Stephen Grigg Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 I ran up the engines on my Red Zephyr, Radio Queen,and Flair Cub yesterday and ther all charged up and ready for this morning.Only problem is they all have to be noise tested so hope some committee noise testing person is at the field good and early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 In the words of Sebastian Vettel " thats what Im talking about"!!.Fantastic day The Radio Queen flies superbly,the Red Zephyr modded Rudder control has done the job and its a real treat to fly,and the Flair Cub finished the day perfectly.Really akward wind but hey it would have all been to easy"" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 The Red Zephyr continues to impress with some excellant flights today but the Radio Queen has been playing up and dumped itself in some very long stuff with no damage.The guy I bought it from used it for aeriel photography so fitted a very expensive servo on the rudder.I kept finding the pull pull loose,thought Id cured it but lost rudder one way compared to the other.It had a couple of spins which I recovered from and brought the speed back to land.As I turned tyo land it just went into a spin I couldnt recover it from.Sure enough the pull pull was very slack.When arrived home I readjusted it but as soon as I worked it it came slack again.The servo is in a compartment at the rear Opened it up and there was the servo flopping about its mount had come unstuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Red Zephyr certainly is a transformed model since modifying the rudder and doesnt seem to mind a but of wind.After a couple of flights I flew the Radio Queenand it was all over the place,first there was rudder then not,very unstable under throttle a lot better without.A collegue took the controller from me but seemed to be in a worse pickle than me but we managed to gently coax back into wind and land.The obvious problem seen first was the horizontal stabiliser had a dreadfull warp we I took out easily with the heat gun,but Im also suspicious of the very expensive rudder servo that appears when throttle applied to be hesitant and vague,and cant make its mind uyp so Im going to examine that further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 I I chose to change the rudder servo last night and had two totally relaxing and enjoyable flights with the Radio Queen.The 2 jobs have transformed this model into a really pleasurable floaty quiet relaxing model to fly.It was a bit cross windy today but that didnt seem to trouble the Radio Queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Nice models Stephen. I've only just discoved this thread - very interesting! You're becoming a bit of vintage flier aren't you? They do look nice in the air though! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 There so relaxing BEB and take off and land by themselves,which is what they did in there FF days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Absolutely! I've often been tempted by the Ben Buckle kits. Perfect for a nice still summers evening just pottering around - not that we get too many of them! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 With the Radio Queen Ive quickly learnt that you have to have it on tickover way out to land it.Yesterday it was a bit of a side wind and it looked good coming in at an angle,and being 3 chennel its the only one I can bring in like that.It looked a little short because I have to use all the strip to slow it down and at the final few feet it gained a foot of height which brought it on to the strip and straightend up at the last second to land gently and perfectly to a cheer from the lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nice one Stephen, I have been flying a venerable quite old Super Scorpion on a MDS 38 and a10 by 6 prop. An exellent flier indeed.On its ellipticle wings it has 2, S.M.A.E. transfers. So I am assuming it was built by some one who knew what he was doing, hence the exellent flight mode. As you say, it takes off and lands with minimal inputs from the pilot. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 My first introduction to vintage was with a Super Scorpion which I havent flown fot over 12 months.My needs checking out now its a bit old and tatty This is my favorite photo Stringalong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 This is what I was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 So I was getting ready to go flying got back and had inadvertantly forgotten to charge the Tranny.Only would take an hour.Selected the models,no wind,put a couple on charge.Sat reading my book,its now pouring with rain,thats not on the weather forecast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Striking photograph Stephen, I think I read in a previous post that it also flies very well. Also last year I saw some shots of your S/S which inspired me to obain one second hand. I'm glad i did . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Here are some others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 I actually bought a second SS.but whilst flying it the fuselage collapsed inwards,I think dodgy glue was use,its in the shed.I may have to strip the fuselage to repair it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Flew the Radio Queen yesterday,Since replacing the rudder servo,and using a hot gun to straighten a warp in the horizontal stabiliser,it now takes off,flies and lands perfectly a real pleasure to fly equal now to the Red Zephyr.If I could figure out why the engine stops every single flight it would be perfect.Im going to sheck the tappet adjustment as weve adjusted it so many times but it just has a mind of its own,its an SC52 4 stroke,starts very well has loads of power,I tried a new plug yesterday although the old one was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Payne Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hi Stephen, great models. I also like the vintage style models although I tend to build them from plans, but then I probably have a lot more free time.I have an SC 52 four stroke and had similar problems with it. Thebproblem was with the low speed needle which was loose and kept adjusting itself, hence the stopping. Apparently this was a known problem due to a poor thread form on the needle. My solution was to use PTFE tape, plumbers use it on pipe threads, on the needle to assist the thread and the problem has now gone. The engine now runs fine at low throttle.Good luck on finding the solution, and even more good luck on getting the weather to fly them!Cheers, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 We have adjusted the slow tickover screw which is spring loaded Ill discuss your theory with the experts at the flying club.I do have 2 spare SC 52s one new so I may pop one of those inEdited By Stephen Grigg on 16/09/2011 20:39:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nice thread Stephen. I also spent some time flying my Super Scorpion when the weather was good. Bought s/hand, a bit tatty, about 20 year old, but what a flier!. Every time I took off, it created a lot of interest from fellow club members. A38 MDS up front, the shape of that wing in the air was outstanding. Pity the weather has changed. Its back to the yank and bank flying now. LoL. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Have you noticed the wing is the same shape as that of a Spitfire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Stephen,that could well have been the reason so much interest was caused when I flew it. Having said that, I suppose the wing shape is the only thing they have in common. Never owned or flew a Spit, bet it is a differant "kettle of fish" entirely. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Apparently the Super Scorpion was designed by a Canadian Spitfire Pilot who was killed during the war,he left us with a model to remeber him by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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