trevor wood 2 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Bruce, i've not been able to post any messages or view/post photos on my ipad since the web site was 'improved'. I'm using a friend's PC which seems to be working. Here is a photo of my aileron servo installation. A brass tube is located centrally on the bowden cable, and clamped by a screw inserted into the square, white nylon mouilding on the right. A short threaded rod is screwed into the nylon block and a standard clevis attachment fitted to connect to the sevo arm. The servo is secured on its side and clamped in place by double sided tape and a short length of ply screwed into hard wood blocks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Austin Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Thankyou very much Trevor for that photo and the description. I can "see" the geometry now. Thankyou also Grumpynome. Go With the Flow Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redex Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 My latest creation, a BillKits Slingsby T67 FireFly - awaiting maiden flight. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Thompson Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Soarcerette. 34.5” Span 2 ch Miniature Slope Soarer. Continuing my nostalgia theme of late here is my latest. Built from a FEB 86 Radio Modeller plan by Mr P Startup, It’s a 2/3 size version of the Dave Hughes Soarcerer (RM Oct 69). It needed to be a small model, ideal to keep (hide) in the car to take away any time for impromptu flying. I’ve added a small power pod for flat field operations, also split the wing in two parts (easier storage) & added ailerons. All materials i.e. balsa, ply & coverings have come out of my off cuts box. Now just need a chance to give it a go! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 18 hours ago, trevor wood 2 said: Bruce, i've not been able to post any messages or view/post photos on my ipad since the web site was 'improved'. Trevor - I'm unaware of any iPad difficulties but what IOS/browser are you using? If there's any general problem we haven't been made aware of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) It works okay for me using Safari on iOS 14.4. So it doesn’t appear to be a general iPad problem - or even one specific to Trevors! Trevor Edited April 6, 2021 by Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Built over a couple of evenings, this is a Wooden Shoe Aviation Tpys 'Speedster '. Free flight powered via a 3.7v 2F capacitor. I've scaled two trees already to retrieve! Something for the nats if it lasts that long. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 That is lovely Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Absolutely beautiful Rich, but I can't see where the blades go. LOL? D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Crosby Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) I was thinking of another lockdown project when the Jan2021 RCME came through the door. I love the idea of a tiny delta so assembled a Blink. The lock together build does need care with allignment of all the bits but it was worth the time. Not flown yet as my club still hasn't got clearance to open. Edited April 7, 2021 by Dane Crosby Layout 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Dwain Dibley. said: Absolutely beautiful Rich, but I can't see where the blades go. LOL? D.D. D,D, I know, but I did think in advance and have a balaclava I can wear to fly her. Wouldn't want any of the boys thinking I'm weakening. Dont forget the invite to SS when the weather improves ? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Yes, Thanks I will come and visit, got loads to tell you, LOL D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Evans 3 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Here is my latest build . I've called it Alpha Tauri . It's a Super Tauri with a few mods . The wingspan is reduced by 3". It has split flaps .It has a light weight construction and is powered by a S.C.36 . If I were to do it again I would shorten the nose by about an inch to save even more weight . currently it weighs 3lbs 14ozs . It's yet to have it's first flight . This is the sixth version of the Super Tauri I have built . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Khinsoe Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Not quite ready to fly but I like the bones. Proctor Antic built from plans powered by a Laser 80. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 It almost seems a shame to cover it up Ted. Is that the tail of a Bristol Monoplane I can see hanging on the wall behind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Ted, smashing. Out of interest where did you get the plans from, as I see its a US kit.? Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Re-maidened my Cambrian Spitfire today. First attempt was, er, exciting due to slightly rearward C of G. Some necessary rhinoplasty, re-positioned elevator and rudder servos and an ounce of lead up front, and she was a pussycat... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) Not very exciting (in terms of what it is...) but finally maidened this today, powered by a 'used' Saito 82 that saw so little use it needed running in .... brilliant combo. Although a spat fell off on it's first flight! P.S. this is my garden, not the flying field ? Edited April 9, 2021 by GrumpyGnome 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Knight Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Having had a successful maiden and further flight last Thursday, I decided to spend a crazy lockdown Friday night adding the much needed dive brakes (aesthetically, not working) to my Guillows SBD3 RC conversion. Makes a difference ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Khinsoe Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 09/04/2021 at 15:59, John T said: It almost seems a shame to cover it up Ted. Is that the tail of a Bristol Monoplane I can see hanging on the wall behind? It’s a Blackburn monoplane handed on to me by a former club member to complete but other things keep getting in the way. I’m covering in Antique Solartex so some of the structure will be visible in silhouette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Khinsoe Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 23 hours ago, Basil said: Ted, smashing. Out of interest where did you get the plans from, as I see its a US kit.? Bas Thanks. A friend gave the plans to me not sure where he got them. The plans are very detailed. I have a Proctor Jenny kit waiting to be built and this was my test run in learning the Proctor way of doing things. Mainly handling the thin ply and spruce. There’s very little balsa in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Flight No.6 with the Warbirds Replicas Mustang, a very stable flyer and lovely 3 point landings on full flaps. The top hatch flew off first flight as there was no outlet for the air I now have an outlet but put a rubber band on just in case. Just the Warbirds Ju88 to Maiden now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I think that 'stang featured in 'Band of Brothers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 This just came. I posted it here cos it's a new model. ?? After the success of the Scrappee, it just had to be done. D.D. Just a bit bigger than the airfix jobby. Comes with a nice frameable foam board picture too. A very nice touch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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