PC 21 Scratch Build
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Jackson T
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Working on the rear turtledeck now. The former at the rear of the canopy is sloped, so I had to use some maths to get the right shape for the former's curve. On the right is a circular arc, and on the left is what shape the former needs to be to so that the turtledeck's curve remains circular with the sloped former.
I'm using the water soaking trick that a few of the guys have kindly mentioned on this thread. I soaked the balsa in warm water for 10mins. Now it's rubber banded in place while it dries out to hopefully get it to hold it's shape for when I glue it later.
I'm using the water soaking trick that a few of the guys have kindly mentioned on this thread. I soaked the balsa in warm water for 10mins. Now it's rubber banded in place while it dries out to hopefully get it to hold it's shape for when I glue it later.
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Quinnyperks
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It would be cooler if it was bigger.
Jackson T
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I agree, but bigger cost more and takes more time, so I went with small this time
. If you like big, check out my 4 metre wingspan glider build! Here's a photo of the wing pre-covering.
speedbirdted
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When can we expect a short kit for that?I agree, but bigger cost more and takes more time, so I went with small this time
Jackson T
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Quinnyperks
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I saw that yesterday and I all ready want to build one.
speedbirdted
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The gliderWhich one?
Jackson T
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Have you seen my video series of my 4 meter glider on my YouTube channel? There's pretty much all the photos from the forum thread plus a few more, all rolled into a few short build videos, plus flying footage! If your actually interested in building one, I'd be happy to help in any way I can. There's definitely a few things I would do differently on a V2 if myself or anyone else builds one.
Quinnyperks
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Do you have any plans for it?
Quinnyperks
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What I think I would do would be shorten it down to a 2.5 or 3 meter wing. Because I have no place to store a 4 meter one
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Jackson T
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No plans, but I can draw up a three view and supply any additional info if you'd like.
You may as well completely design a 2.5 or 3m glider using some of the design features in that case. We have a nice big shed, so I don't even normally have to pull apart the 3 piece wing!
Nice! You should do a build thread on it.
Quinnyperks
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it is Almost done. If I made one I would probably make the wing sections and then make my own fuselage to go with it. I would do this because I am not good at making wings.
Quinnyperks
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If I built one I would not have the leading edge and then put the leading edge stick in at a 45 degree angle.
Quinnyperks
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I made a build thread. It is called dynaflight daydream build.
Jackson T
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Putting the leading edge in at 45 degrees would probably be harder because of the way you'll have to cut the front of the ribs. But, in saying that, I haven't tried putting the leading edge in at a 45 degree angle, so I can't say for sure what's better. Maybe some of the more experienced builders out there could shed some light on the subject.
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