Sparrowhawk - a trad builders kit.
Tim Mackey | 28/06/2009 09:20:10 |
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That looks like a pretty nice model actually, and good VFM really. Not sure how much is actually included in the kit ( hardware etc? ) but does seem to fill a gap for the traditional builder who wants a smart, wooden, electric model to chuck and go.
Well done to John, and hope he does well with it. Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 28/06/2009 09:25:11 |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 28/06/2009 19:50:22 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Hello,
Just to let everyone know that there is a photo of the kit contents on our website (see above for link) as you will see you get a lot for your money.
Many thanks,
John Newton,
Skies the limit designs.
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David Ashby - Moderator | 28/06/2009 21:25:21 |
![]() Moderator 10922 forum posts 1680 photos 610 articles | Reminds me of the Hush Pup - my first electric model in 1997. A trad build kit, I can't believe I didn't know what I didn't know about electric flight back then - 7-cell NiCD, Westbury ESC (remember them?) and Tamiya connectors! Still it flew quite well for the time.
Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 28/06/2009 21:27:55 |
David Ashby - Moderator | 29/06/2009 08:07:09 |
![]() Moderator 10922 forum posts 1680 photos 610 articles | Hope it goes well John ![]() |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 29/06/2009 09:42:34 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Many thanks David, I used to use Tamiya connectors until I discovered they gave unreliable connections (not good when your reciever is powered off the main battery as well! ), use gold plated 4mm "banana" type now, much better.
My first electric model (many years ago) had a direct drive graupner speed 400 in it. Amazing how much the technology has progressed, especially regarding power to weight.
John
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Terry Whiting | 29/06/2009 14:17:56 |
154 forum posts | John,
I thought the model a little cracker,
![]() ![]() Why auto focus is used for model filming I never know
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JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 29/06/2009 15:38:33 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Terry,
Thanks for the comments, glad you like it. I had to film the video on a standard digital camera, hence the poor(ish) quality, I'll try and get some better video when I get a mo.
John
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JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 07/07/2009 19:49:58 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Following a few queries from our customers we have now added a General Information section to our website. This gives details of recomended motors and batteries etc. for the Sparrowhawk. If anyone has a specific motor or battery combination they have in mind we will of course be happy to advise on it's suitability. Details of the standard setup are also included in the kits.
Thanks,
John Newton
Skies the Limit Designs
Edited By JohnN on 07/07/2009 19:54:53 |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 13/07/2009 10:11:51 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | The sparrowhawk is now availiable as a part kit, just add sheet and strip wood. See our listing on ebay.co.uk for more details (search for sparrowhawk kit).
John
Skies the Limit Designs
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JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 18/07/2009 09:20:08 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Just to let everyone know that we will be attending the Cosford LMAC show this Sunday with the Sparrowhawk.
Cheers,
John |
Martin Roberts | 27/07/2009 10:41:07 |
87 forum posts | Hey John, this looks like a pretty nice platform, and the photo angle looks like the name, I can just see the outline of the hawks beak, good entry type.
Marty |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 27/07/2009 18:10:23 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Marty,
Thanks for the comments, glad you like it. I try to give our models a bit of character. It would make an ideal first aileron equipped model as it is very stable yet manouverable
Thanks,
Johm |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 30/10/2009 16:41:32 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | Just to let everyone know, we now have a new website:
the MK2 version of the Sparrowhawk is out now, it features a more tapered nose making the model look even more attractive.
Regards,
John Newton |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 30/10/2009 16:44:16 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | We have also added some more customers finished models to the website, see:
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JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 06/11/2009 08:40:55 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | We have been informed by one of our customers that Overlander are currently out of stock of the motor shown on the Sparrowhawk kit plan.
Please visit
http://www.myskies.co.uk/setup.html
for a range of different motors that will all suit this model.
Cheers,
John |
JohnN - Skies The Limit Designs | 09/03/2010 11:10:11 |
![]() 19 forum posts 9 photos | We have now posted some video of the Wingman in flight on our website.
Thanks,
John |
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