Help needed locating Retlas Firefli plans

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Davestorey
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Help needed locating Retlas Firefli plans

Postby Davestorey » January 28th, 2015, 3:51 pm

Hello,
I know it's not 'Large' but.........
I'd be grateful if anyone could help me locate some plans for the 'Retlas Firefli'
I have at last got all my models under one roof, long story... and checking my unbuilt kits I fancied getting started again by building the Firefli.
Although the kit is complete, unfortunately over the years the plans have gone missing!
I remember the model was designed by Roy Salter, I think I bought it in 1996 at Woodvale, it has been quite a while!
Hoping someone can offer a lead
Thank you DS

Dave Hayfield
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Re: Help needed locating Retlas Firefli plans

Postby Dave Hayfield » February 21st, 2015, 5:17 pm

Hi Dave, Retlas kits were marketed by Terry Salter (Retlas being Salter backwards) who did live in Dover. I know he left the modelling business years ago but may still live in Dover in an area called River. May be worth a search in the phone book because he may have hung on to some plans etc.
Thanet Model Flying Club
LMA 520

Davestorey
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Re: Help needed locating Retlas Firefli plans

Postby Davestorey » February 21st, 2015, 6:36 pm

Dave,
I am so grateful for your reply and info that Terry lived in Dover.
I very recently obtained an RC Model World mag from ebay with the Firefli review, August 95.
At the end of the review were two numbers, both Dover, 1 was discontinued the other rang out, unsure I didn't persist.
With all my searching I came across Terry's pictures at LMA events but one never likes to ask if people are still around!
I shall try again, thank you & Cheers D

Dave Hayfield
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Re: Help needed locating Retlas Firefli plans

Postby Dave Hayfield » February 22nd, 2015, 6:39 pm

Dave someone mentioned they had seen my reply about Terry Salter. They said he joined the great model club in the sky a couple of years. Sorry to get your hopes up.
Thanet Model Flying Club
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