Author Topic: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees! (Read 428325 times)

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #180 on:** April 13, 2012, 06:56:06 AM »

Finally I have my 2m proto type Quark kit ready for her maiden.
Venue for her first flight will be Mt Leinster.
Sorry for no fotos, I am superstitiious :?:
I have the car packed and just finishing of charging batteries and then I will meet up with JP in Armagh for our journey to Mt. Leinster.
Hope to see you all soon, well 5 hrs time.

Richard

alibodin · « **Reply #181 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:48:15 AM »

So how did the maiden of the Quark go then?

Alistair

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #182 on:** April 16, 2012, 17:27:43 PM »

Hi Alastair, I have just returned from my trip to Mt. Leinster and the highlight of my flights was the Quark maiden, 2 seconds into the flight I was inverted and rolling :lol:
The big throws on the all moving elevator made for some extreme maneouvers yet on small movements it is sleek and very precise.. The Quark has everything I would ever want in an aerobatic glider. With ease it will perform the most demanding maneouvers and still retain air speed after exiting the maneouver. This is what makes the Quark head and shoulders above any other wooden aerobatic plane on the market that I have flown.
I think Quark has everything I need and accord to it producer the Quark with all the updates will be in production with in the next few weeks.
I have ordered another one and will gladly pay my hard earned cash for a great flying plane.
I am hoping Fred will post a few fotos of it flying, as I never took any fotos of it because of Friday the 13th.

Richard

alibodin · « **Reply #183 on:** April 16, 2012, 17:46:47 PM »

Richard,

GLad to hear it went well and I look forward to any pictures.

I also look forward to getting a the short kit when they become available.

AListair

Fred · « **Reply #184 on:** April 19, 2012, 21:27:01 PM »

Hi Alistair,

I concur!

Richard's Quark first flight went very well! Lots of fun!
Tried it also, and Richard have demoniac throws on the elevator! Fun fun fun!

Here is a very short video, and the very first launch of Richard's Quark!

https://vimeo.com/39531080

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #185 on:** April 20, 2012, 07:36:39 AM »

Brilliant video Fred, bring your camera this weekend for the Quark is going to dance at the NI Slope Bash

For anyone that missed the event post we are having our second Slope Fest on the slopes of the Sperrins (Slieve Gallion) this Saturday and Sunday, everyone is welcome and the winds look promising so it will be fun fun fun and a hotdog or 2 maybe eaten lol

GeorgeB · « **Reply #186 on:** May 01, 2012, 20:40:46 PM »

Hallo from Prague,
small progress here

can somebody show me how rudder is connected with the servo?

and answer my questions on the picture below

thanks a lot
George

Fred · « **Reply #187 on:** May 01, 2012, 20:58:18 PM »

Hi George,

This is some good progress! :clap:

Ok, for the rudder, mine use closed loop cables, but you can use Robart snakes if you prefer, but I would personaly use cables. They exit by the holes at the end of the fuselage.

For your drawing, 90 degrees on the right : Yes
Don't mind the cuts (lines) that are on the 2 long pieces named N1. They are for the Laser Cut kit!

Now, talking about these 2 parts, I just realized that I did not name them right and placed on the plan! :oops:

If you look carefuly at the plan and the pieces, this is easy to find which one goes where : the notches on the ribs will match the correct piece if you see what I mean.
Material is : top one on the plan : 2mm plywood (that's the piece that is the ailerons LE)
Bottom one : 3mm plywood (that's the piece that go at the end of the ribs of the wings)

This bad drawing should shed some lights

Let me know if there are still parts that are unclear.

Fred

GeorgeB · « **Reply #188 on:** May 01, 2012, 21:39:17 PM »

Thank you Fred, I understand, but to be sure about the rudder,
can you make a detailed photo of your tail and servos please :wink:
George

Quote from: "Fred"

Hi George,

This is some good progress! :clap:

Ok, for the rudder, mine use closed loop cables, but you can use Robart snakes if you prefer, but I would personaly use cables. They exit by the holes at the end of the fuselage.

For your drawing, 90 degrees on the right : Yes
Don't mind the cuts (lines) that are on the 2 long pieces named N1. They are for the Laser Cut kit!

Now, talking about these 2 parts, I just realized that I did not name them right and placed on the plan! :oops:

If you look carefuly at the plan and the pieces, this is easy to find which one goes where : the notches on the ribs will match the correct piece if you see what I mean.
Material is : top one on the plan : 2mm plywood (that's the piece that is the ailerons LE)
Bottom one : 3mm plywood (that's the piece that go at the end of the ribs of the wings)

This bad drawing should shed some lights

Let me know if there are still parts that are unclear.

Fred

alibodin · « **Reply #189 on:** May 01, 2012, 22:08:39 PM »

George,

You could to make things easier make the pieces A1 and A2 in one piece if you have long enough material. I think Fred has them in two parts so as to make the box of bits smaller.

AListair

ps Fred any news when the short kits will be available?

GeorgeB · « **Reply #190 on:** May 02, 2012, 14:11:06 PM »

Quote from: "alibodin"

George,

You could to make things easier make the pieces A1 and A2 in one piece if you have long enough material. I think Fred has them in two parts so as to make the box of bits smaller.

AListair

ps Fred any news when the short kits will be available?

thanks, but here they sell only 3 mm (190 x 387 mm) plywood :roll:
so I have to glue 3 pieces together :!:

GeorgeB · « **Reply #191 on:** May 03, 2012, 13:23:16 PM »

Quote from: "Fred"

Hi George,

Ok, for the rudder, mine use closed loop cables, but you can use Robart snakes if you prefer, but I would personaly use cables. They exit by the holes at the end of the fuselage.

Let me know if there are still parts that are unclear.

Fred

Hi Fred,

is something like this you meant about the rudder control?

Fred · « **Reply #192 on:** May 03, 2012, 16:34:31 PM »

Hi George,

This is exactly that. But no need to have all the stuff in the middle..
I'll take a photo of mine tonight (sorry, forgot yesterday :oops: ).
Takes litterally 5 minutes to install

GeorgeB · « **Reply #193 on:** May 03, 2012, 18:31:35 PM »

Quote from: "Fred"

Hi George,

This is exactly that. But no need to have all the stuff in the middle..
I'll take a photo of mine tonight (sorry, forgot yesterday :oops: ).
Takes litterally 5 minutes to install

Thanks a lot Fred , I'm curious :wink:

GeorgeB · « **Reply #194 on:** May 03, 2012, 21:52:53 PM »

next questions Fred,
for what is this?

and this?

and I dont understand how elevators are fixed to fuselage?
They are plant into 3mm rods, and are they glued to them?

sorry for my maybe stupid questions :oops:

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