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Progress on the MiG. Doesn't look much, but a lot of time expended masking/spraying the insignia.
Flightline Graphics masks help a little, of course!!

Think I’ll pass on that one, thanks...

Finally, progress and I've completed spraying of the finished colours.
Using the Scotchbrite pad, I've 'burnished' the finish to give a flatter texture which, to my eye, is more realistic than a high gloss one.
Now for the insignia using masks from Flightline Graphics...

John is right, OTT...

Another option which I’ve used on several models is 0.8mm Finnish Birch Ply, e.g. my 1/4 Vampire. Not cheap, but it makes an immensely strong wing and acceptable weight, as it just needs to be covered with lightweight glasscloth and a minimum of resin.

Thanks, Gents.

Engine run and all systems checked-out yesterday.

Next project on the bench - more on this shortly.

Keith

PS Stick with it, Tony, if we give up, we’re doomed...

Thankyou.

Repairs and reinstallation completed. The 'sit' with the shortened nose-leg & mountings moved upwards in the nose, looks much better now. Decided to check with DJ as to the CG position on his Sterner Vampire after he'd had a near thing and added nose-weight subsequently. My CG turned-out to be 3...

Please note that this event, too, has now been CANCELLED.

LMA/SAA members/affiliates are invited to join us at our annual Bank Holiday Fly-In. Details: Site open Thur 21st - Tues 26th. Camping free to members; £5 per night/£20 weekend for all others. Toilets and effluent disposal provided; refuse sacks also provided but please note ALL rubbish to be remove...

Thanks, Dougie.
Keith

Sadly, a mishap with my beautiful Vampire earlier in the summer. First take-off from our grass strip it lifted off before it had flying speed, flicked one way, then the other and you know the rest. Cause: Noseleg too long. Solution: Peter's shortened the leg and I've lifted the mounting points in th...

So sorry to hear this news. Peter was a good friend, great modeller and a nicer chap you could not wish to meet. He was largely responsible for forging the links between the LMA and the SAA, a task he addressed with great enthusiasm and not a little humility. In the last few years, despite the ravag...

Sold.

Of course, Bob:
keithwilliammitchell@gmail.com

Bob: 1) Turbine 9 yrs old. 2) Excellent runner as specified in ad’. 3) Full spares back-up from JC (see below NB: all JC turbines covered by lifetime parts warranty). 4) Serviced by UK Agent, Paul Hardman of Turbine Solutions. 5) Instruction booklet inc.. 6) 98mm O.D., 280mm overall length (don’t kn...

Yes, Bob - can you PM me?
Keith

Jet Central Falcon Turbine, 22lbs thrust, 4.5 logged hours since major overhaul inc. new compressor, bearings etc..
Excellent runner. New version ECU & onboard program/display unit.
£600 ono plus carriage. PM me. No time wasters, please...

Well, it's finished. Final adornments, Wilson Li's wonderful 1950's RAF style pilots.

Ran the Merlin 160 today and it fired-up first time. Now for some decent weather...

Sad news indeed, Neil. Gordon was a really smashing person, very able scratch builder and always very approachable if you needed help. For his very significant contribution to the LMA - maintained well into his 80's - he was conferred honorary membership, his enthusiastic participation only being cu...

From all at NMAS Longhorsley, can we wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing you at our 2019 Fly-Ins:

Late Spring Bank Holiday, May 24th - 27th.

Harry Harland Memorial Fly-In, Sept. 14th - 15th.