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10-04-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 45,517
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Warbirds Over The Rockies

For those who were not about on the Sunday afternoon, here's a short YouTube clip of the B-26 moving under her own power for the 1st time on the Sunday afternoon.....................

B-26...
10-02-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 45,517
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Warbirds Over The Rockies

Like these you mean:D

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75352.0;attach=83371;image

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10-01-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 45,517
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Warbirds Over The Rockies

Yes, it'll be on YouTube once edited etc......I'll post a link as soon as I have it.

Phil
10-01-2010, 02:49 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 45,517
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Warbirds Over The Rockies

Thanks Rich....got any more where that came from?......I didn't take any as I was videoing it. If you have anything you're willing to share, drop me a mail to [email protected]

Cheers

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09-30-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 45,517
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Warbirds Over The Rockies

Landed back in the UK around 12.00 on Monday.......still feeling the ill effects of the jet lag!!!

A HUGE thanks to Brian & the rest of the WOTR crew for a superb event. Great to meet up with so...
07-07-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,583
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: experience/advice PC-10 old color

Hi Teus

Sorry to hear you have not been happy with the PC-10 'Old' from WBC...................I have distributed a fair quantity of this colour around Europe over the past 2-3 years, and this is...
06-20-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,620
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Building the Sea Fury 1/4 from Jerry Bates

Nice work on the spinner Bernie....................:)

Phil
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,148
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: 'Valkyrie' Sports Jet - Released

Hi Bob

Yes, the kit is still available........kits are in stock ready for immediate dispatch

Apologies (again) for no further progress on the build report, demand for our custom building...
05-27-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

No.....we'll not be at the European's</p>

Myself &amp; the other 2 pilots of the 'Fighteraces' team hope to be back in Trondheim Norway for 'Warbird Weekend 2009' in late August.....we were last there...
05-27-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

No....we never got round to sing the 'Jeti Box' to download the flight data.......next time </p>

Heart rate......all fine, we knew it flew after the 1st 'short' flight.......the modificatons can...
05-27-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,620
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Building the Sea Fury 1/4 from Jerry Bates

Bernie</p>

We'll be using 'Ultra Precision' valves on the gear in out Fury......I've been using these valves for 15+ yrs on a number of large scale projects and have always had excellent...
05-27-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

On 16" pitch, she flies great........we will be increasng this further to try and reduce the 'cruise' throttle setting to help increase flight times.

With 13,500Mah, we have flown for 6 minutes...
05-27-2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

There will be NO weathering as the model is based on a recently restored currently flying Mk.1a.......whch is completely clean and in pristine condition.

Phil
05-26-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47825.0;attach=32656;image</p>

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47825.0;attach=32657;image</p>
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05-26-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47825.0;attach=32651;image</p>

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47825.0;attach=32653;image</p>
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05-26-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

The Benedini sound system was not used until flight #3 and 4..........but here's a short video of flight #2</p>

http://www.aircraftinaction.com/Alis_Spitfire_Roger.WMV</p>

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05-26-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

Just a short update to let you know we have now had 4 flights with the electric 1/4 Mk.1a.......the last 3 being 100% successful after modifications to the power train</p>

The power set-up is now...
05-20-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,620
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Building the Sea Fury 1/4 from Jerry Bates

Nice work Bernie.........................I'm glad I have a friend who I can pass all my major 'composite' jobs onto!!!!</p>

We're back onto our Sea Fury build full time next week, so we should be...
04-28-2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,620
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Building the Sea Fury 1/4 from Jerry Bates

Yes....the movement of servos in a 15lb 70/75" model is FAR more beneficial than doing the same on a 45/50lb 115" model..................when we are working at these sizes and weights, the prime...
04-28-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,620
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Building the Sea Fury 1/4 from Jerry Bates

Another 1/4 Bates Fury on the go over here.......I see no need to try and reposition flap and aileron servos ahead of the main spar ( I haven't ). Not only will this add a lot more work, but it will...
04-27-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

No....everything in the cockpit has been made from scratch, by hand.................

Phil
04-27-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

A report of the test flight and news about 'Top Gun' can be found here.............post # 322

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php/topic,47825.300.html

Phil

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04-21-2009, 03:10 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

Rick

Time did not allow new moulds to be produced during the project to complete this Mk.1a. The existing moulds are still owned by Ali, but are currently still in our posession. We haven't...
04-19-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

Nearly there now.................completion due in the next few days

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47825.0;attach=30429;image
02-14-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 95,849
Posted By Fighteraces UK

RE: Electric 1/4 Spitfire MK1A full composite

Thanks......we're trying.........;)

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/RCMFLive/albums/userpics/10241/Mk1Spit_332.jpg
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