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Building the Andreas by Alan Butterworth
I have finally completed the Inside F5J 2.9m e-glider (see below) which was a complex build with a 6 servo wing (which was a complex programming issue for FrSky!). It is yet to be maidened, thanks to the dreadful Covid-19 but is ready to go. I purchased it from Hyperflight, but it originated from Hoellein in Germany. I was very impressed with the laser cutting of the kit, and everything needed to complete was included (except, of course the radio gear etc.). And it all went together quite easily, even for this man of big fingers. There was even a build log and a good translation of the instructions in English. Fortunate, as I don’t speak English (I rather hope that is a typo - Ed).
Anyhow, I have actually been in self-isolation for a few weeks as I was anxious not to jeopardise my scheduled knee operation on the 25th March (sadly, C-19 cancelled it). To keep me amused I wanted to build a smaller e-soarer and was quite taken with another of Hollein’s models, the 2m wingspan Andreas. I couldn’t find it in any UK shops so I ordered direct and was amazed to receive the kit in 3 days and for just 5 Euros p&p. That’s cheaper and quicker than most UK purchases! And, of course, no import duties or VAT yet. It is a simpler model that the Inside F5J, just rudder, elevator and air brakes. The quality of laser cutting was perfect, and the full-size plan excellent. However, the instructions were in German but there are good step-by-step photos of every stage. There was a set of English instructions to download which were almost incomprehensible. Fortunately I found that a Google translation of the French translation (if you see what I mean) was much better. The Andreas (below) is a much more traditional build than the Inside F5J and it went together fairly easily. As I write, it is almost finished with just a bit more sanding and finishing required. Once we have finished with the current nonsense I will have a double maiden session to complete, or maybe more as I have a few more kits squirrelled away.
Hoellein do sell a good range of models and kits at competitive prices (until we leave the EU of course) and give great service. Here’s their website https://www.hoelleinshop.com/e-vendo.php?shop=hoellein_e&SessionId= 13 April - Just completed covering the Andreas, just the radio installation to sort. Looks like it's going to weigh 470 to 500g including battery, provided I can get the CG without extra lead. It is a 2m esoarer with just rudder, elevator and airbrakes.
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