SVOLAZZO V2 - VTPR

[thenated0g]

I like those little rectangles that keep the wing straight while building.

 

[TyFlies]

Very nice that you guys are doing this project. If it helps anyone that doesn’t already know, the Picasim slope simulator has a Quartz model that is a lot of fun to fly, especially on the main ocean cliff site of Picasim. To keep your thumbs warmed up waiting for this kit.

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

Very nice that you guys are doing this project. If it helps anyone that doesn’t already know, the Picasim slope simulator has a Quartz model that is a lot of fun to fly, especially on the main ocean cliff site of Picasim. To keep your thumbs warmed up waiting for this kit.

I've been flying it in Picasim. fun plane

 

[Stephane]

Hello!
I get my latest cuts for this project! Will have to glue all this now.

One first mistake I noted starting the assembly of first wing, changed for second wing as shown here: the ribs will come on top of shear webs, easier to put together...

Comments welcome!

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

 

[TyFlies]

Cool flying at an amazing slope site! And great music. Lyrics of the Black Betty song always crack me up.

 

[Red]

That slope is epic! How much of a hike is it to get there?

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

That slope is epic! How much of a hike is it to get there?

Not sure but looks like it would be worth the coronary. From some of the frames it seems like they must be able to get most of the way there in vehicles.

 

[Doc J]

Not sure but looks like it would be worth the coronary. From some of the frames it seems like they must be able to get most of the way there in vehicles.

Yep - helicopters...

Doc.

 

[purview]

hi there

@Stephane you cover the stab, does it need to get sanded to bring it to shape or isn't it it a profile? only flat?
will the rudder also be covered with balsa?

@ the wing section: only wood or some carbon spar at the top and bottom or even later some sheeting with glass?

nice regards
chris

 

[Stephane]

That slope is epic! How much of a hike is it to get there?

4 different slopes in this video, all between 30 minutes and 1h of hiking. I loooove flying in spots I reach by hiking. Luckily I have a good health.

 

[Stephane]

@Stephane you cover the stab, does it need to get sanded to bring it to shape or isn't it it a profile? only flat?
will the rudder also be covered with balsa?
@ the wing section: only wood or some carbon spar at the top and bottom or even later some sheeting with glass?

stab and rudder: covered and sanded. I will post pictures when I reach this step with latest design, but the principle is the same as previous version, here is a picture. Partially covered in fact.

wing: I looooooove wood. wood shearwebs, wood spars, wood sheeting. Up to now. @Wayne might add his magic later...

 

[Stephane]

That slope is epic! How much of a hike is it to get there?

I forgot to mention: even more epic when you know that Steve Lange was holding the camera and François Cahour lead us to these slopes! Amazing memories with those 2 amazing passionated pilots!

 

[Stephane]

Some progress on the wing here. Much quicker to assemble than previous design.

 

[Wayne]

Looking good. The simplified design sure is easier to understand. Nice and clean.

 

[purview]

Looking good. The simplified design sure is easier to understand. Nice and clean.

yeah but what does @Stephane mean when he says the previous design does need more care and time to assemble?

it is blended there is no 90° corner of rib n spar, you have to build up over some 1:1 plan or is the ruler method easy, you did coloured marks on the workbench to get the overall alignment. would you recommend to work with pins? or just align and then CA?

 

[Stephane]

yeah but what does @Stephane mean when he says the previous design does need more care and time to assemble?

It's true the new design has nothing special, but the old one was.... totured? Look at the previous wing building pictures here.

it is blended there is no 90° corner of rib n spar, you have to build up over some 1:1 plan or is the ruler method easy, you did coloured marks on the workbench to get the overall alignment. would you recommend to work with pins? or just align and then CA?

All this will be detailed in building instructions, which are under writing in the very same time I build.

 

[Stephane]

Looking good. The simplified design sure is easier to understand. Nice and clean.

Thank you Wayne!

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

It's true the new design has nothing special, but the old one was.... totured? Look at the previous wing building pictures here.

Tortured but beautiful! Wow! So nice and clean.
The new design is pretty great though.

 

[thenated0g]

Is that white wood glue you are using?