Back to Basics

Hi Brian - When you went to Longham Lakes you probably met Trevor Hewson - worth looking at his website - this includes his "Lazy Bee" equipped with floats.
Interesting float arrangement with one at the tail end.

Colin.

Thanks Colin, yes I've had an email from Trevor, and as a bonus a couple of videos from the model as well. The Lazy Bee float layout is the original design by Andy Clancy. I've had some good tips about the LB floats, mainly that a lot of rubber bands are needed to stop them pitching up and down and altering the longitudinal trim. It has been encouraging to have so much positive feedback on my short note about fitting floats to a Lazy Bee.
Regards
Brian.

Hi Brian
If for your next project you fancy restoring a 'basic' flying machine I will be happy to hook you up with the model in the attached picture. It belonged to ex member Richard Sheldon who has had to give up model rc planes. Now that machine looks pretty BASIC!

Thank you Simon, the model looks very much like a Panic, totally outrageous in the air. I look forward to having a go at refurbishing it especially as it has an engine already fitted.

The chap lives in an apartment with amazing sea views in Canford cliffs. It will mean you going to get it. If that’s ok I will let him know you will call him to arrange if that’s ok with you Brian

No problem Simon, look forward to getting the info.