Simviation Forum - Large model flying

Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 1:47pm

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By far the largest models at the Rolls Royce model flying day today where these two fantastic models.

Superb Swordfish. This is one of the nicest large models I've ever seen.

And I think the nicest large model I've ever seen. Awesome DH Comet 4. This twin gas turbine model flew just like the real thing and looked stunning.

If the weather holds I think I'll pop back again tomorrow.

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Reply #1 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 3:40pm

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Strewth but they are impressive. So how large are they Roger? They look pretty big!

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Reply #2 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 3:47pm

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Lovely shots. Large scale models are very impressive. Think I would enjoy flying the Swordfish more than the Comet. It should fly well & sound very nice with those gas turbines but there's not much you can do with this sort of model except fly it around sedately. Come to think of it, much the same goes for the Swordfish. Roll Eyes

PS. Of course, that's if you fly it in a scale manner, which is the general idea with scale models. Don't let Ozzy get hold of it. Shocked

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Reply #3 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 5:01pm

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PS. Of course, that's if you fly it in a scale manner, which is the general idea with scale models. Don't let Ozzy get hold of it. Shocked

That's not how they do it at the Nationals though. Some of Mark's AN-225 flying is more scale than the "scale" flyers at the Nats...

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Reply #4 - Jul 24^th, 2005 at 12:37am

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Very impressive indeed! Shocked

So what were they charging for rides on that comet? Grin

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Reply #5 - Jul 24^th, 2005 at 1:50am

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Yea yea, I know it's evil; but I still want to see that Comet crash and burn!

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Reply #6 - Jul 24^th, 2005 at 7:16pm

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Can we say...AA???

Set up a little full-auto airsoft...yeah...lots of fun to be had.

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Reply #7 - Jul 24^th, 2005 at 9:15pm

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Lovely shots. Large scale models are very impressive. Think I would enjoy flying the Swordfish more than the Comet. It should fly well & sound very nice with those gas turbines but there's not much you can do with this sort of model except fly it around sedately. Come to think of it, much the same goes for the Swordfish. Roll Eyes

Ah, but with the Stringbag, you could sink a model battleship...

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Truly, they're both amazing!

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Reply #8 - Jul 25^th, 2005 at 11:19pm