Ron Gray Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Nice one Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Posted a couple of these piccies in the Spring 2022 flying thread, but they are new models to me, so have a place here too. E-Flite 1.2M Spitfire XIV and P-47D Thunderbolt had successful maidens on Monday. It's amazing how much difference that extra 100mm makes over my more usual 1.1m foamie warbirds, especially in the ground handling. Photos by my pal Derek. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Graham, Cracking job there and interested as to how well the camo works (I had a Focke Wolf with the blue/grey leopard and it did a very good job of disappearing at times)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, Chris Walby said: Graham, Cracking job there and interested as to how well the camo works (I had a Focke Wolf with the blue/grey leopard and it did a very good job of disappearing at times)? Thanks Chris, No problem in the bright blue skies yesterday, but I can imagine a different story when the light is more marginal. The KB-11 can be a bit invisible, but my Yak-3 can completely disappear against our backdrop! The good thing about the Ki45 is that the low wing loading means it can be flown much slower (and more scale-like), so it's not quite so traumatic when you get those few seconds of "where's it gone? Oh, there it is; which way is it pointing?"! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Bought this today for £35. just needed an flap servo replacing. now good to go... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) Nice addition to the fleet, Paul. I picked up a barely-used Max Thrust Aggressor complete with thermal wing extension, but I paid a bit more than that! Edited March 27, 2022 by Nick Cripps typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Successful maiden of my new (to me) Ripmax Messerschmitt Bf109E. She flies just like the Ripmax Spitfire on 3s1p3300mah G-Power lipo and AXI 2820/10 - I think it's a 10x7" APC-E prop. The only thing is that I was pre-warned of a severe torque roll to the left on hand launch, which needs to be countered with full right rudder and that action corrected the climb out beautifully. My pal Derek obliged with a great launch and then took a few snaps as the Emil grooved up and down. ? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Great flyers, Leccy! Very realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Paul Marsh said: Bought this today for £35. just needed an flap servo replacing. now good to go... Proper bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Indeed - that Sea Fury is a great catch Paul. ? I nabbed one a couple of weeks ago, but paid quite a bit more than that. Having some issues trying to set up the flaps for consistent movement on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) This is my 30" Scram which I flew for the first time last weekend, powered by a Redfin 020 Kompish diesel. Here is a video of one of its flights, powered backed off to try and keep it lower and closer for the camera. A full tank with a few more revs gets it to a decent height, good fun. Edited March 29, 2022 by Richard Harris 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 My new ESM Mustang powered by a Laser 160 in-line twin, together with its maiden flight complete with rubbish take off (over zealous rudder control and no subtle up elevator to hold tail down!!!). Conditions were really quite poor with very grey skies, low cloud / mist and a tad on the cold side. I know that it's missing the pilot and the gear doors too but I ran out of time. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Well done Ron. I shall have to get my TF Mustang finished and in the air! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 First new build that I've finished I the same year it was started,Wik jonny from an original kit 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 That's a bit nice Jeff. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Pleased with how my new build Chris Foss Acrowot flys, fitted with an OS55AX. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Very nice colour scheme! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Looks fantastic! Is that paint or film ? Good job either way ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) My DEPRON Polaris that I build and maidened recently.. Great flier. 6mm Depron. 2212 2400KV motor. All in weight (with 2200 MAH 3S LIPO): 625gr.. Doculam covered with vinyl on bottom. Edited April 9, 2022 by Murat Kece 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Nice job Murat. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 and a really nice flyer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 18 hours ago, jeff2wings said: Looks fantastic! Is that paint or film ? Good job either way ? It's covered with Hobbyking white film and then car vinyl for the colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Maiden flight of my Flightline Hawker Sea Fury today - I'm really enjoying these 1.2M foamies at the moment, the 10cm extra wingspan belies the large difference in the volume and feel on the ground and in the air, compared to my more usual 1.1m foamies. I couldn't get the flaps operating correctly, so disabled them for the maiden flight, but the model was as good as gold. Thanks to my pal Derek for the excellent piccies. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) I also managed to get a few pictures of Murat's Polaris and his excellent save when she lost power on finals - the model landed out, but I believe there was no damage done. Edited April 10, 2022 by leccyflyer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 It landed smoothly on its belly.. No damage at all. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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