riffclown Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just wanted to share. unlike my other builds these are not from kite tails.. The Orange and Blue one I call the Jester.. Ripstop Nylon P4x/P2x hybrid Frame. The Dark Blue/Royal Blue is called Midnight Royal Taboo and is still in progress. Taboo because the darker blue is Poly , the lighter blue is Nylon.. Hope to finish it up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 bungees, Caps and Bridles now.. SoutherlyBuster, nigel and Mez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnyc Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Dang, those are pretty! And I admire your confidence launching them under trees like that. I'd launch one of two ways: directly into the branches, or yo yo right back into my face. Three ways if you combine the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Got the new one in the air today long enough to test bridle balance.. Hopefully first flight this week.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 They look fantastic. Unusual frames too. What are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Frames are all Skyshark with the camo or Red finish.. P2X and P2X red on this one. P2XCamo and P4XCamo on the Blue and Orange one.. Bridle Check clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Ah cheers for that. I've never been exposed to skyshark. What would they be equal too in a revolution rod? Trim flight looks good. Kite has quite a thick centre (more material depth back from the leading edge.) Thanks for sharing your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 @Chook Thank You for the kind words. Disclaimer, this is my opinion. YMMV. I think they compare very well.. I use the number after the "P" to correlate to wraps. That may not be accurate but that's what I use in my head. They are a bit springier than Rev rod (Think more like the Green Race) but don't have as much rebound or stiffness.. They don't break as easily as the Green Trimmed Rev rods though by a long shot.. I've never broken a Skyshark Rod.. I think the Skyshark series frames are the most recommended frames for the Phoenix in the USA.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks heaps for that. I'll have to check them out as I'm down to my last complete 2 wrap frame (thanks to getting my kite sleeve caught in the car door as the wind blew it shut.) Would be good to experiment with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoS Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 22 hours ago, Chook said: Thanks heaps for that. I'll have to check them out as I'm down to my last complete 2 wrap frame (thanks to getting my kite sleeve caught in the car door as the wind blew it shut.) Would be good to experiment with them. Hey Chook, I've got them in stock if you're interested. I currently use them on my quads; very happy with them. SparkieRob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 And another sail is taking shape.. introducing--> "Yonder" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Third one finished today. B2 Sized.. nigel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Started #4 for this year.. Playing with perspective for a bit now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoS Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 23 hours ago, KaoS said: Oops! Not following??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoS Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 35 minutes ago, riffclown said: Not following??? Panels not lining up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 They aren't bad backlit.. pretty much the same offset as Jester.. Close enough for me.. FWIW, I'm happy to keep the panels flat. SparkieRob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 And the other perspective. Skew line (6the vertical) is intentional.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Latest start is a Dark and royal blue Harlequin pattern.. Still a ways to go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 All Done.. Ready for flight testing nigel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Back lit, it looks awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 sincerely hoping to fly it this week.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted March 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Next one started.. Needed to recharge so started on "Recharge" SparkieRob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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