Summer Newsletter 2008

Dear Members,

Once again it is time to put a newsletter together which I hope will be of interest and even some information concerning what we’ve been up to during the last three months.

I am pleased to report that we have several new members Paul & Neil Kendall coming from “darn Sarth” and have come ”Oop North” to live in Darlington and Bedale. Also a very hearty welcome return to Mark Handley who is now flying airliners from Newcastle and flies a wide range of well built models – especially turbine powered.
Peter tells me that we the current membership total is 68. We do however, lack junior members – so let’s all see if we can do some recruiting, after all the long term future of aeromodelling depends on THEM.

Our club has been well presented at various events recently including Castle Howard (Neil, Geoff, the Parsonage's and the Jackson’s from Leyburn). Neil and myself tried hard at Long Horsley but gale force winds precluded flying anything less than “twins”, four engines and turbines. Our efforts at Teesside were more successful on the Saturday however, it poured all day Sunday and all flying was cancelled. Between the two events, which should have provided five days flying only resulted in ONE day!

Most members will know the story of Brinn Nowell’s proposal of marriage to Janine – Morag and I were guests at their wedding, which took place at the Hallgarth Hotel on 6th June. It was a great event and was covered by Tyne Tees TV, which screened the happy couple along with guests drinking to their health and happiness in years to come.

The “Fun Fly” on Sunday 15th June was not particularly well supported but I am pleased to report that the winner was Leigh Dakin who repeated his win of last year. Mark Parsonage came second and Steve Jack was in third place.

Our annual BBQ was held on Saturday 7th June and was fortunately blessed with good weather. The fires were lit early and Graham and Melanie produced steaks, sausages and burgers, which were supplemented by quiches, salads and a variety of desserts and cakes – all home made. Thanks to Helen and her volunteer catering team for their part in the event – which is much appreciated.
There was plenty of flying, with Bill Gillham flying in and out with his home-built aircraft and Neil and Richard put on some excellent aerobatic displays to entertain us all. The usual raffle was held and many worthwhile prizes were presented. Thanks to all who worked both before, during and after the event to make it such a success.
If you weren’t there, make sure you do come next year.

In the last newsletter I promised some information on adhesives so here it is – hopefully useful during the poor weather we are having.

PVA – Woodworking or White Glue
An excellent all round water-based adhesive. Safe and simple to use. ‘Grab time’ 5 –15 minutes depending on temperature. Use only good quality products which produces very strong bond with all woods.
Good for sheet work and use with Cyano for ‘spot tacking’.

Cyanoacrylate – known as CA or Cyano.
Be very careful with this material – it bond human skin and tissue instantly. At no time work over or above it when curing or breathe in the fumes. This material comes in various viscosities all of which can be useful:
 

Very thin – Will seek and penetrate – mostly used for tight fitting parts and hardening areas to take screws. Use with a capillary tube for economy. It is extremely quick to cure but will not bridge gaps alone but will if used with ‘balsa dust’ ie. Pack the joint with balsa dust and drop in the Cyano – Use with great care.
Thin - Most commonly used for general building – will seek to some degree. Use capillary tube for best effect and it is quick to cure. Use balsa dust (as above) to bridge gaps – use with care.
 

Medium - Excellent over plans for tacking parts together without seeking through onto plan service. Structures have to be treated ‘all round’ on removal. Will not seek to any great degree and will bridge small gaps. Ideal for ‘spot tacking’ with PVA for laminating strips and sheeting. Slower to cure – treat with care.
 

Thick - Very good when used on its own for strip or sheet and small parts. Will not seek at all and will lay on the surface uncured until the joint is made. Will fill gaps and can be used as a ’fillet’ with ‘accelerator’. Can be used with PVA for ‘spot tacking’ and is very slow to cure – again use with care

Safe flying and happy landings until the next newsletter.

Gordon

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