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bracesport

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this looks a bit faster! :D

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bracesport

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In continuing the balsa theme, I am liking the idea of designing a slope glider in wood/balsa in the style of the 'Rock4K' 80" which I like the look of, especially the wingtips - I am unsure whether to go V tail (which you know I am a fan of) or a traditional rudder/elevator (the Osprey 100" from the '80s has a nice one) - I am thinking to target 80" (2.0m) and go with dihedral/ailerons/flaps/elevator rather than a polyhedral/rudder/elevator. :)

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bracesport

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A bit more progress on the wing to add the tapered section before detailing the flaps and ailerons - I am using the 'Osprey' plan as a reference, but my wing panels have different proportions for the tapered position - the 'Osprey' is a polyhedral wing and this will be a dihedral wing (at this point) - an interesting process so far. :)

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bracesport

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I have mostly finished the wing and tail - as this is for laser cutting the joints are also detailed to make for a better kitset - the next stage is to rough out the fuse - although I am using the Osprey100 as a scale guide I am designing my own version of the ROCK-it-4K and as most of you guys know I do love the 'V' tails! :)

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Wildthing

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I have mostly finished the wing and tail - as this is for laser cutting the joints are also detailed to make for a better kitset - the next stage is to rough out the fuse - although I am using the Osprey100 as a scale guide I am designing my own version of the ROCK-it-4K and as most of you guys know I do love the 'V' tails! :)

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What are your plans for covering?
 

bracesport

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Here is the rough assembly.

The fuse is just roughed out and will get a makeover, but it is indicative of the direction - the wing needs to be sheeted at the front of the tapered sections and there is no rib bracing yet - it is set up for ailerons and flaps - this one could be converted to a power glider.

I call it 'the Verve'! :)

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Blackadder

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Well, on the back of some great builds in Balsa (especially @rockyboy 's builds) I have been inspired to build one myself - I have picked the SLOPEMASTER which I think it looks awesome - It is an old school design using old school techniques!

The first step will be to CAD it up in 3D from the Plan template!

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Hi Bracesport.. was there any CAD files released for the Slope Master for laser cutting, or any STLs for 3D Printing..
 

Llaserfly

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