I have almost completed my Stepp 3, this 3 meter thermaller was designed bike Mike O'reilly and was one of the leading RES models in its day. The fibre glass fuselage that was released in the later kits made it a little more attractive to modellers. With the Stepp Up it was the wing design that changed.

Alrighty then, what colours are we going to have for this beast?

I'm thinking its going to be something that can be seen from a good altitude, maybe even one tip a differet colour to make things stand out.

Click on the heading to see the options, Voting panel is on the left!

Some building images from a gent in germany, some interesting images and techniques. The DG1000 is a wonderful machine and the owner has spent time creating a great looking model.

I actually found myself completing alot this weekend, I was supposed to get out on the bike, but rain stopped that. Below is the inner section of the right hand panel. I've actually completed more than the below picture, next stage is the leading edge and top sheeting.

Right hand wing started, the spar system is 99% done. I'm changing tack from the original plans, they use a joiner system from in poly break. I'm going to make this a two piece wing rather than 4. I have space in the car for it and i think the less weight in that section of the wing will stop sag. If i'm wrong well, back to building a new set of wings for her.

I had the foam cockpit made a few weeks ago, so now it was time to get is fibreglassed. It was too difficult, just a little tricky getting the right amount of resin for the job. Its come out rather well, but then i thought lets acetone the foam after it dryed, hmmmmmm smart move that was. Now i have the job of using glaze to smooth it out again. Nuts!

And if that wasnt the only issue, using the glaze it straed to dry quick, now i have headp of sanding ahead of me. Bugger!