Tom T

I always do not unless the model is a cheapo, or 'indestructible'. I heard the saying "only fly what you can afford to crash" but do many people actually stick to that? Maybe people would feel less nervous if we did but where's the fun in that... I think nerves keep you focussed which might mean less incidents. Just my opinion. Nice poll idea, liking it! Tom

Thanks, it should be fun to do! I think I will probably cover myself, I need to learn at some point aha, just may get some assistance with it . Engine wise, i am not to sure. I was looking around for an OS. 108 but I don't think they make them anymore, I'm not sure what engine, what do you think would be best?

  Hi All, So it begins! This is going to be the build blog of the Weston UK Cap 232 kindly donated to me by a very nice gentlemen (not sure if I am allowed to say his name). So far I have read the review article in the 1999 issue of RCME and have had all the parts surrounding me in the 'workshop'. Really can't wait to get started, can't really believe how much this kind gentlemen has given me, I really can't thank him enough! Throughout the thread I hope to post a full build blog and show first flights. I will take some pictures later so you can all see how the model is at the moment and what I look to do with it. Hoping to have it flying by spring so its going to be a busy few months, I hope to rope in a professional builder to help me out a little with covering etc but the rest I will be doing myself. More to come.... Thanks Tom Specs are as follows     Name:- CAP 232 Type:- Scale aerobatic Manufactured Weston UK Sittingbourne, Kent Wing Span:- 1630mm (64’&rsquo) Wig Chord:- 370mm (14.5’&rsquo) Fuselage Length:- 1550mm (61’’ C of G:- 4’’ from leading edge All-up Weight:- 9.5lb Required no of channels:- 4 Control Function:- Aileron (one servo for each ), Elevator ( two recommended) ,Rudder, Throttle. Engine Range:- 15 - 25cc   Edited By Tom T on 13/01/2013 14:47:20 Edited By Tom T on 13/01/2013 14:47:43 Edited By Tom T on 13/01/2013 14:49:58

Hi MickeM Nice to meet you! Nice to see someone from the Aaland Islands, the only reason I know of the Aaland Islands is because I do history at school and I remember it was put forward to the league as below.... Aaland Islands, League of Nations (1921) "These islands are near enough equal distant between Finland and Sweden. They had traditionally belonged to Finland but most of the islanders wanted to be governed by Sweden. Neither Sweden nor Finland could come to a decision as to who owned the islands and in 1921 they asked the League to adjudicate. The League’s decision was that they should remain with Finland but that no weapons should ever be kept there. Both countries accepted the decision and it remains in force to this day." Tom

Please count me in! Tom

Bit worrying the way schools promotion efforts are so low... need boosting, that should be number one or atleast near the top. On the other end of the spectrum family being way out in front! Shows its certainly a father to son business......

Posted by Tim @ ModelMarkings.com on 16/11/2012 18:34:32: Hi Tom, Interestingly in Tuc Mk1 I use a Turnighy 3000mah, fits no bother, but plan on only a 2200 mah 3s version for the Mk2 lightweight build, saves around 4 oz, The Turnigy from HK is only £12.87, maybe worth checking if they have them on the UK HK warehouse (not checked) Edited By Tim @ ModelMarkings.com on 16/11/2012 18:36:24 Thank you! I will be on there today probably placing a few orders... I need to buy a few bits to fly electric aswell. One thing I got confused with was how does the motor connect to the ESC? hmmm As you probably can tell I can connect a fuel line to an engine but when it comes to electric.... aha

Posted by Ernie on 17/11/2012 09:06:55: Hi Tom, Of course you're not all like that. I've had some great flying with your generation, and some pretty awful ones with the wrinklies. Yes, I did catch him, I got the Fokker, but, alas, the rest is gone for ever. ernie I am glad you caught them! You should of made them 'go swim with deh fishies' :D I hope they learnt there lesson from that! You may have done a good thing.. taught them the right and wrong, you could now be there hero!

I am not 100% yet on it but I should think I will be in please... I need to buy the plan first :D

Tim, had know idea there was such thing as a 11X5.5...now I do, thanks! That seems like a nice motor! Steve, I do not do much electric, if any at all, I fly IC so I do not own any lipos unfortunately.... well I do one but I wouldn't put it in a model. I was planning on buying from giantshark. Am I better off buying 1X 3C 3000mah or 2X 3C 2200mah?

Thank you! First ever time I have been published in anything so I am so happy! Ahh ok, thats good then! The tucano looks good! I will have to remember that now! I was going to say before I read the other paragraph... put a 4X20 on it :D That sounds cool! Thank you for explaining that to me. So I could get away with either a 7 or 6... would the 3000man 3s still be the right battery? I was thinking maybe a gens ace? Tom

Its the Foxy motor and esc ( C3020/10, Foxy 45a).... It was what I won for the letter of the month! Thank you all! It says Peak 450W ... ahh it recommends a 10X6 on 3s... you were right! whats the difference between a 10X7 and a 10X6? I know I had this explained to me what the numbers mean on a prop but I can never remember!

I like that one CS would be very interesting to here some results! Or something like age range, you've probably had this one before.... 10-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71 and above

Is it to late to join the mass build? Would these specs work ok in it... KV: 1135, ESC: 45a? What type of battery and prop would you suggest? Thanks

Posted by Ernie on 16/11/2012 09:34:06: Some time ago, I befriended a young lad. I took him and one of his mates flying, gave them a wee try of an old junior 60. I let him use my shed, and generally gave bags of encouragement. It seemed like a great idea, it was like having a young apprentice, he learned a lot, and I had some help. The little sod thanked me by breaking into my shed, stealing my Fokker DV11, and a bundle of tools and engines. I suppose he must of been a wee bit grateful, 'cos he didn't take my Laser150 It's the kids who should be certified ernie Hmmm that is very unfortunate! we are not all like that, I wouldn't dream of doing that to anyone let alone the helpful people at the club. That is just awful! People like that are the people who give us a bad label. Did you catch them? Hope you gave them a right old ear full if you did! On another note, thank you very much to Mr Ashby and co for the motor, esc and programming card! Can't wait to put them in the build!!