 Whilst waiting for bits and bobs to arrive for thr Tucano I got started on this guy! Spent most of the day on the retracts... (Yes I am leave at the moment) The underbelly Blue is abit ott.... This is a Kyosho Model, I think the retracts fold int he same way as the real thing! Gear door have been modeified for a better fit and for aerodynamics! I have the P-51 in the boz as well with some Graupner retracts, wing will need modifying! Sooner postman come sooner i can maiden these birds! Answers to Shaun:- yes that retract system from foamyjets is nice, what about the price? Its tempting? go on I want to see you modify your Tuc... Chris:- Cool, sounds by your first post you didnt have a good time with the Tuc?
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 Dustin, I'd love to start modifying, but I ought to finish the retract mods on my Sea Fury, repair my Kalmkat, rebuild my Super Air and finish off the Transall motor setup and Mosquito mods. I also have a similar Spit in the wings, it's the 60 sized Sportsman Aviation model, but the retracts go the wrong way  I have an OS91FS waiting to go in it as well. And I am away from monday for 2 weeks (barring w/e) 
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LOL... Super Air, which one did you have? Graupner? I had (have the wreck still) the Graupner Super Air II, she was a good flier till fated gliches and radio failure (soldering for the Tx arieal onto the mobo had come off) Crashed and burned, I really like the Super Air, even my wife was gutted! Ok sounds like you busy in the hanger there, i am going to keep a eye as when when you convert I think I will save up for the retracts and motor, provided the model is still around  .. i was thinking of adding some dummy gear doors as the piano wire legs arnt cutting it! Ah putting some RAF decals on...
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Sounds nice! The Super Air was the Black Horse one, my son extended an engine off glide for too long and stuff it in. But I adored it, so when my LHS offered me a new one for £35 I took it. I also have a Jamara FW190 which is a regular flier, 2 Gnatty's (1 new and 1 for repair), a Hurricane for restoration, a foamy jets depron hawk that needs repairing and a Priory Lanc to build. I also have the RCME Typhoon plan and cnc templates, the Vampire and the Spitfire to get around to. As well as a 63" Traplet plan Mossie to build. I need to retire..... 
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 Shaun, when you retire, you will have even LESS time!! I know, I 'retired' rather suddenly just over a month ago!
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Hmmm.... Perhaps then I need a job that involves flying models. Perhaps it's time to volunteer for the new RAF Predator Sqn?
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Would be nice to have a job flying models everyday... chances are? Had a look at the Blackhorse Super Air, Almost the same as the Graupner one, except Graupner put a cowling etc on! foamyjets hawk has good reviews, I have the f-15 somewhere that needs building! I have a cd with hundereds of plans, all those depron models are on there.
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I have now, thanks Shaun, I have emailed the bloke so hopefully he will get back to me asap! Sounds like a bargin! No maiden yet as its windy 
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Did some test running today. Fuel tank problems!! Do you have a 3 line system Shaun? If so does it save cutting more holes in the cowl and easier fuel and de-fuel? I have never made a line system so any tips would be appreciated...
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Sorry for the delay, I've been away with work. I use a three line system, with a Dubro filler valve on the cowl for fuel, and a pressure line from the exhaust. I can fuel and defuel through the valve, which is a snappy metallic red colour and looks just fine in the cowl.
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