Vince Findlay

In my honest opinion I would go for the kit built Wot, I built my one about 20 Odd years ago and was definitely one of my most flown aircraft..250* flights, It never let me down..only plane I’ve ever landed backwards against a heavy wind in full control ? Also I can make it look unique when you cover it ATB ?

Nice looking SE5 A?..Definitely one of my favourite WW1 aircraft ?

Some more progress on the fuselage. The tail wheel brackets, side formers and stringers are fitted. Just temporarily pinned in the the top formers to get an idea of the shape of things to come ? I’ll be working on the front bulkhead area ducting next. Then join and glass the wing panels so I can finish the wing seating, dowel locations and wing fixing bolts.

Hi Cymaz, The tail on my T240 was just epoxied on permanently. I covered the tail plane first then cut off the film where it sat on the fuselage. I didn’t brace it but that would suit the model. I first flew it with a 10cc two stroke glow then a SC 108 and when eventually get round to refurbishing it I will put in my Laser 180. The Dle 30 should ideal for it. I’ve had my one for 27yrs..where does time go??

Perttime, I had another look at the 66” air racing Yak and I bet it would be great with a 120 four stroke, Definitely going to see my one through to completion before I think of my next project…it’s so easy to get side tracked with this great hobby ?

Just working on the fuselage frame up, really impressed with the laser cutting accuracy to the plan.

Thanks, I have seen the Chez Mate and Perastroika racing versions of Chad’s design on Rcu and they look great, I think the builders just modified the existing plans? I remember seeing a 66” span one as well, but I’m not sure if the plans are available. I will be building the two seater version as per plan. I will have a go at making a plug and vac forming my own canopy later, it’s quite long so I will probably do it in sections.

Thanks for the info Martin, Both fuels have the same 5% nitro and I expected to have to adjust the needle a bit for the different oil content. I was just worried after running the engine with the needle half a turn leaner on the new fuel and it still sounding ritch I was doing something wrong. I will try a tacho the next time to see the difference. Thanks again for the info, I have used MT fuel over the years many times and it was spot on. Just the 1st time I’ve used it here and I wandering if anyone else had changed between the same fuels.

Thanks for the info Denis, It just felt strange I had to re tune the engine for so much for a different fuel.?

Just a quick question about running Model Technics Low oil 5% in Lasers. I’ve been running my 180 single on Optifuel four stroke mix for a couple of years without any issues. Same plug and didn’t touch the carb in that time. I tried the MT fuel and it started 1st time and sounded great on the ground and never quit but sounded rich and felt underpowered. The next couple of flights after that I leaned the carb a quarter of a turn each flight to see if it made any difference, but didn’t. I reset the carb and tried three fills of the old fuel and the engine is pulling like a train again. Any advice guys?

Thanks Dale, Just laying out some of the fuselage this morning. Hoping to get the basic frame work done within the next week.

Both wings are now sheeted with the wing tips and laminated leading edges fitted and sanded. The tail plane and fin are sheeted and the rudder and elevator cores were made up over the plans. I’ve put these to one side just now and will join the wing panels later. I’ve started the fuselage by making up the rear trusses and looking out the the formers. Cheers Vince

Here is a colour scheme I was thinking about, There are a lot of them to choose from so i might change my mind before then?

The first wing panel is now sheeted, This is done on a saddle supplied in the kit to keep it true and set the washout etc. I used sandbags to weigh it down while everything dried. The airline and servo leads were also run and taped in first. I also tried a servo tester for the 1st time while checking the flap servo...I wish I had this piece of kit years ago to save using the receiver etc. Got this one from the Steve Webb models for a tenner. Next to set up the wing jig and get the second wing to the same stage, Laminate the leading edges and fit and sand the wing tips ?

The engine sounds great, Definitely would suit an inline warbird. Wonder how it would sound with straight through exhaust pipes ?