On Sunday, I glued the final strip of balsa to the port wing of my Stinson Reliant. Then sanded the wing to its final shape & set it to one side. I then placed adds on the UK RCM&E & Large Model Association web sites. The add containing various links including 2 Youtube videos of the build to date is copied below.
Reluctantly For SaleTOP FLITE GIANT “GOLD” SERIES MODELS
STINSON RELIANT SR9 KIT (PART BUILT)This kit has been discontinued recently by Top Flite as it has been manufactured since 2008. I obtained the kit “new” from a local model shop at a cost of £399.00. I believe they may have another in stock as it is still advertised at that price.I bought the kit in late August 2018 with the intention of converting it to an electric motor power. To date I have completed the tailplane elevator fin & rudder & port wing, minus aileron & flap. I have also prepared a number of components for the starboard wing. Picture Album linkhttps://www.modelflying.co.uk/albums...um.asp?a=48991Build Log Link. https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums....asp?th=137555YouTube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3KB...ature=youtu.beUnfortunately, after much soul searching, I have reached the stage where I have run out of space, see pics for my build area. So, either the kit or my wife has to go, as I want to hang onto the wife, the part built kit has to go. Since I bought the kit, I have also purchased the Top Flite Cockpit kit at a cost of £45.72, plus UK tax & import duty of £40.00 The fiberglass components to replace the ABS ones in the kit, including cowl with rocker cover blisters moulded in, spats, tail wheel shroud, wing strut fairings from Fiberglass Specialities USA at a cost of £162.19. A pair of 5 inch wheels cost around £20.1/5th scale civil pilot bust cost £10.00. Phenolic tube assembly to replace the paper tube supplied in the kit, cost£30. A set of Robart hinges, enough to fully complete the model. £20,A set of 10 large scale Kavan hinges cost £12, as I thought the Robarts were not suitable for the flaps, neither have been fitted in the wing so the buyer can choose which he prefers. Also a dummy 7inch diameter 9 cylinder dummy radial engine from the Czech Republic at a cost of £28.36A four sheet copy of the plans in top quality paper, rolled in a tube. I've built the components using the original plans, as the ones I had printed were far superior & wanted to keep them. cost £40.00So, to date it stands me at just over-£800.00 Plus a couple of hundred hours building time, plus ancillaries, glue knives & saw blades etc. The fuselage hasn't been started so the buyer can decide if he wants to use electric or I/C. All the empty balsa & ply die cut sheets for the built components are available. I have also completed a comprehensive photographic build log for the parts I've completed, of over 300 pictures, this can be included on a memory stick if required. I also have a set of original pictures & videos of full sized versions & the full model build log of an American builder, this is also included. You can download a PDF version of the plans & manual from the links at the end of this add, check it out before making an offer as it isn't an easy build. Suitable for experienced builders only, with plenty of building space, & time, which I haven't.I'm open to offers, but will not ship or split, it all has to be collected from Merseyside UK. PR99SG, Open to offers?TOP FLITE Description.Rewards craftsman builders' investments of time, talent and TLC with a sport scale masterpiece that flies as good as it looks- Ideal for detailing! Created with plans scaled from exacting 3-views
- Includes preformed ABS parts: a radial cowl; gear, strut and tailwheel fairings; wheel pants; and inspection plates
- Features all-wood parts, Gold Edition-engineered for
better fit, greater strength and simpler structures
- Eases transportation problems with a 2-piece wing design—and access to hidden wing bolts in the cabin with cabin doors that open!
- Provides servo mounts in each wing panel to shorten and tighten linkages, and speed and strengthen control response
- Compatible with a wide range of finishing methods for authentic Golden Age good looks
- Wing blends from a "Clark Y" airfoil at the root to a Selig 8036 airfoil to provide comforting stability and graceful aerobatics
- Adapts to a wide range of 2-stroke, 4-stroke and gasoline engines for customized performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: TOPA0310
Wingspan: 100.5 in (2550 mm)
Wing Area: 1487 in² (95.9 dm²)
Weight: 16-25 lb (7.26-11.34 kg)
Wing Loading: 24.8-38.7 oz/ft² (76-118 g/dm²)
Fuselage Length: 67.8 in (1720 mm)
Requires: 4-5 channel radio with 6-8 servos, 2-stroke 1.08-1.99 cu in, 4-stroke 1.2-1.6 cu in (19.5-26), or 25-35 cc (1.5-2.0 cu in) gasoline engine, glow fuel, glow starter and support equipment
Suggested MonoKote Colors: Dark Red & Black
Recommended Scale Option: Cabin Interior Kit (TOPQ8409)
Product Manual - Technical Data - Stinson Reliant FAQ - Parts Listing - Accessories Needed https://www.top-flite.com/airplanes/topa0310.html
Reviews.
https://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-rcsi.html
https://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-rcm.htmlhttps://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-man.html Now discontinued.As they say in the USA! “BRING OFFERS”
P.S. Thanks to Al for his help in obtaining the parts from Fiberglass Specialities