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Tim Mackey	28/06/2009 09:20:10
20920 forum posts 304 photos 15 articles	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.
David Ashby - Moderator	28/06/2009 21:25:21
Moderator 10930 forum posts 1681 photos 612 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. Anyone else have one of these? Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 28/06/2009 21:27:55
David Ashby - Moderator	29/06/2009 08:07:09
Moderator 10930 forum posts 1681 photos 612 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
Terry Whiting	29/06/2009 14:17:56
154 forum posts	John, I thought the model a little cracker, but can't say the same about the video. Why auto focus is used for model filming I never know
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
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
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: www.myskies.co.uk 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: http://www.myskies.co.uk/customers.html Cheers, John
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