Well, with the sun shining, and a bit of breeze blowing it was time for the maiden yesterday, of my Dave Smith Models Saphir 40.

The Magnum 70 (Tuned by West) produced loads of power and with controls checked it was time to take to the sky. After a bit of trimming out, Paul put the Saphir through it’s paces - it looked fantastic in the air, and flew brilliantly. Once that flight was over, (and a quick cuppa) it was my turn.

Here is a build log for my Dave Smith Model’s Saphir 40

I first started building this plane about 18 years ago (when I was very young an inexperienced). I didn’t learn to fly until October last year, and since properly getting the ‘bug’ have been trying to complete it.

It’s nearly done, and will post a photo or two shortly.

Well, here is a page about my little Chris Foss Designs Wot 4. (Ripmax version)

I bought it on eBay in April 2012.

Engine: Thunder Tiger F-54S Four Stroke

Prop: Master Airscrew

Servos:

Throttle: Futaba S3003

Elevator: Futaba S3003

Rudder: Futaba S3003

Ailerons: 2 x Spektrum DS821

Receiver: Spektrum AR6200

Battery: 4.8v NiMh

The Thunder Tiger F-54S engine is brilliant. It literally sips fuel. I ran it at the field the other day when it was too windy to fly - on 3/4 tank, at a variety of throttle speeds it ran for 22 minutes !