Maiden Flight!!! - 49" Diamond Demon & Bantam 19 Spark Engine - Ben Buckle Plans

Maiden Flight of the Diamond Demon!! A lovely, 49" wingspan, vintage plane from the late 1930's, designed by Jerry Stoloff, which was first kitted out in 1939 by the Bay Ridge Model Airplane & Supplies Co.
This was the culmination of a build series that took you step by step through the construction of the model, culminating in this maiden flight, and to be followed by a build & flight review. The finished aeroplane was powered by a 1940's Bantam 19 ( • Bantam 19 Spark Igniti... ), an excellent spark ignition engine. The aeroplane has 2 channel RC, elevator & Rudder.
The aeroplane was built from a great set of plans from Ben Buckle Vintage Kits, UK - www.benbucklevintage.com/inde...
Ben Buckle also do the Diamon Demon in a kit - www.benbucklevintage.com/inde...

[@richard1472]

She climbs out so fast we hardly get to see her. Nicely done, Mark!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks Richard, was certainly good to see it flying! 😜

[@jirvin4505]

Colours look even better out in the sun. Congratulations

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much 😀

[@bobbarlow1]

It looks even better in the sunshine,nice build and maiden 😎

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much, pleased you liked it, appreciate the comment 😀

[@wrxs1781]

This model is a dream, handles well and not to fast, with the breeze on landing a harrier touch down could be achieved.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, pleased you enjoyed it 😀

[@NormanLedoyen]

Super Mark. That looked like tons of fun for you.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks Norm, greatly appreciated 😀

[@scottobrien3484]

Excellent job Mark, it looks fantastic!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Many thanks! Appreciate the comment 😀

[@marcobuonavita2757]

Bello davvero, il tuo entusiasmo è come una giornata di sole infinita grazie

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your comment 😀

[@Steve-mb8tg]

Nice one Mark she looks fantastic in the air 😊

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, pleased you liked it 😀

[@kev4354]

Excellent well Done fabby build video and flying

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you liked it, thank you very much for the comment 😀

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

Top notch fun! I love that airplane, too!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you 😀

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Brilliant maiden its was great to share your enjoyment on the day. 😊

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it, and as I said really appreciated your help on the day, was a great launch!

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Excellent 👍👍👍

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed it 😀

[@johnharen9921]

Very nice flights , both under power and on the glide. Happy flying.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, appreciated 😀

[@garethtilston3155]

Brilliant, well done

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much

[@oliverbowen17]

Wow well done mark that really was amazing 😄

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you! 😃

[@terryblackman6217]

That went so well, and doesn't she look great in the sun. Well done Mark.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much Terry, really appreciated 😀

[@ajj1285]

Beautiful ❤

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you! 😊

[@wjvintage]

Well done Mark, excellent flights. You really should have brought her to Buckminster today. Never mind, next year eh?

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, appreciated. Yes, definitely have to bring it down next year, looking forward to it 😀

[@daviddavis7710]

Nice flight Mark. You've done a good job of the build and the engine sounds lovely.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for the comment, greatly appreciated 😀

[@Petra-ix3bh]

Well done Mark. What a lovely model and so pleased for you that the maiden flights went perfectly!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Many thanks, really appreciate the comment 😀

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Brilliant Mark, I can see why you were buzzing, do you think in time you'll be able to fly her 'around' at a lower level?

[@richard1472]

I was thinking the same thing but, I don't think this engine has throttle.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Hi Cliff, thanks for the comment, it's appreciated. I could be converted to fly differential, but with these vintage models, traditionally, its all about climb while the engine is running, and then to see how long you can make the glide etc. i know people fly them differently these days, like a modern plane, but I fancy keeping and flying this in the traditional way. Thanks again 😀

[@thomasmcdonald6013]

Bantam Engines - Ben Shereshaw

[@bobi2582]

I'm assuming that Sparky has no throttle or advance and retard mech? I personally would like to see it floating around at a lower level on tick over. All the same, a fantastic job and lovely radio assist flight/s. Well done.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, no throttle, but the ignition timing can be altered to vary the speed, but with these vintage models, traditionally, its all about climb while the engine is running, and then to see how long you can make the glide etc. i know people fly them differently these days, like a modern plane, but I fancy keeping and flying this in the traditional way.

[@aeromodelisme45]

Il est beau et il vole bien, dommage que cela soit mal filmer !? ce sera peut-être mieux la prochaine fois !

[@MarkRobinson555]

I have to rely on my head camera, as I can't fly and film at the same time, so it's the only way I can record the event - I don't have a camera crew! Also, its a model from the 1930's that is designed to fly high and then glide, as was done in compertitions of the time. As this is the culmination of a build series I think its better to record the event as best as I can, rather than not, just because some people may not like the quality - If it is watched on the computer screen it is ok. But pleased nyou liked the model, thank you