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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2008MINI-FLEDGLING
Is anyone kitting the old Sterling Mini-Fledgling? I really enjoyed this kit when I was first learning and would love to build another in the Laser-cut format. Thanks Alan I reduced the big Fledgling plans to 3/4 size and did my own version a while back. You could go that way if nobody else offers the actual plans. I'll make you a copy at whetever Kinko's charges plus mailing if you want. Geoff >Is anyone kitting the old Sterling Mini-Fledgling? I really enjoyed this >kit when I was first learning and would love to build another in the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I understand. I have a full kit, just wanted a lasercut one if I could find it. The Sterling Diecrush wasn't my favorite kind of kits. Just wanted something cleaner and nicer to build one. Still looking for a laser cut Does anyone know how to incorp a scaned jpg into Turbo cad to create a cut file? Alan >I reduced the big Fledgling plans to 3/4 size and did my own version a >while back. You could go that way if nobody else offers the actual plans. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >>Thanks >>Alan Yes. Seriously, TurboCAD v11 will do raster-to-vector conversion as a native function. If you're using an earlier or free version, then try the freeware version of WinTopo http://www.wintopo.com/ . There are a few limitations over the paidware version, but it works very well. If I recall, it won't work on JPG files, only BMPs, but freeware file format converters are available. Tip: It's best to clean up your drawing as much as possible before running WinTopo because it will convert EVERY mark, large or small, from raster to vector, which can add greatly to conversion time. DougSter I am building one right now. My dad bought the kit back in the 70's. H built some of it, and I am finishing it. I am going to convert it t electric -- Faspr How did you guys come out on your builds. Inquiring minds want to know I am planning on kitting this in a laser cut format and want to kno what progress you made and if there is any more interest in buildin this classic? Thank -- mmartin5 >How did you guys come out on your builds. Inquiring minds want to know. >I am planning on kitting this in a laser cut format and want to know >what progress you made and if there is any more interest in building >this classic? I converted this to a full house with throttled carb for 1/2a pylon racing - extra large fuel tank and all. Won a few trophies with this model as a result back in the mid 1970s. What a lovely project. I believe I'll have another as soon as they're ready, mate. Let me know by e-mail. -- Ray I reduced the standard Fledgling plans 20%, made it a taildragger, and used conventional instead of strip ailerons. Only one mistake: I took off on high aileron rate, and rolled it into the ground on the first turn. DUMB!!! I've not yet finished rebuilding the destroyed wing. I'll use half as much throw when I do!!! I powered it with an Irvine .25, which was plenty of power. My full-sized Fledgling was my first four channel plane, built about 1977. I still have it. Geoff, with two left thumbs and no brains >How did you guys come out on your builds. Inquiring minds want to know. >I am planning on kitting this in a laser cut format and want to know [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > The Sterling Mini-Fledgling laser cut kits are ready this week. I'l post some pictures of the parts if anyone is interested. I am sendin one over to Jason Mayes for a test build. He is the local Fledglin expert and has scratch built several different sizes and versions. To -- mmartin5 > The Sterling Mini-Fledgling laser cut kits are ready this week. I might like one. What's your website? BTW, here's a 3/4 size Fledgling, highly modified! > http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1700346 >> The Sterling Mini-Fledgling laser cut kits are ready this week. >I might like one. What's your website? >BTW, here's a 3/4 size Fledgling, highly modified! >> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1700346 Perhaps start a new thread? This one is attached to an old one with the same subject line. Maybe use "New Mini-Fledgling" this time. -- Ray Hey, I know Jason Mayes. Are you in Kansas City? > The Sterling Mini-Fledgling laser cut kits are ready this week. I'll > post some pictures of the parts if anyone is interested. I am sending > one over to Jason Mayes for a test build. He is the local Fledgling > expert and has scratch built several different sizes and versions. > > Tom |
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