Stephen Grigg Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I managed a good 10 minutes today and still with plenty of battery left.This really is a model that is very good value,and an excellant flyer,also being very acrobatic for me as well.The landings are getting better,and all round Im very pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 well done stephen----i feel the same way reguarding the 'corsair'...if you come across one -def get it - you wont be sorry............. USAF ken anderson....north east front.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael birks Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 excellent mate like the photos, unfortunately we still have the rain so its another no fly day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 When I arrived at the field,it was quite pleasent,and no gloves.2nd flight was gloves,3rd flight getting really cold.After soup it was pack up and go and warm up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Glad to hear she is now flying well Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Stephen, hope this finds you well. Do you still have the Seagull Texan? After following you with the build thread and remembering good times i had with mine i put it down on the old xmas list......................Still waiting I had a GWS Formosa. Brill plane, like others i did away with the supplied glue and used 5 min epoxy. I painted it with my kids poster paints and they have some Crayola water based glaze which they do crafting with. It sets like concrete brilliant for the under belly on landings. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Dave,yes the Seagull Texan is waiting for the better weather.Can anyone help.Yhe cowl on the GWS Texan is held on by small poppers a bit like you used to see on clothes of the age.Ive lost 2 and there not available.Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 stephen-not sure type you mean...i would have thought a needlework type of shop would have them or can you not adapt the model to use block's and small screw's...........last resort-raid the local washing lines after Dark......... ken anderson.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Stephen Small block of wood and a screw as above ( Ken) I lost mine and just have wood screws into the foam, been good for the last 15-20 flights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks everyone when I get my new cowl Ill try screwsThe GWS idea is really good but you cant get them as a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ken ,re washing line ,down here in civilisation,we have tumble dryers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 sorry for the late reply stephen.....just been helping the ladd's with a woolysaurus we trapped for the dinner......wor lass is down the river weshing the clothes on the stones..and it's my turn to sleep in the house tonight..... goodnight from the land time forgot ugg anderson......... ps-i'm waiting for my GWS plectosauras comming in the post..... 'sss.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Stephen, the formosa uses small squares of white plastic epoxied to areas around the nose to put screws in. Dont know if that helps. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks Dave Ive a couple of ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Ken surely you mean Cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 The new cowl arrived this morning ,so out with the paint brush tonight and im fixing it on with 4 inch nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 stephen-6 in nails will be better-bent over at the ends-with a 'claw' hammer.......... 6 in of snow anderson.........cant get out the 'cave' door...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 No Ken there to heavy,Ill just leave a couple of inches sticking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Better still ,don't land cowl first slow it down and flair it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks for the visual lesson Kelvin,problem is Ive broken 2 cowls but not landing!.My last 2 landings have been excellant so Ive now got the hang of it.I was actually to timid coming in because of no U/C.now I do as you say and its fine Resplendant new cowl,the right colour this time as well Apparently this bird has become a bit rare around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 GWS are fine models, lots of fun. Very smart new cowl Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Ive had enough practise now havent I Kelvin,as you say very good models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Having a forced Lay off until new radio gear arrives Imgoing to refurbish the Texan.Im going to carry out some jobs I should have done on its original build includind now the snow has gone fitting U/C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Here it is Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 In the infamous words of Borat-- yeshimesh!!! Nice one Stephen. looking for one meself. I recently gave my formosa to a friend so have plenty of spare gear to dish out into a new one. D the impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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