LIBELLE

[JNUK]

Just want to share my latest design:



It was inspired by this little plane:



I used the same "flat pack" approach as for my previous model - RocketRacer . All panels are cut from ether cardboard or thin balsa sheets. Here is the assembly video:
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And here is Libelle's maiden flight:
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[Scotty Dog]

Works for me.
Nice build.
I like the mix of it being an airplane/rocket build.
Kills 2 with one.
Back in the day,I built lots of balsa/tissue airplanes. (rubber bandman powered)
Im sure it was a fun build.
Anywhoo- Again ,NICE!

 

[JNUK]

Thank you Scotty Dog. It was indeed fun to design and build. Although I made some minor mistakes on the way, I'm quite pleased with the result.

As for the airplane/rocket mix I decided to stay on the safe side and added some nose weight. Otherwise, without much effort from my side, the model is a natural glider. I may build another one without extra weight to test it as a proper rocket glider. I'm not sure yet.

It's hard time for me now - I have to decide what to build next. So many tempting ideas!

 

[aditat2]

Sweet!

 

[Daddyisabar]

Very Cool. Keep up the good work.