Futura57 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Richard Harris said: Futura57, I use Solidworks Rich Thanks. I can't afford what they are asking 😢 Edited August 1, 2023 by Futura57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 01/08/2023 at 11:37, Futura57 said: Thanks. I can't afford what they are asking 😢 There are plenty of cheap/free CAD programmes out there which are just as good for our needs, I am sure others would be able to advise on what they use? On another note I am hoping to sneak at least one of my Shifty's into the caravan with the intention of trying a bit of slope soaring on holiday, maybe even a Gyroo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Managed to get out today to try both versions of Shifty off the slope Both went surprisingly well, I really needed a touch more breeze and did cheat at times. Had some interest from the local gulls, the delta eats up a lot of sky compared to the canard. Will try again in a good wind when I get the chance. I grabbed some video but it will be a week before I can upload, a couple of stills for now. Rich 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Finally got round to editing the bit of footage I captured flying on holiday off the cliffs in Cornwall. I'm finalising the drawings so will update when I know if and when they will be published. Enjoy Rich 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Ooh, a shape-shifting Shiftie! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 24/08/2023 at 22:08, Trevor said: Ooh, a shape-shifting Shiftie! 🙂 It's funny you mentioned that Trevor, it waa nearly named Odo (trecky fans will know). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Not Shifty at all using the motor on the slope. 😉 DS9 🤔 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Good news, This has now been submitted to the powers that be, unfortunately it may be a while before it gets published as there is a canard in the latest issue, bad timing on my part so my apologies. When I get chance I will put my usual shopping list together for anyone who wants to give either a crack. One of my friends has kindly volunteered to beta build the canard version, I am sure he will post here on his progress once he gets started. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Up and running . Hopefully a couple of weeks away . Having flown the Canard last summer when rich game me his Tx .. it’s fantastic . Smoooooth and predictable 🤟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 21/11/2023 at 15:37, Richard Harris said: Good news, This has now been submitted to the powers that be, unfortunately it may be a while before it gets published as there is a canard in the latest issue, bad timing on my part so my apologies. When I get chance I will put my usual shopping list together for anyone who wants to give either a crack. One of my friends has kindly volunteered to beta build the canard version, I am sure he will post here on his progress once he gets started. Is both versions ie canard and delta Shifty to be published together Rich? They both look brilliant 👏 👌 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 9 hours ago, Steve Adams said: Is both versions ie canard and delta Shifty to be published together Rich? They both look brilliant 👏 👌 😎👍 Thanks Steve, Yes, the plan and article incorporates both examples. Looking forward to seeing yours finished Steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) I think quite a few of us are eagerly awaiting the plans and article on these two models that fly well from a slope etc.. For myself smaller models are a better option these days but I still have a few larger ones... Edited January 21 by Rich Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 13 minutes ago, Rich Griff said: I think quite a few of us are eagerly awaiting the plans and article on these two models that fly well from a slope etc.. For myself smaller models are a better option these days but I still have a few larger ones... Rich, Encouraging to hear, thanks. I'm no sloper so it will be a personal learning curve to see how it is modified and performs in more capable hillside hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 In the vidio, the planes were flown rather low down the "gentelish" slope but enough lift was present to gain hieght reliably... My local slope is about as about as gentle but cilan headland is basically coastal cliffs, a little peninsula if you like near end of the llyn near bardsey. Bags of lift there, fantastic slope soaring site. Well worth the visit. Lovely air, lovely views, lovely people, lovely model flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Rich, That video was taken on a pretty calm day so not really slope soaring as such, there were windier days but I didn't take my camera. Beautiful place to fly though, I can see why the slope lads enjoy it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Thanks rich, that's even more of an encouragement..... Yes your vidio shows a beautifull bit of coastline, north cornish coast ? National trust site ? These sorts of places need to become known about by bmfa so they can be protected for this activity, but the models have/uses Motors ? Cilan is national trust all the way round I believe ? I did contact NT in a very general enquiry about a site quite local to me but got no reply at all. Maybe I should contact Andy Symon for his/bmfa view and take on the site of interest... A bag of sweets for later in the year I feel. Edited January 21 by Rich Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Very much looking forward to the plans appearing in the mag. Richard. This months RCM&E plan, SDZ Foka 4 by Chris Williams, might be a work of art and fly extremely well but I wonder how many will actually get built? I would guess not many people these days have the skills or time for a project of this scale or complexity sadly. Richard, your Shifty duo designs ticks so many boxes; simple, quick and cheap to build. Quirky (stylish), chuck in the back of the car, type of models. I foresee quite a few getting built. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 A little more progress .. a real joy to shape the fuselage 😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Rich, Bang on, next bay to Perranporth, I grabbed 10 mins whilst the kids were at the arcade (which probably cost me more than the balsa to build Shifty). Pierce, Good to hear, always a gamble with a new shaped model. Hope you give it a go when it arrives on our pages. Steve, Coming along nicely. I've seen the office work you do for fellow Arrows Hawk owners so I'm not expecting a rushed /bland matt black offering like mine.....no pressure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Office nearly done . Some instruments to go 🤟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Great imagination Steve, looks like I will have to tint my canopy glass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 The end draws ever closer… a few hrs spent on this one !!!😎😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, Steve Jones 2 said: The end draws ever closer… a few hrs spent on this one !!!😎😎 Your just teasing us...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Here you go . Beta build complete.. Another great model Rich . If it flys like yours I flew last year it’s going to be fantastic 🤟 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve Jones 2 said: Here you go . Beta build complete.. Another great model Rich . If it flys like yours I flew last year it’s going to be fantastic 🤟 Love it Steve, great covering job. A taste of Mercedes W08 there for sure, just needs a couple of Petronas decals. Looks like we have a race on our hands. Out of interest, what's the AUW? Edited January 29 by Richard Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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