I had dealt (briefly) with Sharma Models in the late 80s and 90s. I had bought Balsa Wood, a Diesel Engine, and many props.

I have always had a very high regard for them. To successfully manufacture an engine of consistent, internationally recognized quality and performance, is an Engineering feat worthy of a giant corporation, and here we had a Small Industry based in Jodhpur doing it successfully. As an IIT Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years experience, I know what that entails, and have a very high regard and respect for their engineering skills.

While browsing through their site I came across the Kaiser, and, being a bit "full-up" with corro, wanted to build a Balsa model. So I phoned up Vivek Sharma, discussed with him, and bought it 

Have reached this point now, after starting on 11th August, and spending 2-3 hours a day. I can post a full bild-log, with some "Tips & Tricks" if there is interest.

THE BARE BONES - A Happy Moment in a Balsa Build

I have one hand cut one lying for years ! motivated to join in (it has the old blue print too, to scale, along

Make it sir, should be fun (with a lot of ghassing    )

@sanjayrai55
I know you get up at 5am.
You are either 55 or 59 years old.
So presumably not retired from your day job.
Yet you manage build after build.
I guess like Gusty, you too need only 3 hours of sleep.

But my question is not that.
It is:
Where do you keep all the models?
I don't even have a place to sit.
Except for one sofa left for dad, others occupied by Tiger Moth, Magic, RCTLG, Corsair.
Solo Star and Fantasia on top of fridge.
Trainers on top of bookshelves.
Aermodelling mags from 1947.
Worktable overflowing.
Dining table has to be cleared 3 times a day.
Citabria, 2 Nine Eagles, sundry crates in balcony.
Goldberg Cub unopened since 1996...

Aaargh.
Do you have any space to let for a nominal rent?
Regards.

Don't think i didn't notice the rib capping. Just waiting for tissue and dope. Hopefully.

Iyer sir, my age and other details are no secret. Just click on my profile

For keeping models, walls are one's best friend

 

I give away a lot of models to encourage new flyers.

What saddens and maddens me is in most cases they take the model with much gratitude and enthusiasm, and then vanish 

Oh my Goodness. KK Sir n Sanjay Sir both of you are really Legends. hats Off

Thank you sir

nice  to see your treasure

good collection sir    

And here i thought i was crazy for wanting to die with models on the side of my Hospital bed, You sir, are much younger at heart then many people i have come across. It is an inspiration to see somebody still building in their later years. (sorry if i made you feel older). :-)

Dear Sanjay Sir,

Wish I too had such space for my models.....  I had to stop after making my third as I am out of space in my workroom.  The bed there generally has aeromodelling stuff on it or a model which needs some attention before flying.  My two models are on the wall and the third will be out for flying on the coming Sunday.  The fourth one, a 5 ft span glider (Guppy) is kept in the loft and the wing was damaged and a new one is in the process... nearly half done.... but it still remains in the loft.  My Balsa and similar other things make my movement a bit difficult in the room.  Yes my two cycles also reside there.

The Sharma's were always ahead of their times when they started to make the Engines.... then came their aeromodels which were way ahead of the ones being sold at that time.... Please read the foot note of my reply and it will tell you more about the Sharmas.... Mr Anand and now Vivek and Vishal are keeping the same flame alight and doing great work... Soon their Metal gear and carbon gear servos will be in the market.

Anyway..... all that is said and done.... I been with the Sharma's from nearly the year 1980.  Was a kid then.... but was with the Senior Sharma whenever he went flying... spent a lot of time with him learning how and what to do..... Later was involved with them when they started shifting from just making engines to models..... I flew the Kaiser (Mk 1) in the year 1983 - 85.  I had that plan with me and recently I built it from thermocol..... Thats the model I prefer to fly more and its been doing great since it took to the air in Nov last year.... Countless sorties and well... heavy landings too....  Its a foam one with a Turnigy 3536/6 1250 KV motor..... with a 4 cell its a rocket and flies like a dream...

See the older Kaiser in the picture me flying it in the local airfield....... Do please note the low slung tailplane as it was in the original design......

Happy and Safe flying......

I see some familiar tarmac

HA ha ha.... Yes I know.... Good old memories do not die....

What a wonderful insight on Sharma's Shobhit. Lucky you, to have had such a great interaction with them

Your thermocol version looks real pretty Isn't that a lot of motor for it? My balsa model seems headed for 1100 grams or so, with a 2200 mAh LiPo.

Gusty Saheb can recognize any flying field in the nation 

My Pleasure Sir. But I am really Inspired. Also I am in touch with KK Sir and he is helping me out at the beginning level. believe me he is a True Legend. Thanks again Sir.

Well dear Sanjay,

This is not a slow flier.... I do my basic aerobaatics too on it and so I need the motor.... on a 4 cell it gives the right feel of flying a good model....  Yes it weighs over a Kg with a 2600 mAh three cell or a 2200 4 cell lipo i.e. 1200 gms.  Mind you the insides of the fuselage are reinforced with 1.5 mm plywood and the wings have hardwoord spars along with a balsa spar.  Being covered in vinyl (vinyl is very heavy) cost it so much of weight.

By the way.... Sharma's not have excellent Laser cut kits for all their models......

Happy Flying...

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Sanjayrai55 that's a super phot blog...claps

Thanks iwincar

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Sanjayrai55 ,try publishing an e book of ur work,seriously it's huge & will be really a great help for beginners and pros alike

You are kind.

Aeromodelling is my Hobby, and RCI is my e-book. I'm content