After a high speed vertical descent from 400 ft back in Spring 2024 after losing radio contact and left to gather dust in the corner of the hangar and with the Winter weather now arriving I thought it may be time to rebuild the Super Wing. The foam wing survived well being the original wing from numerous previous versions of the fuselage. Underneath the coloured tape the 50mm packing tape had yellowed due to the ultra-voilet light from the sunshine over the past two years and the fibreglass mesh was turning to a powder. It did not take long to strip all the covering off as it happened. The wing is one of the original "Zagis" that came with EPO wing and EPP leading edges. The best version ever in my humble opinion compared to later clones.
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Carl Goldberg Models. 2 meter wingspan electric glider for 3 function RC
Looking for something to pass the time, whilst I waited for a new large petrol model, I saw this advertised in the BMFA classified adverts – just reduced, by a local fellow, so I bought it. Apart from being quick to build, it offered a first step for me into electric flight and something different to my usual sport flyers. This model has its heritage rooted in the Gentle Lady by the same manufacturer. A very popular 2 function glider design from the 1970s. In fact it was the first RC model I ever built (in the 90s I hasten to add). The instructions say it ‘was redesigned for the higher performance demands of electric flying’. I think this came out in the 1980s. The text on the box shows it was aimed at fairly new model flyers at a time when RC flying was beginning to appeal more widely.
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I acquired this AcroWot from a club member who bought it from our late club membership secretary. It is in pristine condition and had minmal flights. Simon the original owner built it for electric power with a SK3 5045 500Kv motor. Running on 6 cells with a 12 x 6 APC E-prop. At the time of this article these along with many other of the "Wot" series have been on back-order for ages, although there are plenty of the foamie versions.
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A Miss Molly - Sports aerobatic model, 4 function, 1137mm span, Saito FA-40a. I decided to build this model, because I’d finished building / repairing everything else, the winter weather was keeping me away from the flying field and I wanted something to keep me busy. I’d just re-engined my Piper Cub (more power needed) and so had a virtually new Saito 40 available for a new project.
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Last year in late Summer I had the opportunity to buy a second-hand Nexus Twin Otter. I love these aircraft. As they were out of stock everywhere I grabbed the chance to acquire one. It had been already built by the first owner. I did not look it over too much when I picked it up as I was excited to get hold of one. After getting it home and looking it over, it was a mash up.
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