Scale Soaring UK

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 12:45**

Seems to be a bit of a Gull-fest going on at the moment! Having taken a shufti at Vince's excellent plan, I've decided that scaling it down and modifying to my preferred building methods would be more complicated than just starting from scratch, so that is what I'm doing. Many thanks to Vince, for letting me have the factory drawings.

Just like my Petrel, I'm going to build the fuselage with the half-shell method. This has the distinct advantage of being quicker due to removing the need for a jig and a load of jig supports, but suffers from the downside that you have to be a bit vigilant when it comes to keeping everything s-s-straight...

The model will be based on the replica Gull 3, purely because it has a wheel, which makes slope landing just that bit smoother...

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 15:05**

Will follow this one with interest Chris..

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 17:34**

If anyone is interested I do have some hard copy photos of the replica Gull 3 taken during the build from way back when I was doing my Gull. I didn't do the replica, it was just out of interest that I went up to see it.

I could easily scan them and make them available.

Be aware, according to Mike Beach the restorer of the original Gull and also the syndicate builders of the replica, they are not the same sailplane.

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 19:32**

ooooh, yes please, Robbie...

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 20:24**

I think there is one at Lasham, if so, I can get photos if required.

http://www.glidingheritage.org.uk/colle ... lands).pdf

BC

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 21:37**

Thanks BC, but I photographed that one about 25 years ago...!

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 23:29**

B+W then, we can do colour now....

BC

Posted: **05 Oct 2017, 23:31**

chris williams wrote: ↑05 Oct 2017, 19:32 ooooh, yes please, Robbie...

Now all I have to do is find them - it was 1987.

Posted: **06 Oct 2017, 08:52**

There is information and photos of the Gull on our website:
https://scalesoaring.co.uk/VINTAGE/Docu ... 2_Gull.htm

Posted: **06 Oct 2017, 14:38**

Hi Chris, it looks a great project. Maiden flight in about a fortnight then?

Posted: **06 Oct 2017, 15:36**

Maybe by Xmas, Mike...

The biggest problem at this stage lies in the springiness of the spruce longerons, so it's essential to steam out as much of it as you can at this time...

Posted: **06 Oct 2017, 16:57**

MikeA wrote: ↑06 Oct 2017, 14:38 Hi Chris, it looks a great project. Maiden flight in about a fortnight then?

Or even MW tomorrow.......

BC

Posted: **06 Oct 2017, 17:00**

chris williams wrote: ↑06 Oct 2017, 15:36 Maybe by Xmas, Mike...

The biggest problem at this stage lies in the springiness of the spruce longerons, so it's essential to steam out as much of it as you can at this time...

Does that mean you are steaming a bow into it or does steaming really remove the springiness Chris?

Posted: **07 Oct 2017, 22:21**

No, you need to wet up the spruce and insert it into a jet of steam whilst holding in a tad more than the required bend... In this,and most cases, the bend needs to be in two different directions...!

Meanwhile, with enough 1.5mm ply planking at the front end to hold the shape, the half shell can be removed from the board.

Posted: **09 Oct 2017, 19:53**

Having made up the port side, it's now time to make up, er...the other side

Posted: **10 Oct 2017, 09:19**

Ah, I see why you have to remove the springiness now.. I must be thick, it didn't click originally.

Very neat

Posted: **10 Oct 2017, 12:31**

Chris
Regarding the interface between the 1.5mm ply and the lighter ply in the rear fuselage, how do you keep the two different thicknesses flush on the outer surface?
Thanks
Mike

Posted: **10 Oct 2017, 13:05**

Filler, maybe???????????????????

BC

Posted: **10 Oct 2017, 16:53**

Mike, it will take a good skim of filler to smooth out the planking, and it's simple to extend it over the join...
A quick word about planking with 1.5mm ply. You don't need to utilise individual planks: larger planks are cut and scored with two lines to form three planks. The wood is then bent along the score lines to form a curve that will better conform to the shape of the fuselage. The super-plank is then trimmed, cut to size, and glued in place with PVA. It's also worth pointing out that the fit of the planking does not need to be perfect, because as well as being skimmed on the outside, it will also be glassed on the inside...

Now the rear of the fuselage has been braced with 6mm balsa strip to keep it straight when the 0.8mm ply sheeting is fitted later on in the process...

Posted: **10 Oct 2017, 17:19**

Told you so......

BC

Posted: **11 Oct 2017, 12:49**

With the transverse half-formers added, the top sheeting can be fitted...

Posted: **12 Oct 2017, 09:49**

It looks a lot like the Flamingo canopy will win the prize this time around...

Posted: **13 Oct 2017, 12:46**

Self explanatory (I hope)

Posted: **13 Oct 2017, 17:01**

chris williams wrote: ↑13 Oct 2017, 12:46 Self explanatory (I hope)

Yep, You built the tail too heavy again.....

BC

Posted: **15 Oct 2017, 11:32**

The Gull has a large conk... a heavy tailplane might be a godsend

Filler time

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 09:03**

Front end shaping up nicely...

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 11:53**

Temporary formers now removed and the interior glassed with polyester resin and wing joining tape...attention will now move to the rear end (As the Dung Beetle said to the Rhinoceros)

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 12:30**

Hi Chris,

Thanks for regular updates

What make of polyester resin do you use?

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 16:39**

Isopon Fastglass (I couldn't remember, I had to go and look)

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 21:15**

Hi Chris
Any special reason for using polyester resin rather than epoxy resin? I thought (mistakenly perhaps) that polyester has to be used with Matting and Tissue and Epoxy with cloth

Posted: **16 Oct 2017, 22:25**

Polyester is simpler to mix, the activator ratio being non-critical, and no measuring required: increasing amounts of hardener merely speed up the curing time... The type of glass mat or cloth used seems not to be an issue (At least, not for the last 35 years!)

Posted: **17 Oct 2017, 06:34**

Completly agree Chris, only restriction with polyester is the shrinkage . That's why , it's not used for making fuse for example
Pat'

Posted: **18 Oct 2017, 00:22**

I seem to remember that Pat Teakle's fuselages were made from polyester... (But then memory is the first casualty of Old Age)

Posted: **18 Oct 2017, 10:15**

Meanwhile, from the Dung Beetle's point of view...

Posted: **18 Oct 2017, 12:17**

So we now have the pointy end, and the dung beetle end.

Our lives just get better and better.

BC

Posted: **19 Oct 2017, 09:41**

Time now to start the tailplane...

Posted: **19 Oct 2017, 15:20**

Adding some more fiddly bits...

Posted: **20 Oct 2017, 14:47**

More silly questions Chris,

I take it you use cyano on the ribs and diagonals and use wood glue for the sheeting?

Posted: **21 Oct 2017, 09:56**

Correctamundo, Jus...

Posted: **22 Oct 2017, 11:43**

I can't remember who's is the Petrel in foreground? (I have a feeling it was either Tony's or Pat's) The reason for this question will become clear

Posted: **22 Oct 2017, 14:31**

Well Chris I'm waiting,......... what's the reason for the question?

By the way that's Darren's in the background.

Posted: **22 Oct 2017, 15:31**

Colour scheme?

Posted: **23 Oct 2017, 00:02**

It seems that the current owner of the replica Gull is non other than Bruce Stephenson, editor of the Vintage Glider Club News, to whom I send my Model Reports on a regular basis. Bruce was much taken by the Petrel's colour scheme and intends to restore the Gull to a similar livery...

Posted: **23 Oct 2017, 08:24**

I can confirm the one at the front is Pat's (Ghost Squadron).

AEB

Posted: **23 Oct 2017, 12:49**

Still at the Dung Beetle end...the fin assembly begins

Posted: **24 Oct 2017, 10:07**

After the fin, the rudder...

Posted: **24 Oct 2017, 11:50**

That's a nice big rudder Chris. Should have good authority. How did you make the outline of the rudder. Is it simply laminated from 3 layers of balsa sheet or does it have a laminated outline as well (if that makes sense)?

Posted: **24 Oct 2017, 14:53**

The rudder TE has a 1.5mm ply core, with 3mm balsa each side of it. The curved shape is much easier to cut out of ply than the spruce I would normally use, although I will stick with spruce for the wing TE's...

Posted: **24 Oct 2017, 15:15**

Thats useful. Thanks

Posted: **25 Oct 2017, 19:43**

Before assembling the elevator, the false LE is first offered up to the tailplane to mark out for the Robart style hinges...

Posted: **27 Oct 2017, 12:02**

Now the elevator is hinged up to the tailplane...

Posted: **28 Oct 2017, 14:46**

Pretty much it for the tailplane, now it's time to connect the elevator to a servo...

Posted: **28 Oct 2017, 17:22**

I know your secret...

Posted: **28 Oct 2017, 21:42**

Vince, if you're talking about the Microwave Bed, I sold it to Barry, and we haven't seen him since...

Posted: **28 Oct 2017, 22:22**

Posted: **29 Oct 2017, 11:53**

Now it's time to set up the elevator actuating mechanism...

Posted: **29 Oct 2017, 22:00**

It's blood, Cliff...all my gliders have a similar stain: I consider it essential in order to assuage the Gods of Aeronautics

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 10:47**

I do like that elevator linkage Chris. Very simple and it enables you to keep a very straight push-rod. I wish I had seen that before I did the one in my Foka

I always thought that the passing of blood onto an unfinished airframe was a standard ritual, makes em fly proper

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 11:29**

chris williams wrote: ↑29 Oct 2017, 22:00 It's blood, Cliff...all my gliders have a similar stain: I consider it essential in order to assuage the Gods of Aeronautics

So I assume that you did not bleed on this one then.....

BC

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 11:40**

Oooh - that was cruel.. Cracking video as well

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 11:58**

1st Law of Aerodynamics...in order to crash, a glider must first be able to fly

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 12:34**

Maybe time to build another Spatz after this build

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 12:47**

The Spatz is alive & well and now living in someone else's hangar...

Posted: **30 Oct 2017, 17:17**

With the elevator connected, the lower rear sheeting can now be added...

Posted: **31 Oct 2017, 08:57**

Bit out of sequence here... here's some sheeting I did earlier

Posted: **31 Oct 2017, 09:29**

Is that skinning balsa or ply Chris? What thickness?

As you can tell, I really am following this with interest...

Posted: **31 Oct 2017, 09:33**

Really enjoying this real time build Chris!

What ply thickness do you use?

Posted: **31 Oct 2017, 10:42**

0.8mm, Jus...

Posted: **01 Nov 2017, 10:06**

With all the ply sheeting added, it's time to tidy up the wheel housing... (All ply, Marty)

Posted: **01 Nov 2017, 12:31**

Do you Fiberglass the wheel bay beforehand?

Posted: **01 Nov 2017, 13:34**

Jus Gordon wrote: ↑01 Nov 2017, 12:31 Do you Fiberglass the wheel bay beforehand?

I light covering of cow poo usually does the job.....

BC

Posted: **01 Nov 2017, 14:02**

Barry_Cole wrote: ↑01 Nov 2017, 13:34
Jus Gordon wrote: ↑01 Nov 2017, 12:31 Do you Fiberglass the wheel bay beforehand?
I light covering of cow poo usually does the job.....

BC

Posted: **01 Nov 2017, 16:48**

No Jus, I haven't fibre-glassed the wheel housing: you have to draw the line somewhere

Posted: **02 Nov 2017, 09:42**

As is not uncommon, the rear of the fuselage has taken a slight twist, which is why we leave the fitting of the fin until the fuselage sheeting is complete. A little fettling sorts the situation out, which means I can now get on and make up the fin fairing...

Posted: **02 Nov 2017, 17:13**

The ply sides of the fairing are wetted, folded, taped and ironed before being carefully glued in place...

Posted: **03 Nov 2017, 20:31**

A bit of filler sees the fin fairing complete...

Posted: **04 Nov 2017, 11:31**

Pretty much done at the Dung Beetle end...

Posted: **04 Nov 2017, 12:46**

looking good chris .

Posted: **04 Nov 2017, 15:52**

Amazing work and very fast…Time to build some wings!

Posted: **05 Nov 2017, 11:48**

Fred didn't...

Posted: **05 Nov 2017, 15:11**

That's a 1:1 model made in Blackpool

Posted: **05 Nov 2017, 16:02**

May I refer the honourable gentleman to page 1 of this thread...

The model will be based on the replica Gull 3, purely because it has a wheel, which makes slope landing just that bit smoother...

Posted: **05 Nov 2017, 17:25**

Phew, that was nearly three points on my scale licence...!

Posted: **06 Nov 2017, 17:15**

Quite a few challenges with these wings this time around, but I think (I hope!) I now have most of it sussed...

Posted: **07 Nov 2017, 00:24**

And now for the outer panel...

Posted: **07 Nov 2017, 22:08**

Setting up the gull join needs two jigs to set the correct angle. The spars can then be marked off for trimming...

Posted: **08 Nov 2017, 07:41**

Slow down...You'll end up with a speeding ticket!

Posted: **08 Nov 2017, 15:19**

Here's the reason I couldn't use 12 x 6mm spars this time...

Posted: **09 Nov 2017, 07:25**

Nice and .... Quick, quick ... building

Do you sleep sometimes Chris?
BTW do you use HQ35/14 airfoil at the root , as usual? It seems thin!
Pat'

Posted: **09 Nov 2017, 08:58**

Actually Patte, I've used HQ35/15 at the wing root this time...

Meanwhile....

The outer wing panel spars are offset forward of the inner panel spars by 6mm. This allows them to sit in front. The glueing area is increased by the use of 6mm ply plates set in between the spars...

Posted: **10 Nov 2017, 10:18**

The wing panels are jigged up, ready to epoxy together...

Then it's time to check on progress so far

Posted: **10 Nov 2017, 19:27**

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

BC

Posted: **11 Nov 2017, 10:19**

Having closed off the gull join with 0.8mm ply plates, it's time to drop in the 6mm sq spruce sub-spars in the inner wing panel...

Posted: **12 Nov 2017, 08:05**

The sub spars form an I-beam with the existing structure and also overlap the gull join for some extra strength. To be honest, these wings are probably over-engineered, but as they say, better over the hill than under it...

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 11:02**

Have to admit, that looks lovely Chris.

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 11:28**

Thank you Martyn...

As the wing root is somewhat vulnerable at this stage, it's time to fit the lower sheeting to 'solid fings up' as Del Boy used to say

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 15:30**

Have I missed an acetate canopy being pulled somewhere Chris?

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 16:29**

My existing Flamingo canopy is the best fit. (Strange, really, as the full size has a Skylark canopy).

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 17:42**

You'll anger the Scale Police again.....

BC

Posted: **13 Nov 2017, 18:10**

Flamingo's don't use a canopy, they are a water bird and prefer the open sky

Posted: **14 Nov 2017, 11:58**

Time to think about the fitting the top sheeting on the wings...

Posted: **14 Nov 2017, 22:06**

Great work Chris..Looking really good.

How many hours does it take you to complete a build of this size?

Posted: **15 Nov 2017, 12:33**

I never keep track of the hours, but this is my fifth project this year...

With the top sheeting added, the wings are now fixed in their final shape...(gulp!)

Posted: **15 Nov 2017, 21:11**

Now we pay attention to the rear incidence pin set up...

Posted: **15 Nov 2017, 22:51**

Do you make the incidence adjustable Chris?

Posted: **16 Nov 2017, 10:20**

No, the incidence is fixed at 1.5-2 degrees positive to the tailplane, and then the wing root fairings are made up to match

Posted: **16 Nov 2017, 11:36**

He has done variable dihedral before. It did not end well. It went, Anhedral, Dihedral, Bang...

BC

Posted: **16 Nov 2017, 12:15**

Getting close the difficult bit now...fitting the wings to the fuselage. In the interests of Full Disclosure, and to avoid the sensibilities of Inspector Flewseau, the wings will not be attached to the fuselage in the same manner as the full size...

Meanwhile, it's time to face off the wing roots and make up identical root facings for the fuselage... The best way (IMHO) is to make up ply blanks, cut out the joiner slot and incidence peg hole, offer up to the wing, draw around and cut out.

Posted: **17 Nov 2017, 11:49**

Mk 2 joiner box, followed by Mk 3...

Posted: **18 Nov 2017, 09:56**

The first wing is set up relative to the tailplane, then the wings checked to ensure they are parallel to the tailplane. Removing part of the ply on the fuselage proved to be the simplest way to get the wing joiner box in position...

Posted: **19 Nov 2017, 09:38**

With the aperture in the fuselage closed up, the wing root fairings can be exactly aligned with the wing roots...

Posted: **19 Nov 2017, 20:05**

...and then filled in

Posted: **20 Nov 2017, 16:07**

Then filled in some more...

Posted: **20 Nov 2017, 16:34**

Job pretty much done...

Posted: **20 Nov 2017, 16:46**

I agree, it looks great.. Nice job Chris

Posted: **21 Nov 2017, 14:42**

great job Chris . I think you will be finished before me keep up the good work . ROO

Posted: **21 Nov 2017, 14:51**

I still think you're taking time off work, Roo...

Posted: **21 Nov 2017, 14:53**

Time now to move to a simpler task...making up the spoilers

Posted: **22 Nov 2017, 09:42**

Time to sheet the top of the gull join and make up the spoiler blades...

Posted: **22 Nov 2017, 16:33**

On the second photo. Did you remove the big gusset before the TE <> spar area was sheeted in Chris?

Posted: **22 Nov 2017, 19:09**

No, I left it in place, as this is an area at high risk if a wingtip catches in an obstacle or should you suffer the indignity of flipping upside down when landing too fast... (Gap here for BC to comment...........................................................)

Posted: **22 Nov 2017, 19:37**

As it was probably me that did it, I shall keep quiet......

Posted: **23 Nov 2017, 11:24**

Time to sort out the servo mount etc...

Posted: **24 Nov 2017, 22:24**

With the underside of the gull join closed up, it's now time to move on to the ailerons...

Posted: **25 Nov 2017, 11:56**

The false aileron LE is cut slightly oversize and then hinged up to the wing...

Posted: **25 Nov 2017, 15:28**

Hi Chris
Why wrapped in masking tape?

Posted: **25 Nov 2017, 21:29**

That's to prevent the dowel from splitting when it's drilled out for the hinge, Martyn...

Posted: **26 Nov 2017, 09:46**

The aileron false LE is marked out again, trimmed and sanded flush to the wing...

Posted: **27 Nov 2017, 09:39**

chris williams wrote: ↑25 Nov 2017, 21:29 That's to prevent the dowel from splitting when it's drilled out for the hinge, Martyn...

Now, THAT is a useful tip..

Thanks

Posted: **27 Nov 2017, 10:02**

The TE is carefully set up at each end: the root end is defined by the wing TE, and the tip end by the jigging support

Posted: **28 Nov 2017, 12:53**

It's essential at this stage to ensure that the TE is absolutely straight as the first ribs are added...

Posted: **29 Nov 2017, 09:43**

With the final 6mm LE added, the aileron, slightly over-size at this stage , can be sanded flush with the wing...

Posted: **29 Nov 2017, 11:43**

There will now be a short intermission......

Your patience is appreciated.

BC

Posted: **29 Nov 2017, 19:11**

He will be back soon, patience please...

BC

Posted: **29 Nov 2017, 21:32**

1st cataract surgery today, very weird...the machine that cuts your eye open makes a sound exactly, and I mean exactly, like a Picolario variometer

Posted: **29 Nov 2017, 21:34**

In sink or in lift?

Posted: **30 Nov 2017, 12:47**

In sink or in lift? Both!

Posted: **30 Nov 2017, 12:49**

As this build log is running a little behind, I still have some progress to post...

Posted: **30 Nov 2017, 15:33**

Yes, I agree. I wasnt expecting an update for a while.

Hope you are OK Chris

Posted: **30 Nov 2017, 16:28**

Yes, thank you, chaps...

Posted: **01 Dec 2017, 08:06**

Moving on the the canopy... The starboard rail is hinged up first, and the canopy frame built up around it. The Slingsby style hinges are super for quick fitting & removal of the canopy during the build process...

Posted: **02 Dec 2017, 09:48**

Lacking detail, I opted to make the rear of the canopy similar to that of the red Petrel. The Flamingo canopy has an almost perfect profile match to the fuselage...

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 00:08**

Dragged, kicking and screaming to my birthday celebration this evening... What a surprise: a cake with Minimoa on top!

Gap below for comment from any passing Scale Policemen

...................................................................

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 09:06**

Scale Police wrote: ↑03 Dec 2017, 07:12 You must be mistaken, I cannot see a Minimoa!

Should have gone to Specsavers.........

BC

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 10:00**

Congratulations Chris,You have now joined the old boys club and the sunlight will look much brighter.

Regards,

Tony.

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 11:18**

Congratulations Chis. Lots of early nights now, you need plenty of stamina being a grandad.

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 15:25**

RobbieB wrote: ↑03 Dec 2017, 11:18 Congratulations Chis. Lots of early nights now, you need plenty of stamina being a grandad.

He's been a Grandad (x5) for some years now. That is why he is having his 70th birthday when he is actually only 64.

BC

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 17:07**

That's right, I have a City & Guilds in Grandfathering...

Meanwhile, back in the cockpit:

Posted: **03 Dec 2017, 21:11**

Happy birthday Chris

Posted: **04 Dec 2017, 12:22**

That's it...up to date for now. I'll get back on the job when I'm allowed to once more interact with dust!

Posted: **04 Dec 2017, 13:34**

Looks superb Chris. Very nice indeed

Posted: **04 Dec 2017, 16:19**

You do dusting as well..............???

Posted: **04 Dec 2017, 16:39**

You have to make it before you can remove it...

Posted: **14 Dec 2017, 20:16**

After some back and forth between myself and Bruce, current owner of Gull 3, here is a sketch of the proposed colour scheme. In the interest of Full Disclosure, I should point out that the drawing is an accurate portrayal of the model, not the full-size!

Posted: **14 Dec 2017, 21:36**

Now the truth is revealed. Hope you choose a good scheme for him

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 12:33**

Covering nearly completed... 2 stats so far:

Scale 1:3.25

AUW 18lbs with the CG more or less in the right place

May I take this opportunity to wish all our readers the compliments of the season

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 13:03**

That looks great Chris, thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

Merry Christmas to you too

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 13:30**

And now for the bit you really enjoy....

THE PAINTING

BC

Happy Christmas to you all.

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 14:37**

...and here is the paint: all 190 quid's worth!

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 15:06**

Very nice but time to put it away now Chris before the Christmas Police are on your case. You know the trouble you've had with them in the past................

Merry Christmas one and all - do please give me a shake when it's all over.

Posted: **22 Dec 2017, 15:14**

looking good chris. are you going to show us your painting technique ? please happy Christmas ROO

Posted: **31 Dec 2017, 12:35**

Wot, and give away all my trade secrets...

Posted: **31 Dec 2017, 12:36**

Back in business, for a while at least...

Posted: **31 Dec 2017, 16:38**

But I thought you weren't in the trade anymore Chris

Posted: **01 Jan 2018, 12:51**

So did I....!

Posted: **01 Jan 2018, 12:59**

With all that paint, are you being co-opted to spray the full size?

Posted: **01 Jan 2018, 13:24**

Wash yer flippin' mouth out...

Posted: **10 Jan 2018, 19:27**

Fab day at CMFC today, in which the Gull had her maiden flight. Flies beautifully, and thanks go to the the BC corporation for the decals, and Motley Enterprises for the action pics...

After long discussions with my legal team over the Xmas break, I was advised to call this and all future models as being Near Scale. I have it on the highest authority that this will be enough to keep me out of Scale Jail...

(Get out of that, Inspector Flewseau)

Posted: **10 Jan 2018, 19:53**

SteveB wrote: ↑10 Jan 2018, 19:47 Beautiful Chris... Now if you're not too busy you can fly over and finish my 1/4 scale Minimoa. If it isn't too much trouble of course...

If it involves painting, I am sure he will come....

BC

Posted: **10 Jan 2018, 22:22**

That is so lovely Chris. You done Fred proud.

What's the AUW? And will the plans be made available?

Rog

Posted: **11 Jan 2018, 00:10**

With a hefty 2lbs of lead in the front, the AUW comes out at about 21lbs. I have a fully drawn set of plans for this model.

Posted: **12 Jan 2018, 04:32**

Great job Chris!

Posted: **12 Jan 2018, 11:07**

Wow... That is superb..

Posted: **14 Jan 2018, 09:44**

A bit late on this, but a very nice model Chris. Well done---again

Posted: **15 Jan 2018, 07:49**

Thanks, Vince...all made possible with your help. Thanks go also to Robbie

Posted: **25 Feb 2018, 11:29**

At last! Finally, a chance to fly the Gull on a hill. Needless to say, despite the windy conditions, the lift died and an emergency landing had to be performed.

Posted: **28 Feb 2018, 10:29**

Hi Chris

A little late, but what paint do you use? How do you apply it?

Posted: **02 Aug 2019, 20:15**

Don't feel bad about the non-response inasmuch as a fair response might start with the purchase of Supplied Air Respirator System such as this one.
https://www.eastwood.com/hobby-air-ii-half-mask.html
Word on the street is that 2K paint is highly toxic.

Kent

Posted: **15 Jul 2020, 16:55**

Nearing completion, a scaled-down version of the Gull at 1:3.9

Posted: **10 May 2021, 21:57**

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