Tim Ballinger Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I started slope soaring this summer and have been carrying my currently modest number of gliders up the slope on my back. It’s ok but my aspirations include more models so I needed something better. The group of guys I fly with have largely latched on to the idea of converted golf trolleys. Seemed an excellent idea to me , so here’s my version. Parts list : Used golf trolley off from Facebook £10 elastic cargo nets from eBay £6 Bits I’ve saved over the years, Aluminium frames from old ruck sacks, bits of packing foam & pipe insulation and a car windscreen shade. That’s about it ; didn’t exactly break the bank. (Unlike the next addition to the glider fleet I fancy but that’s another story.) It still folds in half and even the wheels clip on/ off if needs be. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Lewis 3 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Mk II will be the powered version of course? Much easier upwards and with a bit of KERS Technology borrowed from F1 should be able to recharge it on the way back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 There’s a thought, I was wondering where to put the transmitter but now it’s obvious. Add some servo assisted steering and send it up the slope to wait for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Lewis 3 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 MK 11 A, more powerful motor and put a seat on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 You’ll be wanting wings next. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Lewis 3 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 No, not wings, my thoughts were more in the direction of a Jet Pack, faster and more compact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frank Skilbeck Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Certainly tidier than mine, which came from a local pay as your play golf club scrap room for free! Edited By Frank Skilbeck on 01/12/2020 14:14:03 Edited By Frank Skilbeck on 01/12/2020 14:15:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Frank, You, Roger, Cliff and the rest were my inspiration ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Posted by Tim Ballinger on 01/12/2020 14:40:48: Frank, You, Roger, Cliff and the rest were my inspiration ! Tim All we need to do now is train the ponies to pull them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 A trolley with suitable cushioning for the models does seem a very good idea. The idea of slipping or tripping with a bundle of models on one's back, and then rolling down the hill, reducing them to pulp, doesn't bear thinking about; not to mention getting impaled on projecting wing joiners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 You didn't say what type of models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Kevin. What hull is that please ? Reminds me of my 70s Aroekits Swordsman. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 It is a Delta 25 fibreglass hull and superstructure. Behind it (difficult to see) is an Aerokits Sea Commander from mid 60's and wrapped up in bubblewrap is a Vic Smeed Scudabout. Upper case holds the transmitter and the bottom case is batteries (for boats and aeroplanes). The trolley is quick to assemble for loading and unloading into my car. Aeroplanes are easier. They travel in a Transit van, which I park next to the pits at the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thanks. Some nice vids of full size on U tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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