Hi Andre many thanks for a brilliant video I’ve just bought the Gladiator with no instructions and the online download doesn’t work. You’ve saved the day. Thanks again Simon. 🇬🇧

6 ай бұрын

hobbyking.com/en_us/durafly-pnf-gloster-gladiator-mk1-biplane-fighter-epo-1100mm-43.html - manual and files section

6 ай бұрын

cdn-global-hk.hobbyking.com/media/file/d/u/durafly_gloster_gladiator_1100mm_pnf_manual.pdf-edit.pdf?_gl=1*18abym7*_ga*MTg2NjgyNjI4Ny4xNzA0NDY2MjA1*_ga_5W5MJE4N6Q*MTcwNTg0MjM0OS41LjEuMTcwNTg0MjQzMi40NC4wLjA.

Very useful, especially the decal application. I have just taken delivery of one so will use this video as a build guide alongside the manual. I'll be honest. I'm not so keen on the outcome of your rigging. I have done this before with wire and used small threaded tensioners to pull it all tight. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything.

Excellent video. My Gladiator is waiting for the rudder and elevator servos and control rods which were missing from the kit. HK are sending replacements. Really looking forward to getting my bird in the air.

I've got one of these on backorder here in the UK where HK have just returned - and now pay UK taxes :) One thing I'm considering changing is the 9gm servos which (I guess) will have vulnerable plastic gears and replacing them with metal geared servos. I'll check when it arrives at the end of October 23. This is an excellent video which goes into far more detail than any other I've watched and will be very useful in a few weeks. I've scratch built and kit built many models over the years (including biplanes) so I don't anticipate many problems but it's always good to acquire as much info as possible before the start.

@belperflyer7419

10 ай бұрын

As the rigging isn't actually doing anything except aping the full-size, I'll do my usual method with bipes and use shirring elastic which stays tight. I may use the thin Bowden cable for the fin/tailplane where it will offer some stability. I'll keep the supplied steel cable to use for closed loop controls on my other models.

If you use small micro spings on the 4 lower mounting points on the lower wing it will take up all the slack in the wire Andre

Loved the Decal portion, I dont think anyone has really spent any time explaining them like that, in the other 4 or 5 assembly videos I've seen.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Took some time but was worth the effort. I also now know how to handle the wing rigging better.

Hi, I am going to order this plane soon, good instructional video. Could you please tell me the name & make of your plane stand as it looks like just what I’m looking for.🤞

Great detailed video. Do you wipe the surface with alcohol before applying the decals?

6 ай бұрын

No, I get the reason with the process residue/oils. Maybe windex on a cloth? I’d worry the alcohol would hit the paint too hard.

@law4nyc

6 ай бұрын

@ thank you. The instruction manual makes no mention of using anything to remove mold release agent before applying the decals, so I won't.

6 ай бұрын

Mine have been fine for a few seasons so far.

Are the hinges real or pressed foam?

2 жыл бұрын

Foam. As per the standard for Durafly models.

Nice work I just got my plane I'll be following your build.Thanks again 😀 at what temperature did you set the iron?

2 жыл бұрын

I found with the sock on, my iron did better at the mid temperature point. I did change the temperature depending on the size of the decal and part it was going on.