R/C Pylon News

Over the past two years Dave Cline has been using this prototype (blue) greatmate stand to great affect both at home and out on tour, with this in mind after a major clear out of my workshop and the dumping of the old table, I took the decision to invest in a greatmate. First impressions are very good, fully adjustable and plenty of scope for attachments to ensure all the tools are at hand, vital at our UK race meetings. For more information on these stands CLICK HERE , plus you could also have a chat with proprietor Adrian Lindley as he will be attending the final championship rounds.

Kit Voodoo.

Fully molded pylon racer. Wing span 840mm, Length 550mm, Weight 320 - 450 gm £149.99

This thing is built for one thing, and one thing only, speed. Hand built in Czech, this model is produced on average of one and a half a day. Overlander technologies is one of the only companies in the world to stock this model which is second to none, even at competition level.

  • Voodoo Kit

  • Fully molded pylon racer

  • Ballistic speeds using the 400 ultima Turbo drive set available separately at is most definitely the model for the modeler who wishes to take a model that stage faster.

  • Not suited to beginners of the faint hearted.

  • Wing span 840mm

  • Length 550mm

  • Weight 320 - 450 gm

  • Requires: 2W-20 Motor

  • Phoenix 45A esc

  • Kokam or Tornado Professional 1800 11.1v li-poly battery

  • 4in prop

  • 3x Blue Bird 373BB Servos or HS-55

  •  Overlander code : KITKITVOODOO01

  • Click here for more information.

 

 

Here is an item that will interest all new pylon racers. 

RCM&E August 2008 issue has a very informative section called engine lab, by Alex Whittaker. Included in amongst some very useful information is a make your self timing degree disc, using a CD-DVD and a printer Click here for more information   

MB rear 

 

Do you remember what happened to Joe's MB rear last year. 

After its conrod made a brake for freedom, I thought that was the end of that and we give the parts to two local retired engineers (Stuart Robinson and Rob Duckitt), they just wanted to cast their eye over the parts. Look what they did to it, see the photo.  

We are now looking for a pile of Profi Fi bits to assemble and do the same, can you help.

BMFA 2008 Nationals

A display of BMPRA models and practical demonstrations will take place in the hanger on the Saturday evening starting around 7.30-8.00 and will run on until late. 

On display will be all the latest models from all classes, plus demonstrations on molding and laying up carbon fiber propellers, rewiring plugs and the construction and laying up of a Q500 wing.

If there is anything else you would like to see (so long as it legal) let me know and I will try and sort it.

28th & 29th June 2008

 A big thank you must go out to the BMPRA Wings and Wheels team of Barrie, Joe, Ben, Geb, Dave, Darren, Ollie and Paul (overlander.co.uk). Apart from having great weather all weekend and evening with a couple of beers and a great blues band. We had great success with the stand, with many interested visitors keeping us busy all day long, several showing an interest in having ago and wanting to know more. 

I'm not sure what Ben (now an A class celebratory) thought about being mobbed on the way back from the flight line by adoring fans! 

Throughout the day we had people coming up to us thanking us and question our sanity, most saying the pylon models where the best part of the show, in fact one guy told me it was the first thing to excite him in many years. 

For more info on the events of the weekend see the BMPRA website. 
Have you been wondering where Dean is, have a look Click Here and lookout for team Going Lean. 

You've got wish him all the luck and skill in the world for this challenge.

BMFA 2008 Nationals

RAF BARKSTON HEATH
6 miles north-east of Grantham, Lincolnshire, on the B6403

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August

For Entry form 

For Camping form
 Web site up and running ready for 2009. Click Here

 
Bull Dog 

Is a UK produced airframe for Q500ec by Paul Harvey at a cost of around £150 depending on spec High or low wing, covered uncovered new or test flown. 

This foam wing constructed model, over the past year has proved the point that foam wing models can compete equally well against the all molders.

For more information contact Paul on 07908 176165 or email Click here   

NINJA  

All composite Q500 racer for AMA class 428 and EC500

One piece wing,  ARTF (finish in one night), Carbon Fiber landing gear, Skin-hinged surfaces, Removable molded composite V Tail, torque rods installed elevator, 6mm Aileron, all up weight 3lb 12oz with 1500 5cell battery pack 4 JR 3121 servos and Specktrum AR6200 receiver. 

 

Intro Price of $399.00   Regular price thereafter $499.00

More Info at www.flycontrolline.com

Orders and Info Contact:  Info@flycontrolline.com

NEW - Available January 2008.....
Q-500 BSE-.40LS
428 Class Racing Engine

Features In This New Design:

  • Longer Stroke
  • Improved Muffler
  • Longer rod for smoother operation
  • New advanced piston material

Big Bruce Racing 

Following on from the ever trustful EVO, and resent EVO T and SV1 airframes Big Bruce has come up with another new design the SS1. First impression was why, the logic I'm sure must be to make it practical and maintenance frendly, great especially for race meetings with a quick turn round between heats. 

All we need now is a horizontally apposed twin MB.   

Mark Edgecombe RIP

At times life can have some very strange twists, but non as big as this one. A few days a go I was told that Mark Edgecombe (37) had passed away on Monday 3rd December from a heart failure. For those that did not have the privilege to meet Mark, I can tell you that he was one of the nicest lads I've met in pylon racing, always had a smile and was fun to be with. He will be greatly missed not only by his father Paul and family, but by us all in pylon.  

Funeral will be at 1.45pm Tuesday 18th December at Canley crematorium Coventry. The wake will be at the Bulls Head pub Binley Road Coventry afterwards. Anyone that wishes to attend is most welcome

For more information  Mark Edgecombe

Club 2000 goes OS25 FX 

After the supply pressures that the currant approved list of motors have gone through in resent times, the decision has been taken to add another. Yes the OS 25 FX some may say not a moment to soon, could be the best decision in club 2000 since its inception.    

If you or your club are interest in this type of racing/model and would like more information click here . 

RC  Model World 

Recommended reading - December 2007 issue of R/C Model World has published a great report penned by Ben Jones on this years, F3D pylon world championship, from Muncie Indiana USA. Great photos and a blow by blow account of what it takes to compete at this premier R/C model flying event. Get a copy from your local Newsagent or Click Here and order direct, its worth every penny.      

There are a few articles in the pipe line for publication, but there is room for plenty more, how about photographing your next racer under construction and write up a report on it. If you need any help please contact me at pylonracer

 

Big Bruce Racing Products are now available in europe. High performance competition all composite airplanes, painted in the mold. 3 x World championship FAI-F3D EVO, EVO-T and SV1. Q40 racers POLECAT, LOKI andGR7 are the most successful racers since their introduction. SHOT-GUN, TAIPAN and the all new V-GUN are Q500 Racers new generation. Precise molds, low weight and finest aerodynamics make the difference, try one you will be amazed. All models from BBRP are in stock or can be ordered on customers request with a short delivery time. If you are looking for a fast airplane for ic or electric power you will find it Click Here.

     BMFA National Champions for 2007

F3D.  

1st Bruce Illingworth - Mick Illingworth

         2nd Ben Jones - Geb Jones

3rd Paul Board - Paul Bardoe

  

Q500.  

1st Barrie Lever - Paul Bardoe

  2nd Paul Harvey - Karl Bollan

  3rd Peter Harvey - Dave Cline  

F5D.  

1st Rob Ashley-Roche - Mark Vandervelden

  2nd Paul Bardoe - Julian Downham

  3rd Darron Rodrigues

 

Club 2000.  

1st Justin O'Dell

  

  

                            

New Quickie 500ec Record

Barrie's is back, 73.32 a new Q500ec British record.

Considering the problems we have been having with the weather affected season Barrie seems to have got straight on the pace with the Bird of Pray, powered  Dubb Jett Q500 euro spec, Paul Harvey is coming on nicely with his own designed airframe powered with a Sport40 Dubb Jett, watch out for the soon to come new Q500 spec motor. As for myself, all I can say is lack of preparation, Blown plugs, poor engine runs, then just when I thought I was off the model needed a hole lot of trim. Don't count on this state of affairs for the next meeting. Even Karl Bollan has been seen out test a Jett powered Paul Harvey model, Darren Goldfinchs GRAND CHELEM V2  is nearly there.
If you're interested in having ago and looking for a model there is now a number of Kits and ARTFs on the market from under £100, plus a few second hand models for around the same price or you could go for a new all molded model for around the £350 mark. Don't feel that you have to spend £300 plus on an airframe to race, there are regular top end finishers flying Artfs. But I would recommend buying a good engine, your Irvine/OS will be OK but may be worn out a lot quicker than a Jett or Nelson. If you need any help please feel free to get in touch.

WW&R support for F3D Flyer Joe Harvey

I am pleased to announce that Wings Wheels and Rotors have come on board to help my F3d campaign. Please support me by checking out their website www.wingswheelsandrotors.co.uk and soon to come web shop. Also note deliveries of any parts needed from a radio set to a nut, can be arranged to all championship race meetings and practice days, so if there is anything you require for race day. E-mail Joe Harveyj@fsmail.net Or phone on 07738 513425 and I’ll see what I can do.

New / improved   

GRAND CHELEM V2 ARTF. 

After a disappointing start last year, this fine looking model has had some major improvements done to it, now making it a real contender for top dog. Soon to be available through Als hobby and other select retailers. For more information see Topmodel site.   

Profi Quickie 500 6.5cc

The new Profi 6.5cc Q500 engine for AMA class 428 is a very exciting. The development of this new engine has been in process for over two years. This engine brings the proven features of true world record holding Profi competition engines to Q500 racing.

Pricing for the Q500 engine has been established.   Price for all Q500 orders placed on the backlog will be established as $385.00 including muffler.  All orders placed after the initial delivery of engines is completed will be $425.00.  Click here for more information. 


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