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It was certainly a strange day with the weather today, but as you said, the trees will be creating turbulence. Another day of learning though for me, so at least it wasn’t a wasted day. Great to see the Hornet in the air as well mate.

Yeah i painted it with my airbrush using Vallejo model air paints. It’s not looking quite so pretty now after an unfortunate coming together with the ground, but these things happen! Thanks for the kind words though 👍🏻

Thanks. It doesn’t look quite so nice anymore as it had a bit of an accident when we were out trimming. But, I’ve done the repairs now and it just needs covering. But I can confirm, it certainly did look good when it was flying a bit higher!

Thanks Chris. Yes the Skyraider was ridiculously impressive! What’s more impressive is the fact that the flights in this video are the model’s maiden flights! Touch of nose weight added before flight 2, and then the hand turns. Off it went! Ivan is without doubt, an extremely good aeromodeller. There was no way I could have binned the Mossy, or just left it sat there in that state. I certainly felt fed up at the time, but you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself down and get stuck in. I did notice that the wind conditions for where we have been trimming were actually looking favourable for this coming Monday or Tuesday, but I’ve chosen to not rush to try and be ready for then. Rest assured, when the Mossy takes to the sky again, the footage will be uploaded in here. 👍🏻

Yes I have found the use of tip weight very useful and effective and only a tiny amount is usually needed. Along with the other adjustments including wash in or out it adds another tool for us to use. Which is nice.

Don’t be sorry! The repairs to the Mossie are well under way, and I’ll soon be back out trimming with Ivan. I feel it’s important to show the highs and the lows that come hand in hand with the hobby. Good luck with trimming your Mosquito 👍🏻

Thanks! It’s definitely rewarding when you get a good flight from a model.

Thanks! Yeah these things happen, but I’ll just crack on and get it repaired. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻

It’s not a kit mate. It’s the Howard Boys plan that can be found on outerzone.

These things happen I guess mate. But I’ll soon have the Mosquito repaired and back out for more trimming flights. I’ve already made a start on the repairs! The Mig was looking much better in flight, and as for the Skyraider! That’s going to be a superb flyer going off the flight just with hand turns on!

It's past your bedtime and mine.

Hi James, thanks for the comment. Originally the intention was to wind the motors outside the model in a half tube, then insert into the model. But the starboard counter rotation created problems for the Piserchio hook and how it located on the motor peg in the back. The Piserchio hook and half tube setup is what’s used on Wakefields, and I liked the idea - it’s something I may still revisit this method and have some new Piserchio hooks made to cope with counter rotating propellers. In the mean time, I will be using a blast tube. We have upped the strands on the motor now as well for more power, so the blast tube has become a necessity. We are hopefully going to get another trimming session in very soon.

Thank you! The model itself is the Howard Boys design, but there were changes made throughout the build to improve the flying ability - the wing ribs for example were modified, the rear tailplane design was altered for increased stiffness etc. Yes the propellers are counter rotating. This is so the torque of the rubber motors counteract each other, and it helps the model to keep stable in the air as a result. Unfortunately there is a weight bias on the right, so the model was laterally unstable causing the turn to the right, this was counteracted with 2g of lead on the wingtip to balance the glide. The left turn is done using side thrust. I made some tapered shims that can be turned to adjust downthrust and side thrust at the same time, but as you increase one, you decrease the other. For trimming session 2, I made new tapered shims as we didn’t have enough downthrust and the model flies much better - just needed more power. Trimming session number 2 was cut short though when the motor burst at 700 turns, so repairs were required. This has all been done now - just awaiting the aero modelling weather gods to permit more trimming! Yes I really have enjoyed returning back to aeromodelling. It is as you say, very rewarding!

It’s a compilation of videos that were shot at last years Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow. I imagine the Mustangs had already taken to the air, not been captured on video, and the Hurricanes were taxying out to take off and hold in preparation for their display. How it can have been done intentionally in the compilation to confuse people, is a bit farcical. It was done however for people to enjoy the sights and sounds on the day.

Well you did better than me! This model had been in build since covid struck (2020), so to finally see it take to the air was nerve wracking, but exciting all at the same time!

Thanks! Hahaha! There was actually 2 cuckoos that were sounding off throughout the session we had. I hope they were learning as much as I was!

Small adjustments and understanding what those adjustments need to be, will make all the difference Dad. Hopefully you can come to one of the trimming sessions with me and Ivan. 👍🏻

If whe are not at the caravan, I wouldn't mind coming.

@@michaelmayfield2095 Well i can’t see that being an issue - weather permitting obviously!

Thanks Chris. Yes I think it’s safe to say, he knows what he’s doing when it comes to trimming models! We will be going back to the glide setting before we do anymore flights under power on the next trimming session.

It was a great trimming session, and I’ve learned a lot, so all credit to you mate. Looking forward to the next one now!

Thank you for your kind words. BBMF members day is always a well organised event.

Thank you!

Thanks mate!

Yeah it was a superb day. Very enjoyable. 👍🏻

I’ll let Jim know 😂

Wow! I bet that was an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing!

Yeah I was loving it when they were playing the Battle of Britain film music when the Spitfires and the 109’s were doing their ‘dog fight’

Best airshow in the uk.

@@freeflightscale definitely!!!

No problem at all. Ah you were lucky enough to see BBMF Spitfire P7350 then! I think the Battle of Britain airshow on Sunday was one of its first displays since it had an engine issue when returning to RAF Coningsby in the summer. That particular Spitfire saw action during the Battle of Britain as well, so very fitting to be a part of the airshow!

No problem. There’s always next year!

Yes me too, but I’d rather they still have airshows than not because of H&S concerns. We unfortunately live in a ‘where there’s blame, there’s a claim’ culture, so I can understand why they put so many restrictions in place. Minority ruining it for the majority though ultimately.

@@freeflightscale Indeed, gone are the days of pilots making it up as they went along.

@@tectoramia-sz1lu The Shoreham crash didn’t do the airshow scene much of a favour either tbh.

You’re very welcome

I Alberto

Fully agree! It was a great airshow/day

The car park isn't big enough to hold the cars of a sell out show.....I visited late October one year and was surprised how few parking spaces there are.There is a park and ride service from a nearby location though, didn't you fancy using that?

Over 33,500 people attended, However if you had read the FAQs, you could have parked at the Train station or Park and Ride, and got free Bus/Shuttle to and from the event which had ample parking.

No problem! Hope you enjoyed as much as I did!

Cheers I did

I will always try to add some information into my video descriptions, as there’s nothing more annoying than clicking on the video description to find nothing! Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated. 👍🏻

You’re very welcome. It was definitely a memorable and thought provoking day.

I was overseas working with our American cousins, they knew all about BoB Day.; and were surprised some of the UK guys didn't...we mustn't forget what made this country Great....

The main thing is, you were not alone in remembering Battle of Britain day. The crowds at Duxford for the airshow was great to see, and proof that the brave servicemen and women have not been forgotten. There was also a lot of different nationalities at the airshow!

Totally agree, Battle of Britain Day (15th September) is one of the most important dates to remember regarding this country's aviation/military history. Unfortunately as the years roll by the people who were directly involved will become less and eventually all fade into history too, leaving the word to be passed on by less and less people interested in keeping their memory and the history they so bravely created alive. I will continue for as long as l can through my own TH-cam videos in flying the flag in their honour .

@@timeslip9 yes it certainly is. It’s also important that we keep these fantastic warbirds in airworthy condition as a flying memorial to the brave pilots - and I mean all of them, not just the British pilots. The roar of a merlin engine, the sight of a spitfire, hurricane and a 109 are thought provoking to say the least.

@@timeslip9 My GT Grandson is a Cpl in the Air Cadets. He lives and breathes flying and has his Glider Wings, also has flown several times as co pilot in a light aircraft. The Red Arrows has been his inspiration since he was a little boy. I may not be here to see him achieve all his dreams but I trust he will be one of the brave Pilots of the future in this uncertain world.

It’s not to ‘glorify the deaths of other humans’, it’s to remember the brave people who gave their lives, selflessly, so that others could live on in peace. And for me, I remember everyone who fought and died on both sides.

That would also make it a Mosquito. 4 Merlins on the Lancaster 😂