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by andrewpjudge
Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Guillow 403 Spitfire
Replies: 9
Views: 28773

Re: Guillow 403 Spitfire

I don't know much on the over engineering side of things I have been told that they are though. As for the wood quality the laser cutting is brilliant but the strips are horrible. Some really thin and just naff. Compared to some kits they feel a little week, luckily the covering will help with stren...
by andrewpjudge
Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Guillow 403 Spitfire
Replies: 9
Views: 28773

Re: Guillow 403 Spitfire

A few more
by andrewpjudge
Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Guillow 403 Spitfire
Replies: 9
Views: 28773

Guillow 403 Spitfire

So I'm currently building a guillows 403 model. All seems to be going well but I have a few questions. With these kits I've heard that they can be fairly heavy I've seen photos where the tailing edge has been drilled to reduce weight. I'm my photos you can see green where I intend to cut out, would ...
by andrewpjudge
Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Free Flight trimming
Replies: 6
Views: 13771

Re: Free Flight trimming

I look forward to the site being fully activated and gaining more knowledge. One quick question, with regards to gluing acetone is nail varnish remover is this good for a thinner or would i need a pure acetone with no color etc. I've recently heard of a 'double gluing' method too which i may try by ...
by andrewpjudge
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Free Flight trimming
Replies: 6
Views: 13771

Re: Free Flight trimming

Pete thank you so much for all the useful information you gave me. I will definitely look at trying a new glue such as UHU Hart. I will look into methods to lighten the aircraft when I get around to building. Out of curiosity what kits or companies would you recommend? Dumas, west wings? Or would th...
by andrewpjudge
Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Rubber Power Free Flight
Topic: Free Flight trimming
Replies: 6
Views: 13771

Free Flight trimming

Afternoon all, So I am getting back into building free flight balsa kits but wanted some tips. I have built a fair few models with good success, that is until I go to fly them. I think I understand the methods to get the CG but struggling with trimming. what methods are there and what would be the b...

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