Yes Bill,
I was aware of the differences between the GB Nobler and the "Original" but I haven't seen the original article for the Chizler. The plans I worked from were from RSM drawn by Robin Sizemore. I assume the plan form was accurate and the model is true to the "fidelity" part of the rule. There are no blocks to carve, like the Nobler.
Mike
Hi Mike,
I hope you know I wasn't trying to "talk down" to you with all that, it just seemed a few here were kinda confused.
As you know, on the GB Nobler, the turtle deck is sheeted, as well as the bottom.. I'll check the article/plans again and see if there was any sheeting of the upper and lower surfaces. I just remember from that article that I didn't have any blocks thick enough! LOL!!
I am not sure if Dick had one, two or three Chizlers.
He went to three NATS with "a" Chizler, but each one had a different paint scheme, at least. I would suspect that the RSM kit is well with in the "Fidelity boundaries", Eric always has good stuff!
Kinda off topic, but it seems that plenty of people have built very good Noblers, but built them on the "light" side. I think the 1-1 flap/elevator ratio must kill some of the model's flight characteristics when they are very light. Windy complained about his at 37 oz. just not flying well. Maybe those full span flaps give too much "nose pitching" in the opposite direction on deployment for the smallish tail to overcome quickly.
Your Chizler really really looks great, and I am sure it will be an awesome plane for you!
Bill
Bill