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Forum: Sport Flying
11-11-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By David Bathe

NIB Moki 135, accessories & pipe for sale

Hi Guys, I have a Brand New Moki 135 RC motor with accessories.
Never ran or installed in model. Perfect internal condition with no sigh of ring, bearing deterioration.
Designed to deliver massive...
Forum: Kit Building
11-09-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7188_eec9e6ded786fa3e87d0ca2ea3c1f1a3e31d4dff.jpeg
Forum: Glow Engines
11-09-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 541
Posted By David Bathe

NIB Moki 135, accessories & pipe for sale

Hi Guys, I have a Brand New Moki 135 RC motor with accessories.
Never ran or installed in model. Perfect internal condition with no sigh of ring, bearing deterioration.
Designed to deliver massive...
Forum: Kit Building
11-05-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

Using all that ply under the turtle deck is over...

Using all that ply under the turtle deck is over kill... Remember you can just box up the fuselage instead.
See quick drawing
Heres a shot of my 1/4 scale moth using the same principle.
Simple and...
Forum: Kit Building
11-04-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

Remember you can make light ply out of balsa...

Remember you can make light ply out of balsa sheet/CA sandwich .
I've made large 2x2m aircraft using 1/8 balsa sheet running lengthways down the sides and 1/8 balsa sheet doubler running 45degrees....
Forum: Kit Building
11-04-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

The sides of the fuselage where also light ply on...

The sides of the fuselage where also light ply on the original with light ply doubles here and there.
As was the the Firewall - Two layer of 1/8 th light ply... then hit all over with thin CA. Holy...
Forum: Kit Building
11-03-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

Yes 1/16. No problems. The secret with this...

Yes 1/16. No problems.
The secret with this airplane is to build it as light as possible... It's a flyer and the lighter it is, the more dynamic it becomes.
Dave Patrick really knew his stuff, but...
09-27-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
Posted By David Bathe

Hi coyote...I want $900. The consensus from the...

Hi coyote...I want $900. The consensus from the US is $1500.
Seeing it's situated in Norway, one of the most expensive countries on the planet, shipping best arranged/ordered from the USA. It's...
Forum: Kit Building
09-06-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 363,878
Posted By David Bathe

A GREAT flying model indeed. Normal decent...

A GREAT flying model indeed.
Normal decent quality servos are more than good enough, not need to spend a fortune.
Keep everything as light as possible, its pays huge dividends performance wise....
08-12-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By David Bathe

I simply did web based averages from DHL/UPS etc...

I simply did web based averages from DHL/UPS etc etc. A package 150cm or less is reasonable. Over that (necessary because of the one piece fuselage) one can almost double any quote.
Apart from the...
08-12-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By David Bathe

On the Byron Originals FB Group, the going price...

On the Byron Originals FB Group, the going price is $1.5k. I'm asking 900 bucks.
Been offered that many time from the US market but the shipping is prohibitive.
08-12-2022, 04:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By David Bathe

No SOPHIA' I'm still the proud owner. In this...

No SOPHIA' I'm still the proud owner.
In this day of foam BNF and scale-like ARF models... I don't think the majority of the people know what they're looking at.
07-12-2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By David Bathe

Byron Originals Cessna 195 kit

Hi Guys.
I have a complete Byron Originals Cessna 195 kit semi built. All the hard work done, frame up, sheeting, cutting, wing & UC mounting done. Balsa work ready for final sanding and finishing....
07-11-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
Posted By David Bathe

Byron Originals Cessna 195

Hi Guys.
I have a complete Byron Originals Cessna 195 kit semi built. All the hard work done, frame up, sheeting, cutting, wing & UC mounting done. Balsa work ready for final sanding and finishing....
12-10-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 34,611
Posted By David Bathe

They look beautiful. Think back when the planes...

They look beautiful.
Think back when the planes where all wing... and a stick fuselage. What sort of design principle was that?
Today we can have a fuselage area that is identical to the wing area...
12-03-2021, 02:31 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 86,295
Posted By David Bathe

Portlandflyer. Man, your work is FANTASTIC! ...

Portlandflyer. Man, your work is FANTASTIC!
Standing ovation!
12-03-2021, 02:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By David Bathe

Just a heads up. Ive seen nose ring mounted...

Just a heads up. Ive seen nose ring mounted motors rip themselves and the whole assembly out of aircraft that weren't built for that configuration.
The stresses applied to that nose ring area are...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-02-2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 12,196
Views: 1,293,228
Posted By David Bathe

Are you sure the cores are different and not just...

Are you sure the cores are different and not just some strange alinement issue because of the dihedral brace?
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-31-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12,196
Views: 1,293,228
Posted By David Bathe

Yes, all scales result in a really nice...

Yes, all scales result in a really nice aeroplane.
Having said that, the Senior is the one. has a fabulous feel to it.
If you want some fun build the wing flat, leave off the last couple rib...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-30-2021, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12,196
Views: 1,293,228
Posted By David Bathe

Roger that! The Telemaster, particularly the...

Roger that!
The Telemaster, particularly the Senior Telemaster is THE trainer.
I first came across one in the early 70's and was shocked at it's size. Veco .61 with a Perry Carb and SkyLeader Radio...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-27-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12,196
Views: 1,293,228
Posted By David Bathe

Thanks Donny, this is a fun thread, many nice...

Thanks Donny, this is a fun thread, many nice stories.
I was much to young (poor) to buy kits so it was easier to draw -build you own.
Here's another from the same time period... I found these...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-24-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12,196
Views: 1,293,228
Posted By David Bathe

[QUOTE=Firefox11;11933013]I'm not 50, just 44....

[QUOTE=Firefox11;11933013]I'm not 50, just 44. But my dad started me on flying my first plane that someone posted in this forum. He bought me a C/L Swordsman with a Cox .049 with a built in gas tank...
07-27-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,293
Posted By David Bathe

I say Freddy, they're adorable. Did you manage...

I say Freddy, they're adorable.
Did you manage to show them your Push Pull Push Humpty Bump?
I bet you did.
​​​​​​​Well done you.
07-19-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,089
Posted By David Bathe

Wow.... Just WOW! This is wonderful 'Leaf. ...

Wow.... Just WOW!
This is wonderful 'Leaf.
So creative and beautiful made... These are just great.
Congratulations.
06-18-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 624
Views: 146,356
Posted By David Bathe

WOW, great thread full of beautiful models. ...

WOW, great thread full of beautiful models.
There's one thing that struck me looking through the beginningpages/original build posts was how wonderful the model looked in the raw, rubbed down...
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