steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 18, 2014 16:52:54 GMT
Hi everyone,
I`m trying very hard to save my pennies for my next model, but not sure what to get.
I like building so would prefer a kit. My last venture was scratch built from a plan but due to health issues, I found it very hard and it took a long time to complete.
As I already have two wooden `floaters` (and an epp pylon racer) I want something that will fly in STRONG winds preferably without ballast and with aileron`s.
So far I`m thinking: Chris foss Phase 6 (old school I know but I do like them)
Chris foss Middle phase-advanced-(I would glass it to add strength and weight for those high winds)
Cambrian Models Breguet 905 'Fauvette' (not sure how it would handle strong winds, but I like the look of it)
So, any thoughts/advice folks ?
Many thanks
Kev
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Post by anthony on Feb 18, 2014 20:35:17 GMT
Hi Kev, the Phase 6 seems a good idea, don't think the Fauvette would handle big winds but would be a nice summer sniffer. Ant.
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 18, 2014 22:05:58 GMT
Hi Ant, have to agree with your comments. The phase 6 is an old but well proven design. I`m hoping someone in the know can shed some light on the Fauvette with regards to its strong wind capabilities.  Cheers Kev. |
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Post by anthony on Feb 19, 2014 20:16:15 GMT
Hi Kev, If my memory serves me right, the Cambrian Fauvette is a small built up V tail scale model, I would imagine its flight envelope would be around 5-12mph. Ant.
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 19, 2014 20:40:21 GMT
Hello Ant.
I`ve copied and pasted some details below
Fauvette
Wing Span 1.8m (72")
Av weight 1.42kg (3lb 2oz)
L.O.A .99m (39")
Wing area 35.9 sq.dm (558 sq.in.)
Wing loading 13 ozs/sq.ft
It also states: "A superb, aerobatic, slope soarer that can be flown with confidence in both light and strong wings".
........and the Phase 6 details are:
Wing Span 66 inches / 1676mm
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Wing Area 540 sq.in
Wing Loading 11ozs/sq ft
Approx weight 42oz / 1190gm
Would I be right in thinking the higher AUW and/or wing loading, the better it will handle stronger winds ? or is it not as simple as that....lol
Cheers Kev
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 19, 2014 20:50:24 GMT
.....just to add to the fun, below are the details for middle phase advanced: Wing Span 61 inches / 1549mm Wing Area 450 sq. in Wing Loading 11ozs/sq ft Weight 34ozs / 963gm ...smaller wing area,same wing loading as p6 but lighter........unless I fully glassed it and it`s about £15 cheaper. I think i`m starting to confuse myself now.....  |
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Post by anthony on Feb 19, 2014 21:12:26 GMT
Hi Kev, I'm surprised the AUW of the Fauvette is that high, maybe it can handle bigger wind. 20yrs ago when my local hobby shop had a closing down sale (Dennis Martin) everything was half price, I had a choice of a Middle Phase or the Fauvette, I chose the MP because of the easy build. As regards the Phase 6, many a good flyer today cut their teeth on these in the days when there were very few and expensive moulded gliders, does the book at a comfortable pace, try both. Ant.
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Post by JG on Feb 19, 2014 21:29:41 GMT
Kev - There is a Middle Phase kit on Ebay if you fancy bidding |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 19, 2014 21:38:13 GMT
......JG, it`s in my `watch list` |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 23, 2014 14:56:43 GMT
well, I didn`t win it,  .......so it`s a case of keep looking and saving....  . |
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Post by JG on Feb 24, 2014 10:24:29 GMT
well, I didn`t win it, .......so it`s a case of keep looking and saving.... . Morning Kevin, I was thinking about you yesterday and weather you won it or not, have you seen the Phase 6 on there needs some work might interest you tho (item number 141197357986). |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Feb 24, 2014 20:45:50 GMT
Hi JG, yes I have seen that p6. That too is in my watch list. As you say, it does require some work and I`m guessing that on closer inspection, it may require more than can be seen!! To be honest tho, that doesn`t bother me. I`d enjoy putting it back together and I would glass the fuz anyway,so i`ll see how the bidding goes as it will cost me around £25+ in fuel to collect it. Thanks for spotting it anyway. Hope you`re feeling better now Kev |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Mar 2, 2014 21:44:27 GMT
Hi everyone, don`t know if i`m been too fuzzy but decided not to bid any higher on the other p6. I just felt that with the cost of fetching it etc. I`d rather wait. Oh well, looking is all part of the fun.  Catch you soon..... |
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Post by JG on Mar 2, 2014 21:51:44 GMT
kevin - I am sure some think will come along, i will keep my eye out as well and let you know.
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Mar 2, 2014 21:56:51 GMT
Many thanks JG,
Bye the way,I hope you are fit and well now.
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.......so it`s a case of keep looking and saving.... 
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