swarrans Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 10 months, 670 hours and £1,500 after I was insane enough to think that making a 40% ASG29 from scratch was a good idea, I have just about finished it! I still have to do a few bits and pieces and then (because it weighs 23 Kg or so) it will need to be inspected and certified as safe to fly by the Large Model Association and Civil Aviation Authority. The maiden won't be happening for a while, but I'll let you know how I get on! > >P1010578 by swarrans, on Flickr > >P1010580 by swarrans, on Flickr > >P1010582 by swarrans, on Flickr Cheers Simon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Wow, that's cool! You must be very proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Austin Posted September 28, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 28, 2013 Looks awesome! Do you have data on the build, it would be an interesting read no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Looks Beautiful.. Well Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 'Cracking' work there Simon you must be well chuffed. Love to read build details please Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks chaps - I wasn't sure if it was OK to link to another site Austin but there is a full build log on the UK scale soaring site. Set aside a lot of reading time if you decide to view it all! As far as being proud is concerned I seem to be afflicted with the unfortunate mentality of only being able to see the bits that I could have done better rather than the big picture! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 thanks for that info Simon, i'm going to enjoy reading through your build log Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Man ..... now that is nice well worth all the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_t Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well done Simon. So glad you stuck with it, even through those dark times when too much suction nearly killed the project. Will you mould a canopy over winter? Would be great to see it with a fully detailed cockpit, but that might be another bunch of hours! Unfortunately I wont be at MW to see it but hopefully get to see it sometime Simon T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 If the test flights are successful Simon I will either mould a clear canopy and detail the cockpit or try and find a commercial moulding. See you on a slope sometime!..... Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul w Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 As far as being proud is concerned I seem to be afflicted with the unfortunate mentality of only being able to see the bits that I could have done better rather than the big picture! The big picture looks superb Simon, and even more impressive in real life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgerage Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Beautiful ship looks superb , makes my 4m ASG 29 look angular and crude , the pride in mine is great but that is a different league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Simon - I must say again it's very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 I don't mind how often you say that John! If you want to see it in the flesh it will be on static display at Middle Wallop tomorrow (Saturday). I'm not arrogant enough to suggest that anyone should come just to see it - Middle Wallop is a great fun day with lots of incredibly exotic gliders, some of which will make my ASG29 look small! Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3fman Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I don't mind how often you say that John! If you want to see it in the flesh it will be on static display at Middle Wallop tomorrow (Saturday). I'm not arrogant enough to suggest that anyone should come just to see it - Middle Wallop is a great fun day with lots of incredibly exotic gliders, some of which will make my ASG29 look small! Si What is on at Middle Wallop tomorrow ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_t Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 What is on at Middle Wallop tomorrow ? Two days of scale glider aerotowing Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Strictly speaking only one of the 2 days is on "tomorrow" (today now) - hahaha - I am just SOO funny and this comedy stand up career is going really well!! But seriously, if anyone can make Middle Wallop either today or Sunday it's well worth the trip - a fun, friendly event with some really amazing models - only costs £5 entry for the day and another £5 (I think) if you want to fly. It must be subsidised by the Ghost Squadron because I think they must use more fuel in the tugs than that! You will see loads of exotic gliders, most of them home built masterpieces (I'm not including mine in that description!) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Finally maidened my ASG29 and completed all the tests the CAA require, so now I can take her slope soaring! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Massive respect Simon. She's a beauty and that noise is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarrans Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Many thanks John - it was actually your Candida that started all this!..... Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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