Who's building what for 2023

[John Fairbairn]

Rob ain't the only one that may have to be transferred to 2022 ! All I have to do with the Salto, which I have edited to read 1/6th and not 16th scale, is to spray the fuz and stick on the decals and chuck it off a hill.

But then I can get cracking with my Phil Scaife's 1/5th scale Slingsby T-31. About time too as I've had the plan, RM125, and bits for about 20 years and now I have the March 1974 Radio Modeller with a little detail in it, so it's time I got my finger out!

[Brian Sharp]

I have just started cutting wood to make a part-kit for an ASW 17 to 1/5 scale. This will hopefully join my growing fleet of 1/5 scale model which I can still carry up hills. I purchased a Mike Trew plan to give me a starting point but quickly found that the construction was way back in the 1980s. However, I will be using his basic outlines and I have totally re-designed the structure. I have also designed a completely new wing structure using an HQ3.5/14 wing profile which should bring the performance more up to date.
I am not planning to do a build log for this one as it is going to be strung out over the whole year rather than a few months. However, I may post a few photos of progress every now and then. With a bit of luck it may be finished in 2023.
Brian S.

[chris williams]

5th scale is the new 3rd, Brian...!

[Brian Sharp]

Thanks for that Chris. I think it is all down to advancing years and the climb to my local slope site getting longer and steeper. However going down to 1/5 scale is not so easy as my fingers are rapidly turning into sausages.
Brian S.

[Trevor]

Well, at times it looked doubtful whether it would indeed take to the air in 2023, but I’m pleased and relieved to report that my Topaze is at last finished and flown. Full details here
https://www.bartonhewsons.uk/home/model ... ctdic.html

[chris williams]

Yes indeedy...

[Jolly Roger]

Congratulations Trevor. A lovely shape in the air.

[Cliff Evans]

Well done Trevor. Looks great!

[Arrow1969]

I have made a start on my 1/4 Petrel.

[chris williams]

Last one this year... (Honest) 5th scale version of the Pirat