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Posted: **12 Jun 2019, 19:44**

This is my KK Gipsy (or Gypsy?) that is ready for covering. It will be firstly covered with Mylar then tissue over the top for a durable traditional finish.

: The completed flying surfaces

: The completed fuselage airframe

: Motor Mount

: Rudder elevator servos and hatch cover

: Showing the esc, lipo and rx installation under the hatch

: A paper tube to hide unsightly dangling wires

: All moving tailplane/stabilzer

Posted: **12 Jun 2019, 20:07**

Ah yes, Very nice Carl,
Why the removable motor? slope soarer??
Dont know how you get your cuts so neat!!
Nice job

Ron

Posted: **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

Posted: **12 Jun 2019, 21:19**

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

Posted: **13 Jun 2019, 08:31**

Carl,
Great idea with the paper tube, ill use that on my next one. Did you make the tube?

Posted: **13 Jun 2019, 11:59**

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.

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