The Slingsby Skylark 3B construction

[ARUP]

Looks like lots of fiddly stuff is done! The fuse to wing join area looks good! Planking is kinda fun, ain't it!!!

[Malain]

Thanks ARUP! Now, as for establishing if planking is "fun" might be subjected to a seminar...

[Marc B]

Marc, you are doing a great job. The wing joiners look good and the planking is very nice.

[Malain]

Thanks Marc!

[lenb]

Its the small stuff that takes all the time!!!
Keep plugging away .

[Larrikin]

Its the small stuff that takes all the time!!!
Keep plugging away .

The last 10% of a model takes 90% of the time.

David

[Malain]

Some covering done! The no cool thing about the covering is that no one can see the super planking job anymore...

[lenb]

Wow, beautiful

[Malain]

Hi again to all,

That's it, the whole thing is now covered! The wing fit on the fuselage is a bit complicated: the two front nylon screws are to be attached from below, inside the fuse right behind the pilot... British design ...? So far, however, everything fits perfectly, so no worry! Enjoy these few pictures...
Marc

[ARUP]

Hey hey! Looks great! Flying will commence soon, too!

[Malain]

Job completely done!!!!

Sorry folks for the long absence... Busy at work and busy building and finishing the Slingsby ! But it's now completely balanced and ready to fly. I'm pretty happy with the specs: the weight announced by the designer (circa 1987...) was 10 lbs; I ended up at 9.85 lbs (4475 grams). With ballast and pilot - the plane would not fly now without it, literally!!! - , for a total of 3.15 lbs (1425 grams), flying weight is exactly 13 lbs (5900 grams), right on the spot! .

Please, do enjoy these first outside pictures, just taken an hour ago in Quebec City (see the snow here and there...)

[ARUP]

Dang! You still have snow! It was 82 degrees F today in Kentucky. I got a two hour bicycle ride done and worked on my current project. Your Skylark looks great! Good luck with the first flight. I'm sure it'll be a non-event!

[Malain]

Thanks! From what I've seen from you and the incredible work you can do, this is a definite encouragement!!! Hope to meet you soon in a rcaerotow meeting somewhere!
Marc
p.s. don't worry too much for the snow, it gives us a longer building time... And it'll be gone by next week, I hope...