john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 35ish years ago I built one of these, I think it was a D.B. kit. if not maybe flair. it was a slope soarer, which I fitted a O.S.. 28 fsr to. tissue and doped it. looked and flew great. anybody remember it ? have no pictures of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 yes saw one only a couple of years back at a PSSA event - Kev Davies was the owner at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 was it a D.B. kit do you know phil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Im not sure of the pedigree, I know Kev bought it second hand ready built himself, its a rare bird for sure these days, wherever it came from... heres a photo taken at the Lleyn Aug 2011... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 cheers phil looks same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I had one 100 yrs ago, built it from a plan and its so long ago I cant remember ,Traplet or nexus, foam wing with 25fsr up front and it went like stink. I'll see if i can find the pics,taken on a brownie 127 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Here she is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 looks good Jim loved flying mine quit the age gags your depressing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 John The age gags are true,coming up to 72 and a great grandad to boot. great hobby though, keeps the little grey cells running around. Have a great Xmas Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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