Welcome to Chins Chins, my chance to chin-wag.
Each month I will be looking at what's new in the modelling industry, some history from the same month a quarter of a century ago and current Bumpy Green projects I am involved in.

All ready and waiting for some decent flying weather.	Specifications: Span: 40" (1016mm) Length: 24" (609mm) Weight: Requires: .25 size engine and standard 3 channel radio equipment. Unusual flying wing design with a twin boom tail. Symmetrical wing section and large control surfaces should make this a very agile mover.
Bought at a swap meet earlier in the year, it became another dust covered project in the loft. With the long summer evenings now gone for 6 months it seemed a good time to haul out some of the old kit and give it an airing. This should keep the heart rate and temperature up over the cold weekends to come. Read the full article in the Bumpy Green Hangar

www.ripmax.com
	Specifications:
Kangke - Laser 2000 Price £369.99	Large Scale ARTF Aerobatic Aircraft. Span: 87" (2.21m) Length: 70" (1.97m) Weight: 16.5 lb (7.5kg) Requires: 40 - 50cc size petrol engine & 4 channel radio with 6 servos. Plug in wing panels, pre-painted fibreglass cowl and pre-covered in high visibility colour scheme.
Large Scale ARTF Aerobatic Aircraft. Span: 74" (1.88m) Length: 68 (1.73m) Weight: 13.2 lb (6.0kg) Requires: 20 - 25cc size glow or petrol engine & 4 channel radio with 5 servos. Pre-painted fibreglass cowl, dural undercarriage and pre-covered with the French Breitling colour scheme.	Kangke - Cap 232 Price £269.99
A collection of 8 famous combat aircraft. Die cast models with extremely fine detail. Each model is mounted on a display stand showing the aircraft name and designation. Price: £24.99 each	Harrier AV-8 - 1:40
F-14 Tomcat - 1:48	F-18 Hornet - 1:48
P-51 Mustang - 1:32	P-38 Lightning - 1:40

UH-1 Huey 1:32

AH-1 Cobra - 1:40

AH-64 Apache - 1:40

What was going on in November 1976 in the modelling world. Take a look back at some snippets from a magazine of the era. The Editorial was bringing the news that the 'Radio Modeller Propo Book' was to be discontinued after 6 years as the virtual Bible of radio controlled modelling. The replacing publication 'Radio Control Guide' shows the reader every step from choosing a model and radio system, learning how to build and install equipment in aeroplanes, boats and cars as well as guides to the safe operation of the new model. Hoped to be as successful as the Propo book was before it, both with newcomer and experienced modellers alike, it's 256 pages of guides, hints, tips and instruction seemed well worth the £2.95 being charged.

Cover model and featured plan was the Slingsby T21B Sedbergh. A popular scale design based on the F.N. Slingsby 2 seat training glider. Mick Morritts 1/6th scale version was the subject shown and covered in detail the construction, covering, detailing and flying of the 109" span soarer.

The honour of being the first female test reporter for Radio Modeller went to Frances Stewart in November of 1976. She had previously been able to take control of other pilots models and decided to have a go at building a radio controlled model and learning to fly herself. Choosing the right sort of model was the key factor for Frances as it had to be easy to build and fly as well as look good. The Aviette President kit from Ripmax covered all these requirements and with only a few minor problems with some of the parts numbering it was soon in the air. Minimum fuss for maximum enjoyment. With the help of an experienced model pilot Frances was well on her way to becoming a regular at her local club.

This is the fist time I have come across Weston UK in one of the old magazines and was intrigued to read about the add-on extension silencer they were marketing. Ron Bray investigated on his continuing quest for quieter models and reported on a significant (more than 10%) reduction in noise as well as the benefit of increased flight performance. Rated as a positive step forward in the battle against noise pollution from models causing problems at club flying sites throughout the UK at the time.

Roy Yates took a long hard look at Phil More's P.Z.L. Wilga model based on the full size glider tug and parachute jump plane based at Leicester Flying Club. Built to 2 1/4in per foot scale from Phil's own design plan the model weighed in at 10 3/4 lb and total wing area of 9sq ft. Every detail has been added to the model including window vents, riveted paneling and knurled foot pegs. Flown at the Woodvale and National events of 1976 it was noted as a remarkably stable, scale speed model.

The Ribble Valley Soaring Association 's second Cross Country event top 6 are shown here with their models. 30 pilots took to the air for this event and with strong winds gusting to 30mph it certainly made for an interesting contest. With a fly-off required to decide the top placing's, it was P. Fithern who took the win.

The Scottish Nationals featured a brief report from Sandy Morrison. A 2 day event held at the Cumbernauld Airstrip and included Club 20 pylon racing, Class 2 Scale and FAI Pattern and Aerobatic events. Noted model of the event was the Class 2 winner by John McRae with his immaculate scale Me 163 Komet which featured a true to scale wheeled dolly for take offs.

Recognise yourself in any of these pictures, we'd love to hear from you at Bumpy Green. chinman@bumpygreen.co.uk

The Modeltech Magic from YT International enjoys a degree of prestige among the aircraft of Bumpy Green. It has been flown by a number of pilots now including a few names seen in the national competitions and they all agree it is a stunning aircraft to fly. Very manoeuvrable, ultra responsive and as the type name suggests ~ a whole lot of fun to fly. The numerous flights most of which flown out of the hand have not put any stress on the somewhat spindly undercarriage but the bumps of Bumpy Green soon took a toll and the wire legs of the supplied undercarriage began to bend. Previously checked out in this column were the carbon undercarriage and wheel spats for Fun-fly type aircraft. Made from high quality carbon fibre cloth and very well finished. This should provide a little extra support when landing as well as looking pretty swish too. These make an ideal replacement for the original supplied undercarriage on any .36 Fun-fly model.

A plea from your columnist.
I have run afoul of a small problem with my Radio Modeller magazines. It would seem I have come up short for 1977 issues (ie next years column material) I have January, February, March, September, October, November & December.
I need to beg, borrow or steal (well pay for) April, May, June, July, & August issues.
If anyone can help out with this I'd be very grateful. I would be willing to buy an entire year if I have to but they must include all covers and be reasonable condition.
Please drop me an email if you can help. chinman@bumpygreen.co.uk


That's it for another month,
See you in December.

Article by John Kent from Bumpy Green Model Aerodrome
November 2002

Comment by kevin marshall on 00000000000000. Rating none

just like 2 comment on laser2000 by kangke . ie ripmax spot on model no problems at all. built better than hanger 9 artf.

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