The main wing is finally finished and waiting final sanding and smoothing. Must admit, it's slightly larger than I imagined it would be, but I still think it turned out pretty well considering the amo...

Here is the beast in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4i7Swyb1Kc&feature=youtu.be

paulj Wrote: (29-01-2012, 05:44 PM) -- Tut..Tut...Tut....:( Guys what happened to the calling and circuit procedures we talked about? Surprised that it was 2 of our regular fliers too. As you say ...

robair Wrote: (29-01-2012, 03:56 PM) -- Mick that dive into the trees frm my viewpoint was the smoothest most graceful death plunge I have ever seen. As always the sound when it hit the tree was impr...

Time: approximatly 1218 hours Location: McCoy Park aerodrome Incident Details: 2 T-28 Trojans were involved in a mid air collision resulting in a near fatal crash of one of the planes, whilst the...

I'm definatly keen for a fly tomorrow, so I might join you at PEMAC if McCoy is no good tomorrow. I want to give my FPV Mugi a maiden. Or at least see if I can get it off the ground.... Mick

Flying fisho Wrote: (27-01-2012, 07:28 PM) -- Heaps of admiration for your work Mick, I still consider myself very much a novice in the RC aircraft hobby, still struggling in it's intricacies. Hope o...

Wing half almost finished. Just a few minor bits to do before it's complete and the wing halves are ready for joining together. I couldn't resist pulling it off the board and placing the wing ha...

More building done due to almost constant horrible weather and working really silly hours. First up is the cowling. It is made from a series of rings that are glued on top of each other and sanded int...

~KevJ~ Wrote: (20-01-2012, 02:30 PM) -- most ppl in my experience that are keen on rc and flight to start with are in trouble once they start.. you will see plane after plane that you just have to ha...

Not sure if this is the thing that your after, but I listen to a podcast called "All Things That Fly (http://allthingsthatfly.com/)" which is a podcast on all manner of RC Planes and flight. Yes it is...

The wing half is finished! Now to start the other side. Also, I been doing some looking, is this the Dope from HobbyCo (http://www.hobbyco.com.au/search/search_results.php?find=dope&searchtyp...

Does anyone have any spare 6mm depron that they would like sell/give/donate/sponser/get rid of/pass along ??? Otherwise, is another order planned anytime soon? I would like to start experimenting w...

Flying fisho Wrote: (05-01-2012, 05:27 PM) -- Picked up a metre today but made a mistake with the price, hope you ok with $14.99. Ooops still making mistakes, $4.99. But you can choose which price yo...

Flying fisho Wrote: -- No probs, will pick up an off white metre tomorrow -- Great, thanks for that, I'll fix you up next time I'm down at the field. Meanwhile, not much more to report on the bui...

Flying fisho Wrote: (03-01-2012, 05:15 PM) -- Dropped into a Penrith fabric shop and they had Bem Silk Lining @ $5.95 per metre, happy to pick it up for you if you tell me how many metres required. W...

Started on the wing today. First up, started by laying the plan out on my work table then pinning the main spars into place Next, start added the ribs into the wing. This bit may take awhile, ca...

Flying fisho Wrote: (02-01-2012, 07:30 PM) -- I have been told that Cabramatta is the clothing material capital of Sydney. There are a few fabric shops that I walk past on my way to work at Penrith &...

robair Wrote: (02-01-2012, 08:34 AM) -- G'day Mick The material I was talking about is called Bem Silk which is a dress lining taffeta. Costs under $10 per metre, technique is the same as silkspa...

yarrumevets Wrote: (27-12-2011, 06:40 PM) -- OK - well as long as it doesn't develop warps. You might be able to pin-down the parts as you apply the dope/thinners mix to prevent it twisting. -- As...

Quote: -- I've heard about Silkspan but never seen or used it. The only one I've used is Solarfilm and I wouldn't use that if I were you, because it will take your tailplane and fin and twist them in...

yarrumevets Wrote: (26-12-2011, 04:31 PM) -- Not bad Mick - what are you going to cover it with? -- When I was down at Hobbies in the Hills last, I was chatting to the guys about what to cover it w...

Not much more done since last post due to christmas and work... Firstup, I bent the undercarridge wire into shape. That was a bit of a challenge as it involed 3 separate bits of wire which are supp...

That video is well done. What do you use to edit your video and add the text effect?

After an unexpected change of address, an overseas holiday and an operation and following the sucessful first flight of the First Step (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=554) and since ...

With all the wet weather we've been having lately, I needed a wet weather project. The First Step from RCM&E magazine is designed to be a quick build 3 channel slow flying trainer. After studing the p...

kizza42 Wrote: (04-12-2011, 03:33 PM) -- It's yours :thumbup: -- Thanks, not sure when I'll be back at the field to pick up. Working lots of weekends lately. Not that I'm missing a lot with this 'o...

kizza42 Wrote: (01-12-2011, 06:56 PM) -- Free to a good home: 1x T28 Trojan Fuselage carcass* Suit those wanting a new firewall or steering mechanism, all other hardware was stolen by the crash gre...

Hi, I'm trying to work out what the Brushless equivalent is to the Speed 400 brushed motor. I need one for my next project that I'm building. The closest I've come is a suggestion on RC Groups of the...

samste Wrote: (19-11-2011, 06:06 PM) -- For Sale Impulse Buy will sell less Shipping Costs $40-00 Only. no shipping costs Save Save Save -- Is that $40 for this one? If yes, then I'll take it. M...

Hi Everyone, I'm very seriously considering buying a Blade mCPx with the money I got for my birthday. I was wondering if anyone knows the best place to get one and about how much they are going for? ...

Skidz Wrote: (29-10-2011, 09:05 PM) -- Just noticed Mick (Kedumba). It's your birthday! Many happy returns mate. Did you get a new plane or any RC gear? -- Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone. ...

As much as I'd like to be there today after so long not flying due to work and bad weather, I won't be able to make it down today. I fly out tomorrow morning for 3 weeks in Thailand with my family so ...

kizza42 Wrote: (08-09-2011, 04:28 AM) -- Use the "insert into post" button to show them in the order you want -- Thanks Kieran, I'll do that from now. not sure why it mixed the order of the photos ...

Some more build pictures. First, the Vertical Stab and the Rudder. Straight forward contstruction with nothing fancy. Just built on the plans, wait till the glue dries then lift it off. Next ...

Fuse construction has stalled until I can get some Basswood for the struts so I've started on the tail. Fairly straightforward and built on the plans, just a little fiddley. Need to get some 18swg wir...

Panspermian Wrote: (29-08-2011, 05:08 PM) -- Cool :) I got myself a Peter Rake Morane Saulnier A1 short kit http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=710085 a couple of months ago. I was in n...

Hi All, With all the wet weather and non flying weekends combined with lots of weekend shifts for me means lots of time not flying and after the mediocre sucess of my Luton Minor, I decided it was t...

secant0give Wrote: (21-08-2011, 10:41 AM) -- We can get some cores cut for about $20 each plus the price of the foam and the postage will be zero dollers. They will be a better model, only thing is t...

If no one else wants them I'll take them. I have a young daughter who loves flying the sim and I think these might be perfect Mick

yarrumevets Wrote: (13-08-2011, 09:27 PM) -- Is anyone planning on being down at McCoy tomorrow? Willyweather says bad things, but Weatherzone is more upbeat - I prefer the latter.[hr] -- I'd like...

Thanks everyone. I think I will go for a bigger ESC. I'll hunt around the various sites and place an order shortly. Mick

Hi All, Just a quick one this time. It's been recommended that I get 2 x TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164) for my Bronco, ...

Maybe we need to define some rules... like how do we measure "Biggest" - is it total wing area? Longest wing span? most material used? Do we have a max or min requirment for things like power syst...

Skidz Wrote: (16-07-2011, 10:09 AM) -- I thought it would be a great challenge for all the home builders to build the largest flying plane out of depron. -- Does it have to be Depron? I already hav...

Wow, my very own thread of all my really annoying questions I'm not sure whether to feel privileged or embarrised!!!

Does anyone have a prop balancer that I could beg/borrow/steal/rent or otherwise gain use of? I have a couple of props and an EDF fan I'd like to balance.. thanks Mick

Hi All, Looking for some help or suggestions to fix/replace my EDF unit. Last weekend after a not so sucessful launch of my Mugi Evo (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236710), my EDF c...

I was gonna put in an order for a http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12922 motor from HK and wanted a 20 - 25 amp ESC for that as a replacement in my Luton Minor. Would...

I remember that Island hopper :) If jason doesn't take the motor I may, depending on price, although I'll need a new ESC to go with it. If Jason does want it, I might try the HK one the other steve su...