This is truly very sad news for not only the LMA but for Model flyers throughout the UK and more importantly for his close family and friends. Dave was for me a true Ambassador of the LMA always showing that helpful kind attitude to his fellow modellers and would never see anyone stuck with a proble...

Sorry I haven't been updating here but things have been so hectic. Well the Pucara went to Gayden with I thought a pleasing progress from last year and the only negative comments were that it is was felt to be too big. Jan and I have been using a new construction method with use of a special PVC ver...

Hi Phil. Thanks for the comment re Scarf (scarph) joints. on the ply sheet and balsa sheet we have chosen a method related to finger jointing. Its not clear on the photograph but we have machine cut the ends to the finger shapes on each of the sheet which should give us the strength along the length...

Hi John . The stringers above were planned prior to CNC cutting but the bottom one was not and I took on board your comments at the show and fitted these with a small plate only to increase the glue area of the sheet. After long discussions as to whether it added or not too the strength then it was ...

I would like to say I was inspired and just wanted to share this story and updates with you ! … but the truth is it was Andy Johnson who will be the pilot that reminded me that it was part of the LMA ethos to share these sorts of projects and he is correct so better late than never. About 8 years ag...