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Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt8: Radio Gear & Hatches - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the wing and they could be used to adjust the trim. In this build series these elevons will be servor controlled.
The plans for this build are available from Derick Scott at www.model-plans.co.uk/performance%20kits.htm
The link will takes you directly to where the plan listed, but you need to email the owner of the website, see details on the homepage, to get the plan. He provides a very good service.
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How to: Fuel Proofing - Why, When & How - Balsa plane Building
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How to: Fuel Proofing - Why, When & How - Balsa plane Building
Prolux Trim Iron - Review - RC Balsa Aeroplanes - Heat Shrink Film Covering Iron
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Prolux Trim Iron - Review - RC Balsa Aeroplanes - Heat Shrink Film Covering Iron
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt7: Installing the Elevons - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the ...
Diamond Demon & Bantam 19 Spark Ignition - A joy to fly
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Diamond Demon & Bantam 19 Spark Ignition - A joy to fly
How to: Covering with Heat Shrink Covering Film - Pt3: Designs & Patterns - Balsa Plane Building
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Prolux LCD Digital Sealing Iron Review - czcams.com/video/DiZ-KOHycdo/video.html Oracover (Ultracote in the USA) Review:- czcams.com/video/3kyMJNRXDB8/video.html Easycoat Review - Heat Shrink Covering Film:- czcams.com/video/DZdYEqjRVKc/video.html Toughlon Shrinkable Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/ttP5jDTn5Vk/video.html Lightex Heat Shrink Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/YHjVM3IjTcU/vide...
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt6: Engine Fuel Consumption Test - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the ...
Butane Micro Torch - Review - Sistotec
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Sistotec Micro Torch - www.sistotec.com/micro-torches
How to: Heat Shrink Covering Film - Pt2: Basic Covering Techniques - Balsa Plane Building
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Prolux LCD Digital Sealing Iron Review - czcams.com/video/DiZ-KOHycdo/video.html Oracover (Ultracote in the USA) Review:- czcams.com/video/3kyMJNRXDB8/video.html Easycoat Review - Heat Shrink Covering Film:- czcams.com/video/DZdYEqjRVKc/video.html Toughlon Shrinkable Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/ttP5jDTn5Vk/video.html Lightex Heat Shrink Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/YHjVM3IjTcU/vide...
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt5: Building the Fuselage - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the ...
How to: Covering with Heat Shrink Covering Film - Pt1: Tools & Materials
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Prolux LCD Digital Sealing Iron Review - czcams.com/video/DiZ-KOHycdo/video.html Oracover (Ultracote in the USA) Review:- czcams.com/video/3kyMJNRXDB8/video.html Easycoat Review - Heat Shrink Covering Film:- czcams.com/video/DZdYEqjRVKc/video.html Toughlon Shrinkable Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/ttP5jDTn5Vk/video.html Lightex Heat Shrink Covering Review:- czcams.com/video/YHjVM3IjTcU/vide...
Apex 42" with a Mills 1.3cc diesel, designed by Peter Fisher from Performance Kits
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The Apex is a 1957 designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Apex has a 42" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered, however this model built and flown by Allan has been converted to single channel RC.
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt4: Mounting the Engine - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed měsícem
The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the ...
How to: Securing a Flexible Snake - Balsa Plane Building
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How to: Securing a Flexible Snake - Balsa Plane Building
1937 Quaker Flash - 67" wingspan - Cocklebarrow Vintage Model Plane Rally, England
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Quaker Flash is a classic free flight design kitted in 1937 by Megow. This is a smaller version of the 1936 Flying Quaker, which had an 84" wingspan. This RC version of the Quaker was built from OuterZone plans and flown by John Wagg. This was filmed at Cocklebarrow Vintage Model Plane Rally, England on 20 August 2023. Engine is an SC30FS and its covered in Solartex.
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt3: Joining the Wing - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt3: Joining the Wing - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
DC Spitfire 1cc Diesel
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DC Spitfire 1cc Diesel
1937 Red Zephyr - 72" wingspan - Cocklebarrow Vintage Plane Rally, England, 2023
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1937 Red Zephyr - 72" wingspan - Cocklebarrow Vintage Plane Rally, England, 2023
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt2: Setting Out & Building the Wing - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt2: Setting Out & Building the Wing - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
How to: Profile & Sand a Balsa Wing - Balsa Plane Building
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How to: Profile & Sand a Balsa Wing - Balsa Plane Building
Huge Crazy Panda/Lazy Cub, with Thunder Tiger F-54S Four Stroke - From World Models
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Huge Crazy Panda/Lazy Cub, with Thunder Tiger F-54S Four Stroke - From World Models
Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt1: Great Plans & Making Ribs - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
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Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt1: Great Plans & Making Ribs - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher
How to: Use Old Servos! - Balsa Plane Building
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How to: Use Old Servos! - Balsa Plane Building
Great Planes Trainer 60 - Back on a Windy Day!! - Merco 61 Engine
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Great Planes Trainer 60 - Back on a Windy Day!! - Merco 61 Engine
45" Quaker - Build & Flight Review
zhlédnutí 996Před měsícem
45" Quaker - Build & Flight Review
How to: Sheet a Leading Edge & add Cap Strips - Balsa Plane Building
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How to: Sheet a Leading Edge & add Cap Strips - Balsa Plane Building
1930's Falcon - Dead Stick Maiden & Textbook Landing - 96" Wingspan Vintage Plane - OS91 Four-stroke
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1930's Falcon - Dead Stick Maiden & Textbook Landing - 96" Wingspan Vintage Plane - OS91 Four-stroke
45" Quaker & Mills Diesel - Build Series - Adding Down thrust
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45" Quaker & Mills Diesel - Build Series - Adding Down thrust
ED Baby a 1952 English Diesel Engine - Run & Review
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ED Baby a 1952 English Diesel Engine - Run & Review
Diesel PAW 19 TBR King Kombat Flying Wing - Back in the Air!
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Diesel PAW 19 TBR King Kombat Flying Wing - Back in the Air!

Komentáře

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před hodinou

    Hi Mark. Genuinely very useful tips on how to laminate fuselage stringers. 👍

  • @blindsquirrel4882
    @blindsquirrel4882 Před 10 hodinami

    Thanks!

  • @serhatvarli3869
    @serhatvarli3869 Před 11 hodinami

    Hi Mark. Do you have an email address something like that

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před 13 hodinami

    Great repair Mark. I've seen far too many good models thrown away after way less damage than happened to your Voodoo.

  • @brendansheehy
    @brendansheehy Před 15 hodinami

    Bought one of these this morning then went on line to see if there was an instructional. Who else but Mark Robinson! Brilliant Mark, as I say got this and two 6mm boards this mornimg. I was looking in the bag for the double sided tape! Hadn't a clue. I'm ready now to produce a blast of 1/4" (or 6.35mm x 6mm anyway). Plenty needed for my scratch built Junior 60 project. Looking forward to milling in to thst 1/4 strip. It's lovely stuff to work with. Thanks for the video.

  • @billbannister9411
    @billbannister9411 Před 20 hodinami

    Great little runner as all PAWs Thank you for posting

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před dnem

    Thank you Mark for producing these videos. As a seasoned modeller - I still get great satisfaction watching and listening to your content. Great stuff. 👍

  • @Sonu___Joseph
    @Sonu___Joseph Před dnem

    I have the same engine but I don't know how to start, piston and crank was stuck, now piston is little bit tight, not sure what to do

  • @FMo01
    @FMo01 Před dnem

    How can the Flysky FS-iA6 receiver work with a 3.7 V 1s LiPo? The voltage range of the receiver is specified as 4.0-6.5V. Will the 1s LiPos only utilize the receiver's voltage range of 4.2 to 4.0 volts after they have been fully charged or will the FS-iA6 receiver also work with a voltage below 4.0 V?

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před dnem

      The receivers will work at voltages below 4v, but there is very little current draw so battery can be used mainly in the 4-4.2 range, and just replace the battery after a few flights. Not sure what the final battery will be yet

  • @ronaldrose6885
    @ronaldrose6885 Před dnem

    Can't wait ... Flash Gordon colors red and yellow with sweeping lightning bolts on the leading edge from root to tip ..black accent lines...well done Mark ❤.

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před dnem

      Hahahaha, that sounds good, not finalises the design you, have to get my thinking head on and see what tissue I have!

  • @tysonstephenson2181

    Can not wait to see it fly

  • @BaddFrogg777
    @BaddFrogg777 Před dnem

    Excellent, thorough, and fun review. Ballistol and warm water are excellent as well for cleaning. Peace

  • @collinmccallum
    @collinmccallum Před dnem

    stunning!

  • @thercbarn5001
    @thercbarn5001 Před dnem

    Very nice! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. Mike

  • @terryblackman6217
    @terryblackman6217 Před dnem

    Well you're nearly there. Very nice work as usual and can't wait for the maden. Going through my workshop this week I found quite a few 7.5cc and 10cc tanks from when I did a bit of CL team race. See you on the next. 👍

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před dnem

      Thanks for the comment Terry, pleased you are enjoing the build

  • @richard1472
    @richard1472 Před 2 dny

    Hiya, Mark. I don't recall having seen this video. All I can say is, "Yee haw! Ride 'em cowboy!" 🤠

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 2 dny

      Maidens with these wings are always a wild ride, until you get the trim sorted! hahahah

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před 2 dny

    Wow - I admire your skill immensely - free-hand scalpel work - this is true balsa surgery. 👍

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 2 dny

      Thank you very much for your very kind comment, really pleased you enjoy the videos

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před 2 dny

    What a great series Mark. Your skill in both the actual covering - as well as your clear - no nonsense - description of the process. Excellent.

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 2 dny

      Thank you very much for the comment, it is greatly appreciated, so pleasd you enjoy the videos

  • @sidneydawe9937
    @sidneydawe9937 Před 2 dny

    This 1.5 cc diesel would run better on a 7x6 or 8x4 prop using D1000 diesel fuel for this plain bearing engine.

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 2 dny

      Thanks for the comment, advice and suggestions always appreciated 😀

  • @andymodeller965
    @andymodeller965 Před 3 dny

    😲 hand starting a Cox 0.49 - I never would have thought it possible - Mark - you are a hero. As a 60 year old British modeller - brought up on these engines - this video is a blast from the past. 👍

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 3 dny

      Excellent, really pleased you enjoyed the video, thanks for the comment

  • @leewmlee
    @leewmlee Před 3 dny

    For combat flying wings, I wonder if the plane will last long enough for the fuel to soak in ...

  • @hooman_welder2191
    @hooman_welder2191 Před 3 dny

    Thank you for your time. Do you know someone who can help you in this area and you are accountable? And this may be the answer to many problems in this field and you can even play a clip with that person in this field... And with the experience you have You certainly can in this case Make a great video and save it to your archive so others can learn from your experience and remember it forever. Thank you and thank you.

  • @Jimmyzb36
    @Jimmyzb36 Před 4 dny

    pigmant

  • @Jimmyzb36
    @Jimmyzb36 Před 4 dny

    Add some Black pigmantto the Goooo

  • @brendansheehy
    @brendansheehy Před 4 dny

    The two Marks! Diring the boom here in Ireland I had two second fix carpenters on to the site both called Mark. They called their firm Mk.II Joinery. Loved that.

  • @user-qs6rn9tj6y
    @user-qs6rn9tj6y Před 4 dny

    Just retired getting three stunt 35 going had some in 70 now have 40 yr A 50 yr 🦊 I found you polish that machine marks on crank on counter weight it balance it half the vibration

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines Před 4 dny

    Nose needs to be twice as long, especially if its electric....Original had a big heavy sparky in it....🤔😏😏🇬🇧

  • @Tom-wl9sx
    @Tom-wl9sx Před 4 dny

    Hi Mark, informative video as always. Will use this method on my next plane. 🙂

  • @onclemort8915
    @onclemort8915 Před 4 dny

    Hi Mark, I have used 38mic doculam by itself on a couple of small models and tissue over 38mic on a Junior 60. I am building a Lanzo Record breaker, 96" open ribs no sheeting. Do you think using 75mic doculam and tissue may be better than 38mic on this larger wing?

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 4 dny

      I have never used, or seen the 75 micron film, so would not like to comment, If it was me I would use the 38 micron and cover it in silk, would be so much stronger and appropiate for a larger model.

  • @hooman_welder2191
    @hooman_welder2191 Před 4 dny

    I'm really sorry My English is not good. And I hope you understand And please answer about the introduction of welding filler with Tig machine. Thank you.

  • @hooman_welder2191
    @hooman_welder2191 Před 4 dny

    greetings and respect. And thank you for the good channel and your great experience, Mr. Engineer. I have the same red engine as well as the rocket-shaped exhaust, and both parts, the engine and the exhaust, have broken screws, and I want to weld them with a TIG machine. But I don't know the type of alloy and the type of filler of these two pieces. Please guide me what is the filler number for welding. Thank you.

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 4 dny

      I am sorry to hear about your engin, but unfortunately I do not have any experience with Tig wellding, so can't advise, sorry. Pleased you like my channel, appreciate the comment

    • @hooman_welder2191
      @hooman_welder2191 Před 3 dny

      Thank you for your time. Do you know someone who can help you in this area and you are accountable? And this may be the answer to many problems in this field and you can even play a clip with that person in this field... And with the experience you have You certainly can in this case Make a great video and save it to your archive so others can learn from your experience and remember it forever. Thank you and thank you.

  • @thercbarn5001
    @thercbarn5001 Před 4 dny

    Nice! If I'm building a model with exposed wood i like to stain the wood before i fuel proof. Makes for a nice detail. Nice video! Mike

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 4 dny

      Hi Mike, thanks for the comment, yes staining or painting the wood can look great and works well under the epoxy, totally agree

  • @15_4ever
    @15_4ever Před 4 dny

    Great advice, fuel proof...future proof. I use 30 min epoxy in engine bays although I have never thought of thinning it I just give it a blast with a hot air gun on a low setting. Could I get away with using isopropyl alcohol, I've got plenty of that, its a great mixer😵‍💫🤢??

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 4 dny

      Hi, thanks for the comment, its appreciated. Yes Isopropyl alcohol will work just fine, I have used it in the past

  • @terryblackman6217
    @terryblackman6217 Před 5 dny

    For many years all I ever used was Humbrol fuel proofer, but I must say using thinned epoxy must work far better and add extra strength. Now I fly electric I don't have to bother. Nice one Mark.

  • @NormanLedoyen
    @NormanLedoyen Před 5 dny

    Great info as usual Mark.

  • @johna.s.3847
    @johna.s.3847 Před 5 dny

    soak it in methanol alcohol to loosen up the caster.

  • @tonywright8294
    @tonywright8294 Před 5 dny

    Could never understand why they made a 1 cc Sabre ?

  • @todd718
    @todd718 Před 5 dny

    Is there a place to buy the model 1350 in the US?

  • @timokuusela5794
    @timokuusela5794 Před 5 dny

    I almost smelled the castor oil...

  • @r2d2_hello_world
    @r2d2_hello_world Před 6 dny

    Some needle valves on the babe bee / black widow have a habit of dancing around a bit (unrotating). I prefer them with a slightly stickier/stiffer needle valve, to stop this. The needle valve spring also helped a bit.

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 6 dny

      Thanks for the comment, and suggestion, its appreciated

  • @close_friend_of_your_mom

    I'd shit myself out of fear there.

  • @tempest411
    @tempest411 Před 7 dny

    I'm in the U.S. and have been 'aspiring' to return to the hobby after a 20+ year absence. Back then Diesels in the U.S. were a very fringe pursuit, though I see more interest in them now. The irony is that, as far as I can tell, there is NO source for the fuel here. The most dedicated have been mixing their own, which is easy enough, but the only way to get diethyl ether is by purchasing cans of engine starter fluid and carefully emptying out the contents from the cans after cooling them down in a freezer. That's a lot of work compared to glow engines.

  • @elderciencia
    @elderciencia Před 7 dny

    Fantástico

  • @homienat3374
    @homienat3374 Před 7 dny

    Nice 1 mark was doing them niggling bits today with the large iron ,pain in the but ,must invest in 1 of these

    • @MarkRobinson555
      @MarkRobinson555 Před 7 dny

      They are a great bit of kit, well worth the investment

  • @jsa2001
    @jsa2001 Před 7 dny

    what size of fuel tube diameter are you using? 2mm seems to tight a fit.

  • @Elnufo
    @Elnufo Před 7 dny

    Great review, well done! 😊

  • @robertwoolley8632
    @robertwoolley8632 Před 7 dny

    That was an interesting review Mark. I have had one of those trim irons for some time and was hoping it would perform as per your demonstration but I find mine struggles to get the shoe sufficiently hot to fully stick down the covering. Perhaps I need to give it another attempt.

  • @thercbarn5001
    @thercbarn5001 Před 7 dny

    I have the trim iron by monokote. It only has a high low switch and low didn't seem hot enough and high is too hot. I like the idea of this one with the knob. I'll have to get one. Thanks for the review. Mike

  • @Tom-wl9sx
    @Tom-wl9sx Před 7 dny

    Hi Mark, bought one myself recently. I'm very pleased with it, well worth buying 😉

  • @KoolKman
    @KoolKman Před 7 dny

    1974, I had a Cox .049 Sopwith Camel and my cousin had the Red Baron - control line - down the park - Dog fights.