Bruce Richards Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Balsa Cabin not open today they have all gone to Cosford. Wast of a 50 mile round trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Go on Bruce, build the 155" Popsie!! That's very nearly 13 feet - who wouldn't pay to see that fly??? Looking forward to seeing the build progress, and thanks to Sparks for the steer. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Posted by Jim Newberry on 18/07/2010 15:01:18: Go on Bruce, build the 155" Popsie!! That's very nearly 13 feet - who wouldn't pay to see that fly??? Looking forward to seeing the build progress, and thanks to Sparks for the steer. Jim You are welcome Jim. Love the idea of Popsie 155. I don't have near enough room for one in my flat though. With a fuse width of around 18" you could almost get in the thing and fly it yourself! sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 155" Popsie.... I'm actually tempted! The only thing stopping me is the glazing.... anybody got any ideas how to build the windscreen at that size?? If someone comes up with a solution I'll give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Posted by Jim Newberry on 18/07/2010 22:32:10:155" Popsie.... I'm actually tempted! The only thing stopping me is the glazing.... anybody got any ideas how to build the windscreen at that size?? If someone comes up with a solution I'll give it a go! If you added some framing, you might get away with using 2 or 3 sheets of A4 acetate. But it would probably be better to get some thin, maybe 1mm Lexan sheet. It's maybe a little heavy, but fully flexible and doesn't split like some other clear plastic materials. There now Jim, nothing more to worry about is there! sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Newberry - Nuviation Ltd. Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I must remember not to post on here after red wine! Think I'll watch and see how the 2x version gets on before committing myself to anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Posted by Jim Newberry on 19/07/2010 08:47:41:I must remember not to post on here after red wine! Think I'll watch and see how the 2x version gets on before committing myself to anything!! Hi Jim, Dutch courage is a wonderful way to talk yourself into a whole heap of trouble. I agree its probably best to see how Bruce gets on with the 2X sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Finally got all the wood I need and the 2X plan so all I need to do is extend the building board and tidy up the garage so that I have somewhere to work. So that will be another 2-3 weeks then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Still very tempted by the 155" but only when I have the 2X flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Looking forward to seeing the log Bruce!sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Well ..................................................................................... I see I started this thread back in June and I have finally got it on the building board! Should only be another year before its complete Original plan published in December 1951. Edited By Bruce Richards - Moderator on 17/11/2010 16:22:52Edited By Bruce Richards - Moderator on 17/11/2010 18:30:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Coming along like a Typhoon Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Rib sandwich waiting for cutouts for spars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Starting to look like a wing I am never happy with the accuracy of my building. I guess it will get better with practice. I tried really hard to get the slots in the ribs to fit the spars perfectly but the are slightly too deep, although they are nice and tight apart from that. I used a band saw to cut them undersized and cleaned them up with a file.Now for some glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks59 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 It's great to see that you have got started and now progressing the 2X build Bruce! sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Dav 2 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 What progress on the 2x Popsie Bruce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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