It's amazing for the money! Don't miss the maiden too!

Brilliant, and so cheap!

Gave me a bit of a fright too! 😳

It certainly is quick! Surprised me. I'll give it a go outside, though one review on AliExpress the guy said he lost it in a tree. ☹ It'll have to be a big space and no wind. I might buy a couple more to try and do something with the parts too.

The speed took me by surprise I must say! But so funny too. Happy Xmas from the UK too. A bit warmer there I ber. 5.7 degs here now, daytime. 🤥

Thanks Cliff. It makes me smile too.

Sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do! At least I know it flies. 😊

Indoor control line, with no control though. 🙄 It was great fun too!

Almost cracked my head! I was funny though, 😂

😂 Love your comment.

Hi Cobber, I bet you did silly stuff in your yoof too mate! Happy Xmas down under.

I'll probably try something it in something, I enjoy seeing what I can do with bits and junk. You mentioned trees? One of the reviews on AliExpress the guy said he lost it in a tree first flight! It needs a good space and no wind. I've run it tethered tonight indoors, it goes fast! Short vid will be out tomorrow. Too windy for outside at the moment!

Thanks. I mentioned the switch timer circuit, and probably will do a bit of wing bending when the gales give us a break and I can get out and try it! Good fun cheap little plane though.

@@bobflyman Plenty of power,I was thinking of 2 channel micro gear from Minimum...coil actuator for rudder and throttle?I did buy another from the same company that is a cap powered pod n boom glider and it flys very well...the BMFA used to sell it in their colors for about 12 quid.ali did it for 2.39.

That's a good question! When we get some winds less than 10 mph! Gusting 36 mph.today. A bit much for a 15g plane. 😱

Oh really, well done Caroline! Did you pull one apart? 😮. Happy Xmas!

@@bobflyman I've had capacitor planes before and you have to give them a 10-15 second charge for each and every flight. Capacitor planes are more like a rubber power plane. Happy Christmas to you too :)

It sure is!

The thought had crossed my mind. Watch this space. (Maybe. 😉)

thats why i bought one

Caroline says they have a small lipo, I'd assumed capacitor. But whatever, they are amazing value and I thought too, great for kids too. 😊

Banggood/Alibaba or whatever Chinese website should sell these.

@@iammeobviously6815 I've added a link to AliExpress in the description now. It should work?

@@bobflyman works fine

Thanks cobber. Already ordered and on the way from Ali Express! 😉. In fact after I ordered I found I'd already got a 2mm dia one on another model anyway.

@@bobflyman 😁 Join the Club, young fellah!!! 😜 The only way I ever find stuff that I need from amongst the junk in the shed is when I'm looking for something completely different! 😱🙄

Young fella? 77 coming on 78? I wish. 😥

@@bobflyman Now, Now, You're only as old as you feel! (That's me done for!) 😭 Off topic but I've got to go for my yearly driving licence Short Arm Inspection again in a few days. (Starts at 75 here.) What are the regs there in the UK?

@theoztreecrasher2647 I had to check that, no age limit. There was somebody mentioned the other day that had just stopped at over 90 😳. Good luck with your test mate!

Yea, not much!

Yes, I think I may have mentioned that when I showed my Lidl mini builds in the video which have servo on top. Or I may have edited it out as the video was already 25 mins long!

Loads of plans for these are online and it could do with a redesign? Why don't you do it and make some on your laser cutting machine!

​@@bobflymanToo busy enjoying myself Bob 🤔

I've seen them, yes great kits. I'll check them out. And yes, re small models, I'm running out of space at home for bigger models! That's partly why I bought a small one. The balsa kit itself is good value, but trying to get CG right isn't easy!

Thanks, it was disappointing. I've heard of Angelwings, I follow a guy in N Devon on KZbin who often reviews them. I might check them out. I must say it was nice to be working with wood instead of carving up foam with a hot wire!

Guess you are referring to Nick Chitty (in Ilfracombe I think) as the guy in Devon 👍 Looking forward to the next vid , loving the balsa bashing Bob

@kodibox2501 yup, that's the one!

I certainly did!

Thanks for the advice James, I'll definitely check him out. My techniques did improve a bit as I went along but it's truly an art to do it well! Might try another through the winter 😉, watch this space. 😳. Ps found his channel and subscribed!

Think I posted twice, glad you found his channel, he is one of a few builders I follow and he has made some awesome models.

I await with baited breath

😱🤔

Looked interesting. I'll search through for the covering advice. Thanks again.

Thanks. It was old iron I had kicking around. If I build another this winter I'll buy a proper one!

Thanks A whole list of hz is here. But hz really not important unless you are filming indoors a lot by electric light. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country

​@@bobflymanthank you do you no what memory card you used size make and model ?

SANDISK 32Gb maybe. It's was a while ago. class 10 card

I can completely understand that. It's very absorbing and satisfying. I guess part of it is it's a natural material unlike foam gliders and foamboard? Dare I admit I picked up that main spar a few times admiring my handy work after I'd finished it! I think there will be more this winter. Check out p2 covering, that was tricky but rewarding . A good few mistakes too!

Good price!

That thought did cross my mind too. I guess it's a plasticised material and plastics do go off. Didn't really want to spend £10 on a new roll that I doubt I'd use!

@@bobflyman It's kind of a lost art.

For sure. 😥

It does.

Thanks, I got there in the end!

I can see how it could become addictive. Very satisfying. And yes, the fragility , i wondered about that. I've made loads of foamie chuck glider conversions last couple of years, very light but they bounce well. I've even had them cartwheel and survive. I think this will maiden OK (when these 70 mph storms finish!) Part 2, covering is online now. That was tricky and full size iron and very hot air gun, but I improved and it looks OK. Part 3 will be done once my micro tx arrives then look out for a maiden! 😉

That one was 8 years ago and firmware has changed a lot since. Best thing is explore menus I guess. Best of luck.

Definitely is an art. 🥲It was 12 years since I last covered two models and as I recall I did have a small travel iron then! As you say practice makes perfect , I was improving and finding better techniques as I went along. And as I said, I now know how the main spar wing ends should be finished. Plus the importance of a good overlap. If I do another this winter it has a chance of coming out better! 😉

Thanks. Yes, as you say in those days it was 'proper' building, it's all too easy now. It's 12 years since I did anything like this, but the skills were slowly coming back. I've converted 15 of those Lidl £10 foamie chuck gliders, they are great fun but also you've already got a fusi and nice shaped wing to start with. When I bought my first one I had no idea what a following they had online. That original build blog of mine has 50k + views now. Proper iron and heat gun would be a good idea if I do build another.

You're too kind! 😉

Quite satisfying though.

Tissue and dope seemed a piece of cake by comparison Bob! That’s how long ago my last model making goes back. Loving the videos though.

@peterdelmonte9832 Thanks! I watched a video on tissue and dope, I'd heard of it but didn't have a clue how it worked. Quite similar in a way but even more complicated! I improved at this the more I did. Quite satisfying too. If I'm silly enough to build another balsa kit I'll have a better idea what I'm doing next time! If that is. 🤔

Yes for sure, a small iron would be easier to handle! Need a bit more experimentation, but results not bad for an amateur!

7953 now. 8k for Xmas?

Thanks mate, part two coming tomorrow! 😎

Sorry mate, that doesn't make sense? The TX is on the plane, the RX is one the ground with me? I did lots of distance tests on the ground had 1/4 mile vx transmission. The problems I had in flight was vx tx and camera got interference from ESC and power supply. Solved it by moving the video tx and giving it its own power supply.

Thanks, that's great. Have fun!

It's not online yet! But did you see I mentioned you and linked you in video description! And I've had more cut fingers since starting this than I've had in months!

@@bobflyman LOL! Thought you might have gone back to younger days and tried using cling film on the fingers with the CA glue! 🤔 In a past life I could run off a 10x2 8 foot slab by eye, but them days is long gone Pard! 😢🙄

Hi Cobber, how's your donger dangling? Hadn't heard of cling film on fingers, don't know any techniques for dealing with the bloody stuff! But yes, was pleased with my fettling efforts. I might try carving a life size of that little Ozzie beauty Kylie next.

It's been a challenge!

Yes, I think it's sold under a few different names. The box only had a number! Might be a good little indoor flyer, we've got another storm coming here in the UK!

Hiya, the camera is OK on auto settings as when it arrives, just put a card in, charge and press record, you see the time count down and a video symbol when it's recording. Plug into a PC or laptop and you can retrieve files to play I reckon you can work it out mate!

@@bobflyman thanx m8

Fosters? Is that an Aussie beer, are you down under mate? Only been once, 20 year ago, loved it. 6 weeks You're welcome, glad you found it useful buddy!