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Krick SG38 PRIMARY GLIDER
Richard Boyd:
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.
Richard Boyd:
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 :)
andrew wallace:
looking good mr boyd :clap: :clap: :clap:
keep up the good work :D
billscottni:
Wow! Richards discovered a building material that's NOT foam!
Very nice Richard. You think the kits bad, imagine building the original! :?:
Fred:
Very good Richard :clap:
That's the 1/5 scale right?
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