First cut, I am NOT posting this because I am selling this model. I am doing so, because I am so very impressed with the quality of the product offered by this Chinese company. The finished glider has no less than 6 controllable surfaces which allows you to steer the model in flight. At 18 inch Length and 14 inch Wingspan ( approximately) it is an unbelievable product priced at only Rs.800/-. Add to it the pre coloured and authentic combat colours, I would love to see an Indian company producing a model of comparable standards in the near future. The finishing is beautiful. Not only that, flight distances of 250 metres, depending on the right wind conditions, are not unusual!
Fuselage is Balsa / Ply laminated on both sides with authentic panels, Wings and Tail planes are Silver Depron laminated with authentic markings again. The finished product is enough to teach a child or an adult how a plane flies and how its flight can be controlled. Hinged control surfaces are mounted on the wings, the tail planes and the Vertical stabs.
She flies beautifully, I will post a video soon. Here is the detailed build log. No adhesive or glue is required, she flies straight out of the box. Acrylic catapult hook and rubberised nose (for absorbing impact) are all supplied with the kit.
This Assembly Log was suggested by Mr. S.B. Maharana and I am grateful to him for the suggestion.
Part 2 - The wing has to be creased following a pre formed crease line (No margin for error!) to create the aerodynamic wing foil shape. Your fingers are enough to do it, NOTHING else is required....
The second picture shows the sealed plastic pouch with the catapult, the rubber band and the acrylic locks. The third picture shows the acrylic locks that lock the wings to the fuselage.
Part 4 - Wing is locked in place. No adhesive used.
Part 5 - Details of the Tail plane and the Twin Tail stabiliser assembly.
Part 6 - Close up of the Tail Assembly:
Part 7 - The model is nearly complete and is ready to fly. Just the locking stickers have to be placed. These stickers ensure an adhesive joint between all parts.
Part 8 - The model is now ready to fly. Tell me what you think of it....
Nice work VC sir.Pretty fast I see.Good chance I might buy one of these.No commitments yet.
BTW,how do you do such good stuff at night? :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch:
Don't you get sleepy when you do such stuff at 12 at night. ??? :giggle: :giggle:
Just joking. :giggle: :giggle:
Good looking stuff you have got there.Let us know how she flies!!!!
And all the best.
It is a simple assembly job that can be finished in under 20 minutes. All the parts are pre cut and they slot into each other neatly. No margin for error. The model can be reinforced by adding Fevicol or Fevicryl to the joints, but that is not really required.
As you can see, it is a well detailed model that has been designed painstakingly by its creator. It features a soft rubber nose that will act as a shock absorber in the event of a nose landing or impact.
It was a lot of fun making this baby and glide tests were superb! Can be flown both as a chuck or a catapult glider.
Love the realistic look. It even has air intake warning indicated :D
yeah.Great detailing.Can it be converted to rc with some effort?
People are flying much smaller RC models. Compared to them, this one is a GIANT at 18 inch length and 14 inch wingspan. if someone has the knowledge (like Col Sundaramvelar) and the inclination, I'm sure it can be converted to RC.