Friday 27 September 2013

From Jim Greenwood, Townsville;

Herewith progress report on sparky twin. Based on Miss Kell stunter and inspired by LA Heat.
Uses two Turnigy G15 motors and FM9 timer Still lots to do but getting there ... slowly.


Yes, there is anhedral on the tailplane. It's not an optical illusion.


Latest Addition to the Ranks...

Here is our latest C/L enthusiast in Tasmania; Jason Stone with
the first model he has ever built. A Widow Maker powered by
an OS .15FP. Weight 19 ozs.
Welcome Jason, I hope you enjoy C/L as much as we do.


Thursday 26 September 2013


Another One From Owen Cameron.

Owen tells me this, as yet un-named, model is his own design based on the Vector 40. Powered by a reconditioned, as new, K&B .40. It's looking good so far.... 





Sunday 22 September 2013

Bob McKenzie's new Ringmaster for the Ringmaster Fly-a-thon in two weeks time.


Enya .15 IV power. Test flight today.
Bob's answer to getting a maximum number of flights for the
 Ringmaster Fly-a-thon.   A 5/8" x 5/8" x 2" brass tank with a
capacity of 7.5 laps.  That's going to keep the pit crew busy
with a pit stop every 35 to 40 seconds.
( Check out the pilot.)



Tuesday 17 September 2013

It's been a bit quiet these last few days so I thought I'd post this video for a bit of fun. I hope you like it. Turn up your speakers to hear the music. 


Gilly doesn't normally use his wife's computer so I should be safe unless somebody tells him :-))
(Nobody is safe when there is a video camera at the field).


  I'm still bored so now it's Arthur's turn........


Saturday 7 September 2013

Free Flight Control Liner

I came across this posting on the Hip Pocket Aeronautics site by THB, an Aussie modeller. He has successfully converted an Aeroflyte Taipan Trainer to free flight. What a great job! 
                                      Check out his video  http://youtu.be/RYhTZgN_B6c




Friday 6 September 2013

John Urry forwarded this link for high quality, CHEAP control line.


Check it out.

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Rocky Rally


Here are some shots of the Rocky Rally C/L gathering held at Rockhampton last weekend. Photos by Jim Greenwood and Bob McKenzie. 

If anyone can give me names of models and owners, that would be great.





All American
 







Warren Hathaway's Sig model. Sorry, I've forgotten the name.












Bob McKenzie's All American

Jim Greenwood'a Thunderbird


Carbon Fibre Racer. Screams like a banshee.

Ian Hague's RCM&E profile Mustang with Enya 30SS

 Trevor Larson





 Trevor Larson















Jim Greenwood and Bob McKenzie

Jim Greenwood