Gonesoaring2003 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi JonIs that iron on film and if so, did you treat the balsa with anything first?Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conwy soarer Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yeah just good ol solarfilm ironed straight on, I personally prefer Profilm/Orafilm but the local fish shop is also s model shop and he only stocks solarfilm stuff.Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conwy soarer Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 A bit more progress today, I am hoping to flight test it later on in the week. If all goes well I will make a second prototype and take more time doing also I want to revise the radio layout in the second prototype. I will also add a rudder as on this one its fixed - for various reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morgan Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Very cool indeed Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conwy soarer Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Its finished apart from a few minor things, will hopefully have its maiden chuck this week - I will try and persuaded my wife to come along to record the event so watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyr Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks good , Although the rudder looks very close to the AMT. must be just the camera angle . Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conwy soarer Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 No rudder on this first one, the second one will have a rudder I am away from my home workshop and didnt have any closed loop stuff here and wanted to test fly it so the rudder is fixed. On the second model with the rudder there will be angles cut on the AMT to clear rudder movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyr Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Sorry m8 , I thought it had rudder because it looked hinged . Forgive my ignorance , But it still looks good Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonesoaring2003 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 What is GELERT? (someone had to ask) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Its a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewmawr Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Who got a really raw deal. - Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Gelert are manufacturers of loads of things that people throw into fields, usually when its very windy and wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_B Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 isoaritfirst said: Gelert are manufacturers of loads of things that people throw into fields, usually when its very windy and wet!named after the dog .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonesoaring2003 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Oh so thats crystal clear now then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Gonesoaring2003 said: Oh so thats crystal clear now then!!Your'e not alone in your confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Gelert was indeed a dog as the wise Andy says.Rather than rely on my hazy memory you can read about it here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelert There is an "outdoor" company called Gelert and there is a Gelert shop in Beddgelert, which is in Snowdonia, North Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonesoaring2003 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 satinet said: Gelert was indeed a dog as the wise Andy says.Rather than rely on my hazy memory you can read about it here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelert There is an "outdoor" company called Gelert and there is a Gelert shop in Beddgelert, which is in Snowdonia, North Wales.Ok so I guess the only question left is one only Jon can answer:- Why is a legendary dog splashed across the wing of his OD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nice looking model Jon, Good Luck with the Maiden.BTW I've a ruck sack with Gelert written on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyr Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Are you sure its a Rucksack And Not a Doggy bag !!!!!!!! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conwy soarer Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Gonesoaring2003 said: Ok so I guess the only question left is one only Jon can answer:- Why is a legendary dog splashed across the wing of his OD?Not really sure why the name Gelert popped into my head when thinking of the name, not really that keen on Gelert Outdoor Gear I am more of a North Face man really.It might have something to do with the fact that I had two 50+ kg dogs trying to slepp at my feet as I was doing the initial drawings or it could be that I had been talking about the Gelert story to some of the kids in school. I figured that as I live not far from Beddgelert and quite like the story the name would do. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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