Sailplanes builds - Page 6

**Mike1158** · #51 11-24-2022, 06:46 AM

A very fine gaggle of gliders mate.

**Knife** · #52 12-01-2022, 06:56 PM

A few more sailplanes to add to the group. GPM 222 and 225, the Grunau Baby IIB and the Jezyk. The Jezyk is just a repaint of the Baby. Both kits have both 1/33 and 1/50 scale models included.

**Knife** · #53 12-04-2022, 03:49 PM

Newest glider on the airfield, the SZD-18 Czajka. GPM kit 224. Instructions not too good, but parts fit together well enough.

**surfduke** · #54 12-05-2022, 07:03 AM

I own a Schweizer SGS 2-33...I admire these builds to my core.

Thanks for sharing Your work.

**Knife** · #55 12-05-2022, 07:19 PM

I haven't gone soaring in many a year, so I envy you. I only got to fly a 2-33 once, mostly I flew Schweizer 2-34 and 1-26. I was working on a Moneri way back when, but then I got married. I probably should have stayed with soaring. Would have been cheaper.

**surfduke** · #56 12-06-2022, 07:50 AM

Yeah it's a fun tow up ....but a brick coming down. We wench launch from Phosphate dirt piles or get a tow from a local sign towing company.

Hope You get up again soon....it's my favorite view of the world with the motor sound.

Be safe! And looking forward to more of Your work.

**Knife** · #57 12-08-2022, 06:10 PM

My latest build, and the last of my GPM sailplanes, the Merle. Built in 1940, I believe there are some still flying today. Nice lines, looks like a fun flyer.

**Knife** · #58 12-12-2022, 10:13 AM

Now that I'm done with the GPM line of gliders, it's time for a little French flair. The Castel C.25S, available for free download from CASTEL C.25 S - SABA Modellbau. Both are 1/33 scale. While you are there, you may as well pick up their excellent Air Force Academy Chapel, also a free download

**YOAVHOZMI** · #59 12-12-2022, 10:26 AM

what a beautiful collection.

YOAV

**cwiokster** · #60 12-12-2022, 12:39 PM

Nice Job on all these sailplanes, the most recent Castel C.25 struck a note.
As a fan of "La Grande Vadrouille" (the Great Wandering), I always wondered what sailplanes were used in the films' ending. By coincidence, I just rewatched this video a few days ago. Now My question has been answered before it was asked! Thanks for the link; I now have this in My 'to-do' pile. 2023 will mark 40 years since the passing of Louis De Funes, so this might move to the top of the pile.