ahlocks Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 A trip around town on a summers evening. I just like the colours and shading in these [ATTACH]4531.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]4532.vB[/ATTACH]
Mathew Ker Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Ahlocks, Thanks for the photos. My family and I used to live in Wagga Wagga so these bring back good memories. The "Dragon Lady" (M-I-L) still lives there! ;) No, I really do love her (from 3,500kms away ;)). Cheers, Mathew
Guest Fred Bear Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Ahlocks. Have never flown around Wagga but looks like I want to one day! Thanks for sharing the pics.
Guest browng Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Mick, I don't suppose you would be interested in building a static model of a J3 Cub for beer tokens would you?
Mick Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Model Cub Mick, I don't suppose you would be interested in building a static model of a J3 Cub for beer tokens would you? Hi George, There are lots of what we call ARF ( Almost Ready to Fly ) models of the Cub available. These are usually about 90% complete out of the box. Generally just join 2 wing halves and fit the tail and cowl. If you only wanted it to be static there would not be much work involved. They are pre-covered, all you might want to do is get some-one to cut your rego in vinyl letters to customize it. They range from 3 feet wingspan to 12 feet!!! Naturally prices vary as much as size. E-mail me at [email protected] if you want to know more. Best we not hijack this photo thread talking about this. I can help you out in sourcing one and give you some advice about putting it together. Cheers Mick
Flyer Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 Considering Mick was posting his planes, I thought I'd post a couple of my own. Mick (different Mick) and myself race giant scale pylon. I race in the AT6 Texan class with the "AngelFlight Texan" and Mick races in Reno Class with the "Budweiser Light" clipped wing corsair.
Guest browng Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 Considering Mick was posting his planes, I thought I'd post a couple of my own.Mick (different Mick) and myself race giant scale pylon. I race in the AT6 Texan class with the "AngelFlight Texan" and Mick races in Reno Class with the "Budweiser Light" clipped wing corsair. Anybody else want to show me up for the ten thumb'd dufus I really am?:confused:
Flyer Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 Fair dinkum browng, I wasn't having a crack... honest. I'm just an aviation nut.;) Now browng, I'll let you in on a secret. I learnt to fly GA aircraft before I learnt to fly models. why? because GA was easier. I had tried to fly models but gave up and went full size. Now, should you make your way back over east here, specifically Melbourne, give me a bell and I'll put the trainer and 2 radio's in the car, pick you up and take you out to the paddock and teach you to fly.;););) No stress no prangs no high risk stuff no charge. By the time we finish, you should be able to handle a trainer at a solo level without too many problems.;) You'll love it... Regards Phil
Guest High Plains Drifter Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 because GA was easier. I had tried to fly models but gave up and went full size. I'll second that - my fixed wing radio control experience lasted a whole 30 seconds. The experienced operater watching over me made a dive for the controler though was unable to stop the vertical impact :;)6::;)6::;)6: HPD
Guest browng Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 I'll second that - my fixed wing radio control experience lasted a whole 30 seconds. The experienced operater watching over me made a dive for the controler though was unable to stop the vertical impact :;)6::;)6::;)6: HPD That sounds like my one and only go at building an r/c model. It was a single channel non scale high wing "unbreakable' trainer with a little Cox .049 and the wings held on with lakky bands. I spent bloody ages building the thing and it looked pretty schmick. On the first flight I hand launched it like the book said, and dived for the controller as it initiated a climbing turn to the left which I though had something to do with me, unfortunately that was an illusion, and I had no control over it whatsoever. It continued in an ever steepening climbing turn until it stalled and threw itself at the ground. I didn't try again..
Guest Fred Bear Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 Just a thought as there is not much time left in December but I reckon we dedicate this months comp to George who is no longer with us for the brilliant scale pic he posted 'A J3 Cub and its Cub'. Absolutely brilliant pic that one!
Mathew Ker Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 I'll second Darren's suggestion. ;) It's a great picture and it would be a fitting tribute. It should be note that all entries this month have been fantastic. Regards, Mathew
Flyer Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 It is a great photo. I'll third the above suggestions. George wins. Well done mate....;) regards Phil
Geoff Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Yes it is a great photo I too vote for browng---------;);)
Guest Bendorn Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Fire Bomber AIR RAID SIREN I took this on 20/11/2007 during the fires at Waithe Reserve in the Mallee. This is an Airtractor AT-208F used by the DSE. It sounds a siren prior to letting its load go, giving you time to get out of the way. 2560 x 1920, 954kb I've been an amature photographer for about 15 years and I love this first pic. Damn hot day, 41deg and smokin. In the second one, you can just make out the retardant dropped by the plane, but she's gone through the smoke...... Ben ;)
Geoff Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 What part are you in Ben, I'm In Red Cliff's?
Geoff Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Do you know Mark McCleary he is down that way to I think.
Guest Bendorn Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 The next 6 days will be in the 40's. I know Oggy well. He lives about 10k north of me.
Geoff Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Say G'Day to him for me have to go and start the pump on the vines now will catch you again .
slartibartfast Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Ben - my dad grew up near there. Between Speed and Hopetoun. My 96 year old gran still lives in Hopetoun. Spent a lot of my youth up that way. Planning on flying my mum in for a visit soon. I vote for a tribute to George too.
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