Tom Major Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Think it's safe to say I will join with small Ghost Rider that will be addapted to RC . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarde Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi Ron, That looks nice! The contours of your first drawing reminds me of a vintage F3A plane. (also a nice and original starting point) Hello Tim, Under the motto "dare to ask": Would it be possible to send me also the picture of the wing plan (and maybe also of the fuselage side view)? My drawing is on its way from England. Expected delivery data will be around 13-15 december... The ideas play in my head and I long to start with it to make it a bit more concrete. Would that be possible? Thanks in advance! , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Sure , just send me PM with your email address and I will send them to you. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarde Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hello Tim, thank you very much. I've send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 My first drawing reminded me a bit of a DH Venom! but I prefer the second one as that looks a lot like the Tigercat, well it should do as it's the complete nose and canopy from one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Finally finished Ballerina (waiting on weather for test flight) . So on to the cap 20 I have the free plan, asp 52 Fs has arrived (I realise that it is a little on the large size but that what the throttle is for 😀 I hope ), ordered canopy from vacform , have most of the balsa in stock so just about ready to start construction. Is everyone waiting for January or has battle already commenced 😈. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 About to order my wood now I have my plan, battles commenced for some Paul. I'm good with what anyone does, as long as they join in, only my opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Posted by john stones 1 on 12/12/2017 00:26:36: About to order my wood now I have my plan, battles commenced for some Paul. I'm good with what anyone does, as long as they join in, only my opinion though. John, Sarik are producing a CNC kit of the Grumpy TC, in time for the 1st of Jan start date, incase you are interested. Not that the 1st Jan start is an issue - if you have the time use it, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Historically, it was always a 1/1 start, but no-one really enforced it. The idea though was that we all start at the same time so progress was recorded in the blogs and anyone stuck would only have to look at recent posts. Start when you want - its more important that we have lots of participants Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I only need some spars/te and sheeting Piers, scrap box will provide the rest. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Seriously tempted to do a Tiger Cub but want to build a TigerCat in next 12 mths so am going to build the Ghost Rider 50" hopefully from stock wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 "John, Sarik are producing a CNC kit of the Grumpy TC, in time for the 1st of Jan start date" Has anyone any further details on the CNC kit such as when and how much? Only I don't want to invest a load of time transferring and cutting out a kit only to finish at the same time ones available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I had an email from Kevin Crozier saying that they (Sarik Hobbies) had some high priority kits in the pipeline but that they would produce a Tigercub cnc kit around Christmas time,- hopefully. I have no idea what it will cost but you could always give Sarik Hobbies a call if you are interested and ask them for an update and price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Spoken to Sarik this morning and they are happy for me to pass on that a CNC kit is planed and should be available early to mid Jan, sorry no indication on cost. Looks as though i will have to do it the traditional way over Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Ace, Nothing too fiddly to cut out on this one. Admittedly the ribs are all different but at least it’s not a biplane! As for the ply bits I’d like to start a poll for workshop tool of the year and for me it’s the dremmel moto saw. Absolutely brilliant for ply formers, braces etc and probably just cheaper than a CNC pack. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Cheers Tim for the reassurance. I could probably give most a good run in who has the most tools wins competition - its time that is in short supply and a short cut is always welcome if available. My fav tool is a bench combi disc/belt sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The Mass Build seems very quiet.......is there anyone taking part this year ( well next year - tomorrow ) ? In particular are there any first time builders this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I will be building the Grumpy Tigercub, with a few subtle changes, so will be ordering the balsa etc from SLEC this week and hope to pick it up either this week or next. The actual build won’t start until the end of Jan as I want to complete the LA-7 first. PS not a first time builder but it has been a while since I last built from plans and stock balsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ashley Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Certainly am. I will be doing a grumpy tigercub when I get back from family skiing hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 So no newcomers to building then this time? Make yourself known if you intending to start a model as your first build. For anybody new to building I suggest the Ghost Rider 50 as an easy model at a reasonable size to build ( big enough to see while not too big to build in a confined space) This is the correct part of Outerzone for this particular size and note that it has ailerons unlike other versions. Also it shows a dihedral brace unlike the smaller ones.( see previous comments from others) Whilst you could download the Outerzone plan and print it in A4 sections and sellotape them together you might think the proper plan from DB Sport & Scale is worth getting together with a set of laser cut ribs here I am not sure if the DB plan shows ailerons or is rudder elev only but the details on the Outerzone plan could be used as long as the diheral is adjusted for ailerons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I will be cracking on with the Ghost rider 50 in next couple of days ,will be putting my Spitfire on hold till this is complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Well not many builders this year.....so far...... I wonder whether the idea of waiting until 1st January is the reason for low turnout. It seems to me that many people have time available from Boxing Day but not as much after New Year, so getting most of the building done in the period just after Christmas would suit more people. I think this aspect should be thought about again when considering next years Mass Build. Regardless of how few people take part this year we should not give up on the Mass Build idea for future years - it's such a good idea to promote building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Tempted to build a Skyrider as I don't do small models, but the last thing I need is another shoulder wing sports model, besides, I've too much on! Furthermore I don't enjoy driving long distances these days so I will not be driving all the way to GA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I am still on for the CAP 20 L been a little cool down the shed/workshop lately but intend to start now, might need more gas for my heater though 😨. Still early days yet to see how many builders we have as I am sure some are still recovering for last night's celebrations 😱🎉🍷🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Started copying the ribs etc out, nothing worth a photo, I've only two speeds these days, ones slow n tothers stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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