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Balsa Build Along for 2019-2020
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Not sure yet, I like the Jr. Falcon 250, Eaglet 250 and the Ace GLH 250 looks like a lot of fun...
This would be my first Balsa kit (excepting a couple guillows kits as a teenager...) But the kits do seems to be pretty close to complexity throughout the range, it might just be cosmetics or flying traits.
Any advise would be appreciated!
Awesome! Welcome aboard!
Complexity of assembly all seems to be about the same so don't let that influence your decision much - go for the flying style or looks you're interested in the most. I'd expect the flying difference between the Eaglet and the GLH to be a world apart, with the Falcon in the middle.
I believe the GLH is the only one if the three not in beta release, so as long as you’re comfortable with some speed I’d lean that way. The betas are probably good as well, but haven’t had all construction issues found or fixed yet - hence the term beta build.
kilroy07
Legendary member
GLH it is!
Especially after watching this video!
It almost stopped in midair then shot off like a rocket... (Looks like a LOT of fun!)
I will need some help with covering.... I have an iron (bought it for ironing foamboard...) but no experience.
I like the yellow and white scheme on the website... would you split the covering down the middle, or layer the yellow on top?
And the black, is that tape (pin-striping) or covering cut thin?
Also, i expect that to cover the fuselage you would do it in 4 pieces (top, bottom, left, right) with the seams at the corners?....
(I'll save all the other questions I'm bound to have for my build thread.)
Maybe there's a good covering tutorial video on youtube someone could suggest?
Especially after watching this video!
I will need some help with covering.... I have an iron (bought it for ironing foamboard...) but no experience.
I like the yellow and white scheme on the website... would you split the covering down the middle, or layer the yellow on top?
And the black, is that tape (pin-striping) or covering cut thin?
Also, i expect that to cover the fuselage you would do it in 4 pieces (top, bottom, left, right) with the seams at the corners?....
(I'll save all the other questions I'm bound to have for my build thread.)
Maybe there's a good covering tutorial video on youtube someone could suggest?
GLH it is!
Especially after watching this video!
It almost stopped in midair then shot off like a rocket... (Looks like a LOT of fun!)
I will need some help with covering.... I have an iron (bought it for ironing foamboard...) but no experience.
I like the yellow and white scheme on the website... would you split the covering down the middle, or layer the yellow on top?
And the black, is that tape (pin-striping) or covering cut thin?
Also, i expect that to cover the fuselage you would do it in 4 pieces (top, bottom, left, right) with the seams at the corners?....
(I'll save all the other questions I'm bound to have for my build thread.)
Maybe there's a good covering tutorial video on youtube someone could suggest?
Welcome aboard!
You're on the right track with the covering - 4 pieces for the fuselage (or 6 in this case splitting the sides) - do the bottom piece first and then work your way up the sides and top last - that way the overlaps point downward and you won't see them. The black could be pinstriping or thin strip of covering - I've done both methods and they work just fine as long as it's the same type of covering (overlapping heavy & light weight or high & low temp coverings aren't easy).
There are lots of great tips on doing balsa planes over here:
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...uild-your-first-balsa-plane-start-here.32389/
And he points to a couple great covering tutorials on post #3
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/sho...ng-Tutorial-for-Beginning-Builders&perpage=50
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?52764-For-the-Solite-challenged
chris398mx
Master member
I have an old A-pack 1806 and a 2S tattu 650mah battery from a tiny trainer. Would this combo work in the Jr Falcon 250? or any of the other willy Nillies planes?
vhandon
Active member
I think that setup would work fine for just about all these planes.
Should be just fine - make sure to figure out how you're going to get your battery inside before you get too far along with the build though. Depending on the shape of the battery you might need to carve a little bit out of a bulkhead (shouldn't be a big deal though).
Jackson T
Elite member
That was some sweet flying on that video!GLH it is!
Especially after watching this video!
It almost stopped in midair then shot off like a rocket... (Looks like a LOT of fun!)
I will need some help with covering.... I have an iron (bought it for ironing foamboard...) but no experience.
I like the yellow and white scheme on the website... would you split the covering down the middle, or layer the yellow on top?
And the black, is that tape (pin-striping) or covering cut thin?
Also, i expect that to cover the fuselage you would do it in 4 pieces (top, bottom, left, right) with the seams at the corners?....
(I'll save all the other questions I'm bound to have for my build thread.)
Maybe there's a good covering tutorial video on youtube someone could suggest?
kilroy07
Legendary member
Awesome thanks!Welcome aboard!
You're on the right track with the covering - 4 pieces for the fuselage (or 6 in this case splitting the sides) - do the bottom piece first and then work your way up the sides and top last - that way the overlaps point downward and you won't see them. The black could be pinstriping or thin strip of covering - I've done both methods and they work just fine as long as it's the same type of covering (overlapping heavy & light weight or high & low temp coverings aren't easy).
There are lots of great tips on doing balsa planes over here:
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...uild-your-first-balsa-plane-start-here.32389/
And he points to a couple great covering tutorials on post #3
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/sho...ng-Tutorial-for-Beginning-Builders&perpage=50
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?52764-For-the-Solite-challenged
I’m on the road this week so it gives me time to read up!!
In the meantime, order was placed today for my GLH! (Added servos and a motor).
Pretty excited to give balsa a go and see what all the fuss is about.
Awesome thanks!
I’m on the road this week so it gives me time to read up!!
In the meantime, order was placed today for my GLH! (Added servos and a motor).
Pretty excited to give balsa a go and see what all the fuss is about.
You'll need minimal additional supplies over what you've probably already got. The thread I did for building a first balsa model calls out what is normally needed, and for something like the GLH you shouldn't need anything crazy. Be sure to use a sanding block to bevel edges if needed, not just sandpaper in your hand. If you don't have a block, a regular paint stir stick from Home Depot can work by gluing or sticking the paper to it. CA glue is super popular, and if you go that route get the little dropper tips which give you much better control, and let you dispense less glue. Too much CA is an easy way for you to become one with your build!
Willy Nillies
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Turbojoe
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Willy Nillies
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A little progress made on our company display/demo J3-Cub 250.
Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com
Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com
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TooJung2Die
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That's a great looking little park flyer.
TooJung2Die
Master member
What's next? The Eaglet? (hoping, hoping, hoping...)
The Cubs are looking fantasic @Willy Nillies ! Excited to see them getting ready to ship!
I could also get on board with the "Eaglet next please" crowd, but since I ordered all three of the other beta planes - and I don't expect you to ship them independently, that would be crazy on the shipping costs - the order of release isn't as pressing of an issue for me
I could also get on board with the "Eaglet next please" crowd, but since I ordered all three of the other beta planes - and I don't expect you to ship them independently, that would be crazy on the shipping costs - the order of release isn't as pressing of an issue for me
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