Canadian NRC tailless glider

[KarlSack]

So, if my (often faulty) arithmetic is correct, Leading Edge's 1/72nd scale 50-inch roundels would be just about right in 1/24th?

Thanks for the info. I ordered a couple of different scaled sheets from Leading Edge. Not sure how long they take of how they are shipped. Maybe regular mail. I'll let you know which size fits best.

Any idea on lettering (NRL 108)? I was thinking of using regular Letraset against transparent matt vinyl.

 

[KarlSack]

Nice surprise at the mail today. How fitting to receive them this week as it being the 100 year anniversary of the RCAF.
In my research into the NRC Tailless Glider that my Dad worked on, I found a lot of information in the RCAF book so decided to see if I could buy it and it was available!

Thanks to @Apophenia for suggesting Leading Edge for the decals. They were a great price and look great!!

 

[elsiniestro]

Nice surprise at the mail today. How fitting to receive them this week as it being the 100 year anniversary of the RCAF.
In my research into the NRC Tailless Glider that my Dad worked on, I found a lot of information in the RCAF book so decided to see if I could buy it and it was available!

Thanks to @Apophenia for suggesting Leading Edge for the decals. They were a great price and look great!!

Did it really have any advantage? It reminds me a lot of Burnelli's work, although the difference is quite clear. I wonder if this flying-wing configuration, very similar to a heavy Russian glider, could provide similar or better performance than Burnelli's aircraft.

 

[belcherbits]

Well, the 3D printed 300mm wingspan model (1:48 scale) is all glued up! It's "ok" but as they say, we are our own worse critic!!

I still have to think about what I am going to do with the canopy.

Behind the NRC Tailless Glider / Flying Wing, we have the F14, F16, and SR-71 that I had fun putting together with my Step-Dad when I was younger. Many moons ago!

Coming up, the 600mm wingspan model (1:24 scale)

Karl
I was thinking about doing one of these myself in 1/48 scale, and found your work when digging for info.
You would save me a ton of work if you would consider sending me your files. Any chance of that?
Please contact Mike Belcher at [email protected]. Thanks

 

[hesham]

From Popular Mechanics 1949