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Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 27 Mar 2021, 17:26
by greg28
hello,
on the flamingo 1/5 3.5m wingspan to replace the wing key with a tube of what diameter is possible

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 27 Mar 2021, 21:32
by chris williams
Not my area of expertise, but I had a Mibo Swift of similar size that had a 10mm fibreglass round joiner. I guess a 10mm carbon tube with a suitable steel rod inside that would cover all possibilities. Can you not get the 12mm flat steel joiner where you are? (You can buy it from Gliders Distribution)

https://www.gliders.uk.com/searchprods.asp

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 31 Mar 2021, 09:50
by greg28
ok thank you, I'm in France

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 31 Mar 2021, 12:03
by Cliff Evans

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 11:06
by greg28
hello chris tell me if I understood correctly
question 1: the 1/8/10/18 ribs are used to position the wing on the site, is it ok?
question 2: once the 2 half-wings are placed face to face, we position the wing key

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 11:09
by greg28
it's for HW-4 Flamingo (3.5m) – 1/5th scale

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 12:21
by chris williams
Greg, remind me: have I sent you all the build photos...?

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 12:34
by greg28
no, it's according to the plans

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 12:42
by chris williams
OK, email me, Greg, and I'll send you so much information it will take you a week to read it...! :lol:

Hopefully the pics will answer your questions, but if not, let me know

c_williams30@sky.com

Re: Chris Williams Flamingo

Posted: 05 May 2021, 13:33
by greg28
ok mail sent