mightypeesh Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi Ton. Looking forwards to seeing this plan. I am considering making the wings a bit longer on this one, just because i can! Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes you can Simon, but why should you. Just build and fly it before you consider to do any modification. Modify a model to make it perfect, but don't modify a perfect model Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I guess I just like a fiddle! I already have a 2m electric glider, so am considering one a bit bigger. Mind you, there is a queue for the building board, so it may be a while....... Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Simon, Who know's maybe there will be another glider someday which will be bigger. But first I need the motivation for that and seeing 100 RedEagle's being build and fly, could be just the motivation I need. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con de Kort Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 yeah, I've flown with the RedEagle and fly's great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Some pics of RedEgle's from members of my club. RedEagle from Gerard RegEagle from Paul RedEagle from Theo RedEagle from Piet RedEgle from Franco RedEagle from Con RedEagle from Jitze. And there are 3 more in the making by Kees, Dis and Vince. And hope there will be many more . Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Here some pics of marking and placing the motor in bulkhead F06, thought I had placed those already in here. The motorset Iam using The X-Mount can be used for marking the holes but, the following will be much easier. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have ordered the kit and now just waiting delivery first bit of building I have done in two or three years.... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Mike, there is another Red Eagle thread where I discussed the fact that 5mm by 3mm spruce is difficult to obtain in England. SLEC say they cannot supply exact metric size although they can supply 3/16 by 1/8. So I hope you ordered the full kit not the short kit There are other interesting points there that Ton answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eifion Herbert Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 This one is definitely on my build list as I do enjoy a bit of thermal soaring. Can anyone comment on what she's like in a breeze? Currently getting frustrated with the lack of penetration on my Radian which means you can sample very little sky in anything but the calmest of days making thermal finding difficult - and then if you do hit lift you cant stay with it long as you drift downwind and won't come back. I've been looking for something that gets upwind a bit better and hoping Red Eagle will fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Mike , Any news about the kit or are you started already with the build, thanks for selecting the RedEagle for your next project. Herbert, Not sure what wind speed a breeze would be, but its not an glider that will penetrate well because its to light weight for that. The model is also not designed for adding more weight its just for flying on calm days or those lovely summer evenings. I do fly it on winds at 3-4 bft but use the motor to get it back after doing a thermal. And the controle will also be more difficult because with more winds its better that you have ailerons for controle. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Tom What is the difference between the short and long kits. I think I bought the full kit - materials, plan, cd rom etc? I have to say that I have just started looking at the wing and the first thing I notice is that the spruce spar is too wide 6-7mm approx. which kind of defeats the object of purchasing a pre-cut kit. How have others overcome this - sourced spruce elsewhere or trimmed ribs to fit Fuselage is coming together well - just need to carve the nose now and get some lightweight balsa filler for the holes where the bulkheads pop through. It would appear that I did indeed buy the full kit but the spruce for the spar is the wrong size? Edited By Mike Stevens on 13/07/2014 10:38:05 Edited By Mike Stevens on 13/07/2014 10:38:28 Edited By Mike Stevens on 13/07/2014 10:38:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi Mike, Thanks for selecting the RedEagle as you new project. Sorry to hear that the spar is to wide but I can't help you on this, its up to RBC to select the materials they put in there kit. Trimming the ribs is very easy to do and needs to be done most of the time because there is always some tolerance on the material sizes. Would love to see some pics if possible. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yes Ton Some judicious use of a scapel has worked around the problem. I might drop the kit supplier an email as in UK this would be described as - 'not fit for purpose'...LOL. I will post some pictures of fuse plus first section of wing build shortly. Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Edited By Mike Stevens on 13/07/2014 16:19:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Mike, Thanks for the pics the RedEagle is looking very nice already. What do you think about the building is it easy. Looking forward to some more pics. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Will add some more pictures later - coming along - just the outer right hand wing tip to build and then some sanding to do. Should I coat with sanding sealer before Oracover or will that add unnecessary weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G. Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi Ton, and other forum readers. Saw the Red Eagle in last months mag and just fell in love with it's great looks. As my then current artf glider had decided to end it'flying career that very week I sent for the short kit and started building straight away! ( that did mean that my existing build, a scatch build Predator Drone, had to go on hold till this one is done). Anyway, kit arrived quickly and the build is easy. The spar size issue mentioned elsewhere is easily resolved wwith a blade and sanding block. I did feel that the rib/t.e joint was a little flimsy for my liking so I gusseted all these joints. Other 'mods' I made were,,, a thin ply hatch underneath for acsess to esc and motor connections and a small chin pod immediately under the nose to allow for alittle cooling air and to allow for clearance for the motor wires as I'm using a 28mm motor. The build is straightforward and the kit quality excellent. Mine is nearly built now, hoping for maiden flight within a week or so and I'll post some pics of the completed plane soon, although with my colour scheme theres no way that I can call mine,,, RED EAGLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Any thoughts on sanding sealer anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Don't need it Mike, just get all the dust off, H.K covering is good also, very tough and much cheaper. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Many thanks John - duly noted. Nose is a bit of a game and can see myself with the car body filler shortly. I have my Oracover already and find it very much easier to work with than some other films. Getting there...... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Can't find any mention regards the fillet on top of the wing...can it be done like WOT4 with cling film and body filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Made up some fairing pieces out of 6mm balsa and blended the fuse into the wing. Also have made up a packing piece to sit on top of the ply from 3mm balsa under where the wings bolts go through as there seems to be a lot of air underneath - anything wrong with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 More pictures to followEdited By Mike Stevens on 27/07/2014 21:02:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stevens Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Few more pictures of build. The nose needs some considerable work still. Edited By Mike Stevens on 28/07/2014 07:15:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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