TIM Shaw Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thanks for all the input guys, I was aware of the smaller Aerostars and Dalotels, Saphyrs and Joker, but I think - though I may be wrong - that most of the stretched stuff came about after the Turn around Revolution and the move to bigger, slower 4-stroke powered planes, possibly under the Marvik name, although its a long time ago and I could well be wrong. ES - as it is, the fuz weighs in at 2lbs 4ozs (890g) and the Fuz at 2lbs 10 ozs (1200g) Wheels, tank and motor mount are in, but no engine, pipe or gear, so, although it feels very light for such a big thing (by my normal standards) its probably going to end up around the 7lb mark if I am lucky. Ok, sounds a lot to me but my much smaller (50" span) Mach 8 clone came in over 4lbs.and flew just fine on TT Pro 36. There is snow on the ground here today and I am part - way through an 80% Challenger project (for reasons of transport, fuel cost, and ease of handling in winter weather), so it could be a while before this bird moves on much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Peter Erang Matador perhaps? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Neasham Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Here is a couple of pics of my Excelsior 188 which I purchased a few weeks back, powered by a YS 120ac, superbly built & finished by the original owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That Excelsior is lovely.. The Matador wingspan is 195cm I think Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Acrofovic? (middle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM Shaw Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Matador is nice too, but the canopy on mine is very much a DSM one. Also, span is nearer 170cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM Shaw Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 So... The view at the field today, from messrs Wragg, Ward, and Limbert who have all had them, is that what I have here is indeed an Aerostar 69, with a "modified" vertical tail component. There was also a view that the proposed Hanno Special might be a bit marginal, and I should perhaps be looking at a 75 or even 91 AX instead. Not sure I want to go down that road though, I have a liking for slightly smaller models. How would we go about holding a classic pattern meet at our field, would there be any interest in coming up to frozen wilds of West Yorks sometime next year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I'll be there. Please PM me and I'll try and set up a UKCAA event. I have just started on the 2017 programme. I also need a couple of options South of Watford gap if possible. Northampton area would be perfect.. Thanks Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 13/11/2016 22:32:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Martin can Watford have 14th or 21st of May 2017 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Ives 1 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 on the subject of DSM models, does anyone know where i can get a cowl for an Aerostar 62. I picked up a kit in the summer and the cowl looks like one from a 40 size Sapphir. I'd rather not carve a balsa cowl for it so i just thought i'd have one last try before i have to start whittling. Cheers Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM Shaw Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Gentlemen Just had a call from a friend who is looking to offload a NIB Excelsior 188, as he is moving and doesn't have space for it. Open to sensible offers. I fear its too big for me - anyone interested? Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Edwards 2 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I will give you 100 quid for it? Edited By Scott Edwards 2 on 30/12/2016 15:50:18Edited By Scott Edwards 2 on 30/12/2016 15:50:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I remember building my super dalotel back in the 80's ?, jig built fuzz n balsa skinned foam came in the box, i thought it was the bees knees, flew nicely as well could only fly it at Ponty though, pattern ships weren't popular at club with committee John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM Shaw Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Posted by Scott Edwards 2 on 30/12/2016 15:49:51: I will give you 100 quid for it? Edited By Scott Edwards 2 on 30/12/2016 15:50:18 Edited By Scott Edwards 2 on 30/12/2016 15:50:55 PM sent Scott - trust you got it ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Posted by graham Ives 1 on 27/11/2016 18:54:57: on the subject of DSM models, does anyone know where i can get a cowl for an Aerostar 62. I picked up a kit in the summer and the cowl looks like one from a 40 size Sapphir. I'd rather not carve a balsa cowl for it so i just thought i'd have one last try before i have to start whittling. Cheers Graham It was a while ago but I'm sure that Carbon Copy had one that fitted the airframe dimensions, though not exactly the original shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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