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Scale / where is fred

« on: July 07, 2019, 19:36:30 PM »

Hi
has anyone heard from Fred island models ? , do you know if he still selling the kits etc
seems to have gone quiet on here lately (i suppose everyone flying )
thanks
mick

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Scale / anyone heard from fred

« on: December 09, 2018, 09:34:05 AM »

hi
as anyone heard or seen fred around

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How to... / painting diacov

« on: September 03, 2018, 15:41:36 PM »

hi gents
i know some of you use diacov
i have just got some to cover glider , a couple of qs
can  paint straight on -or do  need a sealant
if i don’t paint at all will it still be ok
do i need to use balsa lock to help stick down
thanks in advance
mick

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Scale / minimoa m2a build

« on: September 03, 2018, 15:09:06 PM »

hi gents
just started to build the minimoa 2a , unusual as it had two seats , so slightly longer nose
it’s 1/3.5 scale with 4.85mtr wingspan -also putting motor in front to extend usability , but for the scale purists hiding it for aero two or sloping
here are the pics so far

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Scale / covering vintage gliders

« on: August 13, 2018, 18:19:34 PM »

hi gents
wondered if anyone can help
i remember fred doing an article on covering vintage gliders with ply - think it was grunau baby -
has anyone got a copy of it or any links , as i found it on here under “how to”
but the link doesn’t work
thanks in advance
mick

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Slope Soaring / has anyone heard from fred

« on: April 23, 2018, 15:08:38 PM »

hi gents
has anyone heard from fred ; have been trying to get hold of him and not heard back
(which is unusual) ,
thanks

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Scale / ka8b incedence

« on: October 15, 2016, 09:07:19 AM »

hi
just finished the 1/3 ka8b
just a quic qs , any idea wat the incedence should be ,  know its on plans , but mine are damaged
and cant read , i nornally work off 1-1.5 positive on main wings with tail straight ?

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Slope Soaring / transporting large gliders

« on: August 22, 2016, 21:25:44 PM »

hi gents
just wondering if anyone has any tips  on how to get plane to slope in car safely
and then to slope
the 5 mtr ka8 just fits in car and would prefer roof box , but none are long enough , ive got a surfboard bag with wheels to get to flying spot ,
has anyone built a roof box , based on flight box design and have plans
cheers

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Scale / diatex diacov

« on: July 17, 2016, 14:18:49 PM »

hi gents
at last have found a uk supplier of diacov
just a few qs before i get some
should i buy the 1000 as this seems to be the lightest , also how do you fix on , im aware it shrinks
also you need glue , will balsa-loc work
or should i buy the glue they use on full size ( seems a bit heavy to me )
any help is massively appreciated
cheers mick

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Aerotow / take -off dolly

« on: May 23, 2016, 18:18:32 PM »

hi
has anyone got any plans or ideas for a good take-off dolly
i want one for the 1/3 ka3 , which has wing struts so cant rest wings on

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Scale / help same pic apearing every post i look at

« on: May 22, 2016, 22:48:32 PM »

why is this pic on every post i look at at least 20 times anyone any ideas ?
its even here and i did not put it on

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Scale / glider seat pics

« on: February 07, 2016, 18:27:55 PM »

hi gents
has anyone got a pic of a seat for a ka8 glider
have got lots of cockpits but none showing full seat

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Scale / pictures

« on: January 07, 2016, 20:36:32 PM »

hi has anyone got any pics of ka8 cockpit
have loads of outside and instruments
just need to see seat arrangement
cheers
mick

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Slope Soaring / servo judder help !!

« on: January 04, 2016, 16:33:00 PM »

hi gents wonder if you could help solve this :
i have two hitec 125 mg wing servos in model
both work great when plugged straight in receiver direct
however when i use extension lead one of them judders all the time
ive tried extension lead on both and its not lead , battery fully charged
took back to shop and it works in rec but not with extension
any ideas , driving me nuts !!!!

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Slope Soaring / great new forum

« on: January 01, 2016, 11:34:04 AM »

well done gents , new  forum is great