David perry 1 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Wanted to build this for sooo long. Finally started a kit i vought from Colin Buckle earlier this summer. Itll have a 4 stroke fitted in due course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 David, Before you get too far with the build, you may want to consider the aileron version. See the article by the designer on how to do the conversion. It has reduced dihedral and a semi-symmetrical wing section. Alieron Version1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Thanks amd thanks for that wonderful booklet. Lovely to read these old documents...i must remember to trim my reeds!! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Andy Stephenson said: Before you get too far with the build, you may want to consider the aileron version. ...but that would miss the whole ethos of the Galahad 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 I agree. Im building as per ..the huge dihedral is what i find attractive. Also to be covered in tissue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) Fitting a 4 stroke engine would be more out of character for the Galahad than ailerons. I built & flew one in the late 1960's or early 1970's as my first or second aileron model. It had reduced dihedral, reduced incidence & strip ailerons, power was an non-throttled Fox 15 later changed for a throttled version Fox 25. The original was designed for aerobatics, albeit without ailerons but it was developed to have them as in Andy's link. PS mine was nylon covered. Edited August 14, 2023 by PatMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Phil Green said: ...but that would miss the whole ethos of the Galahad 🙂 The modification was made by the Frank Knowles in 1962 so I would call that an authentic change to the original design. I built the original Mercury kit in 1975 as a club display model with a Veco 19. The BB Galahad kit I have in store, I'm tempted to apply the aileron mods to if I build it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Oh im not saying its not authentic...just not pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I built the original Mercury version last year. I'd actually had the kit for about 40 years before I got round to building it! Mine turns just fine without ailerons. I've powered mine with a PAW 19 and covered it with tissue over Doculam to give it a bit more puncture protection. Despite having the aerodynamic qualities of a wardrobe I actually had to bring it down from a thermal the last time I flew it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Well its bright!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, David perry 1 said: Well its bright!! Yeh, that's what what was left over from a hobbycraft muticolour tissue pack 😀. Still, it shows up well at a distance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Well this build is fun but it shows that I havent installed a glow motor for a very, very long time! All the little tricks and traps we learn over a lifetime are coming out of the woodwork - literally - and usually one screw too late! I must say the model is a beaut and the saito 30 looks a dream in its mount. (just test fitted in photo) A long way to go but the fuselage is well under way. Ive never been a fast builder and this is no exception, but I am finding it deeply satisfying to once again bash balsa, especially knowing this will be classic dope and tissue, 3 ch radio (sadly no trailing aerial pinned to the tail...). I havent been this excited over a model for a long time. Edited August 28, 2023 by David perry 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I must admit I am more into building than flying these days, the workshop is a lot closer than the flying field after all 😄😄 I have a couple of plans from Mr Knowles stable, the Andromeda and Stringalong awaiting their turn on the building board.Just a personal observation l would be inclined to move the engine back an inch or there abouts I think it will help with the balance and looks ,following with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, jeff2wings said: I must admit I am more into building than flying these days, the workshop is a lot closer than the flying field after all 😄😄 I have a couple of plans from Mr Knowles stable, the Andromeda and Stringalong awaiting their turn on the building board.Just a personal observation l would be inclined to move the engine back an inch or there abouts I think it will help with the balance and looks ,following with interest. I agree, but theres no where for it to go back! F1 is blocking it! Behind F1 is the tank bay. The PAW on John T's also protrudes quite a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 The engine plate sits on wood blocks yes? Cut top of f1 flush with blocks, move engine and adjust tank bay to suit, there should be room still for a 4oz tank that will be plenty for a 30fs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 46 minutes ago, jeff2wings said: The engine plate sits on wood blocks yes? Cut top of f1 flush with blocks, move engine and adjust tank bay to suit, there should be room still for a 4oz tank that will be plenty for a 30fs Job done. Looks much better now. A few steps backward but the end result will be nicer. Thanks for pointing it out chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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