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[Bargle]

Yeah, this thread may not last long, but what the hey.

After flying 2 much modified Cloud Tramps I called the Cloud Hobo for several years I decided to build a 'proper' Cloud Tramp. I used the modified wing mount from Build a Better Cloud Tramp page over at Endless Lift. Next is my 4th Sky Bunny. I had a brain fart and built the rear leaning pylon instead of the forward leaning version I usually do. Still got it to balance reasonably well. Both seem to promise good flying based on my back yard glide/low winds tests.

[Ratz (Bruce)]

I have seen many people build and fly cloud tramps, I even have the Grant book with the original plane in it. So are they any good as flier? I may consider building one.

[Gary Dickens]

In the Grant MIMLOCT fly in last year, mine flew away on its maiden flight.... good enough for you?
 
Gary

[Ratz (Bruce)]

Yep
The science in the Grant book is fantastic. That's the book that will give you all the details you need to make and fly all your airplanes. Read that and you trimming nightmares end.

I used it to design Sharkies Machine and Turbo Machine.
The Prairie Bird is such a design using details similar to the Grant book airplanes.

Bruce

[Pete Fardell]

All being well, this will be by next open rubber entry at the indoor scale Nats come April. It’s a Morane Type P. I threaded the cross sections onto a sturdy knitting needle to make the fuselage. With all of the stringers now in place, the knitting needle and the middle of the formers can be surgically removed (I hope!)

[TheLurker]

I threaded the cross sections onto a sturdy knitting needle to make the fuselage.

How did you stop the formers from spinning around?  I tried a similar approach for attempt No. 1 of the Tern's fuselage, didn't work at all well for me.

[Ratz (Bruce)]

I have been working on an LT25 Sig kit for a pal. This will be my first ever lazer cut kit build. I am reasonably pleased with the way it went together. Waiting on some hardware and covering to complete.

[rodders67]

Hi Lurker
I use a 0.25 inch square alloy tube to hold everything in shape.
Rodney

[Pete Fardell]

I threaded the cross sections onto a sturdy knitting needle to make the fuselage.

How did you stop the formers from spinning around?

I’ve got this special stuff called glue.

[Pete Fardell]

Sorry, Lurk, my last remark was a bit facetious but, yes, I glued the formers to the knitting needle. However, I also cut the formers ‘nearly through’ just inside their circumference so I’m hoping it will be fairly easy to remove the central stick and discs all in one piece. We shall soon see!

[TheLurker]

I threaded the cross sections onto a sturdy knitting needle to make the fuselage.

How did you stop the formers from spinning around?

I’ve got this special stuff called glue.

Glue?  Wossat then, eh?  Never heard of it. 

I hadn't realised that the knitting needle was a sacrificial part of the build, I'd assumed it was to be surreptitiously returned to the knitting basket from which it was, hem hem, borrowed.

Hi Lurker
I use a 0.25 inch square alloy tube to hold everything in shape.
Rodney

That would work.  I had only cylindrical brass tube to hand at the time.  Live & learn.

[Bargle]

Finished the Ritz today. Weight is 34 grams without rubber.

[billdennis747]

A KK 20" Piper Super Cruiser. I began my aeromodelling with the KK Camels, SE5a and Nieuports. If it had been this, I would have given up. It's not easy. Hedy Lamarr piloting

[Bargle]

Looks good, Bill. And who could resist a pilot that is both beautiful and smart? 

[TheLurker]

It's, finally, done.

As seen 34.2g, of which over 6g is the second wing & struts => ~28g for the monoplane which is about what I'd expect.

Balances just aft of the main spar and I'm tempted to leave it there and trim the glide on the elevator.  I'd really like to try and test glide or two over grass, but the weather here is... rubbish.

I wonder if it will survive Saturday?

Cheers,
Lurk

[AndyB]

Looks excellent, Lurk. I'm sure the gods will look favourably on your efforts to commit aviation tomorrow...

[Squirrelnet]

It looks fantastic, no doubt it will fly of the board.

I'd really like to try and test glide or two over grass, but the weather here is... rubbish.

Wet grass sounds preferable to hard gym floor for a first go to me if you can find a calmish patch

[OZPAF]

Very impressive Lurk.

That's quite a fleet you're building Bargle. I'm a bit of a fan of the Skybunny as well and actually prefer the look of the backwards sloped pylon.

John

[Bargle]

That's quite a fleet you're building Bargle. I'm a bit of a fan of the Skybunny as well and actually prefer the look of the backwards sloped pylon.

John

Thanks

And I've got a Sig Cub, an FA Moth and a P30 under way. Will it ever end?    

[Starduster]

I've never in my life had so many airplanes ready to start testing once the weather starts to cooperate

1) Gollywock
2) Jabberwock
3) George Batiuk Sr. CdH
3) California Champ (no Picture)
4) 450 GLH Satellite (No Picture)

[OZPAF]

It looks like you are set to have fun SD. nice looking models

John

[FLYACE1946]

I've never in my life had so many airplanes ready to start testing once the weather starts to cooperate

1) Gollywock
2) Jabberwock
3) George Batiuk Sr. CdH
3) California Champ (no Picture)
4) 450 GLH Satellite (No Picture)

Good to see these. Hope you have good transportation arranged for down wind chases.

[dorme]

DPC Aerowerkes Roland DV.  Glide test are done, next time in the field add rubber.

[Squirrelnet]

Great build Dorme. That looks very nice

[billdennis747]

Yes, it looks nice - the fuselage is very effective. It reminds me of one of my very first models in 1972 when I was even more clueless. My fuselage was balsa-sheeted, overlaid(!) with obeche strips. It was so heavy it could have been used as a club.