Flying Squirrel

I did use separate sections of tube in the centre as I thought I'd struggle lining things up but I can pass piano wire straight through easily, go figure. It does feel a little 'flimsy' but as I don't have a target weight I've been reluctant to add too much away from the plan. I think once I've progressed a little further I'll put some more detailed pictures up and seek opinions.

Yeah I'm not sure about the riblets, I actually broke a couple during the build but as they were beyond the sheeting I didn't worry too much. I Need to figure out a way to fix the Jury struts to the 18swg wire as it's only balsa clad, perhaps some form of brass 'tab'?

Thanks, that's very helpful as I was imagining a much more complex affair.

Thanks, I'll get the next few bits done and see what it's like. I'm using the ripmax covering on this one.

WR?

The short sections are just temporary and will be replaced, I thought it would help get things lined up. I will fit the jury struts then. I understand your fixing method to the wing but how to fix them to the 18SWG main struts, I guess it needs to be 'rigid' if the top section is push fit? Sorry, still new at this building game.

VQ Cessna 188?

Its a two piece wing, each wing has two 16swg 'dowels' with corresponding brass tube in the centre section (short sections at present). The fixing is a 6mm nylon bolt on to threaded plywood. Pretty sure it's all to plan but I'm not too comfortable with the strength but assume this will improve greatly once the struts are fixed in place?

Just thought I'd update this with a picture......and ask a question! I'm finally getting around to bringing this model together and one part I'm not sure on is the jury struts. On a model this size (1/6 ish) are they necesary? The wings, although not finished, don't fill me with confidence strength wise. Without wishing to upset the purists, I'm not fussed about scale appearance and only want to add them A) if there is a simple way and B) If they add value strength wise. If it helps the main strusts are 18 swg and balsa clad with flattened tube brass ends. Opinions please? Getting there.....

+1 for this, I've just received a rather lovely chipmunk kit from Stan and the value for money is amazing. Stan also called and emailed during the process, nice chap.

There's plenty of us enjoying all of the build threads but choose not to comment to keep the thread clean, unless there is something constructive to add of course 🙂so please don't be put off posting updates.

Much the same a Leccy I've always been impressed with pretty much all aspects of Amazon, in fact I very rarely have any issues with buying online, which is where I do almost all of my shopping other than supermarkets. To me, it does beg the question that 'experienced' online shoppers get a feel for web shops and quickly bypass ones that could be trouble, things like a decent stock level indicator, payment system, returns policy. Even using Amazon and Ebay etc you learn to avoid certain sellers/shops, when you can spot the tell tale signs.

Just an observation - Myself and other club members with generic type lipo testers have noted that they often read 14%, far more than coincidence could explain, almost as if 14% covers anything from 10%-25%

I've got a couple of ECS where the labels are missing, I think they are 40A - 60A range but is there a way of confirming or testing them? Or is it a case of bench running them with a wattmeter and monitoring the temperature or something?

I don't have personal experience of them but I hear good things about the ToolkitRC charger... https://www.flyingtech.co.uk/accessories/toolkitrc-m9-600w-20a-1-8s-multi-function-smart-charger

...Any way of hiding them? Very distracting when trying to read the forum....grumble grumble......

I'd expect range to be greatly reduced/suffer from interference during spells of rain.

Was an OK event in general, we camped from Friday through Sunday so no entry issues for us. Personally I preferred Nick commentating than one of the guys that did it this year but understand that's a personal preference. Certainly some excelling flying from all those taking part but was a little disappointed with the night flying, much preferred the chaos of previous years with fireworks, canons and tiny whoops all joining in. It appears to be that some people want a 'Model flying display' and others want an 'Event'. I'll still go next year I think.

Just curious as to who may be heading there over the weekend? Weather is looking hot so hope the beers cool.

Could you print it with a 'point' rather than a hole and use that to score the line?

Thanks @Bruce Collinson, I've dropped them a message.

Unusual palne (to me) just flew over.

Nice, sod all here despite being just a mile or two from Cambridge Airport!