Cliff this is an exciting build. This will be a great glider to see fly. The scale aspect obviously adds a some degree of weight with all the sheeted parts, but I bet it will still be light.
@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks Adam, I'm just finishing the tailplane now for the weekend video, there's a lot to it ... the wings are going to be something else!
Building with such perfectly cut pieces must be a pleasure. The fin and rudder are always a challenge as once cannot build them so flat. One angle you might have overlooked is caused by the fin tapering as it goes up which means the ribs are then not 90 degrees to the board. From the camera angle it was very clear. I think it doesn't make any big difference and building flat probably gives it more accuracy than what I do when I build up in the air. Really looks to be a very enjoyable process!
Everything came out ok Andrew, and yes, building with perfectly cut pieces is a pleasure but the pieces have to be drawn out on the computer first which isn't quite so pleasurable!
That was a fun build, the strangest fin I have built to date was on the Ladybird it was like constucting a 3d puzzle 😊. The concealed hinge is very neat.
@@CliffHarveyRCPlanesyes, that was the norm for design, esp post WWII. The hinge line of a moveable surface, whether it be rudder, elevator or ailerons were resessed into the fixed structure as much as possible without causing binding. Better aerodynamics. Same to this day. (I’m a former pilot and aircraft mechanic)
Hi what a perfect way to build a glider almost as much as I am doing now but I come across a problem which you have SOLVED for me in as much as you “hot glue” some of the covering on the stabiliser and fin and I see you use a “special glue” which you first apply than dry separately and then iron on .now where did you find that glue I have looked for it here in California but to no avail can you supply me with an address to whet to get this thanks regards Peter Onel
Hi Peter, yep, British through and through, the glue in this video is called Speed Bond by Deluxe Products but I know the white gorilla glue works and probably most white glues, do a test with whatever you have. Here's a friend trying it on balsa for the first time: ua-cam.com/video/IiO_UDI95zc/v-deo.htmlsi=IQfw894o8d-Rm5pt, cheers
I like the way the build uses the light ply to reinforce the Balsa tail and rudder, the build is really taking shape now Cliff 😀👍
Thanks Ian, she's coming along slowly, cheers
Great masterclass Cliff. Rudder looks great. 👍🏻
Thanks Chris, quite an important part lol, cheers 👍
Cliff this is an exciting build. This will be a great glider to see fly. The scale aspect obviously adds a some degree of weight with all the sheeted parts, but I bet it will still be light.
@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks Adam, I'm just finishing the tailplane now for the weekend video, there's a lot to it ... the wings are going to be something else!
Building with such perfectly cut pieces must be a pleasure.
The fin and rudder are always a challenge as once cannot build them so flat. One angle you might have overlooked is caused by the fin tapering as it goes up which means the ribs are then not 90 degrees to the board. From the camera angle it was very clear. I think it doesn't make any big difference and building flat probably gives it more accuracy than what I do when I build up in the air.
Really looks to be a very enjoyable process!
Everything came out ok Andrew, and yes, building with perfectly cut pieces is a pleasure but the pieces have to be drawn out on the computer first which isn't quite so pleasurable!
That is quite a build job. I admire your patience and building skills!
Thank you! Cheers!
That was a fun build, the strangest fin I have built to date was on the Ladybird it was like constucting a 3d puzzle 😊.
The concealed hinge is very neat.
Yes, the Ladybird had us all wondering where you were going to start ... and finish 😁
Cliff wow that's a great looking and substantial vertical and rudder. I like using the iron to glue curved sheeting. Jeff in LA USA
@@JeffinLowerAlabama Thanks Jeff, it is a lovely piece of wood 🙂
Quite a complex bit to build. I like the way the rudder fits into the fin...very neat
I would think it just follows full size practice Mike but I don't know for sure, cheers
@@CliffHarveyRCPlanesyes, that was the norm for design, esp post WWII. The hinge line of a moveable surface, whether it be rudder, elevator or ailerons were resessed into the fixed structure as much as possible without causing binding. Better aerodynamics. Same to this day. (I’m a former pilot and aircraft mechanic)
That makes sense Angus, thanks for the confirmation 👍@anguscampbell9311
Schönste Projekt 👍
Thanks Rolf 🙂
0.50 made space, springs to mind
Nice to have some space Richard, cheers
Love the Chanel what laser cutter do you use?
Hi Anthony, it's an Algo Delta, I've just upgraded to a 40w, ua-cam.com/video/eDlkJED9gz4/v-deo.html
@@CliffHarveyRCPlanes thanks 👍⭐️
Cliff what are those square weights you use to hold things down.
They're called engineering blocks or 321 blocks, Amazon sell them 👍
Hi what a perfect way to build a glider almost as much as I am doing now but I come across a problem which you have SOLVED for me in as much as you “hot glue” some of the covering on the stabiliser and fin and I see you use a “special glue” which you first apply than dry separately and then iron on .now where did you find that glue I have looked for it here in California but to no avail can you supply me with an address to whet to get this thanks regards Peter Onel
Hi Peter, yep, British through and through, the glue in this video is called Speed Bond by Deluxe Products but I know the white gorilla glue works and probably most white glues, do a test with whatever you have. Here's a friend trying it on balsa for the first time: ua-cam.com/video/IiO_UDI95zc/v-deo.htmlsi=IQfw894o8d-Rm5pt, cheers