Dom (Essential RC) Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Superb scratch built A-10 flown at recent Large Model Association Elvington Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Design inspired by a 1:72 scale Airfix kit and powered by 2 45N turbine engines. An amazing scratch built F-4 Phantom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Great project, super enthusiasm and no doubt tenacity to get it to reality. Imagine the sense of achievement e feels. And thanks for filming for our enjoyment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) These guys have been practicing their formation flying for a long time. That's how they got so good at this. They are flying Bill Hempel Clipped Wing Cubs. These radio controlled aircraft have a wing span of 18 feet (216 inches) and are designed for the 3W-275cc engine but Azza and Sonny used the ZDZ 420B4-J. The weight is approximately 94-96 pounds. Edited October 16, 2021 by Dom (Essential RC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_flyer Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 We saw their show at Woodspring a couple of years ago. Very impressive and graceful. A real highlight of the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Robbie Skipton displaying his 55% Ultimate and during the display he pushes out of an inverted pass and touches the rudder on the deck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 I've flown a few 'ornithopters' and this is by far the best flying I have tried out. Super simple to assemble as well. Hours of fun for the pilot and local wild life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john davidson 1 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Looked it up on the net , sold for $199 which would be £160ish? quite a lot for what you get but certainly different and a lot of fun with the local bird life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 This seriously large P-47 was flown at the Wings and Wheels RC Model Spectacular by John Mason of TJD Models. It has wingspan of 122 inches, the weight is around 70 lbs and the model is powered by a DLE-170. Other engine options for this giant are the DA-200, DLE-222, MOKI 250 and 300. Plan available at http://www.meister-scale.com/Thunderbolt25/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 RC jet of 2021. This thing is a beast. You would need around £25K GBP to own one. Specification: Length: 149.6" (3800mm) with the probe Wingspan: 96.7" (2457mm) Power: 2 x 16-20kg thrust Dry Weight: 26-29 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 Santa and his Reindeer. So clever. Notice how Santa waves and the Reindeer nod with Rudolph having a bright red nose ! Merry Christmas all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Created by master RC designer and builder Dietmar Metz. This is the finished Star Wars Tri-Jet being demonstrated at a trade show in Germany. Quite amazing degree of control for an electric ducted fan jet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Brilliant, thanks for sharing as usual!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten Spitzner Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Some of the giants I have filmed in recent years. Which is your favourite ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Our friend George (4-max.co.uk) flies his restored Chris Golds de Havilland Express for the first time. Some tinkering to do but a successful first flight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Another great video, lots of positive comments and happy George. Well done again!. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Not a concept I could have dreamt up...but when it flies it soars and glides beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) After a line of sight flight to test my newly assembled RV8 it was time to fly it FPV for the first time. Edited February 24, 2022 by Dom (Essential RC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 Features: • Stunning looks and a brand new high-viz color scheme • Includes vacuum formed nose cone for slope soaring • V2 is reinforced with even more carbon fiber and glass fiber • Extreme speed, awesome maneuverability • Unique forward-swept wing design • Very powerful pre-installed drive train with improved folding propeller • Ready to fly in minutes Specs: Wingspan: 1600mm (63.5") Length: 1010mm (40.1") Flying weight: 1320g (46.6oz) Material: Highly compressed EPO foam Controls: 4 Channel (Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder (V-Tail), Throttle) Motor: 3542-800kv brushless outrunner ESC: Aerostar 60A brushless ESC Propeller: Aerostar carbon-infused nylon folding 13x8 with aluminum spinner Servos: 4 x 9g high torque metal geared Note: Can't be shipped to UK at the moment but I do know HobbyKing are working on the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dom (Essential RC) said: Features: • Stunning looks and a brand new high-viz color scheme • Includes vacuum formed nose cone for slope soaring • V2 is reinforced with even more carbon fiber and glass fiber • Extreme speed, awesome maneuverability • Unique forward-swept wing design • Very powerful pre-installed drive train with improved folding propeller • Ready to fly in minutes Specs: Wingspan: 1600mm (63.5") Length: 1010mm (40.1") Flying weight: 1320g (46.6oz) Material: Highly compressed EPO foam Controls: 4 Channel (Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder (V-Tail), Throttle) Motor: 3542-800kv brushless outrunner ESC: Aerostar 60A brushless ESC Propeller: Aerostar carbon-infused nylon folding 13x8 with aluminum spinner Servos: 4 x 9g high torque metal geared Note: Can't be shipped to UK at the moment but I do know HobbyKing are working on the problem. The Excal is a great model (I have flown my v1 a lot), but I'm a bit disappointed they have stuck with the same brittle hardware for the linkages, and haven't strengthened the apertures around the rear air vents that were a known weak point in v1. See post 1 of the RCGroups thread for full details... Edited March 1, 2022 by MattyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Huge side profile on this aircraft means it barely needs any rudder input in knife edge. Powered by a Hacker Q30 on 10S. Not something I had seen before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 20 hours ago, Dom (Essential RC) said: Huge side profile on this aircraft means it barely needs any rudder input in knife edge. Powered by a Hacker Q30 on 10S. Not something I had seen before. Blimey, that model..... let's be kind and say it's an "acquired taste"! ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 very nice, thanks for sharing Dom, and nicely done Roy. Kinda FUGLY.. fun and ugly.. And if you ever break it, you have a ready made surf board for the next hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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