Scale Soaring UK

Wondering if plans or a short kit is available for Colin and Mike Bond's larger Wilga.

Years ago I bought plans for the quarter scale model, but never built it as I couldn't get the gear made.

I now have someone that is able to help me with the gear, and wanted to build one at 33% scale.

Are the Bonds still selling plans ? Is a short kit available? My email to Mike was not returned.

Thanks in advance.

Gordon

Hi
A word of caution
Many years ago I bought the Colin Bond 1/4 scale Wilga plan published by a British model mag. The plan turned out to be totally unusable ,none of the parts fitted each other ,and a 1/4 ply engine bulk head held in place by 1/32 ply was never going to hold a 80cc petrol engine. I was given a refund, and kept the plans
Some time after I met Colin at a fly in and mentioned the Wilga plan, he told me the drawing he did was never intended for publication, but some one got hold of it ,and it was published. The plan had already been removed from the plans list.
Some time later I did make the wilga ,after re drawing the plan, and using past exsperiance ,it flew very well.
T here is a kit available in both 1/4 and 1/3 scale made by Fisck (may not be the right spelling) but they are not cheap.
Say safe
Reguards Arthur.

I have Colin/Mikes plans for the 30% and the 25% Wilgas, these newer plans are truly great and any initial issues are resolved.

I'm halfway through the fuz of the 30%, it'll get a DLE 170 when it's done... lord knows when that will be.

SLEC can supply you with a short kit, possibly plans too, but I've always found Mike to be a really nice helpful guy.

Ell.

I’ve been building a 40% version for the past couple of years.....176” span.....ZDZ-250 power. Those are 8” off-road skate board wheels/tires in the last picture!

Tom, did you get the plans enlarged yourself or did Mick do it?

Elliot Howells wrote: ↑28 Jan 2021, 10:41 Tom, did you get the plans enlarged yourself or did Mick do it?

Mike did them.

Tom it looks like the 30% wilga that I draw

Mike bond wrote: ↑06 Feb 2021, 10:39 Tom it looks like the 30% wilga that I draw

Mike...... I bought these second hand from a guy that wasn’t going to build it.....and the title block on the drawing says 40% and drawn by you.

Hello,

I fly the 30% Wilga 2000 for tugging, and I can tell you it flies a treat. Fitted with a DLE 111.
The implementation in the UK of the EASA regulations takes the maximum take off weight up to 25kg.
This means you could build one with a 150cc or 170cc and be well within.

Just a thought...

John

As an aside, here is a cracking build thread from a really tidy Ozzie modeller, makes a beautiful job then puts a big Moki radial in her!

https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/fo ... 1&KW=wilga

Enjoy all 200 plus pages!

Ell.

Would the SLEC laser cut kit be good to go with a Mike Bond plan from about 6 years ago (bought direct from the man himself)? Just wondering if there was any major changes - the above statement about the magazine released one has unsettled me!

Elliot Howells wrote: ↑03 Mar 2021, 20:14 As an aside, here is a cracking build thread from a really tidy Ozzie modeller, makes a beautiful job then puts a big Moki radial in her!

https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/fo ... 1&KW=wilga

Enjoy all 200 plus pages!

Ell.

That link does not seem to work.

It works OK for me - might only work if you have an RCSB account though.

Andy, I think the plan gets incremental changes as and when Mike finds things to improve. But from 6 years ago, you'll be fine.

Ell.

The overall build of the Wilga has stayed true. The only changes have been minor thing like lightning holes, in formers and wing ribs.

I don't see a kit on SLEC.

Can I still get a kit? Does anyone make gear?

Hi the kit is purchased through me

Hi Mike, I did respond to the email yesterday - let me know if you get it OK please. Cheers!

Hi Mike-

i have been emailing you at your btinternet address.
Can you provide details on a what is available?

Thanks in advance.

Gordon

Anyone heard from Mike recently? I'm in a position to start getting parts together for the Wilga build now, could do with a nice kit of parts to save me a lot of time! I've sent emails etc. but no response.

I had an e-mail from him recently. I will give him a call.

BC

That's good of you, thanks Barry

Most of the bits cut on my laser now, and the fus is starting to come together. My only worry is the machining for the end of the undercarriage legs - has anybody got a lead for someone to knock me up a pair please?