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Scale / Re: Solartex

« on: May 22, 2018, 18:29:41 PM »

I’m not so sure Solartex is actually gone. I ‘googled’ solar film.co. Uk and it appears they have opened a shop on the web for direct selling. I haven’t followed up on this yet but I think it’s worth checking out. Anyone know any more than this? GB

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: May 17, 2018, 11:47:50 AM »

And fit in place for checking size...

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: May 17, 2018, 11:44:54 AM »

I thought the sockets for the tail plane carbon rods were a bit short for a plug in tailplane so I made new ones which are about 25mm deeper than the original.

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: May 15, 2018, 11:55:37 AM »

Started the build on the Ka1, formers fit together like a glove. First photos are just a dry fit. I had to cut the stringers lengthways to get them to bend to follow the curve of the fuse. Lots of hi-tech clamping devices required to keep everything in place until glue dries. More photos soon....

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: May 02, 2018, 22:42:36 PM »

Eventually I got the Ka3 finished. First flight tonight and it flew beautifully. Wind was quite strong, 15kts, N westerly, out over Lough Derg. Hopefully I can add some photos, no flying shots i’m afraid. Thanks again Fred, a very nice machine. Plan now is to build a Ka1 fuse to match the wings and tail of the Ka3.  Regards, GB.

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Events / Re: 2018 ISR events

« on: March 04, 2018, 22:01:54 PM »

Date         June 9th
Location    Tountinna, Co Tipperary


hey Fred, I assume you meant 2018 dates?

Regards,

             GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: Mt Leinster 23-24 Sept?

« on: September 25, 2017, 22:36:35 PM »

looks like ye had a great time all right, sorry i couldn't get there.  roll on 2018. thanks for the photos.

gb

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Slope Soaring / Re: Mt Leinster 23-24 Sept?

« on: September 22, 2017, 20:45:48 PM »

hi jim,
i hope to be there about 11am
gb

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Events / Re: 2017 ISR events dates

« on: June 08, 2017, 14:45:24 PM »

yep, good breeze on a good slope, perfect!

ideal for a swift maybe?

i flew mine there last week, really enjoyed it.

see you then ralph,

gb

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Events / Re: 2017 ISR events dates

« on: June 03, 2017, 22:40:49 PM »

Just a reminder, next ISR gliding event is next Saturday,June 10th on Tountinna.  All welcome,  see you there.

regards,

GB

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Rubber Print Design / Re: Vinyl Lettering for model REG Numbers (IRL 0000) etc

« on: April 28, 2017, 20:47:53 PM »

hi Anthony,

would it be possible to buy a 2m x 1m piece of bright red vinyl from you. it is similar to bright red profilm but self adhesive obviously.

I need it to add to a wing as part of a colour scheme.  If yes, could you give me a price for it please?

regards,

Gerry Buckley
(gerryb)

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: March 10, 2017, 22:53:13 PM »

will that box be in front of me tomorrow fred?

i hope the answer is yes!

see you soon

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Slope Soaring / Re: First meet 2017, who is traveling?

« on: March 05, 2017, 22:59:46 PM »

hi ralph,

i'm planning to go on the saturday only ralph, i might have one or two in tow with me.  see you then.

gb

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: March 05, 2017, 22:56:27 PM »

hi jim,

thanks for kind words.

i had to google 'max biaggi' to see the comparrison and yea, you're right.  i have another model pilot who bears a very strong resemblance to richard branson.

yea, i hope to get to mt leinster on saturday.  it will be for the one day only.  looking forward to meeting up with everyone again.  hope the weather improves.  i think if everyone spends the week on their knees, it might work.

see you then jim

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Scale / Re: 1/3 scale Ka1/Ka3 combo

« on: March 05, 2017, 15:24:07 PM »

i usually call him 'frank'.  he normally lives in my spacewalker but recently he did his gliding 'A' cert, so he's ready to go soaring.  hopefully next month.

some more photos of the fuse under construction..............