On offer are the previous 4 models and new additions of a Hawker Hunter and a MiG 21 catapult launched model. Details of the new models are as follows:

All measurements are approximate and may be off by 5 mm or so.

Hawker Hunter : Length 325 mm (Tip of Nose to Tip of Tail), Wingspan 300 mm, Balsa weight 24 grams. Price : Rs. 150/- + Courier

MiG 21 : Length 305 mm (Tip of Nose to Tip of Tail), Wingspan 300 mm, Balsa weight 22 grams. Price Rs.150/- + Courier

Old timers will be nostalgic and undoubtedly identify the antecedents of these two new models.

As shown in the picture, a tube of Quickfix, Sandpaper 100 grade, Silk ribbon will be included in every kit. Specifications of the Auster Rs.60/-, Boreas Rs.70/-, Eurus Rs.90/- and Zephyr Rs.120/- can be found here : http://www.rcindia.org/for-sale/balsa-wood-gliders/

All prices are exclusive of courier charges. Keeping in mind the valuable lessons learnt from the previous experience (though the Balsa Gliders reached more or less intact to all consignees), I propose to ship through First Flight Couriers. Each consignment will be securely packed in thermocole, bubble tape and stiff cardboard. Larger consignments will be shipped in cardboard boxes. IMPORTANT : Please check this link for a good idea of the costs involved in shipping your consignment. Each glider kit weighs around 150 grams once packed securely.

http://www.firstflight.net/n_dom_rate.asp

This sale will close on 15th Sept. and the consignment will leave Guwahati on or around 24th Sept.
 
I am offering a 10% discount to all buyers who book 4 or more Gliders at a time.

Here is what we will do:

Step 1. You choose the gliders that you want
Step 2. You confirm your order to me on the forum
Step 3. I pack a trial consignment and let you know the exact courier charges
Step 4. You remit the amount into my account
Step 5. I confirm your order to the supplier
Step 6. Once the kits reach me, I repack and send them to you and give you the Tracking No.
Step 7. You receive the kits and are happy and we do business again!

Hope this is acceptable to all and I also hope I've not left any scope left for any ambiguity. Please get in touch if you require any clarifications.

Regards,

VC

Shipping is at buyers risk.

The earlier models.

Alternately, all buyers may choose their preferred courier and I will try to ship it through them if a Guwahati office is in existence. I would be grateful if you could provide details like their Guwahati telephone numbers or their Guwahati address. Details of the following are available with me - Overnite, First Flight, DTDC, Pafex / Fedex, GATI.

VC sir i did not get my silk ribbons....but what are they used for ?

Its used to paste on the wing dihedral :

Akky, sorry for the oversight. You can use any strip of cloth 1/2 inch wide or you can buy  silk ribbon from any stationery store. It is used to strengthen the wing joints. Let me see if I can do something for you................

Thanks Rajathv8. Blocking the following for you:

Hunter X1, MiG X 1, Boreas X 1, Zephyr X 1.

Nice way to start a day by booking 4 gliders

Thanks for your support! I will factor in the 10% discount on this deal.

Thanks VC

2 each of all the models booked for Majraj. Thank you so much Sir!  PM sent.

Akky, I just checked the pictures that you posted of the Zephyr Glider on another thread. Sorry buddy, the construction is NOT correct. The wing should sit on TOP of the fuselage, you have joined them at the fuselage midsection. The balsa spar that was supplied with the kit is meant to be cut in half and pasted on both sides of the fuselage where the wing sits. This will give the wing base a greater surface area to adhere to and will form a solid bond. Let me see if I can post a diagram here.

This is what I mean.

thank you sir thats why i bought two zephyr

Ek kaam karo. Blade se gently line score karo and remove the wings. Sand the fuselage back and reassemble the wings. Or else I will send you a free Zephyr with your next order.

thank you sir but i guess i wont be building any plane this year probably next  year in june only i will start....so no need to send  Wishing you Good Luck for your glider  sales
Akshay

Majraj, let's make this a Baker's Dozen. You asked for 12 gliders, I'll give you 13 for the same price + a 10% discount as promised. Name your choice, which one do you want for the Lucky 13th?

Just finished assembling a Zephyr. Uploading some pics. Final sanding yet to be completed.

A close up of the empennage (tail section).

Hi VC

Can you pls clarify whether balsa wood for all parts used in Hawker Hunter and Mig 21 kits are same as they were in Boreas or Auster kits?

No, they are of a better quality.

Sale closes tomorrow at 9pm. Anybody else interested?

Thank you Majraj, 12 more booked for you, in the same denominations as stated earlier. That is a 10% discount on the total + 1 Free Hunter + 1 Free MiG 21 for you.

Thanks again for your valuable support!

VC

I would advice all buyers not to go in for the Auster as I am personally not too happy with it being 'value for money'. For MAJRAJ's order, I am replacing the Auster with the Boreas at no extra cost.

Majraj, PM sent. Please check.

Regards.

Rajath, PM sent.

Majraj,

PM sent as I quote below:
 
"24 pieces of the new model Magpie Glider (Hope you like the name) 16.5 inches Length and 14.5 inches span + Plasticene + Quickfix @ Rs.130/- per piece Plus postage. I will include 2 extra gliders so that you get a total of 26 pieces for Rs.3420/- (including a max of Rs.300 for the courier charges)

Hope you like the deal. You have my bank details, please remit and confirm."

Thank you for your continued support. 

Regards,

VC

Majraj, Please ignore the earlier PM and above post, as I had not factored in the 10% discount. Total amount payable will be Rs.3108/- for the 26 gliders, inclusive of postage.

Regards,

VC

The Magpie Glider, newest addition and selling like hot cakes! This one is a beautiful flyer.

Recieved my package today. This is my first aeromodelling related courier

The packing was really good The tail of the mig 21 broke but i can fix it easily. Everything else was safe and sound. Thanks VC

Attaching pics of the packing -

Wow!! I see QuickFix in the last pic. This used to be the 'Balsa Cement' in the NCC workshop where I learnt Chuck gliders.

VC, where did you find them ? Is the pack new ? as I remember the Carton used to be orange in color!! That was ealy 90's I guess!!

All the best for the build Rajath!

Thanks Ujjwaana
I have 4 of them - one with each kit. Wembly's quick fix. Says on the pack that its made in J&K. Din expect that

Rajath, thank you so much for the positive rating.

Yes this is Quickfix in anew packing.


I am trying to supply ready to build kits which contain Quickfix and Sandpaper. The Plasticene is causing problems as it is not available here.

Thanks once again for your support.

Chintan, your consignment of 10 Gliders left today. PM sent with details.

Majraj, your consignment of 26 Gliders left today. PM sent with details.

Thanks for your support.

Plasticene serves the same purpose as clay right? Nose weight? Or is it for something else?  

Plasticene is for the nose weight only. You should be able to source that in Bangalore easily.

Completed models with plasticene in place.

The first picture is of the Magpie. Awesome glide characteristics. Perhaps, the best flyer.

The second picture is of the Zephyr 2 which has an unusual empennage with a side mounted tail fin. The original Zephyr has a standard centre mounted vertical fin. Both fly equally well.

Will post a video soon.

VC

VC you tempt me with those images. Alas i wont be able to start woek on them till next week as i have tests
You were right about the quality of mig and hunter kits being better.

I use kids clay for weight - red, yelloy,blue and green . Bought one for Rs.18 some time back. Got a ship, tree and flower clay shape maker FREE!!! Burst out laughting when i found it inside!

Rajath, I would like to buy 5 packs of the clay URGENTLY. can you arrange it for me if I pay you in advance? Please let me know.

Sure VC. I have sent a mail. Check and let me know

thanks Rajath... ok.. I change my order to 'all' once again

Can you please use ship all of them for me? Also please let me know if you could use BlueDart...

Hi VC, do u still have the Magpie Glider, if yes i would like to order 1.

Respected VC,

Would you please link the thread of your earlier post to sand and adjust of the glider parts and fixing with ribbon.

Is your students sand the wing  with sandpaper by hand support? I use Hard back support behind sandpaper to avoid oversanding. Diamond file sets works well. As, my Cam is not at present with me,  cannot post just right now the photographs.

Friends, I got two glider as gifts from VC and a lot thanks to VC.
But SAD, as he has not give his mailing address so that at least I can send greetings card to HIM.

Please PM me your mailing address Vikramaditya-Da.

Let's not discuss gifts in public. Recently, I have received a a gift that will remain a treasured possession as long as I live. However, I can't disclose any details right now as I wouldn't want this person to be swamped by "Please Sir, I also want one" requests. It can become quite embarrassing. Kalyan, in future, please refer to me simply as VC. Epithets such as 'Respected' are best reserved for the stalwarts on this forum who really deserve it.

I can't seem to find the thread about sanding and finishing, please check with RajathV8. I think he was the one who had posted a detailed build log of one of the gliders that he bought from me.

You may sand using free hand techniques, but using a Sanding Block (I use Hard back support behind sandpaper to avoid over sanding) is a much better idea.

All the best!

i want to purchase hunter gliders, how to go about it

Dear Santhosh, PM sent.

VC sir regarding the nose weight ( i missed the last posts  ) you can get a similar clay in the glass shop, the clay is used for windows , we call it " LAMBI" in marathi... its oily and doesnot dry but is effective as weight option as it is heavy compared to size....

Dear Santhosh,

Your consignment (30 pcs Magpie / Follow Me and 30 pcs Millennium) left today through Professional Couriers. I will be able to give you the Consignment Number by tomorrow evening. I have also included a free Hunter kit and some accessories for you. Hope they all reach safe and sound.

1st pic : 30 X Follow Me / Magpie

2nd pic : 30 X Millenium

3rd pic : The Consignment

Thanks a ton for your support!

Regards.

Hi VC,

Im interested in purchasing 1 magpie & 1 millenium glider, how do i go about it..?

Ashwin

Millennium ready in stock. Sorry but I can't order just one Magpie kit. Drop me a PM and we will take it forward.

Dear VC,

I want all 6 models of these chucks.

Please update me with all kind of charges.

Regards.

Let me see what I can do.

Regards.

Hi

I want to buy MIG21 and Hunter.
Kindly let me know the prices for the same as well as the procedure to get these.

Thank you.

ANY LEFT??