 going back down the thread a bit that was one fine bit of video from your "flycam 1" Tim best I've seen wasn't aware there was any tech issues with V2 though. oh and how come your description of fleetwood mac's albatross as "music of your fathers era" makes me feel so old I am only 5o ish 
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 wasnt my description Phil ?
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 well this is old footage now but here's my wild thing after its 4th covering flying at my local site ( Its now been re-built about 8/9 time's ) cheers Lee
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 I have just about finished building my WT - that just has to be the strangest build ever! I have never used so much sticky tape in my life!
What sort of weights have your models come out at? With one layer of CW tape and a couple of the coloured, my WT feels very sturdy but quite heavy, so I would be keen to know what it should be, give or take.
For a while the model looked like something my Mum would have wrapped for Christmas (she's not the best present wrapper in the world), but it is now beginning to look a bit more 'finished' and with a bit of additional vinyl graphic styling should look good. I'm amazed to read that some models have been recovered a number of times - is this because they look tatty quite quickly? I have been wondering whether some Solarfilm or similar would work better - considering I have been trying to get tape to go around corners in a neat manner.
Also, what mode do others fly? My set is mode 2, which until now seems fine but I wonder if I would be able to fly gliders better in mode 1. As it is, my left thumb will be idle!
PS I have the Mk3 46" version
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well first off I dont suggest you consider changing modes - fly the one you are used to. Full stop. Dont worry about the weight, a little heavier and it simply penetrate better and erhapos handle stronger winds better - if you have built it as per instructions, and not done anything silly like apply sheet lead instead of CW tape then it will be fine! Recovering usually occurs due to the hard life these things lead - apart from mid air combat scars, landing on rocks and sharp gorse bushes etc takes it toll on the covering. I wouldnt bother with solarfilming it personally, cos it will be that much harder to get off when ypou do want to strip and recover. They wont stay looking too pretty for too long, but they do fly brilliantly, and you wont notice the rough finish in the air anyway!
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Hi Timbo
I hear you re: changing modes. I pondered it because the guys I met up at Pole Cottage flew mode 1, and said that they flew better for it. C'mon, tell me what mode you fly...
No sheets of lead on her yet, but I am prepared to add a few grams to get balance sorted!
What range of wind speed will it fly in? I have read that anything from 10mph will work - what is your experience?
Has RCM&E ever reviewed an SAS model? He doesn't advertise, so are these just sold by word-of-mouth recommendations?
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1) The wildthing ( or any model in fact ) will fly perfectly well in the right hands on eoither mode. 2) mode 1 - but that 's ONLY because thats the way i was taught all those yeras ago - I see merit in both modes. 3) 10 MPH minimum I would say - maximum ?? I have flown her unballsated in 45 Mph 4) Dont know 5) Pretty much ...yes.
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I'd better get myself an anemometer, then!
I will post a review after the first flight - perhaps this will encourage Graham to commission a full review sometime...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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One more question!
My WT has a bottom hatch, which Alan has attached a bit of tape to. Do I tape this down, leave the charge lead poking out, and charge the RX battery in situ? How have others secured their hatch?
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I use a couple of velcro dots to hold mine - I charge in situ ( LiPo too !!v  ) via a jack socket which also acts as the on/off switch
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aaah, Velcro. What would the world be like without it!
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So all we need to do now is sort a meeting place and a time for the biggest collection of wildthings in one place, That could be fun Open to suggestions, My thoughts are The Orme , whenever , All owners to attend Best regards Lee
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Hi All Well here's my latest coverin for my WT Ready for combat Sir Lee
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OMG I feel sick LOL
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Your only jealous Timbo lol Its gona blind ya then put some marks on that pretty orange thing of yours lol Lee
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 nice colours  wheres orme???
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 Im near Whitesheet (wilts) is anyone is interested?
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in what?
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