No wing seat on the fuselage, instead the wing rides on 3″ x 1/16 sq piece, slightly off center against torque, taped to the motorstick so wing position can still be adjusted. I used vegi-bag plastic instead of tissue for covering, it’s lighter (cannot be cut w/scissors). 3/32 x 3/16, very hard, for the fuselage stick, tapered to 0 over the last 2 inches. Heading into day two of the hunt, the group has high hopes for another success. I cut the top off the prop hanger so I could glue it at a steep angle for lots of sidethrust. Hunting Part 2: Bears of the North - Keep the Momentum Going. I used the Ikara 6″ (“butterfly”) prop, hanger, and hook. OK, here’s what I did differently – I wanted a Squirrel for the living room. I hope lots of the Small flying Arts guys watch it & build squirrels. How inconvenient… you’re right… very little would be gained from having a plan. An assortment of small screws and/or nails. 8 pieces of wood 6 inches long ( two of these pieces have the ends cut at 45 degree angles - I will explain more about these. parts in the picture: 3 pieces of wood 12 inches long. I was getting ready to draw a plan, when I realized that a single-letter size sheet wouldn’t be enough, as the wingspan is 12 inches. As you can see though it is pretty basic and you dont need a lot to build a basic catapult. I did some things differently so it took me a little longer still amazing airplane for the time investment. They will sell for $3 each but you’ll get a couple gratis, again, for your ideas.Īndy sent me this note on his Squirrel made from condenser paper and other more high performance materials.ĭarcy, at last I got around to building the Squirrel. In all cases the # of kits I make will be ultra-limited…just haven’t the time…basically will make as many as and when I feel like. The Dandrieux butterfly copters will definitely be out there as kits too. * with 1/32 sq wood, not good for kids □ * unique paper prop that I’m real proud of □ * It’s tiny! 5″ span, weighs about 1/2 gram * same basic configuration (tractor, rubber powered monoplane w/single fin) There are some differences…. I thought you might like to see this airplane but I also wanted to ask about selling a kit of it….I thought it would be polite to get your thoughts & make sure you were OK with me selling something like this, considering how closely it resembles the Squirrel. Darcy, inspired both by your Squirrel and the Dandrieux butterfly (you must be familiar…see photo “copter”) I have come up with a ridiculously simple parlor mite that, after some refining, really does fly and is about as easy to build as the Squirrel, including the innovative glue-and-fold prop I came up with.
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