Semi Scale Sloper
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Semi Scale Sloper
I'll be going to Panama City in July for a weeks vacation. There are some nice dunes there approx 50 -60 ft and couple hundred feet long . with hotels of 5 or sostories on top. Last time Itook my Gambler DLG and flew until the wind died. It was ok being rudder / elevator but I'd like to do more than putz back and forth.
I'm looking to build something on the cheap from plans, etc. Something semi-scale with ailerons meaning a scale outline but with an improved airfoil (semi-sym, etc) and approx 60".Does not need to be a handlaunch, I should be able to launch from the dune tops.I like the older styles but anything will do. Any ideas or links. I often thought it would be nice if a company would come up with Scale looking built up slope planes that didnt cost an arm and a leg.
I'm looking to build something on the cheap from plans, etc. Something semi-scale with ailerons meaning a scale outline but with an improved airfoil (semi-sym, etc) and approx 60".Does not need to be a handlaunch, I should be able to launch from the dune tops.I like the older styles but anything will do. Any ideas or links. I often thought it would be nice if a company would come up with Scale looking built up slope planes that didnt cost an arm and a leg.
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RE: Semi Scale Sloper
I was digging through my plans.. and found I had plans for the Ridge Runt I had long ago.Going to kitbash that a bit into a V-Tail sorta scale something with a bit longer fuse and wing.
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RE: Semi Scale Sloper
A sort of scale Schwiezer 1-26 would make for an easy to build and sharp looking slope toy. But sorry, I don't know of any plans for one. But it wouldn't be hard to more or less dump a top deck and canopy on a simple sloper, alter the tail outlines and end up with a "stand back and squint" scale model that looks decent in the air.
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RE: Semi Scale Sloper
you could try this link.....there are several sailplane plans available....
http://shop.ebay.com/m_h_r/m.html
http://shop.ebay.com/m_h_r/m.html
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RE: Semi Scale Sloper
Here is a facebook link to what you are looking for. http://www.facebook.com/people/Soren...id=18383132496
scroll down to how to video
scroll down to how to video
Micro Swift S1, how to make one, + testflying
if this link doesnt seem right pm me and I will get you to the right place.
if this link doesnt seem right pm me and I will get you to the right place.