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Hi fellow frustrated flyers! Thought I would give you something to ponder, poke at or muse over during this time of lockdown. Last Easter the weather was totally different, strong winds and cold. Four of us had previously determined to have a week at the slope. Mam Tor was the designated location. However, I didn’t have much in the way of suitable slope models, and even less experience, but what the heck! Who could turn down the chance of a week of congenial company and flying to boot. Anyway; I was stirred to create a slope glider of my own design which, as it happened, was not too shabby in the flying arena. Being stirred with this modicum of success prompted me to build Rev1 of the model, implementing advice from the seasoned flyers who formed the party last Easter. The result is the model in the photos: The main reason for sharing this is the fuselage design & build method. Perhaps it will be of interest to somebody as it results in a jigless but accurate fuselage which proved to be very stiff, reasonable weight whilst keeping to my desire to make something which looked pleasing (to me anyway) and takes a second look to realise it is a trad, built up affair. More to follow....
