodwin Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 This was my first introduction into aero modelling way back when, she was powered by a .049 DC Wasp and was way to quick for me so my dad used to fly her. He hated it as it as it was too quick for him too! I would love to have something in my hanger of similar size and style, electric of course. If I remember, she has solid sheeted wings and tail feathers so would be nice and quick to build. Does anyone have memories of The Nipper? and having little building experience where would one start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Nope don't remember that one, but did build a similar looking one. The Phantom mite, powered by a DC supermerlin 0.75cc, an engine I still have and still runs beautifully ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 I had the engine for many years, rattled around in a small tin with other bits that "will one day come in handy" know idea where it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 We had a Veron Nipper that my Dad had originally given to my much older cousin as a kit. He gave the completed model to my brother some years later, with an ED Bee in it. Dad was concerned about the engine noise at our local recreation ground, so he put a silenced ED Cadet in it, which was sideport, not rear drum induction, so a fairly gutless engine. To make matters worse, the lines I had were heavyweight Laystrate... We did glue the pieces of the resulting crash back together, but I don't remember it having another outing, as it was quite oil soaked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 That elliptical wing in such a small airframe, I think is still very appealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 KK did something similar. 20" KK Champ - The Vintage Model Company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 KK Champ was my first model, powered by a DC Wasp and flown on 15ft lines in the back garden! It didn't last very long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Spent quite of time whizzing KK Champ around with DC Merlin, could not get Laystrate so tried electric fence line which was much to heavy. Had success though with fishing line ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) We used to fly in a public park on a Sunday morning, always remember to old man cursing when someone went and trod on his lines, before launch!! My mum used to launch as I was too little ? Edited July 30, 2021 by Steve Goodwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Veron did a range of models sharing similar features; the Nipper, Speedee and Stunter: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Did veron do a cl model called "colt" ? I cannot remember the models name but is was a flat bottom wing with an aerofoil section top of wing, in solid balsa. The wing was more or less rectangular but with curved tip racking back slightly at the trailing edge, at the tip. The fuz was from solid block ready shaped being curved upper deck, voided for lightness. I flew it on a DC sabre, my main stay engine at the time. It was in the champ I had. Don't remember much about the joker... Remember the Cox pt19, always breaking plastic parts... Flew a kk freeflight Sopwith pup or camel converted to cl powered by a Cox peewee 20, was underpowered but was ok when "towed or pulled" around... Much much later experimented with cereal packet cardboard covered foam wings, clark y, so much lift needed full down elevator for level flight.....on a DC sabre....I still have a sabre that's going in a champ...again. Control liners, so much cheap fun... Edited July 30, 2021 by Rich Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stainforth Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Rich, You are not thinking of the Veron Pinto by any chance, are you? My brother and I had one of those in 1963, powered by an ED Super Fury: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 The name pinto doesn't ring a bell apart from the ford, but wing looks similar, the size about right but the fuz at the front tooo tall, and no engine cowl. The hydrofoil looks cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Not only are old photos special, it’s the comments that evoke memories too, I love the comment “the successful three” which suggests to the reader that there were others maybe not so successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I had a Veron Nipper about 50 years ago and mine was powered by a DC Spitfire. I remember it had solid wings and a basic all sheet fuselage, making it very quick to build. Due to the small size and relatively heavy airframe it wasn't aerobatic, but it looked quite good compared to some of the basic profile models of the time. If you are going the electric route it might be worth looking at Dens Model Supplies. He sells the Ace, which should be ok if you have limited building experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Cheers John, I’ll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Yep, veron colt, guys on Barton's control line site have posted info, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 20:09, Rich Griff said: Did veron do a cl model called "colt" ? Yes, and it was probably the best CL trainer ever! I made one for my kids nearly 40 years ago, and still have it - though it hasn't flown in quite a long while! ? -- Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 The Veron Colt had a pre-shaped fuselage and wing. The blurb on the box encouraged the builder that they could finish it in a few hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stainforth Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 09:10, Steve Goodwin said: Not only are old photos special, it’s the comments that evoke memories too, I love the comment “the successful three” which suggests to the reader that there were others maybe not so successful! I can't remember all the unsuccessful ones, only that they had violent confrontations with the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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