David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Mick - That's a bit off topic so I've moved your post to a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick hoving Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Gday againJust a thought about new topics I myself am a bit of a rareity,I class myself as a young scratch builder.I am aware the majority of new generation pilots are in the 'ARF' generation and not many of them perhaps have the basic hand skills such as soldering wire (piano or electrical) or making parts such as vacuum formed canopies or fibreglass cowls or wheel spats.Please forgive me if RCM&E have done articles on these topics in the past as where I am new news does take a while to reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions guys, noted and much appreciated. Alan - the tricky bit here is making sure the piece doesn't simply look and become an advertisment feature given that many shops are pretty identical in what they sell. We always reserve space for retailer news in our Switch On news pages. Richard - we've done that sometimes as a panel in the letters page and ideas (and writers) from the forum do appear in the mag' albeit not always with reference specifically to the forum. We'll give that some more thought though, thank you. Seamus - Along with all the new plans we have, it's fitting them all in that's the problem although I am trying to get more classic plan features on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick hoving Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks David,I apologise for that,my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 If you have the rights to the Radio Modeller plans I remember the RM Trainer and RM aero/acrobat? with great fondness.Easly to build and easy to fly.Seamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James40 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It would be nice to see some EDF's in the magazine, I realise they make up only a small percentage of the models flying out there but they seem to get an even smaller percentage of coverage in the magazine. Also new models don't seem to get covered until they are a good few months old, take for instance Parkzones new Spitfire, no mention of it in RCM&E yet another magazine available on the shelves has it covered nicely already? I view RCM&E as the No1 model aircraft magazine out there but it seems a little behind the drag curve sometimes, I know you can't cover everything all at once and that's where other model magazines specialising in a particular area come into thier own but RCM&E seems to favour particlar forms of model flying over others and will give these much more coverage, for instance, I could pick up the last 6 months worth of copies and find a glider article in just about all of them and an EDF article in 1 possibly 2 of them. Just an observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 What about an article on glues..... There are so many out there we are spoiled for choice......I've been wittering on about glue choice for sticking some ABS mouldings to a model on another thread & a nice chap from 5 Star Starloc adhesives has got involved & he seems to know his alkoxylalkyl cyanoacrylates from his ethoxy ethyl cyanoacrylate & you've got to admire that...maybe he would be able to write the article.... So a two part feature on the different glue technologies (the mechanics of sticking!!). The various glues out there & what to use 'em for...then turn a whole load of samples over to Mr Alex Whittaker for a typical clubman test...... Oh & send the fee cheques to me 'cos I thought of it first ....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James40 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'll change my stats if I may, I've just been through this years magazines, there's a glider article in all but 1 magazine and an EDF in 1 magazine, add to that the electric golf bag carrier got more coverage than the EDF article! Can we do a poll to see if anyone actually flies EDFs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Lynock Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 When building in Balsa the most expensive bits are leading and trailing edges, is there a way to manufacture your own to a decent standard?, you can never buy exactly the right shape of leading edge, likewise you have to put up with stock sizes of trailing edge. Fabricating your own to the required size would be the way to go but how is it done?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have found leading edges easy enough. usually shaped in situ with a razor plane and sand paper or perma grit blocks for the mega rich.On the other hand I have always made a mess of DIY trailing edged. SO'L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 what about a guide on Tx mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 How about an article on how to calculate / find the correct C of G on different types of models. Also an explanation of %M.A.C. and why we need to know this, as to me (and probably many others) is complete gobble de gook!! Edited By David Gilder on 15/02/2012 23:51:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'd say it's a very good idea, David! Also I'd like to see some kind of guide about building for "fresh" modellers. Unfortunately, there is so many of us, but mag is just one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would also like to see more EDF articles than there are at the moment, but there should be some useful technical detailing too and not just reviews of the smaller ARTF jets. Talking of which, I think it's high time the UK followed Germay's lead and had a bi-monthly 'Foamie' magazine as there are now so many new foam kits being released on a weekly basis it's hard to ignore them any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Woods Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I really enjoyed the recent back-to-back test of ARTF low wing trainer models. I found it particularly relevent as I was about to purchase one anyway. I'm now looking for a 60 size warbird and wish there was a similar back-to-back comparison test somewhere carried out in such a controlled and unbiased way to allow me to choose between some of the models i am looking at. How about running a series of tests of the most popular model types listing there differences, pro's/cons:- trainers, foamies, 60size warbirds,indoor mico's, 3d'er's etc etc. this could provide a really usefull resource for modellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Posted by Major on 16/02/2012 03:16:21: I'd say it's a very good idea, David! Also I'd like to see some kind of guide about building for "fresh" modellers. Unfortunately, there is so many of us, but mag is just one... Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback. Major, when you say "fresh" do you mean beginners, those new to ARTF building or those new to trad' building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 still think that a visit to different BMFA club sites would be interesting---- even if it was done by different counties...newbies could see what was on offer......and include as mentioned previous... the LMS that are in the area....... ken anderson ne..1 ... north east outpost.Edited By ken anderson. on 16/02/2012 09:56:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We often read about the different competition plane designation ie F3J, F3C, F3D etc. Whenever these are mentioned in the mag , it NEVER explains what on earth they mean. I've written before asking for an article that explained what all these mean, but it can't hurt to raise the idea again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Interviews with manufacturers might be a good idea. I remember reading an excellent article recently about engine manufacture and it was postulating about why they'd used a certain material for one of the components. I remember thinking at the time 'why don't you ask them?'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 More articles about gliding. (I know you do a few, but it's just my personal preference). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I like the previous suggestion about the occasional article covering forum discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Billings Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 As I am about ready to start a "trad build" an article on what you need i.e. type of building board, fuse jig, tools and glues would be good, and as previously mentioned the differing types of glue and where and how to use them would be very good. There are some excellent builders who we all follow avidly on the forum and in the mag, maybe you could persuade one or two to write up an article for us new to the building game to show us how it should be done properly. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 David, Having long had the desire to build a waterplane, I would appreciate a general discussion of issues facing a waterplane builder, especially: Surface preparation before covering. Options for coverings - film, glass, Poly C etc. and associated drawbacks/longevity. Waterproofing the orifices, hatches, removable panels, wing seat, etc. Internal waterproofing? Best options for control linkages - cable and tube, closed loops etc., and sealing them Precautions if using electric power, if there are indeed any problems. Selection and protection of servos from water, e.g. if wing mounted. Practical considerations - stranded/dunked model recovery. This may be rather obvious - swim, wade or boat, but experts may have other tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 How about a visit to the Festo factory and a look at their R/C bird, and its internals? Other R/C birds could also be discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We have seen articles about trimming power models but I don't remember too many about trimming gliders. I refer to the old skills of trimming them to fly without our intervention, leaving us free to enjoy interrupting their flight paths to search for lift or throw them around a liitle. I have vivid memories of an RCM&E article in the '70s by Trevor Faulkner on his Turquoise glider (Jedelsky wing), where he described the build, then spent a similar time carefully explaining his approach to trimming. Something similar would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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