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Reply #160
Offline Jamie Duff wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on September 29, 2011, 12:28:57 PM
So when are the FD2 and Vulcan short kits being released Pete  $%&

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Reply #161
Offline Dizz wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on September 29, 2011, 19:22:35 PM
Ah-ha Jamie, good questions  :''

I am flattered by your question!

I had not intended to do any kit or plan stuff with any of my models.  I think the way I design things doesn't lend itself to a wide interest, but I suppose if the thing flies then why not.  $%& However I do have to say they would be pretty basic kits and plans.
The FD2 obviously not built yet, but v closely based on the P1091.........which flies well after an initial tweak of the C of G.  If it goes together in the same way and behaves in the air then I can CNC more bits whenever after the first flight..............but I don't have a good record on achieving them (but I'm still better than a certain Meteor that is being built though   :nananana: ). 
The Vulcan is a different matter: I have done quite a bit whilst out here but the hardest part will be sorting out the fan installation and retract mounts - will take at least several months and a couple of test assemblies yet: remeber that as soon as I get my CC120HV ESC back I'll be back on the Viggen.

BTW - anyone interested in a FD2 build? Not sure how different to the P1091 it will be though.


Reply #162
Offline Jamie Duff wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on September 30, 2011, 06:48:58 AM
In all seriousness Pete I think your models may indeed attract a smaller number of people than the usual Sabres etc, but they're still relatively simple one-piece EDF models of scale subjects. I think the idea of a "short kit" is well established these days. If you provided a basic plan, CNC cut wooden bits, the vac forms and where neccessary, the turned metal bushes you might well find some takers. I don't see that the quality of the hypothetical product would be any removed from a Westwings Hunter or Hawk kit  $%&

You'll never compete with the ARTF foamy , mostly because most folk think knives are something gangstas own rather than aeromodellers, but there are still a few of us who like sticking things together  :)

I'm certainly up for the FD2 build thread by the way  :af

You leave my Meteor alone - I'm hoping to have another go at the canopy vacform this weekend, and my rather pricey offset hinges arrived for the u/c doors - so sod off :lol: I had to spend this month's pocket money on outrageously expensive shirts and shoes because the stuff at the price I usually get all had darts sewn in like blouses or pointy toes like stilletos. That and a rather flashy new graphics card for my PC, which I'd been missing for a long time since the last one blew up over a year ago  :'(

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Reply #163
Offline albert0147 wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on September 30, 2011, 14:22:20 PM
Hello D.,
Can one buy this kit?  Where and how much?
Albert


Reply #164
Offline Dizz wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on October 01, 2011, 03:24:51 AM
Hello D.,
Can one buy this kit?  Where and how much?
Albert
Not at the moment Albert.  I had never considered it until Jamie's kind comments. 
Pete


Reply #165
Offline Dizz wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on May 21, 2012, 00:12:05 AM
Last Edit: May 21, 2012, 00:37:10 AM by Dizz
Have taken advantage of a lull in proceedings and last week gave the M52 some attention.
The C of G needed to move forward a tadge so added some cockpit detail and moved the battery 1/2".  After 9 months it got another outing today at Merryfield after the jet flying finished with Geoff doing the driving.  Better 40C pack this time, went like stink!!
As the handling characteristics have been tamed am considering a larger one with retracts and a Stumax 110-52 fan.

« Last Edit: May 21, 2012, 00:37:10 AM by Dizz »

Reply #166
Offline tsr wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on May 21, 2012, 00:51:55 AM
Well done Dizz unique shape in the air isn't she.

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Reply #167
Offline Dizz wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on May 21, 2012, 09:43:29 AM
Well done Dizz unique shape in the air isn't she.
Definitely! :)
I have just finished reading Capt Brown's M52 book.......very interesting and well worth a read.
Pete


Reply #168
Offline jerrybates wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on May 21, 2012, 15:14:06 PM
Brilliant! Beautiful work.


Reply #169
Offline Paul Callaghan wrote Re: Miles M52 55mm EDF Build on May 21, 2012, 21:13:35 PM
Looks fantastic in the air Pete - really excellent work :uk:

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