Phil Green Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Well, I copied Steves and Shaun has copied mine! The first time out for Shauns Lidl-Wing was flat calm, but better this time: Shauns radio is an old World Engines 'Digit Migit' with homebrew leckies inside... I think the Digit Migit was intended as a pylon racing set, only 3 channels... Edited July 2, 2022 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Hello , My Lidl Gull wing design. I so wanted to do a build and flying video but Life and things have put a stop to that So here is the 1st test flight. Enjoy. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Ok, Lidl glider are late this year, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Good stocks in Lidl porthmafog but selling well. I got 3 ( 9.99 each and still good value for money ) but saw 5 other customers taking them thru check out. Slightly different to the last batch but no problem for an aeromodeller. For the price they make perfect sense due to balsa/covering costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 A good stock in Southend Lidl yesterday.(I bought 2). I'm currently trying to build one with twin 1806 motors. There's loads of motor mounts and other stuff on 'Thingiverse' if you want to 3D print the accessories. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) I've recently done Lidl number 5, for this one I wanted a powered lightweight for calm days on the slope. Its my only Mk2, bought at the BMFA swapmeet. The Mk2 is preferred by many as it has a chunkier fus hence more room inside, feathered trailing edges and a smoother finish overall - but for some reason this year Lidl went back to the Mk1. The Mk1 R/E glider version is a real floater so I went with R/E again and a tiny (30w?) BRC 1404 motor on 2S 500mAh and a 4x2.5 prop. I can get 30 minutes of climb-&-glide on a flat field so I'm well pleased with this one. Flies inverted remarkably well for R/E too, steers fine! Lidl gliders are the best tenner you will ever spend! Edited August 31, 2022 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 5gm servos under the wing seat, 6A esc and homebrew rx in the nose & 500mAh 2S in the canopy: Edited August 31, 2022 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Home brew Rx ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 6 hours ago, Phil Green said: I've recently done Lidl number 5, for this one I wanted a powered lightweight for calm days on the slope. Its my only Mk2, bought at the BMFA swapmeet. The Mk2 is preferred by many as it has a chunkier fus hence more room inside, feathered trailing edges and a smoother finish overall - but for some reason this year Lidl went back to the Mk1. The Mk1 R/E glider version is a real floater so I went with R/E again and a tiny (30w?) BRC 1404 motor on 2S 500mAh and a 4x2.5 prop. I can get 30 minutes of climb-&-glide on a flat field so I'm well pleased with this one. Flies inverted remarkably well for R/E too, steers fine! Lidl gliders are the best tenner you will ever spend! Looks like a nice clean build that one Phi. Steve 👍l 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Rich Griff said: Home brew Rx ? Its my own FHSS system Rich: https://mode-zero.uk/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Thanks Phil, lots of reading and learning to do, but not today. Seren, a brilliant dog not coming back from the vets. Sad loss... Life goes on relentlessly...regardless... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Picked up the last couple of Lidl gliders in the local store, reduced to £6.99 each, so it would be rude not to. Having seen clubmate John Davidson's EDF version blasting round the sky this weekend I might try one as a chuck in the rucksack version for the slope - maybe with a spare Parkzone transmitter and suitable micro receiver and one with a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 My first foray into Lidl Country...... Flies really nicely on a 3S 1000mAh battery with twin 1806 motors and 5g servos. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, Keith Billinge said: My first foray into Lidl Country...... Flies really nicely on a 3S 1000mAh battery with twin 1806 motors and 5g servos. I think you may have kept that to one side for a while. Nice. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 It seems all the Lidl gliders in the shops near me are the old style ones. Maybe old stock? They seem to be okay though. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 12 hours ago, Keith Billinge said: It seems all the Lidl gliders in the shops near me are the old style ones. Maybe old stock? They seem to be okay though. KB Yes the gliders where late this year and we did not get the new 2021 version with the thinner trailing edge. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Anybody know whether the foam is impervious to diesel fuel? I have a Mills 75 I'm thinking of fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Try it on a bit of polystyrene packaging, but I am fairly sure it will melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Found method for flattening the wing in Steve's other Lidl glider thread, flying wing Lidl glider or two...thanks Steve. I have one of the smaller Lidl gliders which has a "leaning" tail/rudder to experiment with/make mistakes on. These are stocked by TOFS ( factory shop) and elsewhere for about £4, in Lidl again from Sunday. Small so easily transportable via m/cycle to my nearest slope. Bike ride, good excercise to the slope face and then flying fun, brilliant. Edited September 15, 2022 by Rich Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thanks Keith, saw a similar you tube video...will give it a try on the "experimental" donor small glider... Also watched a yt vid which came up after watching, I knew there was a job for the small domestic relatively cheap steam generator I see in Aldi/Lidl from time to time. A toy for steam cleaning automotive stuff but looks ideal for foam repairs, and some house hold stuff. Jamjar piggy bank started off for its purchase as I speak/write. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 My second foray into Lidl Town is the plank wing style pusher. I 3D printed the adjustable motor mount and now need to mount a pair of servos dn runs some wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Keith Billinge said: My second foray into Lidl Town is the plank wing style pusher. I 3D printed the adjustable motor mount and now need to mount a pair of servos dn runs some wires. You have done a nice job their so far . I find 3D printed parts being used more and more for these home brew foam jobbies. Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) Looking at your marker-pen outline Keith, I've seen a lot of lidls where the nose is so deeply recessed that theres very little strength left, for example this one from the facebook group: ... better to cut away as little as possible for a 'just fit' 🙂 Edited September 26, 2022 by Phil Green 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) Still some of these Lidl gliders in my local store chances are there will be some in a store near you as they do not seem to have sold as many this year. Steve Edited October 8, 2022 by Stephen Jones typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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