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by g_kandylakis
Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

Thanks for the nice comments. Of course, it goes without saying that I also have a few videos of not so successful flights :oops: . I chose to upload the best one and hide the rest ;) Propeller is a Peck Polymers 6" prop cut to 5" for take off clearance. Rubber motor used, was a not proper...
by g_kandylakis
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

Thanks Pete,

At 1/32 scale it has a wing span of 620mm (~24").

A full circuit only is too short. I agree it looks good in the air, but I expect/hope to see 3-4 circles...

PS. Saw your message on FB, look forward to seing you too, in Nijmegen.
by g_kandylakis
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

Thank s Monz ;) First flight opportunity today. Went rather well, although it is far from being trimmed. Short flights, not more than 15 seconds, but stable enough. looks promising. Never flown a model this big in rubber power before... Any suggestions about rubber size/section? Model weight around ...
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

I hope I might have something flying tomorrow, with pictures...

Here are some more close ups

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now, what to do next ?
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

Finished ? Well, you might say so... Had some spare time today so I managed to complete the model in time for tomorrow's flying. Here are some photographs. I am not going to add any more details, such as exhaust etc, just the basic that could somehow complete the image of the airplane. 20170121_2133...
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: 36" Slingsby Prefect
Replies: 9
Views: 18465

Re: 36" Slingsby Prefect

Yes, I remember now... 0,5 Moniques...

quick AND ggod looking too...

G
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Californian
Replies: 17
Views: 29326

Re: Californian

I have to agree with Monique. I find it a very brave choice to use this material. Sure, different, but very unforgiving in finishing defect hiding.

I bet the next will be much better. It is only the first 20 that are difficult, by then you will have figured everything out ;)

George
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Construction Projects
Topic: Bellanca K "Roma"
Replies: 42
Views: 71451

Re: Bellanca K "Roma"

Hi Tim, The decals are almost one piece. It was not a big problem to manipulate the individual flags, connected with the narrow segment. All it took was a careful sliding of the backing paper on to the model, plus pleny of water and decal liquid. As a matter of fact it was easier to align since you ...
by g_kandylakis
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Event announcement: International Indoor Fly In 2016
Replies: 88
Views: 72358

Re: Event announcement: International Indoor Fly In 2016

Hi Tommy,

you are quite right... It was the best flight, the one I timed and filmed... There is always room for improvement, even 1-2 seconds, for personal satisfaction. But you had a great flyer and a very unusual model anyway...

George
by g_kandylakis
Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Event announcement: International Indoor Fly In 2016
Replies: 88
Views: 72358

Re: Event announcement: International Indoor Fly In 2016

There were not that many, after all. Most of my time was spent trimming and flying. I did watch plenty of the flying, but not with a camera in hand. I have uploaded some more, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTw19U ... _as=public My phone camera proved barely enough for the...

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