Author Topic: Building the new Shark 35 Profile (Read 6464 times)

Mike Griffin · « **on:** January 08, 2017, 07:55:20 PM »

Thought I would share some pictures I have taken while building the prototype of the new Shark 35 Profile kit I have come out with. Basically this is the same wing and tail components that are on the full fuselage version of Lew McFarlands Shark 35. All I had Eric Rule do was cut a profile fuselage instead of a full fuselage. I hope you like it and please feel free to contact if you would like to order a kit.

I built the wing first so thought I would post those first.

This first picture is the plywood reinforced ribs where the tricycle gears will be mounted.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2017, 07:57:09 PM »

An optional wing rod jig if you wish. This can be modified for any wing.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:03:57 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:05:25 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:07:10 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:10:42 PM »

Starting the fuselage

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:11:45 PM »

badbill · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:18:15 PM »

That's sweet! Do the ribs have tabs so it can be built without a jig?

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:24:47 PM »

No Bill not right now but they could probably be easily added to the cut file. I don't show it in these pictures but I actually built this on my Jim Snelson Jig which Bill Lee makes now.

Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2017, 08:29:10 PM »

The airfoil on this wing is for modern day stunter. Click on the paper clip attachment below to see a PDF of the plan. The flaps have been lengthened on the root ends to accommodate a profile fuselage.

Mike

rich gorrill · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2017, 03:30:26 PM »

Mike, do you sell the wing jig? And if so how much is it.

thanks, Rich

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:24:35 PM »

Hi RIch

Yes the Jig is $39.95

Thank you
Mike

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2017, 02:41:29 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2017, 02:42:46 PM »

Rudder and dorsal

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2017, 02:48:51 PM »

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2017, 02:50:17 PM »

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2017, 03:40:55 PM »

What size are the holes in the wing Jig for the rods ?

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2017, 04:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Walter Hicks on February 22, 2017, 03:40:55 PM

What size are the holes in the wing Jig for the rods ?

Walter

The holes are 3/16' the OD of a Carbon Fiber Rod.

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2017, 08:28:25 PM »

Thanks for the reply, I am looking for 5/16 rods OD as I use mostly Pat Johnston designed ribs and they are cut for 5/16. The pictures look like the
holes are bigger than 3/16?Who sells the wing jig? RSM or you?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2017, 09:43:00 PM »

Quote from: Walter Hicks on February 22, 2017, 08:28:25 PM

Thanks for the reply, I am looking for 5/16 rods OD as I use mostly Pat Johnston designed ribs and they are cut for 5/16. The pictures look like the
holes are bigger than 3/16?Who sells the wing jig? RSM or you?

Pat knows the arrow shaft nomenclature and I forgot, email him and he can tell you what arrow shafts to get, I prefer aluminum arrow shafts over carbon fiber, the carbon wicks CA and other glues stick to it really good, I know for me that can be an issue,,

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:25:11 AM »

Walter you might want to give Eric at RSM a call. I think he can cut those holes in the jig any size you want.

Mike

proparc · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:28:28 AM »

Don't airfoil the stab. Oops I said it!!

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2017, 03:38:53 PM »

Excellent thanks for the reply Mike.

Steve Dwyer · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2020, 05:03:22 PM »

Mike,

Looks good, question, does the kit provide an airfoil configured rudder fin?

Steve