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Radios / Re: Taranis QX7

« on: June 11, 2017, 17:15:39 PM »

Hi Fred,
          Been thinking about a QX7 for myself. The uncertainty I have is the choice of receivers as there are some cheepo ones made for quad racing etc. with I believe limited range and some more expensive ones. What receiver are you using and maybe report back on range etc.

John.

I have been using FrSky Taranis plus for over 2 years now. No "range" issues
I'm using the XR range and are very good In EU LBT

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Slope Soaring / Re: Lidl glider

« on: June 11, 2017, 17:12:07 PM »

Just got mine

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Slope Soaring / Lidl glider

« on: June 10, 2017, 08:54:02 AM »

Hi

Has anyone got one yet?
Over in the UK people are converting them in all ways. Electric, slope, fpv, cox diesel, twin motors and al!!



http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=56267

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Radios / Re: Taranis QX7

« on: June 09, 2017, 22:58:26 PM »

Hi Fred
Open Tx is definitely different but as you say when you get your head around it it is incredible what can be done.
The QX7 really is incredible value for money. I still want to hold a Horus in my hands before I take the plunge However the Taranis is very good.

Rob

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Misceleanous / Re: Opinion please

« on: January 29, 2017, 08:46:50 AM »

Well refund recieved.

Now ordered from www.modelhobby.de instead.

Definitely wouldn't be recommending the uk bassed retailer.

Rob

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Misceleanous / Re: Opinion please

« on: January 23, 2017, 20:30:11 PM »

Just got this as a reply!

Got my name wrong and said on Friday it was on its way!! 

"Pc21
James I sent an email but I am not sure whether it got through as I have not received a reply. My supplier has the kit delivery on hold for now waiting on a response from you.
I must apologise for my mistake I simply hit the 2 instead of a 3 with my quote which I explained on the phone. If you wish to cancel the order can you forward the original card details I will refund in full the price charged if you wish to proceed with the order can you forward the balance payment when possible"

No email received think I may take my business elsewhere! 

Regards Rob

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Misceleanous / Re: Opinion please

« on: January 23, 2017, 19:31:39 PM »

AAwww Keith, are you seeing someone else!

Anyway, that sound fishy to me! And 100? is quiet a mistake as well. Would be curious what is the amount on the bill in the box.
If it says 344?, well, that's it. You paid what is on the bill, end of story.

You can send it back also, he must pay for it (European law if you return it within 7 days), but you will need to ask the money upfront, as he might refund it without the shipping cost, and you end up at loss!
Tricky one I have to say. I would get the package, check the bill, and take it from here.

On a side note, I have to say, and unfortunately, I very very rarely order anything from the UK. Last time I did, they tried to get me on shipping (International shipping... For Ireland, when an European shipping was available... Excuse was Ireland was an Island... No sh#t Sherlock! So I had to pay triple. I get anything shipped from Germany, Italy, France at a fraction of the cost from anywhere in the UK).

Hi Fred

Yes £100 sterling is a lot of money and a bizarre mistake to make especially after me twice asking the price and then the final response as per my earlier post "£221 sterling plus £70 sterling"

He had enough opportunity to realise the mistake.
He said it would be one kit coming direct from Europe so if by chance I was the only person on that day asking for something from that supplier surely when he ordered and started processing the payment the mistake would have been realised surely not 3 days later when the item was shipped already.

He also hasn't contacted me since. I don't think I will be calling him to remedy his mistake.
Using customers to pay for your own mistake in business doesn't seem right!

As for Keith he does like to put it about a bit!!

Rob

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Misceleanous / Re: Opinion please

« on: January 21, 2017, 12:32:36 PM »

Hello handsome

As per the email.


"Robert

The pc 21 is ?221.00 plus delivery of ?70"

So to me that's not a quote now but a confirmed price.

He has admitted it's his fault, but I don't really see why I should now have to pay an additional ?100 for his mistake??!?!?

Rob

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Misceleanous / Opinion please

« on: January 20, 2017, 22:43:27 PM »

Hi all
I'm looking for some feedback, an opinion or from the correct retail standards point of view.

I have been in contact with a uk retailer who stocked a particular model plane I've always liked and there was also a dealer in Germany who also stocked the same model.

The price including delivery from Germany was ?338.00

I contacted the reatailer in the Uk who informed me he "thinks" the kit was ?221.00 (sterling).

He contacted the supplier for me for a correct price and shipping costs to Ireland
Which he confirmed the kit was ?221.00 plus ?70.00 delivery a total of ?291.00 or ?344.00 euros.

Emails confirm the two times that the price of ?221.00 quoted.

As I'm from over there! I thought I would support a uk bassed shop and place my order. Payment with visa debit card.
Today he called me...
Good news the plane is on the way but I priced the model incorrectly and it's another ?100.00 sterling
I have explained that if I would have known this I would have never ordered from him and gone to The German retailer.
He has admitted over the phone it's his mistake.

But I find the idea of now having to pay him ?100 extra a little smart for his mistake.

I realise we all make mistakes, or this is a bit of a scam he may be pulling.

Thoughts please.
Rob

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Trainer / Re: Only flown once... but 20 years of hangar rash.

« on: July 05, 2016, 22:30:32 PM »

Remove the captive nuts from the firewall.
Get appropriate size wooden dowl and glue the dowl into the existing holes.
If you can only get 4mm dowl and its smaller drill out the hole.
Align your motor plate to be centre including the thrust line and re drill the firewall.
40mm standoffs are fine.
I'm guessing you using m4 or m5 bolts try "Paddy Denby" in Ferns

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Trainer / Re: Only flown once... but 20 years of hangar rash.

« on: June 22, 2016, 22:14:25 PM »

Is she still straight?

Or like a banana .....

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How to... / Re: Choose an electric power setup?

« on: June 19, 2016, 20:11:02 PM »

Spoken like a true motorcycle instructor!!!!



But power is brilliant !! 

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How to... / Re: Choose an electric power setup?

« on: June 17, 2016, 22:34:14 PM »

Electric props are lighter than glow props.
So you will have to by a prop!
I'm sure you would have enough ground clearance with say the 14x10 they list plus these esc's are good the plush 60a.
I think I have one of those with a programming card too which I can do you a good deal on?

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How to... / Re: Choose an electric power setup?

« on: June 17, 2016, 20:00:46 PM »

I have a sk3 motor in my 73" exrtra flying on 10s and its very good.

How about the easy match range:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19028__Turnigy_G46_Brushless_Outrunner_420kv_46_Glow_.html

Fly on 5s

The higher c rating is needed for 3D and helis!
We use 20c on f3a planes!!

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Trainer / Re: Only flown once... but 20 years of hangar rash.

« on: June 12, 2016, 21:44:49 PM »

Clean it!!!
Either patch up the holes or strip and recover the whole plane.
Take the fuel tank apart, new fuel line use brass tube as a section on the clunk line to stop the clunk "doubling back on itself" in the event of a heavy landing.
New fuel line to carb and exhaust.
Does the engine turn over?
Get a drop of after run into the engine.
Take the carburettor off check the O rings. Check and clean main needle and poss new O rings,
Check the throttle arm for seizure.
Spare glow plugs!