Derek Lowbridge Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi everyone , I'm just getting back into rc gliding after about 25 years . I have a bungee with just a thin ribbon flag on the plane end , and I'm trying to find a parachute to replace it . I've been told someone in BARCS makes up bungees so I'm wondering if I can buy just the chute , or if not what is the cost of a complete bungee . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Minchell Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Derek "Pete in Northiam" is the chap making up bungees on this forum. I bought one last year, but only the rubber. Not sure if he does the parachute as well. John M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Lowbridge Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Thanks John , I asked the question on the Silent Flight webcast last night and they suggested I try BARCS . I have tried all the companies that supply gliding accessories and although they may list parachutes with images no-one can get hold of them . Do you know what the diamentions of one is ? Thanks again ! Stay Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I probably won't need this again - just cut it off an old ‘luggage elastic' bugee that must be about 40 years old. PM me your address if you want it - it seems serviceable but, if not, it will do as a pattern. Just hope the neighbours didn't spot the piece of kindling parachuting into my garden..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Samba models in the Czech republic used to sell them. f3j.com in their accessories tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Lowbridge Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Thanks Steve , I've been offered a chute by another BARCS member that is surplus to his requirements , but I will have a look at that site you mention for future references. Thanks again & Stay Safe Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirrusRC Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Here you go https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8897 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Lowbridge Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Thank you , It's about the only shop I didn't try ! Regards Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I got my last one, about 6 years ago, from Austin Guerrier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Lowbridge Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Hi Jef , Thank you for the info , I've also been told that modelshopleeds have them in stock at the moment . A very kind "mikef" has sent me one that he doesn't use anymore so I am made up now but will make a note of the suggestions . Thank you again , Derek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Lowbridge Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Hi mikef . Parachute arrived thanks very much , let me know your address and I'll send you the cost of the postage . Thank you very much again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Derek - just pass the favour on when you get chance...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Derek Lowbridge said: Hi Jef , Thank you for the info , I've also been told that modelshopleeds have them in stock at the moment . A very kind "mikef" has sent me one that he doesn't use anymore so I am made up now but will make a note of the suggestions . Thank you again , Derek No Problem at all Derek, I was merely letting others (that might read this in the future, if they are looking for a 'chute), know my findings. Mike F is a good'un! Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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