Geoff Peacock Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The sun came out today - eventually, so onwards and upwards. Here's some pics of the wings framed up. The differences are: an additional top spar from 1/8" x 1/4" spruce (all I had). This appeared to be needed to stiffen the wings a little - they were a little 'bendy' without to say the least. This is probably because I have used the nearest imperial size balsa - always slightly less than the metric sizes quoted on the plan. My nearest model shop doesn't have metric sizes! I also added a gusset/stiffener to each wing-tip, as the balsa I used was a little on the soft side. The wings are joined using a Ø5mm (yes, metric!) piano wire in aluminium tubes which are anchored in the root ribs. Covering should happen during the weekend (weather permitting), then it will be taken for display at the club monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Fingers crossed for a small prize. The Cox .049 should get its first ever run out soon. So, here are a few pics for you. Edited By Geoff Peacock on 02/08/2018 19:41:30 Edited By Geoff Peacock on 02/08/2018 19:43:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Another afternoon outside in the sunshine. Wings now covered, but no trim added yet. This should happen tomorrow (weather permitting), along with fitting the Rx and switch. Then… Job done - go fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 The Sonny looks great that's a job well done. Thanks for posting the pics. Looking forward to the pics of the maiden. Enjoy the maiden and all the flights after that. Cheers, Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thanks Ton - watch this space !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just a little trim added - one wing only (so I can see which way it's going!). Hope the Cox .049 runs well, as it's never been started before. Not sure how long a run I'll get from a tankful of fuel, but it should be enough to get a little height. I daren't run it in the garden - sensitive neighbours . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just back from our club's monthly meeting, when we get to show our latest models. Fiercely competetive (not!) the Sonny won this month's prize - a nice bottle of claret. I also won the raffle - a gallon of Optimix fuel, then managed to 'grab' a new 12V starter battery, one of two which had been donated to sell, for just a fiver!!! Chuffed, or what? A profitable night all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Finis! All decals made (laser-printed waterslide transfers) and fitted. Just the maiden to do now, perhaps in a couple of days, which will probably be little more than a trimming glide only, without the motor fitted, but is weather and available field dependent. All up weight with battery, Rx & Motor is just under 30 ozs. I hope that won't be too heavy. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Woooo thats a beauty you really did a great job. Looking forward to pics of the maiden. Cheers, Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thanks Ton. Pics will follow - if it survives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Peacock Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 It flew! I got two short flights from a slope in a stronger breeze than I would have liked, then… having stupidly left the model on the edge of the slope while I helped my friend set his model up 20 yards away, a sudden gust cartwheeled it 10 yards along the edge. Result? A cracked trailing edge which needs a fairly easy repair (I think). Sorry, no photos of the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Great that the Sonny is flying and sorry to hear its cracked. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 ... was wondering if anyone has considered building an aileron wing for this glider. Might make a 'gentle trainer'... And, if so, could the existing design for the wing be adapted, or would a fresh design be required? Look forward to hearing your views/thoughts... Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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