Err where are the wings?
Kerrigan Wild | 21/08/2018 09:52:13 |
3 forum posts | Hi everyone, Let me say first that I'm new to the building side of this hobby, so it's possible I'm missing something blatantly obvious. So that's the excuse out of the way - here comes the question: I am really taken with both the I sabella and the Beagle Pup plans in the latest issue, so I'm seriously considering building both as my first and second builds over this winter. But having pulled out the plans and looked at them I see there are three sheets for Isabella and only one for the Beagle Pup. I don't see any wing plan for the Beagle Pup. So my question is: a) am I being daft and missing something? b) is it a sheet that is just missing from my copy? c) has it been left out completely? |
Mowerman | 21/08/2018 17:06:09 |
![]() 1526 forum posts 104 photos | Pup wing on reverse of Isabella wing plan, lower right. |
Levanter | 21/08/2018 19:50:29 |
![]() 819 forum posts 428 photos | Welcome Kerrigan |
Piers Bowlan | 22/08/2018 08:34:50 |
![]() 1651 forum posts 41 photos | Kerrigan, welcome to the forum. Yes, a couple of nice plans in the September issue. Isabella has quite a lot of charm although personally I wouldn't build the wing that way Edited By Piers Bowlan on 22/08/2018 08:35:24 |
kc | 22/08/2018 11:33:10 |
5802 forum posts 167 photos | It's very common to put some items of the free plan on the back of the other plan! I think it's quite important to build only those planes that will help your flying progress, so choose carefully before starting a build - it's a long task. Don't overlook the free to download plans from Outerzone if you want an alternative cheap plan. Selection of balsa is important in the smaller planes to avoid excessive weight. Not so critical in larger - say 52 inch span - so consider this before choosing a plan. Edited By kc on 22/08/2018 11:39:09 |
John Lee | 22/08/2018 11:59:30 |
586 forum posts 43 photos |
Posted by kc on 22/08/2018 11:33:10: I think it's quite important to build only those planes that will help your flying progress, Totally disagree. It's a hobby, build the planes you want to build. If I took that advice I would not have built another Sharkface this year which took my progression back to where I was in 1967!....and I'd have missed out a lot of fun. |
Levanter | 22/08/2018 13:28:03 |
![]() 819 forum posts 428 photos | Piers |
Kerrigan Wild | 22/08/2018 16:10:28 |
3 forum posts | Firstly thanks to everyone who took the time out to reply. Bearing in mind the points that both Levanter and Piers have raised about Isabella, do you think I would be better off starting with a slightly simpler first build? I was considering the Bambino plan from Oct '15 before Isabella came along. Secondly does anyone have a good suggestion for a first scale electric powered build to start with? Something to really get my teeth in to without being overly complicated? Preferably fixed undercarriage too - just to avoid retracts for a first attempt? |
kc | 22/08/2018 18:52:10 |
5802 forum posts 167 photos | You should give some idea of your flying ability so people can recommend suitable models to build. So what plane do you fly now? Edited By kc on 22/08/2018 18:52:35 |
Kerrigan Wild | 22/08/2018 22:09:24 |
3 forum posts | Yes of course: I have a Multiplex EasyStar at the moment, but I'm actually more interested in the building than the flying for the time being. |
Piers Bowlan | 23/08/2018 09:38:37 |
![]() 1651 forum posts 41 photos | I think you could build Isabella with a more conventional wing Kerrigan, which would be stronger, quicker and a lot simpler by having one piece ribs, with slots top and botton for spruce or hard balsa spars. Also not forgetting some 1/16 vertical webbing glued to the spars between the ribs. This is pretty standard practice and features on all of Peter Millers designs (although he might correct me on that!). A sheeted D box is not really required on such a lightweight, lightly loaded model like this. Regarding the Bambino, it looks simple, quick and cheap to build and obviously flies well judging by the David's video. I draw your attention to the thread as clearly there are issues with the scale of some of the parts with the free plan. You will need to do some work with your photocopier to get the pieces the right size! I would stay away from scale models for now unless it is something like a Piper Cub:- high wing, lightly loaded, modest power, etc. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 23/08/2018 09:39:33 |
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