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I'm drowning, in bits of an Mu28
Happy Days:
For something over 2 years I’ve been pestering Fred to find me a manufacturer of a highly aerobatic 4 mtre glider that I could buy for under 300 euro. He told me time and time again that a plane of that size, in flying condition, is not to be had anywhere and that I’d have to build one to get it at that price.
Here I am then, 2years later and as an englishman I must admit the words stick in my throat, but yes, what the frenchman said was right. There is indeed no such ARTF glider in the market at that price. (BUGGER)
So here I am today, feeling more than a little uncomfortable having just taken delivery of a very large parcel from a company called Miniplumes.
Inside is a “short” kit of parts for a 4mtr. Mu28.
From what I can make out there was only ever one full size version of this glider ever built, and it’s still flying now as far as I understand.
(Here’s some info for those who might be interested http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akaflieg_M%C3%BCnchen_M%C3%BC28 )
Having never successfully built anything like this sort of very basic kit before, and certainly nothing of this size before, at the moment I’m feeling as though I’m immersed in a cauldron of doubt, ignorance & anxiety which has been seasoned with a liberal helping of fear that I may have bitten off rather more than I can chew. Add to that the fact that I can’t swim and you’ll have a fair idea of my inclination to leave all the parts in the big box and offer it up for sale on eBay……..Any buyers out there?
Oh,……okay I’ll open it up and have a ‘look-see.’
ooOOOOooo!! :D
How about the wings?
I'm not sure I'll be able to build them on this worktop,.....HELP :(
But what's this? is that a canopy or some kind of top hat :shock:
This is all looking very difficult! i'm gonna need lots of help. (How on earth is it all supposed to fit together. :!: )
Perhaps I'll just stick it all back in its box and forget about it :? What do you recon lads?
Keith
JohnPearson:
Nice looking glider Keith, so you have to do some building, not a problem, just take your time Keith and we will all help you produce a fine looking model, 'fit for a king' :lol:
Happy Days:
But I’m a republican John, I think Britain should rid itself from the plague of monarchs that it’s endured for the past thousand years …..but don’t get me going on that subject……. :roll:
Returning to more civilized topics, thanks for your comments John. Er, how about I box it all up and post it to you, and then you post it back when it’s ready to fly! :D No,..... I didn’t think you’d agree to that. :cry:
Oh well, guess I’ll just have to persevere.
So here comes the first question. It relates to the wings and their re-enforcement.
My friend Fred has suggested laying carbon strips into the foam cores. Another friend of mine, Brian, thinks that the wings should be strengthened with fine glass matting.
Do I hear any advance on these two offers? :?
Additionally, still thinking of the wings, I’m inclined to try Air brakes. (Never had a plane with airbrakes before, only Crow brakes.)
This question comes in two parts :?:
1/ If I use airbrakes should I use the type where the brakes emerge from both top & bottom of the wing, or just from the top of the wing.
2/I’m cautious of removing material from the core of the wings (for airbrakes) on the basis that the more material I remove, the weaker the wing will become, so maybe I shouldn't fit airbrakes at all but simply rely on crow braking.
Anyone got any thoughts/advise on this matter.
Yours, perplexed,
Keith
Richard Boyd:
Keith , what a stunner !!!!!!!!!!
I am jealous :clap:
I am really looking forward to 2012 to see her fly.
Happy Days:
2012!!! :shock: :shock:
Are you mad? I was thinking more of 2013 or 2014 or maybe...........
Keith :lol:
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