This the entry of the MARA designed by FoamyDM
The graceful swept curves of this Thermal Soarer are enticing, I am drawn to the unique construction methods employed to build this unique craft.
History:
The craft was designed in 1999 by Markku Tähkäpää, reknown veteran Finnish modeler. but plans weren't drawn up until 2014. according to the RC GRoups thread and outerzone, Markku indicated there are no thermal decouplers... so plan accordingly.
FDM Plans:
Resource link
Build Log:
This wing is a LONG slender build, and I will be relying heavily on the Skin (and glue up) for the heavy lifting. Also worth noting is this seems to be Rudder only.
Maiden Flight:
Take-away:
Stop
taking on these crazy project/challenges
Start
Gluing in CF tube prior to closing up the wing.
Painting the project with spray
include more keys and slots. - they add mechanical strength.
add a part index.
Continue
Planning out the build process, and putting in the labels
include building steps for the complex parts.
The graceful swept curves of this Thermal Soarer are enticing, I am drawn to the unique construction methods employed to build this unique craft.
History:
The craft was designed in 1999 by Markku Tähkäpää, reknown veteran Finnish modeler. but plans weren't drawn up until 2014. according to the RC GRoups thread and outerzone, Markku indicated there are no thermal decouplers... so plan accordingly.
FDM Plans:
Resource link
Build Log:
This wing is a LONG slender build, and I will be relying heavily on the Skin (and glue up) for the heavy lifting. Also worth noting is this seems to be Rudder only.
Maiden Flight:
Take-away:
Stop
taking on these crazy project/challenges
Start
Gluing in CF tube prior to closing up the wing.
Painting the project with spray
include more keys and slots. - they add mechanical strength.
add a part index.
Continue
Planning out the build process, and putting in the labels
include building steps for the complex parts.
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