Hey Steve, Work and family and finance have kept me away for a bit, hopefully will make a triumphant return soon. As for build projects, lets just say I'm currently working on something that has cana...

If your looking for something easy and quick to build and great fun to fly, check out the First Step (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=554&highlight=first+step) build log. It's a great...

I've found in the past, especially on warm days, that there is generally a really good thermal that seems to hang around the eastern end of the field over the driveway and above the factories. I've ha...

Wow lots of information. Thanks for the replies. Gonna take a little while to digest all of this. First impressions though is very very expensive and quite possibly unaffordable. Quote: -- I'l...

Sitting here staring out my windows watching the rain pouring out of the sky and thinking about what to make for my next project. It occurs to me it might be fun to make a quadcopter to mount my gopro...

disoriented Wrote: (13-03-2015, 07:27 PM) -- Hi Mick, I'll be at the field tomorrow morning and I'll bring the heli. If you can get there tomorrow - great. If not, we'll meet up some other time. N...

disoriented Wrote: (10-03-2015, 01:22 PM) -- It's all yours Mick. If the weather is OK for flying this weekend (doesnt look so good!), I'll bring the heli and hopefully we can meet at the field. ...

I've been keen to get into Helis for the longest time. I'll take it if it's still available. Mick

Wow this is an old post! My mischievous 2 year old is now a very mischievous 6 almost 7 year old! I honestly don't know how much useful information I can give you as I haven't had this plane for a ...

is that Depron sheets or Foamboard sheets that you have. Just out of interest, how much would you charge me for a 6mm depron extra? Just the cut-out i mean. Thanks Mick

Hi Everyone. I've noticed that some mythical Stuff called Foam-board in America seems to be getting more and more popular as a building material. The guys at Flite Test (http://flitetest.com/) have a...

No, I'm not member of any club. Just self taught over many years. Lots and lots of trial and error. Usually more error than anything else :) I picked myself up a Camera Mount (http://www.ebay.com.a...

I've been observing the skies with my 4.5" Reflector scope for many many years. Love looking at the night sky and finding the various gems that hide up there just out of sight. I've also been experime...

Just an update. I went to my local Hobby shop who couldn't help. He suggested Bunnings. Went to Bunnings but they couldn't help and directed me to Super Cheap. Went to Super Cheap but they couldn't h...

Hi All, Since we don't have an "Off Topic" forum, I'll have to post here. I've decided to have a go at playing with airbrushing and spray painting, so I ordered a Super El_Cheapo Airbrush (http...

I might be keen on the Camel, price and missus's agreement pending....

Thanks Steve, I'll go with the short shaft NTM motor I think. Apparently this model is a little tricky to dial in but flies nicely once it is. It's not meant to be a speed demon so I'm a bit wary of ...

How about the Short Shaft version (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25084__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_28_26A_1200kv_286w_short_shaft_version_.html) of the first NTM motor. I think this may be a b...

Actually, having a closer look, it appears that that motor (from the picture and user reviews/comments) can't be mounted as a pusher, so I had another look. How about the D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Moto...

Thanks Steve, That looks like what I need. I always get confused when trying to work out motor equivalents. way too many choices. Mick

Hi All, Looking at my next Project, another RCM&E (http://www.modelflying.co.uk/) plan. It's a simple quick build canard plane called a Can-Doo (http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article/can-doo/1701...

Hi All, For my next project I'm looking for some Transparent Heat Shrink covering film preferably in red however I'd consider other colours. I know Hobbyking sells Covering Film Transparent RED (5mtr...

wingtipper Wrote: (05-08-2013, 01:25 AM) -- yep . i survived the wires and landed club is a privileged club indeed ! very good to see others in it . well done mate . -- I didn't quite make that cl...

kizza42 Wrote: (30-07-2013, 03:27 PM) -- I think its worth giving a Google Photosphere a shot if I ever get down to the field, they're pretty high res -- At the risk of sounding stoopid, what is a ...

Chris Mc Wrote: (29-07-2013, 07:24 PM) -- Well done Mick (kedumba) and many thanks. It would be great if you could mow the strip longer lol. -- Thanks Chris. The image used is way out of date...

secant0give Wrote: (30-06-2013, 11:06 PM) -- smuzz Wrote: (30-06-2013, 10:30 PM) -- secant0give Wrote: (30-06-2013, 08:36 PM) -- Not mentioning that if your right handed a mode 2 hand launch of an ...

Panspermian Wrote: (30-04-2013, 06:42 PM) -- Finally back home, if you still want those motors my number is 0418 619 801. Probably won't be at the field for a while so either you can pick them up fro...

gbanger Wrote: (29-04-2013, 04:06 PM) -- I wanna see it fly inverted... -- The word is apparently they don't do inverted very well, ie not at all....:D otherwise I think it'll be another nice sl...

Here is the build log for my latest creation, the QSC Rogallo. The original can be found here (http://allthingscrash.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=187:qsc-rogallo&catid=29:the-cms&I...

wingtipper Wrote: (06-04-2013, 05:06 PM) -- OK MICK . i was at the field today , i placed my motor, prop and mount inside the field box . there is a plastic box inside containing an incident log boo...

Panspermian Wrote: (04-04-2013, 06:13 PM) -- A 2408 and a 2409. One motor free of charge, 2 motors $10. One stick mount aswell. [hr] I'll be leaving for Vietnam on Saturday and will be gone for 3 we...

wingtipper Wrote: (30-03-2013, 04:02 PM) -- mate i will place mine in a bag and put it in the flightbox , as i havent seem to cross paths with you yet . -- Great, Thank you so much. I'm working eve...

Quote: -- Hi Mick, are still looking for one of those motors? My first plane had that type of motor and then after bending the shaft I decided to by a couple from HK. I'm pretty sure it's the 2410. I...

I have the P-47, The Corsair and a Spitfire. I've not yet unboxed them so I can't say how much room is in them or how they are set up. All I know is that there is a stick mounted Brushed motor and gea...

ok, I'd like some opinions here as I'm not real good with working out motor equlivents. Would either the hexTronik DT700 Brushless Outrunner 700kv (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6246__hex...

No hurry, still gotta order servo's and other stuff yet so hopefully I'll bump into you at the field. Now all I gotta do is find 2 more of them. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks Mick

Sorry I ended up not being able to make it down on sunday :( Looks like I missed a great day. I don't know yet if I'm working next sunday but if I'm not I'll be there. I still want to maiden my Morane...

wingtipper Wrote: (15-03-2013, 08:59 PM) -- Ive got one its yours for free if you want . It was in a pulse i once owned mount included i think it is the 2308 one 1800 or 1100 kv 3S -- That would be...

Bugger, I need something that is stick mount. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Mick [hr] How about if I use something like this stick mount (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__633...

Hi All, Looking for a powertrain for the GuanLi planes that I recently picked up. I've been told that a TowerPro 2408/2410 should be a good brushless motor for these planes ( instructions show a Brus...

How about I offer $40 for the 3 GuanLi models? Lemmie know if thats ok. Mick

I've been playing with KSP for a while too. Great game. Does anyone know of a decent WWI flight/combat Sim? Been looking for one for ages.

It's not Friday and it's not funny and doesn't have anything to do with flying.. well not really... but I just had to share this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c

A RealFlight version of the PRCAC field is something that I've had on the cards for a while. Since there seems to be some interest again I'll resurrect the project and see how we go. I think I still h...

Been quietly doing more work on the Morane. I think it's pretty much ready for it's first test flight. Still got a lot to do on it but it's all detail work, like the farings on the landing struts,...

gbanger Wrote: (15-11-2012, 04:46 PM) -- Hey Mick, When do you expect to have the Bronco in the air, what wingspan is it?... a few build specs please?They have always been a personal favorite of mi...

Thanks for the replies. I'm going for English style markings not the french so I'll put the red at the leading edge on both sides. Mick

The scheme I'm going for will be for an australian based squadron from WWI called the Australian Half-Flight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamian_Half_Flight) or Mesopotamian Half-Flight (so cal...

Hi all. Just designing some markings for my Moraine and i have a question for all the enthusiests out there. Im trying to work out the tail markings for the plane. Now, if the aircraft is travel...

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I'll give those a try and get back to you with the results.