Author Topic: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees! (Read 476538 times)

Ezratic · « **Reply #555 on:** October 19, 2021, 02:19:21 AM »

Nice Bavo, I like the video, there are so few of the Quark flying.
My Quark is 3/4 of the way done, covering it up and finishing control rods and cables.
Excited to get it out there and see how it flies.

Ezratic · « **Reply #556 on:** March 28, 2022, 17:51:33 PM »

Maiden flight of the Quark yesterday at North Sheba crater outside of Flagstaff Arizona.
Flies very nice, best of all my planes. Thanks for the plans and inspiration.

trasher37 · « **Reply #557 on:** October 24, 2023, 20:18:47 PM »

Hello guys,

My Quark is near finished, and I was wondering about tow hook position: bottom centered or aside for easier access?
Any pics welcome!

Thanks.

Fred · « **Reply #558 on:** October 31, 2023, 20:59:40 PM »

Howdy and welcome to the forum

Definitely on the side! If not too late, I think I have a couple of photos somewhere. I can check if you still need them

trasher37 · « **Reply #559 on:** November 27, 2023, 22:00:03 PM »

Hello Fred!

Thanks for the answer. Unfortunately my model air club has been forced to close due to construction project; so I must have to find an accessible slope. Nevertheless, I would be interested to see your tow hook pics.

Bye.

Guysie123 · « **Reply #560 on:** November 17, 2024, 14:38:34 PM »

Hi Fred, I’m new to this forum and building the Quark, lovely kit by the way!
Quick question, what are these wing profiles for? They’re the same profile as wing tips N11 but unnumbered and full span in length.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Guy

Guysie123 · « **Reply #561 on:** February 12, 2025, 21:36:55 PM »

1590 grams, can’t wait to fly it!
Great kit Fred and everything fitted together very nicely.
Detachable tail to help with the transportation.
Might make a second nose at some point with motor as an electric conversion.
C of G is currently 79mm from LE at root, does that feel about right?
Any advice on CG position from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Fred · « **Reply #562 on:** February 21, 2025, 20:35:35 PM »

Hi Guy,

Sorry for the delayed reply!

Your Quark looks fantastic! Looks like the V4 no?

For the CofG, correct, 79mm from LE is what everybody agree on. You can go either way from that point 10mm back or forward without too much problems.

Anyway, Quark is really looking good! Wish you all the best for the first flight, and hopefully, a lot of fun!

Keep us posted of course

Fred

Guysie123 · « **Reply #563 on:** February 22, 2025, 12:10:24 PM »

Hi Fred, yes it’s the V4 and really enjoyed building the kit.

Many thanks for the CG info, very grateful.
Keeping fingers crossed for some good flying weather in May, looking forward to throwing it off the slopes! The South Downs near Eastbourne (England) is our usual spot with a good variety for most wind directions.

Will keep you posted.
Best
Guy

trasher37 · « **Reply #564 on:** June 27, 2025, 08:46:24 AM »

Hi there!

Finally, I was able to maiden my Quark at Mt Salève, France near Switzerland, with a 15-20 kmh wind. It flies awesome and easy, thank you Fred!!
Weighs approx 1400g with 5 nimh 2000 mah and 100g lead. Needs a bit more wind than my ahi, but the inertia difference is so cool!
I just need to complete the covering with a more flashy extrados.
Now waiting for the next flights, maybe Belle-ile en mer, Bretagne, France.

Bye.

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