Topic: The D130...

It's getting closer folks... Hoping that Joe will chime in here with some updates as they happen...

But here's some fun stats anyway from Joe's planning:

3.3m
14lb (6.3kg) empty
40lb (18.2kg) full

Three piece wing with different mass outer joiners to spanload.

Each joiner in the heaviest material, steel, weighs 9lb (4kg).

Right now Joe has nearly completed the plugs. Hopefully pictures coming soon!

Zim

It's getting closer folks... Hoping that Joe will chime in here with some updates as they happen...

But here's some fun stats anyway from Joe's planning:

3.3m
14lb (6.3kg) empty
40lb (18.2kg) full

Three piece wing with different mass outer joiners to spanload.

Each joiner in the heaviest material, steel, weighs 9lb (4kg).

Right now Joe has nearly completed the plugs. Hopefully pictures coming soon!

Zim

no zimbo no ,not more temptation ,the pink panther is ready for it,s maiden now, bring on the winds!

Let me know if you go off anywhere soon mate. I want to launch the UK's first pink DS model! I've also sorted out my flap throws on the D80 so that I can get her (hopefully) slowed down a lot better for landing with all that extra ballast onboard. She's 8lb 10oz empty now and 12lb full!

Z

 I want one.............

Let me know if you go off anywhere soon mate. I want to launch the UK's first pink DS model! I've also sorted out my flap throws on the D80 so that I can get her (hopefully) slowed down a lot better for landing with all that extra ballast onboard. She's 8lb 10oz empty now and 12lb full!

Z

certainly zimbo ,no worries on that one,THINK PINK!comon barbie lets go party!!

Let me know if you go off anywhere soon mate. I want to launch the UK's first pink DS model! I've also sorted out my flap throws on the D80 so that I can get her (hopefully) slowed down a lot better for landing with all that extra ballast onboard. She's 8lb 10oz empty now and 12lb full!

Z

12lb?
Isn't that the mass of Joe's D80 span-loading?

D130 stats. OMG 
Will the K100s get in on the act here first?

LOL no Joe's recommended span load on the D80 is 1lb - 16oz per tip. I'm using 12oz per tip as I'm not as fearless as Joe!

I think Joe has flown his D80 many times approaching 20lb in weight.

Regarding the K100's - I think they will be quite close together! Let's see - crikey - this is going to be SOMETHING else having those models on the same hill!

Z

Regarding the K100's - I think they will be quite close together! Let's see - crikey - this is going to be SOMETHING else having those models on the same hill!

Z

So have any arrived?

Not as far as I am aware mate. I think Mark's was done but in the incorrect scheme so he decided to wait on the next batch.

Z

So, who's going to be in line for a D130 Zim, Zim, Zim?

Well I seem to recall you asking me about it for starters Graham! But no, I am aiming to purchase one for myself - and then anyone else who's interested gets to have a poke around my model and make their own minds up as to whether they want one. I really need to get out more though. Want to be ready to use this thing well when the conditions come.

Z

think i'd feel the impact from here if one gets spanked during a full fat run!

Well I seem to recall you asking me about it for starters Graham! But no, I am aiming to purchase one for myself - and then anyone else who's interested gets to have a poke around my model and make their own minds up as to whether they want one. I really need to get out more though. Want to be ready to use this thing well when the conditions come.

Z

Jolly decent of your Rick, old chap, & I look forward to the test flight with more than passing interest

assembled plug pics now up.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16183539&postcount=54

Holy cow! Awesome  Yeah Graham - you guys will all get a go on it once I have it up and going.

Z
PS Anyone who wants a go on my D80 is welcome as well...

Holy cow! Awesome  Yeah Graham - you guys will all get a go on it once I have it up and going.

Z
PS Anyone who wants a go on my D80 is welcome as well...

Que? 

Yeah if you want a go on my D80 just let me know. Invitation open to anyone who can handle it. Might not be to happy with someone DSing it 4ft off the deck, but hey - it's set-up so sweet now that I want people to see what they are like. So there's only one way to do that really.

Z

Yeah if you want a go on my D80 just let me know. Invitation open to anyone who can handle it. Might not be to happy with someone DSing it 4ft off the deck, but hey - it's set-up so sweet now that I want people to see what they are like. So there's only one way to do that really.

Z

That's pointy, you know I rarely exceed 4 ft off the deck........

Seriously good offer
Irresistible.

No worries G - now get that Opus built before you buy a D130!

Z

Zim, think about what you are saying, would you really trust me with your d80, I nearly took my head off, and then flew through base B flag post at the welsh open, but hey i will have a go if you want.

Scott r

LOL you do have a point there mate... Any nonsense like that and you'll be handing the tx back to me pronto!

To be serious though, it will have to be people who crash less than 5 models in a day. Sorry Scott.

Z

LOL you do have a point there mate... Any nonsense like that and you'll be handing the tx back to me pronto!

To be serious though, it will have to be people who crash less than 5 models in a day. Sorry Scott.

Z

Can I have a go then?

    Would you be able to cope with tour airframe best being with the TX in my hands!

Yeah if you want a go on my D80 just let me know. Invitation open to anyone who can handle it. Might not be to happy with someone DSing it 4ft off the deck, but hey - it's set-up so sweet now that I want people to see what they are like. So there's only one way to do that really.

Z

i,ll wait for my go then zimbo,80mph winds at pen-y-fan will suit me and model just fine ...course you can still land it for me !!no  worries

and of course you will be carrying it up to the top wont you Zimbo ....................should imagine there will be quite a que .........

Can I have a go then?

    Would you be able to cope with tour airframe best being with the TX in my hands!

You already have one, so you don't qualify!

i,ll wait for my go then zimbo,80mph winds at pen-y-fan will suit me and model just fine ...course you can still land it for me !!no  worries

That's what I'll sell you YOUR D80 for LOL! Coz you won't be flyin' mine when there's conditions like that coz I'll be flyin' it!!

Z

LOL just reading that. Case in point on the last time out Mark - not the right day for you to fly my D80 

On another note, Joe's workshop relocation is now pretty much complete, and work has recommenced on the D130. As I understand it, right now the plugs are in primer ready for the final flat back before the high gloss finish goes on prior to polishing and creating the moulds.

Z

Plugs finished, elevator mould complete...

Z

It's getting closer... Fuse plug complete, wing plugs not far off. Joe's starting in on making up the parting boards next week and then the major moulds...


d130 molds 016 by Sloperacer, on Flickr


D130 build 082 by Sloperacer, on Flickr


D130 build 066 by Sloperacer, on Flickr


D130 build 075 by Sloperacer, on Flickr

and just in case you wondered how big it is... the model Joe's holding over it is a D80.


D130 by Sloperacer, on Flickr

mmmwwwuuuuuhahahahahaahahahaha

more updates today . . . .hooooooge 

  can't wait for this one!

Z

The maiden isn't far off apparently - what a model...


DSC_0016 by Sloperacer, on Flickr



DSC_0022 by Sloperacer, on Flickr



DSC_0032 by Sloperacer, on Flickr

Woo hoo ! looks luverly
With Rumbey just getting his D60, i think i'l go one better & get a D130 for "Whooshthump"

  Stuart.

Hopefully Joe has managed to fly it today, no word yet though 

Serious bit of kit though, would hate to think what it would cost to get one flying 

Tom

Far canal   

"Joe Manor 381mph new D130 prototype, maiden, gun Billy Cox. Flew beautifully apparently."

381mph on her maiden cant be bad.

Joe's curreny pb is.
"7   Manor, Joe   United States   393mph   Dynamic 160 M/D160M   Dec 8 2009   Mars Hill   16   8   51   261.1"

381 mph maiden , Chuffin eck

  Stuart.

Gonna need a couple of sherpas to get that kit to anywhere ds'able in the UK

Gonna need a couple of sherpas to get that kit to anywhere ds'able in the UK

I hope Clayton hasn't forgotten what he said when this one was first talked about a year ago 

It is amazing to consider the range that the phrase 'RC Glider' covers. One of those tip joiners weighs the same as the first 15 planes in DLG event.
Amazing work. You look at the 130" span and think that it's not much bigger than an F3F and then you see the wing thickness, the fus size...
Remarkable. And it looks right somehow in the way that the 160 didn't - although that is probably in retrospect. Anyway fingers crossed for some good wind for Joe.

Incredible isn't it John? I think (hopefully Joe will correct me if I'm wrong here) that the D130 has a little bit more aspect ratio than the D160. I think it's stretched 10 inches longer in the centre panel than a direct scale down would have been.

This model is so exciting. The thought of flying it completely terrifies me, and that's a good thing! What a rush it will be!!

Z