mightypeesh Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hi Chaps. I have kindly been given this today. Any ideas as to what it is please? Its around 36" (90cm) wingspan and looks like it might be fun when I get some gear in it . Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks like an Obelix by Chas Gardiner. They were popular for a shortish period in the 80s, but are rarely seen now and are somewhat of an acquired taste - being neither a conventional "wing and tail" model nor a true plank with an optimised section they are inefficient and were outperformed comprehensively by the best slopers of their day, let alone now. Edited By MattyB on 08/06/2017 19:41:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 PS - HK did try and revive the layout on the Wingnetic a few years ago, but it did not seem to catch on to any great extent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks MattyB. Just found the plan on outerzone. Sounds like it was a case of style over function... I will stick some gear in it and give it a go! **LINK** Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 They flew somewhat better if the space between tailplane and wing was opened up like a short coupled Venom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 They were a great little chuckabout to keep in the car. I built one from the free plan using blue foam for the wings with balsa LE,TE & ailerons. Solarfilm covered straight onto the foam, it was tough as old boots. I once accidentaly backed the car over one wing, the only damage was the tyre tread in the wing & the fus dislodged. Fixed the fus on the spot then for the next couple of years it flew with the tyre tread still a decorative feature. It had a fairly wide speed range, fast roll rate & a decent loop radius. All in all a good little fun model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 John Hey still flies one regularly - a great little machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Have had the blue foam parts in the loft for years and years. When starting to think about a house move I dragged the bits out and have nearly finished an electrified version. Am currently covering it with fine glasscloth and water based resin. Impending house move is taking over though. Have just had to throw out my box of little bits of balsa and ply. It was so useful, will be lost without it. Maxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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