Some members have PM'd with enquiries about the possibilities of converting these models to RC. Most of my knowledge in this field is handed down to me by Col. Sundaram (Sundaramvelar) who is a champion in the field of micro RC.

Yes. It can be done and it is being done all over the world.

Plantraco sells all equipment required from Motors, actuators, micro Rx's and batteries. However, cheaper alternatives are available in the local market. For example, you can get a used Cellphone Vibra motor for as cheap as Rs.20/- and a CR 2032 battery for Rs. 15/- or less. It will take some effort to remove the eccentric weight from the vibra motor shaft, but once you get the hang of it, its easy. Alternatively brand new, coreless pager motors are available for Rs.125/-. There are many tutorials on the net which can teach us how to make actuators that work as servos.

Just remember that once your glider has been trimmed and has flown successfully, you will have to then mount all your equipment as close to the CG line to maintain the balance. Alternatively, you may want to start the build process with an entirely different perspective of creating an electric RC model from the very start.

Link to coreless pager motors:

http://www.robosoftsystems.co.in/roboshop/motor-accesories/dc-motors/coreless-motor.html

There are a lot of informative discussions on International RC forums on the subject of converting small gliders to RC, some of them are here:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793912
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=761967
http://www.microrccars.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=17&t=196&s=
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4549324/printable.htm

I have successfully converted a small Depron glider (wingspan 11 inches) into a free flight electric model. It wasn't too difficult.

I hope I have been able to satisfy some queries.

If you've never done this before, please read up your basics of aeromodelling and get your fundamentals correct. There is an easier alternative though! Get yourself to Jhansi and meet up with Col. Sundaram and he will teach you everything. He is a wonderful Officer and a Gentleman and won't charge you a penny.  

Regards.

I was beginning to lose track, so I refreshed the list of confirmed orders as of now:

Dileep            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1
Verma           : Eurus X 2
Akky             : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 2, Boreas X 1
MPP              : Zephyr X 1
Nehal            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1
Runik             : Eurus X 2
Ankur kaul      : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1, Boreas X 1
PVN 2000       : Zephyr X 1

I hope I haven't left anyone out.

Hey so sale has started I wish you all the best 
One suggestion : why dont you watermark the images with shop name, ph no. and mail-id?, will serve as publicity.

Thanks for the suggestions Rajath! All that is in the pipeline and is being processed.

Cheers!

Dreamliner, thanks for your support.

Booking  Auster X 2, Boreas X 2, Eurus X 2, Zephyr X 2

FlyJoe, Thanks to you too.
Booking the following items for you:

Boreas x 2
Eurus x 2
Zephyr x 2

Warm Regards,

VC

Dreamliner, your order has been updated. Thanks again!!!

Final sales before I lock the first consignment:

Dileep            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1
Verma           : Eurus X 2
Akky             : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 2, Boreas X 1
MPP              : Zephyr X 1
Nehal            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1
Runik             : Eurus X 2
Ankur kaul      : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1, Boreas X 1
PVN 2000       : Zephyr X 1
Dreamliner      : Auster X 2, Boreas X 2, Eurus X 2, Zephyr X 2
Flyjoe            : Boreas x 2, Eurus x 2, Zephyr x 2

Deeply grateful to all the members who supported the maiden venture of The Glider Shop. Please let me know asap if I have missed out on anyone.

Thank you!

VC

Dear All,

Please let me have your mailing address as soon as possible so that I can calculate the exact courier charges for your consignments. I propose to despatch through First Flight or Professional Couriers - whichever works out cheaper. Individual PM's have been sent to all.

Regards,

VC

Dear Mr VC,
              Trying to upload image of deposit slip,
Regards Rajat Verma

guys will this help out in anyway for beginners like me.....pls answer me if it is yes i try to buy some.....and pls answer how they help me

Dileep            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1 Payment received Thanks!
Verma           : Eurus X 2 - Payment received Thanks!
Akky             : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 2, Boreas X 1 Payment received  Thanks!
MPP              : Zephyr X 1 Payment received Thanks!
Nehal            : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1
Runik             : Eurus X 2 Payment received Thanks!
Ankur kaul      : Eurus X 1, Zephyr X 1, Boreas X 1 Payment received Thanks!
PVN 2000       : Zephyr X 1 - Address not received
Dreamliner      : Auster X 2, Boreas X 2, Eurus X 2, Zephyr X 2
Flyjoe            : Boreas x 2, Eurus x 2, Zephyr x 2

I request the others to expedite their payments so that I can confirm the order to the manufacturer. Also, if you deposit cash into my account, please add Rs.25/- to the total amount as SBI are deducting Rs.25/- for every outstation transaction. Or else, please do an online transfer.

Thanks.

Received rs. 270 from Mr. Sunil Kumar Bhaskar. Who is this pls?

"Also, if you deposit cash into my account, please add Rs.25/- to the total amount as SBI are deducting Rs.25/- for every outstation transaction. Or else, please do an online transfer."

Attaching a screenshot just to clarify any doubts.

Regards,

VC

Now thats transparancy

Thanks Rajath!

I am confirming all the above orders, except pvn2000 to the manufacturer. Items should be despatched to your destinations by the 26th of this month.

Thank you for bearing with me.

Regards,

VC

Hi VC

Have you dispatched the items Waiting for them to arrive.

Regards
Ankur Kaul

Hi! Extremely sorry for the delay. The gliders have arrived in Guwahati today and I should be despatching them tomorrow.

Not trying to make any excuses, but apparently flood waters entered the manufacturers factory and ruined his jig - as a result of this the production had to be stopped for 7 days.Thank you for bearing with me.

VC

Models look awesome... VC bro.. is the sale still on I would like to have them as well... all of them

ohh... BTW anyone converted any one of them to electric yet?

Have a look at this also:
http://www.rcindia.org/for-sale/balsa-wood-gliders-ii/
i have them

Expecting fresh stocks of the Magpie, Zephyr, MiG 21 and Hunter within a fortnight. What would you be interested in?

I hope you have stock of auster and boreas for beginners, i fell you are wrong with your earlier comment that they are not value for money. Had lots of fun with boreas a few days back.

All of them...

I am trying to get something better than the Auster and Boreas for the same price. Just wait for 2 weeks. Thanks for all your support!