SA Bulldog – electric conversion
Certainly not a new model, Ron’s Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a 60(ish)” span scale model that was powered for a long time by a 4-stroke i.c.engine. I think Ron would be the first to tell you that the model was a bit of a pig under this power-train so he decided to undertake an experiment to convert it to electric. Seen in these pictures with the cowl off the bulldog is not only lighter but...
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Edge 540 Racer – electric
This is the first in a series of posts containing photos of some new models that flew at the field over the summer. First up is my own Edge 540 Racer. This is a super light ARTF designed for around a .50 size 2-stroke or electric motor. I decided to go for the electric option on this one, which was very easy to setup using components from HobbyKing. Unfortunately, I have encountered problems with...
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B17 Bomber
I haven’t seen this one in the flesh yet but here are some pictures of Alan’s new B17 electric foamie. After seeing this, David’s mozzy and the ducted F18 we had at the club a couple of weeks back I am now sold on this foam stuff – the level of details is incredible!
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The New LMMAC Lawnmower
Young David Oxby has been pushing the limits once again with this latest creation! It was with great interest and amusement that David wheeled his RC Lawnmower onto the field at the weekend. Built from a kit that was, in David’s words, “not recommended” this model is the same size as a full-size lawnmower and looked truly impressive in its green “John Deare” paintjob. Of course, all other...
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Boomerang 60 Trainer
Definitely the most popular training aircraft at LMMAC currently, the Boomerang trainer is flown regularly by a few of our new pilots. This robust ARTF model from Seagull is designed for a .60 size 2-stroke (although larger engines do find their way in to the huge engine bay!). Due to it’s large size and flat bottomed wing, the Boomerang can easily be trimmed for slow and stable flight with extremely...
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deHavilland Vampire
Steve has built this wonderful little model of the deHavilland Vampire for a .25 size 2-stroke motor (I think). Built from a plan by prolific English designer Tony Nijhuis, the model sports solid balsa wings and a carved box fuselage resulting in a suprisingly light model. The maiden flight took place on a less than perfect day with gusty winds coming across the field. The hand launch was courtesy of...
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P51 Mustang
As the summer approaches we are seeing a few new models arriving at the club. I hope to be able to get some photos of them and post them up on the website to highlight the achievements of our members! First up is Al Collins and his new P51 Mustang from the Hangar 9 ARF ‘PTS’ range. I did not get to see it fly but all reports are that this is one very smooth flying...
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Extra 260
A couple of pictures of my Extra 260 before it’s little accident… This model is lovely to fly 25% scale with a 26cc petrol engine. Lightweight and forgiving the Extra handles like a much smaller model making me a little too confident sometimes! Sadly a heavy landing after an engine deadstick caused too much damage to repair successfully. I now have two similar but smaller models that are electric...
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Today I finally got the glitches sorted out with the electric Edge 540R (I bought a 2.4GHz radio!), and put it through its paces properly for the first time. The first flight was great but the second got truly...
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SA Bulldog – electric conversion
Certainly not a new model, Ron’s Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a 60(ish)” span scale model that was powered for a long time by a 4-stroke i.c.engine. I think Ron would be the first to tell you that the...
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Edge 540 Racer – electric
This is the first in a series of posts containing photos of some new models...
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