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Forum: RC Jets
02-28-2016, 12:39 PM
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Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

I made the air tank mounts out of 3mm plywood.

I made the air tank mounts out of 3mm plywood.
Forum: RC Jets
02-28-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Its been a while since I have posted on this...

Its been a while since I have posted on this forum, when I built my Xcalibur in the summer of 2014. I've just completed another Xcalibur for a friend so I thought I'd post a few pictures. He is using...
Forum: RC Jets
04-30-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

First of all, I will start by apologising for the...

First of all, I will start by apologising for the length of this post. I've had my Xcalibur since July of last year and I posted details of my build on here at the time. Almost a year later I've...
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2014, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

My wing tube is a bit short, but I've got used to...

My wing tube is a bit short, but I've got used to working around it. I push it all the way into one wing then back out a few mm before clamping that wing up. When I put the other wing on the tube is...
Forum: RC Jets
09-18-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Does anyone know the make/colour of the red film...

Does anyone know the make/colour of the red film used on the RAF display scheme?
Forum: RC Jets
07-25-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

LOL. I assure you I am very grateful that she was...

LOL. I assure you I am very grateful that she was happy to video the flight. In fact it was she who was most disappointed about how it turned out but we both laughed about it. My 9 year old boy...
Forum: RC Jets
07-25-2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Bistodude, my plotter is a Graphtec Silhouette...

Bistodude, my plotter is a Graphtec Silhouette Cameo. I've never used it to do vinyl graphics (i.e. stickers) because I just use it to create paint masks, but I believe it can cut any vinyl. Thanks...
Forum: RC Jets
07-24-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Cheers, Dave. Whilst I like to make an...

Cheers, Dave. Whilst I like to make an installation look clean and tidy I try to avoid unnecessary complication or weight so I was pleased that it balanced without any need for lead anywhere (I...
Forum: RC Jets
07-24-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

My Xcalibur had it's maiden flight yesterday. I'm...

My Xcalibur had it's maiden flight yesterday. I'm still getting the feel for it but it I can already tell it's going to be a lot of fun. CG was bang on 170mm with no extra weight needed at all and...
Forum: RC Jets
07-21-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Now that's what I call an easy to store jet! Very...

Now that's what I call an easy to store jet! Very wife friendly! :D

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2016130
Forum: RC Jets
07-21-2014, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Hi Dave That did occur to me but I didn't...

Hi Dave

That did occur to me but I didn't think it could form a proper seal, but as ever I'm glad of your advice so I will change it. Everything is so easy to get at in the Xcalibur that it will...
Forum: RC Jets
07-20-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

For some reason I haven't been able to log on to...

For some reason I haven't been able to log on to here for a few days, but here's a quick update of how my build is going.

I managed to get another half day in over the weekend and so I started by...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Hi Jamie Interesting you saw the Facebook link...

Hi Jamie
Interesting you saw the Facebook link to Flickr; was that somehow via the JMA Facebook page or did you just find me? I did the Flickr thing mainly for a couple of club mates who like to see...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Glad it has finally arrived, Lawndartz. Us...

Glad it has finally arrived, Lawndartz. Us modellers are all the same; first thing you have to do is get it out of the box and lay all the big bits together to see what it will look like!!
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Of course, be my guest and copy away! I would...

Of course, be my guest and copy away! I would just say bear in mind that my particular needs (to be able to swap the turbine and to fit a smoke system) makes my installation quite a bit more...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

LOL. Still got a few tubes and cables to fit yet...

LOL. Still got a few tubes and cables to fit yet so we'll see whether it looks so tidy when it's finished! Nonetheless, coming from someone of your standing in the UK jet scene (assuming I've got the...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Lawndartz, this is where my UAT will go. ...

Lawndartz,

this is where my UAT will go.
...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Lawndartz, have you started putting yours...

Lawndartz, have you started putting yours together yet?
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

The equipment trays are now finished and ready to...

The equipment trays are now finished and ready to install. I have to start off by saying I'm personally not a fan of fully painted interiors and swathes of unnecessary bling in jet installations; my...
Forum: RC Jets
07-13-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Managed a few more hours on the Xcalibur today....

Managed a few more hours on the Xcalibur today. The tank retainer is now fitted. This consists of a couple of ply wood blocks secured each side with Hysol. The retainer slots into one block and is...
Forum: RC Jets
07-13-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Yes, standard Ripmax gear. Lovely quality.

Yes, standard Ripmax gear. Lovely quality.
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Ive fallen a little behind with the build...

Ive fallen a little behind with the build postings, so here are a few quick shots. I've given the trays a coat of primer, though I've since changed my mind regarding how I'm going to mount the...
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Yes, I'm sure lots are out there being built but...

Yes, I'm sure lots are out there being built but not everyone wants to make it a public event!

I personally like to post in detail about my jet builds because, although I've been a modeller of...
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

So, I finally managed to start my Xcalibur...

So, I finally managed to start my Xcalibur properly today. For a couple of reasons I will be installing things a little differently to the way most people have done on here. Firstly, I want to leave...
Forum: RC Jets
06-29-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,188
Posted By Beachy1968

Just got back from a great weekend away at Wings...

Just got back from a great weekend away at Wings and Wheels with my 9 year old boy. Despite all the fuss made by old DB Sound about a certain Horizon Hobby employee I personally thought that the most...
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