My 1/2 A Viking Story - Part I

Why I am building the Viking, a little history, and about the construction.

[@williamrobinson7435]

All the best with this project. The Viking certainly looks like a handsome aircraft.. Looking forward to seeing this fly! 🌟👍

[@billkuhl442]

Here is a short video of it flying, still in pretty good shape and I have a glow powered Viking also ruclips.net/video/M65qEmarjWk/видео.html

[@scottmichael3745]

I really enjoyed this! You have yourself a new subscriber sir!

[@billkuhl442]

This Viking is still flying and I have a glow powered one. My newer videos are on NFFS RUclips channel.

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Hi Bill, Thanks for posting this content. I would be very interested in hearing more about your mylar, tissue method of covering. What thickness of mylar are you using. How are you attaching the tissue to the mylar. Have you had any problems with this method? Thank you very much

[@billkuhl442]

I am no expert on this, 1/4 mylar and Mt Fuji tissue put on with nitrate dope. What I have noticed is with the tissue so tight, it may crack on a hard DT.

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

@@billkuhl442 Thank you Bill

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Hi Bill, Did you use taunting or non taunting dope? What brand of dope did you use? Thank you

[@billkuhl442]

I think it is taught dope that is Sig or from Brodak. I am no expert on this.

[@nolenwright3147]

How many hours on your build of this Viking ?

[@billkuhl442]

I did not keep track but completed last winter. The spars going through the center of the ribs was a pain.