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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-15-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Vertical performance on a WW1 model just sounds...

Vertical performance on a WW1 model just sounds wrong to me. It's all personal preference of course. The reduction gives lower revs but so much more presence. When I was selling my pup I did a video...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-14-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

I had a 1/3 balsa usa pup with reduction gear and...

I had a 1/3 balsa usa pup with reduction gear and that flew beautifully. I wish i'd kept the reduction gear when I sold the pup. Would have been ideal for the DR1 !

Personally I like both pretty...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-13-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Many thanks. Really pleased with how she flies,...

Many thanks. Really pleased with how she flies, better than I ever expected...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-13-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

A pic ...

A pic
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1986614
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-13-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Maiden flight a overall a success. No trimming...

Maiden flight a overall a success. No trimming required however naff landing . Then 2nd flight found rudder servo had stripped gears. But she flies beautifully - really pleased ...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-12-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Thanks all , I'll post a video of the maiden

Thanks all , I'll post a video of the maiden
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-12-2014, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Pics make it look neater than it is. But it's my...

Pics make it look neater than it is. But it's my biggest n best build to date and first time I made whole cockpit and a full length pilot figure ( aces of iron head n shoulders)
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-12-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1986284http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1986285
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-11-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Maiden flight tomorrow around 11:30am just rear...

Maiden flight tomorrow around 11:30am just rear cabane wires to do and thats about it. pic to follow (possibly the last of her in one piece)


A proper 'scale' kit has been an eye opener (even...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-07-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

All being well should be my 'big black fokker's'...

All being well should be my 'big black fokker's' maiden flight this weekend. (Weather forecast is very promising) Last week I ran the Zenoah 74 twin for 3 hours to run in a little (new engine). Few...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-05-2014, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

That must be really impressive to see let alone...

That must be really impressive to see let alone hear ! You can see why they were known as the flying circus!
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-31-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Must be good just to see them in the 'flesh' as...

Must be good just to see them in the 'flesh' as well as for reference!
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-31-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Great videos ! and stunning pictures !

Great videos ! and stunning pictures !
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-28-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

I've actually used Mick Reeves kevlar for the...

I've actually used Mick Reeves kevlar for the cables and it doesn't stretch, so I can yank to my hearts content (the rest of the plane will fall apart, but the 'cables' will be fine) :)

bit iffy...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-27-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Almost ready for maiden and weight is 16.2kg or...

Almost ready for maiden and weight is 16.2kg or 35lbs 11.4oz
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-10-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

I have built the 1/4 Busa DR1 (among other kits)....

I have built the 1/4 Busa DR1 (among other kits). All Balsa USA models I have built the kits have been good quality with good instructions etc. (albeit the 1/3 scale pup had text only instructions)....
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-17-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Another fuzzy pic. It's going to be the Jacobs...

Another fuzzy pic. It's going to be the Jacobs black colour scheme, not the fire/smoke puffing devil but the plain one with white cross on fuse. Partly because it's easier to do, partly because I,v...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-17-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

Have a zenoah 74cc twin, not weighed it yet but...

Have a zenoah 74cc twin, not weighed it yet but around 35lbs. Prop, got to find it, put it somewhere 'safe' 4 yrs ago. Think it's 24x10.
i'm well into rudder so no worries
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-16-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

I am another one who was so enthralled with...

I am another one who was so enthralled with Deljons build I ordered a kit from Glenn. I actually started building my gtm 1/3 scale DR1 back in January 2009. By September I decide to take a short...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-28-2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

US185Damiani - Could we see a close up of the elevator control horns - would be rather relevant to my particular circumstances (see below)

Some pics of my patented magnesium alloy control horns...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-27-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

If thats real, it looks like our models.

Or if thats a model, it looks real!

So whats the story looks really interesting!
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-27-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

i'm just fettling up some new 'posh' ones, hopefully my fettling is now improved, will take some pics as I go so you can see it is not difficult
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-26-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Well I mullered one mag control horn trying to drill a hole. So tried a couple of small holes in the carbon for the JB to get into and bobs yer uncle. Horn is solid as a rock on the carbon test bit,...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-20-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Thanks Del, i've got a 'test' bit of carbon tube now and give it a go
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-16-2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 451,344
Posted By Alistair

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

I did the control horn for the rudder no problem, sanding by hand and did one other. Left the others until I started on the elevator by which time I had a little 1" sander.
Unfortunately I got a...
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