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by Rob Crawford
November 6th, 2018, 9:13 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Glad you liked it Colin! I want to make a few more adjustments to CG then try to get the engine running well before i get it painted,hopefully before next season starts. I hope to get at least one season of fun for my efforts hahaha. It fly's like a dream though contrary to all the whining that goes...
by Rob Crawford
November 6th, 2018, 9:47 am
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Thanks Terry!

Hope you enjoyed the video.

Rob.
by Rob Crawford
November 5th, 2018, 10:40 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Maiden Success! No problems bar a bit of throttle sag on takeoff and and approach so fast i felt it was gonna travel back in time(can't be too careful with a C wing Spit) i say. Here's the video. Not the best but it's all i have. Never had it above quarter throttle, 19.3kg weight and had to add dow...
by Rob Crawford
November 1st, 2018, 1:24 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Aye Norm took vids of the ground runs. i'll see if he can post them
by Rob Crawford
October 31st, 2018, 12:03 am
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Great!

Aye,all HV servos running on life.

Put two new ones in and they seem great.

I'll give you a shout if it's a goer.
by Rob Crawford
October 28th, 2018, 10:35 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Colin It came out under the 20 @ 19.5. I had it at the club two weeks ago for range check/engine run etc and found an issue with one of the elevator servos (expensive,well known brand) Since then iv'e swapped those out for servos that work and next time the weather plays ball i think it'll be in the...
by Rob Crawford
August 10th, 2018, 8:49 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: 1/4 scale spitfire
Replies: 20
Views: 20511

Re: 1/4 scale spitfire

Looking the business!!

Have you tested yet?
by Rob Crawford
June 23rd, 2018, 1:59 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Source For Homemade Oleo Springs?
Replies: 2
Views: 4337

Re: Source For Homemade Oleo Springs?

Brian, many thanks for that!

I can see something to suit my purpose straight away.

Cheers!

Rob
by Rob Crawford
June 22nd, 2018, 11:25 am
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Source For Homemade Oleo Springs?
Replies: 2
Views: 4337

Source For Homemade Oleo Springs?

Hi all!

I'm having trouble finding an online supplier for off the shelf heavy duty compression springs in the size i need.

Anyone with experience on the subject?
by Rob Crawford
June 19th, 2018, 8:44 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Cheers lad! I was hoping for sometime in July but i forgot about the three week holiday she's booked :| So i'm now hoping August. Hope to have all the work done before i head off on hols, fingers crossed. I see i'm not a member here anymore, i thought they just took the fee from your account each ye...
by Rob Crawford
June 15th, 2018, 9:49 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

Mate!would be a pleasure to have you there, you always help put things into perspective(good or not so good) haha!
Your'e knowledge on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
by Rob Crawford
June 9th, 2018, 10:30 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

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by Rob Crawford
June 9th, 2018, 10:28 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

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by Rob Crawford
July 4th, 2017, 7:24 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

A lick of primer and an engine,turn the volume up and enjoy the din :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STWYbolJ2xg
by Rob Crawford
June 14th, 2017, 11:01 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

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by Rob Crawford
June 14th, 2017, 10:59 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

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by Rob Crawford
June 14th, 2017, 10:58 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

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by Rob Crawford
June 14th, 2017, 10:30 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

I've witnessed some incredible work on formers 11 and 12,i don't intend to go over the top with mine but i think i should make improvements here :) `
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by Rob Crawford
June 13th, 2017, 12:53 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Ziroli Beech Test Flight
Replies: 7
Views: 7974

Re: Ziroli Beech Test Flight

Nice! sounds well too!

Lots of trails going on in the sky there eh?
by Rob Crawford
May 29th, 2017, 9:11 pm
Forum: Your New Projects
Topic: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build
Replies: 113
Views: 220722

Re: Mick Reeves 25% Spitfire Build

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