[Spring is here again - who's been flying?]

Not able to get up to take off speed.

[Spring is here again - who's been flying?]

Managed to get a quick bit of chaos in before the wind got up. All flown and returned. 

 

[The Big Question ?]

Another vote for a mossie.

[The Big Question ?]

It's got to be a Mossie, dolly take off and belly landing. You know it makes sense Richard!😎

[Seeing plane at distance?]

8 hours ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said:

The wing “trick” is the most reliable.

 

I have a white LED fitted in the nose of my Arrows Hawk (and a strobing one on the top decking) which have their uses when flying in a tight gaggle of 5 or more as we frequently enjoy, but their primary benefit is cosmetic. 
 

The downside is while doing an approach in poor light when you can lose the wings in the glare - fit a switch so that you can turn it off!

We also fly several hawks together, can you let us have info on the strobes you have used ?

[Pushy cat]

Pussycat weighs 1lb 3oz or 540grms without battery.

Having looked  a bit closer the prop is 6 x 4, it draws 27A and 300 watts. The motor gets quite hot hence the cooling slot at the back.

[Pushy cat]

I'll weigh mine tomorrow and put a,watt meter on it. 

 

[Pushy cat]

This is the tail end of my very old pushycat which is still flying. The motor is an outrunner with a high kv, the prop is 7 x 5. I get about 6 mins flight time with 3s 2200 battery.

3 hours ago, Shaun Walsh said:

 

 

3 hours ago, Shaun Walsh said:

 

 

[Warbirds Replicas FW190 2023 version - a VLOG of the build]

There's a danger we are getting more fun out of playing with our dollys instead of flying !!!😎

 

[Warbirds Replicas FW190 2023 version - a VLOG of the build]

They were 3d printed to make sure they had enough of a flat to run on the gutter

 

[Warbirds Replicas FW190 2023 version - a VLOG of the build]

These are a couple of dolly that I've tried, both have worked to a certain degree. The one running in a 4" gutter is good if the grass is longer it wet. The other is a better bet and is steerable as it has a rx linked to the model and programmed to the rudder.

[3D Print Whole Model - Caracara]

The new pla is definitely stronger,but also a bit heavier.

[3D Print Whole Model - Caracara]

We have a prolific 3d printer member in our club. He printed a Vulcan for me that has survived for a couple of years. It's a bit like the well known new broom, some parts are original but not all. I agree with PR P they are quite delicate and needs nothing other than a perfect landing.

[Where to go (in UK) for Spektrum Tx spares]

Logic rc are the place to go for spektrum service and spares. However I have a dx9 that I have broken for spares and would not be surprised if they are the same. How competent is your friend at taking the tx apart?

[Water Based Polyurethane Varnish and 10-15% Nitro Fuel]

I've covered a couple of models with poly c and glass cloth and never had any delamination issues, I applied a sealing coat of poly c before covering maybe this helped. The water based varnish will only offer limited fuel proofing if left for at least a couple of weeks to harden. Aero cote or two pack aerosol is the best solution. The two pack aerosol can be had in different sheens from full gloss to flat matt.

[The Big Question ?]

Thanks for the update, Richard. I was beginning to wonder what was going on with the Tempest. We have to have something to beat up all these 190' s. Will the motor you are suggesting be ok with 4s ?

[2024 Mass Build]

Hi Richard

Very envious of those that have recieved their new kits to make, any time scale for the Tempest to be available ?

[A Very Merry Christmas To Everyone.]

Merry Christmas everybody.

[The Big Question ?]

I'm another yes please for a Mossie. My bench is waiting for the Tempest, in the mean time I'll have to settle for maintenance, unless of course something meets an untimely arrival due to gravity.

[2024 Mass Build]

Hi Richard.

You've forced me to complete my la 7 to make bench room for the Tempest now that I can see progress is being made. I'm not sure about the yellow spinner but it will do for the test flight when the weather is better.

 

[DB 60" Sopwith Pup revisited]

Hi Geoff

It was my  DB pup that the wings folded up. I hope you have more luck when you come to get yours airborne.

I've since built a puppeteer from the plan and a set of ribs cut bought from a guy in scotland which I still fly.

[2024 Mass Build]

That definitely looks like a colour scheme worth thinking about.

[2024 Mass Build]

Hi Richard

Happy to see the tempest on the drawing board at last, can't wait to get my hands on the kit. Keep it coming.

[Weather forecast software]

39 minutes ago, Zflyer said:

Would like to set up remote station. We have solar panels so power should be ok but how do yoi zet it up for remote access vua mobile or web  and at what sort of cost for temote access. I assume some here have such a system and can pass their wisdom on.

Our station is powered by solar panels that we use for the electric flyers. It transmits via a sym card that we pay a small amount for, the idea came from a BMFA mag some years ago. I'll try to find the information.

[Weather forecast software]

We also have our own weather station that is on our web site and can be seen on a Mobil phone. It is an old maplin one and spares are getting difficult to get so will need replacing soon. What is your station Ron?