Stephen Jones Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Yes, I have bought a big foam Glider. After watching the video and seeing how cheep i could get one for i thought i might as well get one to see if i could convert it to Rc. So i received a box from MenKind measuring 15" x 6" x 30" . Oh goody i thought inside this box was a smaller box 10" x 6" x 21". Oh and a free bag of Haribo Starmix. With discount code i paid £8 + £3 p+p. So opening the box the model i got is Similar to that in the video. But with different shaped fins and wing but looking more space age. Sadly it is made out of styrofoam and already has dints in it. So the challenge will be to see if i can convert it to Radio Control. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 So what do you get in the Box. Excuse the poor pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 I do like the shape of the Body. Should be plenty of room for battery and radio gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 The Plane. Ok so i will have to glass the parts to help stop further dents. But here is what i am thinking ........... Two pusher motors behind the two mid wing fins , they should be able to provide yaw as well as thrust. Cut away the control surface and make new . I will also have to add carbon tube for support in the wings . Hmmm.... some more thinking i will do. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hello their, Well its been in the loft for a while so it is time i did something with it. So after much thought i decided , just build it after gluing the wings together it seems it may be ok without any Carbon fiber . So i am going for a light build. I have cut the cockpit free. Wings But i forgot to make note of where the CoG is Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 So the model has had it`s successful flight i will post a video but for now here is a picture. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Here is the video of the Mega Glider Flight. It went better than i thought it would . Oh forgot to mention this is my 1st twin powered model. Steve. Edited By Stephen Jones on 08/03/2020 11:52:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 A quick search on the internet and it looks like ECLIPSE has re launched this. A name change to Mega Wing Glider and this time EPS foam and they have added reinforcements. here is a link to Mastermind toys who are selling the new version. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Hi, Just thought i would share some pictures with you i have started to cover my Converted Mega Glider in colored tissue paper to give it some color . As a added bonus it has also added extra strength as i used Poly C to applied the tissue and finish. I have a bit more to do but it is Mega hot in my loft at present. Hope to fly it soon. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Too windy today to fly this but at least it`s color covering is now finished. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Very nice flyer Steve.....looks the business in the air and coloyr scheme is eye catching. Hope you get to fly again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank`s Alan, I did manage to get to the field to day with this model but it was very busy so could not safely fly it low and slow but i did take a video of it which is not the best with a fixed lens gopro strapped to my head. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Brilliant Steve, looks a bit like a Romulan Bird of Prey Will look out for one when we get out again. Where is the video taken, looks a really nice club site. Hopefully see you up Nonts again soon, remember we flew the two Lidl's together? Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi Phil, Of coarse i remember you, and you are not the 1st person to mention that it looks like a Romulan Bird of Prey. Klingon Bop. In fact if you listen carefully at 1:57 to the video above you can hear someone shout out. My club field is in prestwich Manchester as i am in Bury Metro Model Flying Club bmmfc.com. And yes i am desperate to get back on the slopes. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Shelley Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I bought this a little while back with a conversion in mind and whilst having a clearout was thinking about getting rid but, having seen your success, I think I have to give it a go! Was it fine without a spar? I tried using brown paper and pva covering recently and I think it might work nicely on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Posted by Thomas W Shelley on 22/06/2020 14:08:54: I bought this a little while back with a conversion in mind and whilst having a clearout was thinking about getting rid but, having seen your success, I think I have to give it a go! Was it fine without a spar? I tried using brown paper and pva covering recently and I think it might work nicely on this. Hi Thomas, And welcome to this Forum it is a great place to ask questions or give advice to other like minded folk. Was it fine without a spar ?. Yes Brown paper should be fine should also give it extra strength i have used brown paper myself on foam models . On mine i did not want to spend the extra time painting it and i wanted to keep it light that is why i used color tissue on the plus side it has also given it a little extra strength . The AuW of my model is 520g and it has plenty of power from the motors. Here are the specs for mine. Lipo battery 3s 1300ma Frsky Rx V8R7 11 1 Bec 2 x 12a Multistar Esc 2 x Multistar Viking 1308 - 4100Kv Motors CW / CCW 2 x 5g servos outboard 2 x 9g servos inboard . Let us know how you get on with yours and if you can take pictures all the better. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Shelley Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Thanks Steve, that's very good of you to send all the specs - the beauty of these forums and this hobby I suppose (all fairly new to me). I had thought about mounting a folding prop on the nose but your solution is much more elegant. I'll start having a think and and post a kind of build log in here too. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Posted by Thomas W Shelley on 22/06/2020 19:46:58: Thanks Steve, that's very good of you to send all the specs - the beauty of these forums and this hobby I suppose (all fairly new to me). I had thought about mounting a folding prop on the nose but your solution is much more elegant. I'll start having a think and and post a kind of build log in here too. Cheers, Tom I will look forward to it Tom Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Flew this one on Pule Hill weekend. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Things to do, Add some strength to the nose area and resolve the pitching up on power. Play with the C Of G it does not seem to be as floaty as i hoped it would be, But in all fairness their was no lift about or at lest very little and not consistent. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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