Jon H Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I would have thought .3 would be fine, but if its not too expensive get both as it comes in handy for all sorts. I use it for shimming engine mounts for neat spinner gaps and other bits n bobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 It’s been nearly a year since I last updated this build blog primarily because I haven’t spent much time working on the La-7. The only real changes since my last update have been painting and the installation of the servos etc… The painting created far more mess that I expected and mixing the colours was difficult but I think the overall finish looks close enough. Well today was the day. The La-7 was finally assembled and the engine started for the first time in a year. I just need to find a spare weekend for the maiden flight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Flight report? Looks great, with a number of us about to take delivery of kits how did it fly!............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Calling anyone who might have the original article "The July 03 RCME featured the Warbird Replicas Lavochkin La7", I have looked in the digital old copies, but it does not seem to go that far back! Failing that any other reviews or information as I am a late joiner to the party! Was the review of the of the smaller version or the bigger one (more interested in this one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Whilst I know that there are 26 pages on the thread, there are lots of build and finishing tips plus flying reports here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hi, I am going to stick with this thread as its only 5 pages and mine won't take up too much space as I troll through the others and pick the bones out. Famous last words as I have never built a veneered wing model, but it won't be my last! Starting the La7 soon as autumn appears to have fully arrived1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 D Graham R came down to our patch today , and knowing that he was building one of my 57" La7s , I dragged out the old La7 and fired up its OS 52FS . Despite being gummed up after a five year lay up , she flew like the old pro ..... I think he wanted to take her home . Must be well over 1000 flights on it ! I have to say , those earlier "cruder" kits may not win any scale comps , but when its blowing a steady 12mph , they dont shirk their duties . Maybe we tend to overthink the whole sport scale scene ? He did fly it rather well , I have to say . The old Sandown showman was definitely in evidence . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Will get round to finishing mine one day 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Well Martin , I think your 109 was a worthwhile diversion ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Too many diversions Richard, all my time this year so far has been finishing off an 11 year restoration of my 1960 Fairthorpe Zeta, completed a couple of weeks ago, it was worth all the blood, sweat and tears along the way. Ford Zephyr straight 6 engine, Raymond Mays cylinder head and triple Weber 40 carbs, it showed 160 bhp on a rolling road (sorry for the thread drift!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 That's nice Martin, worth a drift from the runway,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: That's nice Martin, worth a drift from the runway,,, Looks like it was on the runway ! Hands up all those who also built kit cars. 🖐️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Yep - a Rickman Ranger, two Westfields and a Cobra replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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