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Thanks to andy sephton for the new header photo - me and my robinson redwing at the 2019 bmfa ındoor scale nats. the purpose of this site is to show examples of free-flight flying scale models mainly from the uk, together with useful information, hints and tips for fellow builders. ıf newcomers to this fine hobby find encouragement here, then so much the better! my main interest is in traditionally constructed scale models, built using a balsa framework covered in tissue. motive power is usually electric, co2 or the traditional rubber strip motor. ıt is years since ı built a model with an internal combustion motor in it - nowadays there seems to be a move towards quieter, more "enviromentally friendly" power units, so co2 and electric are becoming more pop****r, and there are even compressed air power units available. the appearance a few years ago of rapier solid fuel propulsion units also lead to an entertaining detour into the wonderful world of small free-flight scale jets. |
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01.06.20 a simple jig system for making radial engine cowlings - new article 10.04.20 photo gallery 13 and "on the workbench" page updated 08.04.20 1/24 scale pzl p.24 plan added 22.12.19 ınternational ındoor fly ın 2019, nijmegen - report added |
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Why free-flight? |
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Photos and notes on some of my models |
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Photo gallery 1 photo gallery 2 photo gallery 3 photo gallery 4 photo gallery 5 photo gallery 6 photo gallery 7 photo gallery 8 photo gallery 9 photo gallery 10 photo gallery 11 photo gallery 12 photo gallery 13 *updated 10.04.20* on the workbench*updated 10.04.20* |
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Guest model pages |
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Chris parent rapier model gallery 1 rapier model gallery 2 rapier model gallery 3 rapier model gallery 4 rapier model gallery 5 rapier model gallery 6 john ernst chris starleaf |
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Reports from flying scale model events |
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Bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2004 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2004 - part 2 eddie riding trophy 2004 ınterscale 2004 ınterscale 2004 - part 2 ındoor scale at swindon, november 2004 ındoor scale at birmingham, february 2005 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2005 eddie riding trophy 2005 ındoor scale at birmingham, october 2005 ındoor scale at birmingham, february 2006 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2006 2006 flying aces nationals part 1 2006 flying aces nationals part 2 2006 eddie riding trophy bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2007 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2008 2008 flying aces nationals part 1 2008 flying aces nationals part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2009 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2010 2010 flying aces nationals part 1 2010 flying aces nationals part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2011 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2012 2012 flying aces nationals part 1 2012 flying aces nationals part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2013 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2014 2014 flying aces nationals part 1 2014 flying aces nationals part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2015 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2016 2016 flying aces nationals part 1 2016 flying aces nationals part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2017 ınternational ındoor fly ın 2017, nijmegen, part 1 ınternational ındoor fly ın 2017, nijmegen, part 2 bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2018 2018 flying aces nationals part 1 2018 flying aces nationals part 2 ınternational ındoor fly ın 2018, nijmegen bmfa ındoor scale nationals 2019 ınternational ındoor fly ın 2019, nijmegen*new 22.12.19* click here for older reports (1999 - 2003), with lots more pictures |
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Techniques |
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Hints and tips step by step guide to masking and spraying markings and insignia attaching wings to biplanes simulating corrugated metal surfaces jetex/rapier powered models printing german ww1 lozenge camouflage onto tissue moulding your own c****pit canopies canopy forming using a sealant gun build your first flying scale model build your first flying scale jet masking and spraying camouflage patterns using a cheap airbrush building a dave rees style wing ındoor foam scale models - how to build and fly them a simple jig system for making radial engine cowlings*new 01.06.20* |
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Plan downloads |
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Rubber powered scale models*1/24 scale pzl p.24 plan added 08.04.20* rapier powered scale jets veron combi-kit plans skyleada scale glider plans mercury sirocco plan |
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Other stuff |
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Kit reviews nostalgia corner useful addresses links who is this mike bloke anyway? |
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Feel free to e-mail me with comments or suggestions site last updated 1st june 2020 counter reset 04.03.07 |