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Post by JG on Mar 23, 2014 17:17:09 GMT
Hello Everyone. I decided to buy a Cambrian Models Elan 100" glider to pass a bit of time while i try and get my workshop sorted out. From ordering to arriving with me was 4 days so not too bad and from the kit in the 80's to now it has a better picture of the Elan on the lid of the box which sets it off a treat. Inside the box the kit looked great and all smaller parts and ribs are in bags which are sealed, the wood looks good and of the same grain and not different types like in a older kit i built. Looking at it, it would still make a good bungee model and slope soarer, not sure it's up to a winch launch, also could make a nice electric conversion soarer. Comes with 2 sheet plans and a leaflet helping the build in stages, ply wood fuselage and built up wings. So i will make a start in the next few days and see what you think
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Post by JG on Mar 24, 2014 18:19:08 GMT
Made a start today, i do enjoy building Must say the balsa in the kit is very soft and marks very easy Attachments:
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Post by Jef on Mar 24, 2014 23:00:07 GMT
....Must say the balsa in the kit is very soft and marks very easy Make it damp then iron it, to get rid of unwanted dings.
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Post by JG on Mar 25, 2014 8:50:25 GMT
Thanks Jef i will give that a go nearer the time of covering
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Post by JG on Mar 26, 2014 13:17:34 GMT
Just a quick update on some progress, i looks like a pin cushion
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Post by JG on Mar 28, 2014 20:11:12 GMT
The panel in the picture above is now finished, make a start on the opposite side now. Attachments:
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Post by JG on Mar 31, 2014 11:13:38 GMT
Still working on the same panel as above but moving forward and it's nearly done Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 3, 2014 14:45:19 GMT
Built both outer panel nearly, and just started the tips. Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 7, 2014 20:32:10 GMT
All wing panels are complete, just need sanding and gluing together
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Post by JG on Apr 8, 2014 18:23:41 GMT
Now the wings are in filler stage and the fuselage is coming on Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 12, 2014 20:27:18 GMT
Now half way through building the fuselage and fixing wings together, more pictures to follow
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Post by JG on Apr 14, 2014 18:13:03 GMT
Here we go setting and gluing the panels together Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 15, 2014 17:40:06 GMT
Here we go had another play today, looking good but still lot's more to do Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 17, 2014 16:37:04 GMT
Another update Attachments:
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Post by JG on Apr 22, 2014 14:01:51 GMT
Hello Everyone, As you may have seen i have listed the Elan on Ebay, the reason is 1 to advertise Silent Flight Forums more and the other is to sell her on and get another glider to build, this is the stage now and i will be doing some more later Attachments:
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