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Richard Boyd

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« on: August 10, 2011, 09:51:26 AM »


I have started to build my first retro glider and this was intended to get me introduced to new techniques before I build my Opel Rak from Island models.
I thought the kit from Krick would have been a simple build.
Now after starting this build I can tell you it is not for the novice  :!:



When I opened the box I was abit taken back by the amount of wood.
It all looked daunting.
I studied the plans for a few hours then cleared the work bench and laid everything out and made a start.
I think this build may get the prize for the longest build on glider ireland history.
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 10:33:06 AM »
Why do I say it is not for a novice builder like me ?
Well  for starter the ply parts of the build are not pre cut !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are marked on the ply by a knife/blade but I had to cut every ply part out by hand following the blade marks on the ply.
This takes quite sum time to do.
here is what I have achieved so far,

The main fus is almost finished,

 

Brass fittings have to be cut ,drilled and shaped.



Wing wire tension adjuster, pity it was not a brass bolt !



I have built everthing so far using white glue only
This sure is super slow to build with but I am praying well worth the wait.



Brass fitting for the elevator rudder wires





Center wing ribs,  as you can see the outer guide lines are easy enough to cut using the ban saw, but then when you have exact center holes to cut out it become a pain and time consuming.



Center panel dry fitted ! I have to return to the main fus at a later stage



One very very welcoming thing about the krick SG38 kit, the intructions so far are spot on  :)
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 16:03:38 PM »
looking good mr boyd :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
keep up the good work  :D
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 18:54:56 PM »
Wow! Richards discovered a building material that's NOT foam!

Very nice Richard. You think the kits bad, imagine building the original! :?:
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 20:02:02 PM »
Very good Richard  :clap:
That's the 1/5 scale right?
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 22:18:24 PM »
Looking good Richard :D :D
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I had to cut every ply part out by hand

Welcome to the club. :)
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2011, 00:00:39 AM »
welcome aboard rich. goes to show real aeromodellers/aeromodelling are very much alive!
i'd be a bit wary of using white glue on an open structure (pva, i asume?). to my knowledge it's not usually waterproof so i'd suggest you make sure it's well varnished when the model is finished.
hope you enjoy the build, gb
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 08:02:33 AM »
Thanks gentlemen for the kind comments.
This wood bashing as JP calls it is very addictive and seriously satisfying.

Hi Fred , yes I think this is the 1/5 scale SG38.

Hi Gerry , THANKS FOR THE POINTER ABOUT WHITE GLUE.
I never thought about the glue on an open frame, so now it will have to be well protected from water. A few coats of thinned varnish should protect the joints.
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 08:09:53 AM »
Tail boom got started yesterday,

Spuce top boom halves jointed for extra strength



Frame on the plan



Cross section strengtheners and gusset are all cut sanded and fitted.

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« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2011, 19:57:39 PM »


Made a start on the rudder today, for such a small part there sure is alot of bit to cut out and glue together.
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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2011, 20:27:37 PM »
Very nice Richard.  :clap:  :)
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« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2011, 22:39:38 PM »
Richard,…….,
I know you, (and others) will tell me that I’m missing the point, but that looks like an awful lot of hard work for something with only limited flight performance. And one rough landing could ruin it. :!:

Good luck ol’ fruit.
(It’s certainly not something I’d want to take on.)

Keith
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2011, 06:59:00 AM »
Quote from: "Happy Days"
Richard,…….,
I know you, (and others) will tell me that I’m missing the point, but that looks like an awful lot of hard work for something with only limited flight performance. And one rough landing could ruin it. :!:

Good luck ol’ fruit.
(It’s certainly not something I’d want to take on.)

Keith


The structure/design of the SG38 seems to be very solid, I am learning how to land before I try to take off   :shock:
Is that Irish or what ?

Here is the real thing fly

 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/lPfIpDcvqhg[/youtube]
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2011, 20:20:18 PM »
That is good progress tat you are showing us Mr Boyd!  :clap:
Looking really good so far  :clap:
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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2011, 09:22:14 AM »
Thanks Fred, things are going to slow up as I am away for a few days plus I have to make a new fus and center wing panel for an eliminator glider.
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