My R/C Center | Tom | Activity https://www.myrccenter.com/members/tom/activity/ Activity feed for Tom. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:21:58 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.61 en-US 30 hourly 2 6e168c726e81255b85257bbd890f186b Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Just started with one wing half. I cut out […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18042/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:51:10 +0000 Just started with one wing half. I cut out small metalsupporters from square metal at my job, it’s a good help when gluing ribs and other stuff that needs too be square. 
]]> 1 b5154d3d308a64a33c37ea97fbf93d0c Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18035/#acomment-18041 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:23:50 +0000 A Saito sounds like the perfect match😁

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects

Hi, slowly getting forward.  Working on the tailplane and more work on the fuselage. I’ll soon be cracking on with the wing. Have a Saito 56 fourstroke […]

]]> 825696b79c849411c26230b96de2e241 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18035/#acomment-18038 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:59:57 +0000 @bigstik Don\’t know really, got it from a friend who\’s father had used it many years ago. I like Saito engines they runs well and have a nice sound.

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects

Hi, slowly getting forward.  Working on the tailplane and more work on the fuselage. I’ll soon be cracking on with the wing. Have a Saito 56 fourstroke […]

]]> 05630370fe9d00bcb79961adf55b19c3 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18034/#acomment-18036 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:17:14 +0000 Looks nice, myself haven\’t tried 3D printing yet.

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This is my scratch-built LTC-6 landing craft. The hull and deck are plywood, and everything else is 3D printed. I made a bad choice on the hull and used 1/2 inch plywood. I’m going to […]

]]> eeacf06d482ce33f7e445b77e3927cec Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Hi, slowly getting forward.  Working on the tailplane […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18035/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:14:53 +0000 Hi, slowly getting forward.  Working on the tailplane and more work on the fuselage. I’ll soon be cracking on with the wing. Have a Saito 56 fourstroke that I’ll put in the plane. These kind of oldtimers don’t need a big engine. That’s all for now.  
]]> 4 7a9f99433e7e26df5824e7b8a4649bc1 Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today: Hi, took my little Trainer out for it's maiden […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18032/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:32:19 +0000 Hi, took my little Trainer out for it’s maiden today.  Here’s the result! It’s only 3 channel and I put rudder on rudder stick and not on aileron. I’m used to fly with ailerons so made a mistake  at landing and the front wheel  left the plane. Yes it’s snow  in the background 😁
]]> 1 810bc1c5f56248bd4565ce7404a03e16 Tom posted an update: Got a small trainer from  a friend who's father build […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18029/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:14:16 +0000 Got a small trainer from  a friend who’s father build it years ago. It’s a 3 channel plane. Had to install servos, fueltank and engine. I had an old Enya 019 lying around so I put that in the plane. The servobay was made for old big ones. Had some old Futaba servos that was just spot on. 
]]> 2 1010ea33478afa496440ff860f09906c Tom posted an update: Made the fin and rudder and a place for the fueltank […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18028/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:02:49 +0000 Made the fin and rudder and a place for the fueltank and battery in the fuselage. Have bent the UC, going to solder it during the weekend. 
]]> 0 2a121bb866dea96012777fc898a3a399 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Hi, have started a new project.  It's a vintage kit from […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18025/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:29:52 +0000 Hi, have started a new project.  It’s a vintage kit from Ben Buckle kits in England. Have just started with the fuselage. It’s going to be a quite big model for 3 channel radio. I really recommend Ben Buckle kits, great service and fast shipping. The quality of the kit is also high. Think I’ll cover it with tissue over doculam. Have seen…

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]]> 1 4388ca8753378d4efdc37a674393014d Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18021/#acomment-18022 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:38:16 +0000 Happy New Year, James!!!

Hope that 2026 will be a better year than 2025!!

In reply to - James posted an update ]]> 5caed5fb1f15b0823a18f21762911aee Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18013/#acomment-18014 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:27:22 +0000 Nice work, going to look really great when it\’s finished 😁

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Guillows Sopwith Camel

Covered the frame and working on the plastic parts

]]> a660215e0a589e6077a8f0bc08290e85 Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today: Hi there! Was  out at the flyingfield todays evening. […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/18010/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:46:40 +0000 Hi there! Was  out at the flyingfield todays evening. Really nice weather 31°C and no wind. It was the first flight with a Great Planes  Super Chipmunk. Has an OS 61 and flied really nice. Have a Cub that  I’ll take out next time. Happy flying!
]]> 1 be3c44da416a4e7fa1bf94bb62d57ffb Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Lost some inspiration because been so little flying […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17950/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:19:24 +0000 Lost some inspiration because been so little flying outdoors this summer. Started to put together this kit from RC Factory. Nice instruction and quality.  Next step is to solder servos and esc too the receiver. Found this very small receiver at Banggood. Cheap and light 0.9g. 
]]> 2 0a0831e185c234452361646d4ff4b4b4 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17908/#acomment-17914 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:06:42 +0000 Great work, going to forward 🙂

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Guillows Sopwith Camel

Today I have the energy to get started, We have a lot of things happening where this has had to take a back seat. I started working on the top wing

]]> 809da0f2168353f96418f142b7ee30a1 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17902/#acomment-17905 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:42:36 +0000 In the summertime it\’s good but when it\’s winter I\’ll share the space with my car 😵‍💫

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects Both planes are almost ready for the maiden.  Only need a layer of clear cote one the cowl for the Giles 202. Have started and tuned in the engines. […] ]]> a559e06977f58cf1f0a53280bf18550b Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Been out at the field today.  Flied both planes and […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17904/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:39:59 +0000 Been out at the field today.  Flied both planes and no crashes 🙃  The old Giles 202 with 35cc engine flew like on rails.  The other one 330s profile plane is very lively, it’s a very nice 3D plane. Like em both. Also flew a little 2 channel plane with a COX 049. Very fun to fly but one have to keep an eye on it all off the…

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]]> 1 5914c6752e5d6c749b6ef75d64b98a97 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Both planes are almost ready for the maiden.  Only need […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17902/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:40:45 +0000 Both planes are almost ready for the maiden.  Only need a layer of clear cote one the cowl for the Giles 202. Have started and tuned in the engines. Very windy here right now so maybe I’ll wait some days before I take them out.
]]> 3 139ca5b2c9f3a404c5183226f4d76e41 Tom joined the group Free 3D file downloads https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17885/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:20:24 +0000 0 96effec9b581ba8365c086c6202b80f1 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17879/#acomment-17884 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:19:57 +0000 Already starting, alot of small details.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Guillows Sopwith Camel ]]> a49428c65ff69858348f3099842a14da Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17877/#acomment-17883 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:18:44 +0000 Going to look great I think.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Guillows Sopwith Camel

I am going to assemble this kit as a display model, It was designed to be a free flight, control line, or rubber-powered flight.

]]> 4a40c723e3a853e4f440061b7ac41119 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17876/#acomment-17882 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:17:35 +0000 Also have some projects that I\’ll need to finish up.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Guillows Sopwith Camel

I am starting another Guillows build. At the same time, I am trying to finish off the other projects.

]]> 3aef20c2f57d0e32f3ed27ee115c78c9 Tom joined the group Guillows Sopwith Camel https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17881/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:15:08 +0000 0 e9c98adc4d144792913121c2c950af3a Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Engines are in place in both planes. All linkage […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17873/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:11:02 +0000 Engines are in place in both planes. All linkage and kill-switches.  A little bit tricky in the profile plane with the kill-switch. Have to make cables for the lipos. Had too do some programming on the radio which took a while.  It’s a Radiomaster Boxer Elrs and and I’m quite new  into Edgetx. Anyway  got it working after some trial and…

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]]> 1 baded39c36cfb5e4a59bdc6008439c29 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Also started a new project.  A 20cc profile plane. It's […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17870/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:07:07 +0000 Also started a new project.  A 20cc profile plane. It’s an ARF from ZY Model. Looks really great and easy to assemble. Have glued the stab and control surfaces. 
]]> 1 0b4d0888f33116128d11411ded92a6c2 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Have installed the two servos. Right one for throttle […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17869/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:01:13 +0000 Have installed the two servos. Right one for throttle and left one for choke. Also fitted the fueltank with hosing. Shall put ballinks at the ends. 
]]> 1 215a6f7474fe71f078147f441921f82c Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Have fixed the cowl, turned out quite well. Servos […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17866/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:29:56 +0000 Have fixed the cowl, turned out quite well. Servos arrived today with the post. Everything is getting forward slowly. If I’ll find time I’ll install them this weekend. One is for throttle and the other one is for the choke. Too many things to do at the house. 🙃
]]> 1 887ac6b29d1c6d96ac2cb528a5d9521e Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Now I have redone ailerons, rudder and elevator so they […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17864/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:47:24 +0000 Now I have redone ailerons, rudder and elevator so they have maximum throws.  Also installed 30kg digital servos. Next step will be the engine. Waiting for servos for throttle and choke,  all the servos  go direct on 2 cell lipos, same for the ignition. Must have It ready for maiden at the end of next week.  Bought glassfiber cloth to fix…

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]]> 1 4d57e9acacbc7cf6a2fbf3beca1df4c0 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17860/#acomment-17862 Sun, 19 May 2024 05:22:30 +0000 They had one in the Nederlands about a year anda half ago and closed it down. Last year they reopened it again because people here stopped buying from them, shipping became to expensive when the warehouse wasn\’t in europe.

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Have covered parts  of the fuselage. Haven’t decided what colour I’ll put on at the front.  Use Hobby King  covering film, really like it. It’s easy too […]

]]> ae3c8eed36e933b43e8302b522ae62e8 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Have covered parts  of the fuselage. Haven't decided […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17860/ Fri, 17 May 2024 20:05:41 +0000 Have covered parts  of the fuselage. Haven’t decided what colour I’ll put on at the front.  Use Hobby King  covering film, really like it. It’s easy too work with and also not expensive. Try to get it finished by the end of next week. 
]]> 3 74fd77667e42994c5f8171def7a1ecfc Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Yesterday  got an old plane for free from a friend […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17857/ Wed, 08 May 2024 20:27:39 +0000 Yesterday  got an old plane for free from a friend who’s grandpa put together  some 20 years ago.  It’s a Great Planes Extra 300s with an OS 91 four-stroke.  Also needs too be looked over before it can be airborne. 
]]> 1 cefe08925d077f5c1273ed7fd7243ce5 Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Here's how I'll strengthen it. Put a spruce at the […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17856/ Wed, 08 May 2024 20:20:16 +0000 Here’s how I’ll strengthen it. Put a spruce at the bottom and on both sides. Also laminated some soft balsa longerons. Maybe difficult to se at the photos but it really made a difference. First photo is how it looked like and the otheris my modification.
]]> 1 8c7c9fd058de624cc67a3a2918fa7c47 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17849/#acomment-17853 Fri, 03 May 2024 20:00:26 +0000 Sorry no video this time. If it will be calm weather outside I\’ll make one by myself.

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C)

It’s almost done, will make it ready tomorrow. Friday is the last indoor flying day for the season. The all up weight turned up to be 86g, […]

]]> 517971ad2bbb523df860a93b1284192b Tom posted an update in the group R/C Airplane Projects: Have a plane that I'll got 2 years ago from a scrap […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17852/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:55:22 +0000 Have a plane that I’ll got 2 years ago from a scrap market. It’s a Great Planes Miles 202. One of the early 3D Planes from the 90s. Looks OK but the throws  are ridiculous small, and found out that the fuselage have som weakness  problems. As I’m going to put in a 35cc Rcgf engine I’ll decided to rebuild it. Here’s how…

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]]> 1 7230d08ec315303645302e9f58ba3bc9 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): It's almost done, will make it ready tomorrow. Friday is […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17849/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:58:26 +0000 It’s almost done, will make it ready tomorrow. Friday is the last indoor flying day for the season. The all up weight turned up to be 86g, a little bit too heavy for the coaxial engine. Put on a T motor instead. Been  busy with  so many other things at  home  so that’s why it took so long time to get it ready.  If  somebody can film it I’ll…

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]]> 4 f9a415bef5fe90d837d52d423929abb5 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Underside is done, all 0,5mm carbon strips. Overside will […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17842/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:49:51 +0000 Underside is done, all 0,5mm carbon strips. Overside will be easier. Haven’t decided about landing gear,  maybe need to be 1,5mm. Slowly getting there. 
]]> 1 9be89b5a938aa433f88a415322347b30 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Painted the sides ( not so good) and joined the […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17840/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:45:48 +0000 Painted the sides ( not so good) and joined the fuselage with the wings. I’m using super phatic glue from Deluxe Materials. It’s lighter than CA glue and more flexible.  The downsides is that it takes longer too dry and the joint is a little bit brown. Next step will be to strengthen the structure with carbon fiber strips.
]]> 0 9cba9d4bfd5cc0765be8e2b04dfa00b9 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17837/#acomment-17839 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:50:16 +0000 Don\’t really know. Can only work at it in the evenings. Must have it ready to the 1th of mars, will be a big indoor flying event.

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C)

Started with the mylar. The build is progressing very slowly,  have so many other things to do. 🙃

]]> 24907a15077c4d3fbfd5e5608800938c Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Started with the mylar. The build is progressing […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17837/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:06:51 +0000 Started with the mylar. The build is progressing very slowly,  have so many other things to do. 🙃
]]> 3 aea54371e2f45a9c518dbb3fc39d6d16 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Been putting in some carbofiber.  https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17834/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:04:04 +0000 Been putting in some carbofiber. 
]]> 1 622af8ec0f7d12a48c47b29d4042d981 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Have just started a new build. Here's the depon that I […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17830/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:50:52 +0000 Have just started a new build. Here’s the depon that I have to start with. 
]]> 1 d9c2e3b6bbc505970272b2f336993977 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Happy New year🍾Sitting here with my two friends.  https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17824/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:00:46 +0000 Happy New year🍾

Sitting here with my two friends. 
]]> 1 f9f10d2e67edf7261f3895c4c2da3ed6 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Was flying my indoorplane today. A friend filmed it 🙃 […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17813/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:28:25 +0000 Was flying my indoorplane today. A friend filmed it 🙃 Could be better filming but this is what I\’ll got. Really like this plane. Merry Christmas by the way 🙂

]]> 1 f3637ac3eea3c042d15d9b3386e1a199 Tom posted an update in the group Indoor Models (Rubber powered and R/C): Flies really great, post a video after Christmas. […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17806/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:51:27 +0000 Flies really great, post a video after Christmas. Have started to build a new and lighter plane. Aim for 60 to 70g. 🙂

]]> 1 1e5401597dbc88d07ac1419e4196adfd Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17803/#acomment-17805 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:44:28 +0000 Looks really nice 👌

In reply to - James posted an update in the group 1:32 Scale 35” WWII German E boat

I am finally getting back on the E-Boat

]]> 49fca311ac12353d63e3a2db6fb5e08c Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17799/#acomment-17802 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:10:35 +0000 Feels familiar…………..🙃

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today

Been out at the field today.  It’s autumn here so soon the outdoor season ends.  Maiden my Great Planes Extra 300S. It’s from the late 90s […]

]]> 1786e6ef15245e0403ca94d16597c5e0 Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today: Been out at the field today.  It's autumn here so soon […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17799/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:49:56 +0000 Been out at the field today.  It’s autumn here so soon the outdoor season ends.  Maiden my Great Planes Extra 300S. It’s from the late 90s have put a RCGF 60cc in it.  Flew really well with lots of power. Been busy this  summer with other things so haven’t been flying so much. 🙃 
]]> 3 5e424ab4ee8ad2cb4b8b239481b84951 Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today: Here's my new Yak 55m. Waiting for the decals to be put […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17781/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:00:23 +0000 Here’s my new Yak 55m. Waiting for the decals to be put on. Have run the engine and checked all functions. Engine runs great, a Rcgf 35cc gas engine. Will be maiden it soon.  Photo is from my backyard. 
]]> 1 a496dcc9fae3b5eeb5610cb938dcae48 Tom posted a new activity comment https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17776/#acomment-17779 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:25:51 +0000 It\’s from the 90s with a Saito Fa 50. It\’s the plane I\’ll really love to fly.🙂

In reply to - Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today

Was out at the flyingfield today. Flew my Addiction X  and the Modeltech Magic. Summer is finally here, great fun.

]]> 1789929ac986a2bed99effba3bc0b793 Tom posted an update in the group what did you sail/fly/drive today: Was out at the flyingfield today. Flew my Addiction X  […] https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17776/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:03:27 +0000 Was out at the flyingfield today. Flew my Addiction X  and the Modeltech Magic. Summer is finally here, great fun.
]]> 4 fd3f653094b1a0c767b3ef71c7e50918 Tom joined the group Lake Draper Baxter Field https://www.myrccenter.com/activity/p/17772/ Fri, 12 May 2023 20:05:16 +0000 0