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Kevin actually maidened this one and I'm leaning on him to add a report to this thread. I only assembled the kit and it was a very straightforward exercise - the only departure from the standard script was to use 25mm M2 nuts and bolts to fix the prop blades to the spinner backplate (just as for the Stuka).

It seemed to taxy easily for a taildragger and it behaved itself in the air too - but Kev can add the more interesting details!

       

Had this in a box for long enough to be embarrassed about that fact - so it was time to put some air underneath it.

The build was pretty simple the only notes were ...
1. Getting the wing-retaining bolts to meet the blind nuts ... drove me nuts
2. The inner edges of the ailerons and outer edges of the flaps were binding against one another - not good. The only "binding" we want is with the receiver!
3. The individual propeller blades were supposed to be attached to the spinner backplate with woodscrews. Sifting through the RCGroups thread (always takes a couple of days) indicates that these are a hazard - the heads sometimes snap off the screws, or much worse, they split the prop and backplate meaning that when you least expect it, your motor will throw a blade! Disaster follows. I got some 25mm M2 nuts and bolts instead and fixed the blades on with those.
4. Earlier releases of this model had the flap and aileron hinges glued on at the factory after the paint had been applied - always a bad move. Several models have been lost with these coming apart in flight (RCGroups again!). I checked all mine over carefully and FMS seemed to have fixed that little problem.
5. No fuel-tubing rings were supplied for the clevises, so I had to cut all nine of them myself and fit them - there was no way in the world I would have taken off without them in place.
6. A small warp in the tailplane made gluing the spar an exercise in self-control, but in the end it was satisfactory.

This model actually came with a battery - quite unusual. So, I charged it and used it, even though it had those Deans-style connectors (which suck!). Tested the CoG and it was right at the front of the range - good to go.

It flew well, a couple of clicks of aileron and rudder trim - but nothing alarming. Plenty of power on the small 2200mAh 4S battery. It rolls slowly, but it wasn't designed to be an interceptor. On a low pass at top speed it looks very sinister - just like it was supposed to be

All up - very good, easy to fly and ground handling is tops. Looks great in the air and on the ground ... even if the Hakenkreuz is missing from the fin.

       

By the way - here's the real thing ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6OK1zSxKg

I popped down to the club last Saturday 7/12 for my first visit with one of my boys and I was really impressed with how friendly and helpful everyone was. Special thanks to Jason for taking the time to give me some instructional flights and for his invaluable advice. Thanks also to the multiple Steves (I think there was 3 there that day!). Not only did I get a good walk around of the field thanks to Steve, but I also got some great advice from the other Steves as well!

Hopefully conditions are good tomorrow, see you all then.

Racing all day Saturday and fun fly on Sunday
Should be a great weekend COMSOA has a great field with plenty of room and heaps of shade
Better get some practice in. I think I'll dust off the shoestring for a bit of EF1!!

Could anyone recommend an Electric Balsa Trainer and the correct batteries for it?

Hi Guys, off on another topic here but my son Heath has featured in a Doritos Ad which has been entered in the "Crash The Superbowl" contest. Here's the link:
https://www.doritos.com/base/submissions...6&tab_id=7
The winning Ad with the most votes is shown during the American Superbowl and wins prizemoney. Please vote 5 Stars after the clip and feel free to pass the link onto your friends. Thanks.

Appin electric fly in is on next Sunday.
As you may notice from the add snipped from the MAS news letter, there will be an electric pylon racing display, put on by NSW pylon (at very short notice). An invitation has been extended to anyone from PRCAC with a RareBear or any other fun fighter class model to come along and join in, have a couple of races to entertain the crowd and get some practice.
Ian and I will definitely be going I'll be taking our set of Pylons down there so we don't have to cart the whole kit along.

There is also going to be heaps of general flying time so bring your favourite electric machines !!

Post up if you keen to come along or give me a call my phone number is in the members contact list.

   

On Sunday the 15th June we will be running THE WILLOWS CUP 2014 at McCoy field. Last year was a great day for all involved

If the weather is bad or the field is not in usable condition, as it sometimes is, we will defer it until the 25th of May.

It's time to mark the calender, write a note in the diary and perhaps grab a RareBear or SpareBear (the weapon of choice for FFC Pylon) from HK while there's still some in stock.

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__3...ouse_.html

And Get some practice in.......

and if luck abounds a 2014 version of one of these hallowed chalices might be able to take up place of honour in the Man Cave.

   

Well it's on again next week, down at Marulan, which is just not that far away just a little this side of Golburn. It's a spectacularly good place to fly and there's plent of oppertunaty to fly anything you bring allong.

Here's what it looks like from an X-8's eye view. This was taken last time we were there. you'll see what I mean by enough room to fly just about anything !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgbAy0wM2...GVNQ2MrPDQ

So HK has the Dynam planes, but not spare parts. Odd. Who sells the spare bits?