jan brilman

By the way, the other day I was looking (again) at the plans and noted that there is a (I think ) huge mistake. The rear side of the fuselage is drawn far too wide (compared to the Mariusz Lukasik drawings). The corresponding former is also drawn wrong. Be aware. (Anyone building the model?) jan.

Well done! jan.

For an outsider it's pretty hard to draw a conclusion from all this. Is there an one sentence long conclusion? 😉 jan.

It's really sad to hear all this. 😔 'Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end . . .' Etc.etc. jan.

As far as twisting is concerned: in the case of an airfoil with a flat bottom, sanding of the top of course is not a problem. Otherwise you wil have to support the block and template ribs to prevent them from twisting. As you can see I use magnets; that makes it very easy to adjust the supports. jan.

With the usual rib block there is always the danger that one also sands away the template ribs a little. This method prevents that. (May be someone else also has figured this out, I don't know . . . ) The cardboard has to be splippery, and must be exactly the same height as the sanding paper (I used P80). For the spars: make exactly fitting, similar, dedicated tools. Tapered wings etc.: everything is possible. Have fun! jan brilman.

Looking great! Pretty big, isn't she? jan.

Hello everybody, Is there anyone who knows how when where etc. this year? So far found that Barkston Heath won't have you, but . . . I've sent a mail to the BMFA: no response whatsoever. Would love to see the Free Flight Scale Competition again . . . 😃 Thanks! jan brilman Netherlands

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How can you build a wooden model and keep the shop that clean? 😮 Amazing. Fuselage is coming along fine! (I bet there's more people watching.) jan.

Fit! 😬 Parts fit like . . . ☺️ jan.

Looking good! You are using the wood pack from Sarik? Parts fits like a glove? jan.

Well . . . BT does that, Dennis Bryant not . . . jan.

Now we're at it . . . Of course I have seen the Dennis Bryant plan (that is, at least part of it.) That one is of course also an option (although quiet a big model . . .) Is someone willing to send met the build article? Please send a PM and I will give my mail adress. Thanks! jan.

Nice to see all the comments and remarks! Just back from a short trip to Edinburgh with the girlfriend . . . Very nice! And, will she (?) have arrived? Yes, she's in the mailbox! 😀 Will start reading thoroughly soon. jan.

Magazine: £ 1.90 Postage to the Netherlands: £ 5.65 Customs clearance: £ 5.90 Makes a total of £ 13.45 😲 One the most expensive magazines I've ever bought . . . Should be here end of the week. jan.

KC thanks, that's very helpful informtion. 😃 Will order the magazine. This type of the Gull seems to be not very popular. 😐 I sort of have fallen in love with her (?) lines, can't take my eyes of her . . . 🥰 jan.

Hi, Sarik has the plans, but not the article (I assume there has been an article). Percival Gull Six (59.5") - Plan - Sarik Hobbies - for the Model Builder Anyone here has more information on this model/the plans/the article? May be even build it? Thanks! jan brilman Netherlands

Hi everybody, The Skyrocket is still on my mind. Would appreciate it very much if someone is willing to send me the plan and construction article. Generous payment, of course. Is Alex still around? There was rumour about him scaling up the plan! Any information is appreciated. Thanks. jan.

Hello everyone,   Not very much interest in the Skyrocket! Jon, how did yours turn out? I will order the 2001 issue also. Hope that the plan is still available . . . I really like the lines of the Skyrocket. No laser cut set of parts available? There is also a large version of Eric Fearnley, also beautiful . . .   jan. Edited By jan brilman on 11/09/2019 11:15:48

Send me a pm. jan.

Sarik is very busy printing plans, and you should come over to the Prowing meeting in 2020, buy all the balsa and plywood you need, and you will rest assured: building with wood is still an important part of the hobby. **LINK**   jan. Edited By jan brilman on 07/06/2019 14:19:26

Hello Marsto/Martin, Nice to hear that you also have plans to build this model! If you send me a PM I can send you scans from the mail from the man himself; answers to some questions I have/had regarding his plans. jan.

For those who are contemplating to build the Mustang: I have the correspondence where Mr. Vaughan himself was so kind to make annotations and give his opinion on all the questions raised and items brought up. jan.

Hi Tim, Did you start the build? How's it going? Is there a thread somewhere? Thanks! jan.