Once upon a time, Joe Yap build a few of these Bugs and wrote a comprehensive build thread. I have made some minor modifications and would like to share my build here. As in previous builds, this would be slow as I can only spare as much time to the amount of lost sleep that I can take.
Since discovering the small slope at TBP, I would think that this small glider will be able to fly well there. The plans are available here:
I used the .dwg files instead of the .pdf and printed out the various parts in A3 paper. The reason I used the .dwg files is that I am expanding the size of the Bug by about 3 inches.
I go for the wings first, as I think this would take more time, compared to the pod, that consist of only 3 formers, some balsa sheeting and a CF rod, which I think would be easier.
Since the wing is longer than the original plan, I used 1/8 for the 2 root ribs and 3/32 for the rest of the ribs. Cut out the paper ribs and paste onto the balsa. I intend to use a 3/16x1/8 balsa strip for the LE, that is why I had cut the triangular slot at the LE of the ribs.
All ribs completed.
MS
Since discovering the small slope at TBP, I would think that this small glider will be able to fly well there. The plans are available here:
I used the .dwg files instead of the .pdf and printed out the various parts in A3 paper. The reason I used the .dwg files is that I am expanding the size of the Bug by about 3 inches.
I go for the wings first, as I think this would take more time, compared to the pod, that consist of only 3 formers, some balsa sheeting and a CF rod, which I think would be easier.
Since the wing is longer than the original plan, I used 1/8 for the 2 root ribs and 3/32 for the rest of the ribs. Cut out the paper ribs and paste onto the balsa. I intend to use a 3/16x1/8 balsa strip for the LE, that is why I had cut the triangular slot at the LE of the ribs.
All ribs completed.
MS
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