David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 At a user suggestion, are you using the time to get a project underway? Edited By David Ashby - Moderator on 30/03/2020 09:53:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall 9 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 For me, a trad, vintage build using anything I can utilise... ply, foam sheet, printed plastic parts, CF, even some balsa.... A vintage flyer, Hep Cat. (downloaded plan). Edited By David Hall 9 on 30/03/2020 10:01:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Acland Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Ideal opportunity for building. Just started on a Stolp Starlet plan that I have had for some time. I spend the mornings doing jobs around the house and garden that I have been meaning to do for some time. Then after lunch get on to the workbench for some building. Supplies are no problem as mail order is available from most shops. Hopefully this routine will help the next three nonths fly by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 For me, just finishing off a plan built Curare, ordered a PB Models Tornado from Cloud Models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 No - existing builder... Already had my Aeromaster copy started, although prior to C19 arriving I had only cut out the wing ribs. As I'm working from home, and my offspring are now at school at home, I'm not sure this means any extra time at the workbench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I have started a new project to pass the next 11 weeks - a JP Panic. Who knew they are made in Pakistan? Cutting quality seems good at first glance and the various laser cut braces are fitting well so far. As it's going to be electrically powered will it be a 'Mean Green Panic Machine'? I have green film, nearer the time I'll have to see about getting some vinyl lettering cut I have various kits stashed 'for a rainy day'. Well, I guess the forecast is pretty dull for a few months, I suppose that's close enough. What next - Panther 'gyro, Mercury Galahad, Peter Russell 362, Seagull P47 ARTF? It's not like I already have three or four models awaiting a maiden flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 there ought to be another bullet in the survey or two Who finishing off what they started previously ! so far I have dug out and working on a 1/4 Stampe started at least 10 years ago and just about finished a Moth kit dated 1983 ?? who is repairing all those "damaged" airframes ,?? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 No must not start anything new. I have got a Flair SE5 that has been on the go since 2015 about ready for coveringA lighting pattern ship project that has been on the go for 3 years a Zulu that is 90% done but is driving me crazy cos I cannot get the front screen right. A very old and tired Mick Reeves spit 63 that needs a refurb. An old faithful hack that could do with some tic. (Very little paint left on the fus and I have recently acquired an old fus and wings for an artf chipmunk that needs repair and tail feathers making. Spending time in garden at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I agree there should be another category: "Got lots of projects that need repairing or finishing, but this extended lockdown has inspired me to start something new." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Having broken my usual rule of 'only one project at a time' I've allowed myself to rack up three quite lengthy builds that for one reason or another have stalled. The closest to completion is the Revolver Autogyro that just needs a few final settings to be made before a mate who his expert with these devices will test fly it for me. Next is the 1/3 scale Turbulent from a President kit that I need to make my mind up over an engine. Third, is the one on the bench and being worked on now is the Denis Bryant Chippy plan that has been a right headache, but have got the main bulk of construction complete and awaits covering,detailing and choice of engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I've built enough over winter, though some were ARTF's but did built 4 kit/plan models, though now have 32 new aircraft waiting to test fly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart C Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Finished the design, but can't source the balsa. Not allowed out except for food, and there's none of that about. Selecting the balsa can take ages for me, checking the thickness - no tapers - knots in the right places - hold up to the light to check grain consistency - not warped - desired weight. If it doesn't meet these criteria and more, then back on the shelf. Can't check these parameters with online shopping, but if I over-order by some huge factor, there might just be something suitable plonked on the doorstep (hopefully my doorstep). These are tough times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Fairweather 1 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Yes indeed. DW models Astro Junior, been at it a week and just about done, 4 Max supplied Flair Magnatilla, to be built British and from plan . Balsa etc from SLEC. ( and like Stuart above. . . .over ordered) Flair Harvard, newly won on eBay . Thay are on the list so far, maybe time to order a nice electric pup from D B Sport and Scale . ive also got the plans for a huge Handley Page Victor for PSS and a DH Hornet, as well as a few others ! More due to my retirement than the Kung Flu. Edited By Rob Fairweather 1 on 30/03/2020 12:34:27 Edited By Rob Fairweather 1 on 30/03/2020 12:39:35 Edited By Rob Fairweather 1 on 30/03/2020 12:40:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Still building my Focke twin and amazed at how much time it takes to do quite simple parts. Still have to finish: TN DC3 - electric Repair of an electric twin Mr Dumb thumbs broke Repair TN twin that suffered an electrical failure Repair a FF ME109 that suffered an electrical failure and lawn darted Start: Slim Twin GTC build with another club mate Tiger Moth Hurricane Rob....a DH Hornet you say.....do spill the beans....I have looked but not found much recent in the way of plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ashley Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Posted by Robin Colbourne on 30/03/2020 12:10:04: I agree there should be another category: "Got lots of projects that need repairing or finishing, but this extended lockdown has inspired me to start something new." In the same boat Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Just starting ANOTHER new design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Fairweather 1 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Not much to spill Chris, Gordon Whitehead's 2x20 powered little one from eons ago . I seem to remember it's a RM magazine build article, I've had the plan and article for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I'm working from home but never been so busy. I work for a TV/internet/mobile provider. It is a huge challenge just keeping staff available. Looking forward to this current situation to be over so I have spare brain cells to think about modelling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bates Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 My latest project 151" Keil Kraft Falcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 For me, not flying = no crashes + more time to rebuild the already rebuilt and crashed models Now running out of rebuilds to rebuild again, I might have to start something new....got an un-started Queen Bee kit which is calling to me My "Dreamer" build has stalled whilst I think more about the canopy and cowling areas Edited By Dave Cunnington on 30/03/2020 21:43:30 Edited By Dave Cunnington on 30/03/2020 21:44:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 With aeromodelling still in mind, Lockdown has encouraged me to carry out domestic repairs first to my garden fence damaged by storm Dennis which also destroyed the plastic covering on our cheap greenhouse. So two days ago I repaired the plastic covering, and my wife decided to plant any number of seeds in pots and trays that we put in the greenhouse. Well yesterday's strong north easterly winds blew the greenhouse down so you can imagine the state of my wife's flower pots and trays. Prior to Christmas I put all my planes in the loft and that's where they have stayed since the Coronavirus scare. But I have it in mind to finish off a Flair Cub refurbishment and I have other plane kits to start plus for the last three years I have intended to fit a four stroke motor in my acquired KK Falcon that currently has a Merco 49 installed. The enlarged Falcon built by Chris Bates looks impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Been building on and off since 1963! However, after getting back into balsa bashing last year with a Gangster 75, I've now started a TopFlite Mustang. The secret to finishing the builds is to write a build blog as there is then pressure on me to finish the job! So far, so good, but there are a few changes that I'm intending to make so that will slow down the build as I figure out how best to make these changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 No, I have enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason-I Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Nope. I was already part way through a build before the virus kicked in, but now, as a key worker, I am in work even longer hours so have no time to continue with the build. Easter holidays & bank holidays are cancelled too, so no building to be done then either. Just as well I suppose, because I am still waiting for covering film to come back into stock at HobbyKing. Oracover is just too expensive. (Plus I have more than enough models anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ordered a Chipmunk kit from Phoenix MP yesterday - all balsa construction, should keep me busy. Rob, my son scaled up the little Hornet to about 58" span. Retracts and flaps fitted, leccy powered, flies a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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