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Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 12 Jun 2019, 19:44
by Carl
Re: Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 12 Jun 2019, 20:07
by RON
Ah yes, Very nice Carl,
Why the removable motor? slope soarer??
Dont know how you get your cuts so neat!!
Nice job
Ron
Re: Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 12 Jun 2019, 20:17
by Carl
The removable motor was to allow me to fly with rubber power if I ever wanted to, but now that you mention it it could also allow me to slope soar it - wow a 3 in 1 model - now that's a bargain
The under carriage I'd made removable for storage purposes as they're long and gangly things, but that means they are out of the way to for a spot of slope soaring - hmm
Thanks for the idea Ron
Regarding neat cuts - a sharp knife and I'm afraid I'm a perfectionist
Re: Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 12 Jun 2019, 21:19
by RON
Carl wrote: ↑12 Jun 2019, 20:17
The removable motor was to allow me to fly with rubber power if I ever wanted to, but now that you mention it it could also allow me to slope soar it - wow a 3 in 1 model - now that's a bargain
The under carriage I'd made removable for storage purposes as they're long and gangly things, but that means they are out of the way to for a spot of slope soaring - hmm
Thanks for the idea Ron
Regarding neat cuts - a sharp knife and I'm afraid I'm a perfectionist
Brilliant Carl,
You know what I love, the way this forum inspires me to have a go at something new etc. love it
Re: Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 13 Jun 2019, 08:31
by RON
Carl,
Great idea with the paper tube, ill use that on my next one. Did you make the tube?
Re: Keil Kraft Gipsy - Electric Motor with Rudder/Elevator
Posted: 13 Jun 2019, 11:59
by Carl
VC10 RON wrote: ↑13 Jun 2019, 08:31
Carl,
Great idea with the paper tube, ill use that on my next one. Did you make the tube?
Yes I made the tube. I have A5 thin card in different pale colours - it's only 160gsm. It rolls very well without creasing. Just thinly smeared some white glue on one side and wrapped it around a suitable rod. Sets into a strong, stiff, light tube. I chose a cream colour to blend in with the wood colour.