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Jetco Thermic 50 by pfinn. Viewed 1725 times. Build Thread Next Prev Click image to return. Image Comments pfinn 29-Mar-09 02:27 Ahhhh...the simple joys in life... a sharp planer. simpleflyer 14-Apr-09 12:22 How is the Thermic 50 progressing? I've got one of these in my 'to build' queue. Plans are to install a Hitec Focus III and launch by hi-start to gain some primary RC experience. Later we may add electric or glo engine for powered flight. I am watching your build to get some construction ideas. pfinn 14-Apr-09 17:27 Sorry, got busy makin' moola (in my line of work you gotta "Make Hay while the Sun Shines" and fortunately, "Balsa Dust when it ain't"! so not much has happened as of yet. But the current forcast calls for "Cloudy" weather;). SF, do you have a "Jetco", or a "Jasco"? Full fuse or "Pod and Boom" type? Don't know if you have, but ckeck out "TMRC" sailplanes website. They've rekitted the "Jasco Thermic 50 & 72, laser cut, looks sweet, plus they've a link to a RC Groups build of this model (RC & "Electrified"). I'm taking mine a little further to the "Robust" side (overbuilding) because I predominatly fly on the slope and ballast will more than likely be a must (I'm lucky to live in an area with a healthy "Onshore" air flow. And I'm gonna fly the "Bejeevs" out of mine just to show all those "Composite Guys" that "Wood is Good!" he he he. Well, until you hit Mother Earth a bit too hard. simpleflyer 14-Apr-09 21:06 I have the good fortune of having two of the Thermic 50, both are by Jetco. One is the full fuse and one is the pod and boom. I plan to build the full fuse one first. After flying it as a glider, I'd like to sheet the forward fuselage and install some kind of motor on it, electric most likely. Thanks for the TMRC info. pfinn 14-Apr-09 22:14 If you plan on High Starting it, one option I was looking at was installing a 1/8" to 5/16" carbon rod (or tube, "Wrapped" preferably) embedded in that "Monster leading edge stock to hide it ( Bigger dia. inboard, smaller outboard.The "Joiners" are the critical part). Also, what I'm gonna try (so wait and see, if you don't finish before me, that is) is to glass right over the covering (.75 oz cloth) on the front portion of the fuse on the bias for tortional rigitity and strength without losing that beautiful "Covered Look" that make these vintage gliders so attractive. jgood 15-Apr-09 10:34 I love this picture. The building board, the plans, the wood, the tools... I need to build something soon! pfinn 15-Apr-09 11:40 You know, come to think of it, I've seen all you're "Hanger" stuff, but yet have to see you build something oh "Moderator of Models" (MOM for short!) ;)! jgood 16-Apr-09 08:33 I know, I'm just the janitor here at the moment. The only moderation I do is to put small blemishes onto your models when they look too good. pfinn 16-Apr-09 10:11 Sounds devious... but fun! Please sign in to comment on this image.