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Here we have an assemblage of build photos on the 71" GRYPHON wing and fuselage. It may appear to be a difficult build but its an easy ship to fabricate actually. The key is to ensure things are straight and true for a good flying model. Pausing the video to see and read the details will help you assemble and have fun doing it. Enjoy...
Some photos of the framed up GRYPHON airframe. Note that the elevon servos are mounted in the wings eliminating the sliding tray elevon control. This allows TX mixing for much more adjustability. It also means the top cover of the fuselage is permanently glued on making the assembly stronger.
The GRYPHON aerobatic glider designed by Ron Neal is one of our favorite old s'cool models that yours truly had wanted for a long time. Well in 2009 I finally built one from scratch and this is the final product. What we are offering here is a scratch-build version. If you prefer to build the Laser-cut GRYPHON, it may be viewed here.
Basic specs:
71" wingspan
36-40oz AUW (all up weight)
2 channel mixing
I am the sole licensee of the model awarded by Bob Martin of Bob Martin RC Models. I have offered this 'sub-kit' for 2 years running now in the form of a scratch-build project for those who enjoy building from the ground up like me.
Scratch-Kit consists of:
Wing rib, vertical fin and fuselage part templates (no wood)
