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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1306

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Years ago I made a profile version of the EAP for the slope with r/c, it looked good and flew fine until it hit some turbulence, it stalled and spun down, backwards!!!! i guess the CG and decalge were up the creek! I binned it in frustration. Shame.

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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1310

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I now have a copy of the October 1987 Aeromodeller, which happily still had the full size plan in it. John Watters (the designer) wrote a nice accompanying article about building and trimming his EAP., which was apparently adequately powered by an old Jetex 50.



The plan shows it is actually quite large for Jetex50 ( 18" long, around 13" span) but it is quite lightly built and the photos show it as unpainted.
I guess, though, that even with a bit of sheeting and a proper paint job, it would be perfect for TSP L-3. If anyone would like a copy of the plan and a photocopy of Watters' article, please let me know. :)
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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1323

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**update** So unfortunately the Super sabre is on the back burner, I am awaiting a new kit from VMC as the supplied came with all former and rib numbers burned all the way through the balsa thus weakening to the point of unusable. Now I could scratch build it but I'm lazy and fancied a laser cut kit for a change, VMC are adjusting the over zealous laser settings and reburning a new kit so all good. Meanwhile the Typhoon EAP is a go. Will it fly? We shall see, I still have circa 10 models to get a trim on thanks to the force 9 gales at Old Warden back in Sept. Keep well all I will post EAP build pics soon.

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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1329

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Slight change of build plans, Hadi at VMC came good with a replacement set of parts for the Super Sabre so on with the build....not sure a DynaJet will fit though. :lol:
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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1330

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My good lady wife kindly got me the airbrush bits and pieces I needed to finish my Flitzer build....fantastical scheme but I like it. On with the Super Sabre...
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New Models for 2021 3 years 3 months ago #1331

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Super!

Roger adds,

well done Daniel, you is getting very good at this! B)
Points to consider for your next model:

1. extra sheeting around the nose and tail, paying attention to the appearance of the jet efflux and around the cockpit canopy.

2. Seating for the pilot.

3. more realistic intakes.

But really, this is a lovely job, the paint job is terrific (you can do my FD 2!) and it should fly splendidly!
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