We will have as our guest Peter Dauncey. Peter was the chief designer at Airfix models and we have probably all built an Airfix model at some time. Peter is also the well known Town Crier and Town Councillor for Melksham. A light buffet will be provided this evening and there will be a raffle. If you would like to provide a raffle prize, please bring it along on the night.
Third Scale Fokker DV11
My Winter project has finally got enough bits to put together to resemble an aeroplane. (Don’t ask which Winter – it’s getting embarrassing.)
Built from a Balsa USA kit it’s going to have a 62cc Zenoah with a Mick Reeves reduction unit to swing the prop.
I maintain that progress would have been quicker if I’d been allowed to use my power tools in the lounge.
So, just the engine to strap in, some radio gear and linkages to sort out, a yard or two of covering, and off we go! (And some guns and a pilot of course – don’t want to be laughed at.)
Happy Days
John Bishop has rightly spotted that there are few ‘flying shots’ at the moment (I have a vast collection of action photos of bits of aeroplanes, but very few complete compositions worthy of posting) and has kindly sent over a few of Pat’s Pitts to remind us of warmer, sunnier times.
Note the bendy prop. And that presumably is only on tickover!
Can’t recall any useful technical details about it, other than the fantastic artwork and Pat’s usual build quality.
Oh, and the fact that he once confused the ‘Snap Roll’ switch with the ‘Smoke On’ one when we were watching and had a few exciting moments before landing successfully and walking somewhat uncomfortably back to the pits!
Tony’s Tipsy!
Or, more accurately perhaps, ‘Tony’s Tipsy Belfair’
Tony Box has chosen yet another intriguing project for his annual winter build and has sent over some shots of progress so far.
He writes
‘ If you are unfamilier with it, it is the enclosed cockpit version of the Tipsy Trainer. There is only 1 left flying in the UK that is G-APIE, if you google it you will see the full size. Mine is 7ft span, from a plan, and will have a laser 120 for power. The plan was for the Tipsy Trainer, but have altered the office to make it the Belfair.’
Another cracking project from Tony – any more out there for us to enjoy?
Roy Packer’s Regal Eagle
Can’t be many of these around now but Roy’s found one from somewhere and has obviously been making the most of this miserable weather to finish it off.
MVVS 35cc petrol powered and just waiting for the right day for a test flight, according to Roy. Looking forward to photos/video!
Hang on a tick..
I recognise that determined set of the chin and that steely glare.
It’s MiniRoy!!!
Any more winter builds out there to share with us?
Carlos’ Ansaldo SVA 5 Nears Completion
Carlos has sent over the latest photos showing his progress with the Ansaldo:
Carlos writes that he has had comments about the flag’s colour on the side of the fuselage that it should be orange and not red (!). He’s gone for red because the Italian flag is green, white and red and because he’s studied the full size for some six months prior to building and still uses it as his main reference. There’s attention to detail! Unfortunately I can’t publish the photos of the full size he sent over as they are copyrighted but I’m sure a little internet research would throw them up if you’re interested.
And he’s posted this on YouTubey:
