Scale Soaring UK

I was given this glider from a member of ssuk after it crashed at Buckminster on Sunday. Well time for repair. I was surprised that there is no sparoom so I have fixed the wings joiner and reinforced with glass and epoxy then refixed the veneer with epoxy. I am adding
adding a 6mm ply web 3/4 along the wings.

More pictures the fuz is glued up with epoxy but I need to glass inside

Well done Roo, it's looking good, I saw it in the car park when taking the remains of my glider back to the car. Looking forward to seeing it in the air when you finish repairing it.

Fast work Roo! I love how you just crack on with it - no messing about. And with the Rodel Ka6 you can be sure to be rewarded with a really well-mannered, versatile model. Pity Rodel aren't making models any more.

If you need a spare canopy, Sarik supply one for Jilles' Ka6 which should cut down fine.

Rog

Thanks roger I was wondering about the canopy. There is still a lot of work to do on this glider so not sure when it will be done. I need to get some more epoxy so its on hold for the moment. What did you cover your ka6e in????. ROO

Hey Roo,

Covered the wings and tail in Profilm, but only because I haven't got round to trying vinyl.

Cliff - the Rodel is 1:3.55 (that well known scale! ). I know this makes it smaller than Jilles' 1:3.125 Ka6e but I'm sure his canopy would cut down fine.

My fave model. I'm off flying it off our field after lunch.

Rog

I am in the Malvern Hills in August so will get one from sarik. Thanks Roo

Fuselage is now glassed filled and primed.

Looks fab!

I find it really rewarding bringing back models from the dead. It's good for the planet and my wallet too.

Paint striped off rudder