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Who is building what for 2017 ?

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John Mcnamara
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Re: Who is building what for 2017 ?

Post by John Mcnamara »

Well I do not know if Santa came a bit late or a lot early, but a big box appeared in my garage the other evening.
Inside was one F&W ASW 17 with a ceflix 750 up and go DF unit.
6.3 Metres of carbon perfection. I have honestly never owned a better quality model. I have run out of superlatives.
I am lying if I claimed that I was going to "build" this. Throw in some servos and a bit of glue, shake well and it will be done. :D
If anyone wants more information then drop me a PM.
John
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F&W ASW 17 with Ceflix 750
F&W ASW 17 with Ceflix 750
MikeA

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Post by MikeA »

The ASW 17 is such an iconic shape and that looks super cool with the Ceflix jet. You're a lucky boy indeed. Empty pockets now I guess?

Mike
John Mcnamara
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MikeA wrote:The ASW 17 is such an iconic shape and that looks super cool with the Ceflix jet. You're a lucky boy indeed. Empty pockets now I guess?

Mike
Yes Mike, that is the 2017 modelling Budget blown. But this will be my demo model this year.
John
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chris williams
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Tomáš Vana has maidened his Rhonsperber from the SSUK free plan



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VinceC
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Nice to see some feedback, very rare indeed
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Steve Fraquet
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Location: Dartmoor, Devon, England

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Post by Steve Fraquet »

Well done Tomáš that's a very nice looking model and some excellent, graceful flying too.
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Peter Balcombe
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Re: Who is building what for 2017 ?

Post by Peter Balcombe »

New 3m Pat Teakle Dart15 just finished & awaiting maiden flight.
This one has built-up wings (1/16" balsa sheeted & glassed) and uses a fixed central section with plug-on wings using the HQ35 section to avoid need to build in physical washout.
The tail feathers are also of built-up construction in an effort to reduce nose ballast and overall weight.
The fin & rudder height has been increased from the original size as recommended by Pat.
Overall weight with 2cell LiFe battery is 5lb 10oz.
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Dart15 Fuz & Wings
Dart15 Fuz & Wings
Dart15 complete
Dart15 complete
Martin Gough

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Post by Martin Gough »

Nice, good luck with the maiden.
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Stuart Ward
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Re: Who is building what for 2017 ?

Post by Stuart Ward »

It's been a long slow build, and I haven't posted for quite a while. But I found a day where I could spend the time to set up the wings on the Petrel on secure them to the body.
Stu
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B Sharp

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Post by B Sharp »

Thats comming along nicely Stu, you will have it ready for your next flying season.
Brian. :)
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