Author Topic: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees! (Read 372998 times)

alibodin · « **Reply #375 on:** August 30, 2013, 21:16:06 PM »

Finished the Grunau, and had heavy landing on maiden. There was enough lift for the Quark but a heavier draggier Grunau struggle. Heavy arrival broke both wings and the pylon of the fuz.

Oh well at least I still have the Quark.

Alistair

alibodin · « **Reply #376 on:** August 30, 2013, 21:26:32 PM »

Here is a picture of both before the eventful Grunau maiden.

Alistair

Fred · « **Reply #377 on:** August 31, 2013, 12:27:43 PM »

Quote from: "alibodin"

Finished the Grunau, and had heavy landing on maiden. There was enough lift for the Quark but a heavier draggier Grunau struggle. Heavy arrival broke both wings and the pylon of the fuz.

Oh well at least I still have the Quark.

Alistair

Argll!! :!: :!:
Bummer! Fixable I hope for the Grunau!
If you need a few bits and pieces, let me know!

At least, you have Quark to fly while fixing the Grunau! How did you find the Quark in flight?

fabio1963 · « **Reply #378 on:** September 24, 2013, 16:15:19 PM »

hello from italy,
my quark is finished and has been tested successfully in spite of the conditions never good, it was very fun to build, but do not think it's a matter of a few days.
however, it seems to be an excellent model that keeps its promises.

some pics from genoa righi!
stay cool

Fabio

Fred · « **Reply #379 on:** September 24, 2013, 19:15:44 PM »

Hi Fabio,

Welcome to the forum

Very nice work on your Quark! Glad you like it

And God, that's a nice view over the city from your slope! :shock: :clap: :clap:

Have you planned to apply some colours on your model? (looks like solartex right? :?: )

johnfireball · « **Reply #380 on:** October 07, 2013, 23:57:44 PM »

Yet another Quark slowly taking shape 900 grms of sanded balsa, I'm sure I probably started with 2kg. I have since sheeted the tailfin with 1/32 balsa for rigidity but will leave rudder as is. I think I will split the ailerons for dual servo operation as I think my little servos would not be man enough for the job. I used a wooden pushrod with wire bound for tailplane and bushed the bellcrank with brass tube to fit the wire ( no wobble) Nice kit Fred, good wood and beautifully cut. Lot of work in them wings.
John.

Fred · « **Reply #381 on:** October 08, 2013, 12:09:13 PM »

Well, that was quick!! :clap:
Looking good John!
And 2Kgs, you will end up lighter than that! Guaranteed! (my proto, with short nose etc etc, ended up at 1.7kgs...)
Everybody build the kit between 1.2 and 1.5kgs for the heaviest ones

Anyway, whatever weight, you will enjoy the flying

johnfireball · « **Reply #382 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:27:25 AM »

All done and near ready to fly. Just need the weather to comply.
John.

billscottni · « **Reply #383 on:** October 23, 2013, 12:21:44 PM »

Very nice John. Haven't taken mine out of the box yet!

Keith · « **Reply #384 on:** October 23, 2013, 17:10:17 PM »

Nice model john well done

Fred · « **Reply #385 on:** October 24, 2013, 11:00:50 AM »

Very good John!

Let me know when you go to the slope to fly it!

johnfireball · « **Reply #386 on:** October 24, 2013, 22:06:42 PM »

Will do Fred, doesn't look like it will be this weekend.
Looking forward to maiden.
John.

johnfireball · « **Reply #387 on:** November 03, 2013, 00:08:00 AM »

Hi Fred,
Thinking of going up to Killakee tomorrow Sunday, it's sofar looking weatherwise promising around midday.
John.

Fred · « **Reply #388 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:53:20 AM »

Hey John,

Sorry, was not online last week end :?

Did you fly it on Sunday?

johnfireball · « **Reply #389 on:** November 05, 2013, 22:13:16 PM »

No, It was a bit gusty and I was alone. I didn't want risk a self launch in those winds. Flew my spitfire and that was pretty hairy.
John.

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