Club Pylon Comps

[Gareth]

All,

I have been in contact with the company that do the CNC kits for the Slipso and they will be getting more stock and would ship to the UK.

If people are interested in joining with the single class then the cnc kits would be the easiest way to build the model, If Tim did the formers then the plan build would also be very simple.

Gareth

[Chris]

Guys, have you considered YT Funfighters?  Might make a nice little pylon racer:

http://www.ytinternational.co.uk/old_crow.htm

[Gareth]

All,

It has been pointed out to me that there is another company doing a deal if we buy 6 or more they will bring them down to $20.

http://www.mountainmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=444

Gareth

[Sheraz]

All,

It has been pointed out to me that there is another company doing a deal if we buy 6 or more they will bring them down to $20.

http://www.mountainmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=444

Gareth

Are you sure you want all to buy something designed by Paul Daniels??!
Once its up there, if anything goes wrong, there will be no pulling rabbits out of hats i assure you!

 

[andyb]

Guys, have you considered YT Funfighters?  Might make a nice little pylon racer:

http://www.ytinternational.co.uk/old_crow.htm

I personally hadn't, that would require more cells or I.C.

Nothing wrong with it as a concept, though - I used to lust after those Micro-Mold 1/10 scale fun-fighters (Spit Mk 24, P-51B, FW-190D and Ki-61 Tony) which would be equally suitable, and Cambrian do some fun-fighter kits for those of us who prefer kits to ARTFs...

Maybe we could do that as well, once we have the pylon/marking/scoring system sorted out?

A

[andyb]

It has been pointed out to me that there is another company doing a deal if we buy 6 or more they will bring them down to $20.

http://www.mountainmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=444

Gareth

I think we might have enough for 6, eventually (there's at least you, me and Phil at the moment). Perhaps The Club could buy half a dozen and then sell them on to members at cost...? It's not a large investment...

A.

[Gareth]

InspDodge has also put his name up for one.... we need two more people willing to join in to get the price down.

Gareth

[andyb]

We've said we'll build one for Phil; we could probably do another one between us...?

A.

[Grahamc]

sign me up for one,
 

[Tim Marshall]

GAreth is getting a quote for a bunch of cut-part kits.   Depending on posatage and import duty the cost should not be too bad.  I have just made myself some templates today so as an alternative I could cut out a  few  kits (wings,sides and feathers and formers) for those who don't want to DIy.  Estimate of cost for those might be as low as £6.

edit:  I just read thru' the build PDF and the laser cut tabs on the kit would make it SOeasy to build a square and straight fuz!  it was interesting to note that the triangle stock was added after gluing the sides to the formers as this allows even bending of the sides;   wish i'd known that before I built my last fuz.

[Sheraz]

As thises are electric! In the spirit of true sportsmanship, this one time only Im in!

 

[Gareth]

I have just made myself some templates today so as an alternative I could cut out a  few  kits (wings,sides and feathers and formers) for those who don't want to DIy.  Estimate of cost for those might be as low as £6.

Great offer Tim, depending on what others think i would be happy going eitherway.

the laser cut tabs on the kit would make it SOeasy to build a square and straight fuz!

So not even i could get it wrong?

I am happy to build it either way or even build it from plan and sheet. How would the other people want to build it? I am still waiting on a reply from the states but will post as soon as i know.

Gareth

[andyb]

Personally, I'll go for whichever way produces the quickest build and no messing around fret-sawing out ply parts. I'd have thought that, for those reasons, the CNC kit is probably best for me.

Dave wrote:

how many laps,  need to calculate battery size?

Three laps between two poles 80m apart. Don't forget extra for launch, land, go-arounds, etc.

Also, not sure how you're proposing to do this (proxy flight or ship it to us for proxy piloting), but may I strongly suggest that a grip on the top surface (well away from the prop) for under-arm launching is provided...?

Tim wrote:

edit:  I just read thru' the build PDF and the laser cut tabs on the kit would make it SOeasy to build a square and straight fuz!  it was interesting to note that the triangle stock was added after gluing the sides to the formers as this allows even bending of the sides;   wish i'd known that before I built my last fuz.

I put any triangle stock on before assembly and make cuts with a razor saw most (70-80%) of the way through; if it doesn't bend far enough, I make more cuts. After assembly, the cuts are filled with PVA. Never had a failure in years of slope flying/crashing.

A.

[Gareth]

I'll go for whichever way produces the quickest build and no messing around

Ok,

So there will be an order for the CNC kits, at the moment we have:

AndyB,
Phild,
lycanlord,
Grahamc,
InspDodge,
Gareth.

At the moment there are 6 people, this would get us in to the reduced price rate for the kits but is dependant on shipping to the UK. I will let people know prices (kit and shipping) before doing any ordering any import duty will have to be worked out later.

If anyone would like to go with Tim's template route then let me know and if anyone wants to join in with the order again let me know and il get it all sorted out.

Gareth

[Gareth]

I have an answer from the shop, they will make more to order. it will take them a couple of days to get the additional kits made and ready for shipping.

The postage will be calculated upon the order placed so i will create an account and go through the order process to get a price on shipping and let you all know.

Gareth