Mercury Sirocco plan

[marksherlock]

Can anyone help - Im trying to find a set of plans for a Mercury Sirocco, it was a 32" span rubber cabin model, but was not well known and I can hardly find any mention of the model anywhere.

Any help is appreciated guys!! thanks

[RFJ]

Mark -

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725163

http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?topic=43307.0

Ray

[marksherlock]

Thanks Ray,

I had no idea this little model was so rare and difficult to find.
That just makes me more determined!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marksherlock]

I hear the Mercury Mistral was a scaled down version, so if anyone can help with a plan for that - I would be nearly there!

[RFJ]

Mark - difficult is right. If (when) you get a plan, I want a copy please!!!

Ray

[marksherlock]

Ray,
That kind gentleman on the other forum kindly let me have that Sirocco which I will use to draw up a set of plans - which I can then use to build a new one. If you are interested in a copy of my hand drawn plans - you are more than welcome! (my drawing is very accurate - trust me!!!)
My idea is to build a new Sirocco "as original" but fit r/c and electric.
At least when you turn up at your flying site its a safe bet you will be the only one with a Sirocco!!

[RFJ]

Mark,

E-Mail sent! Well done in getting the model - hope he didn't modify the kit when building it so we have an accurate copy of the Sirocco.

Ray

[marksherlock]

Ray,
The model is standard as Mercury intended!! Sadly, this model is a bit past it, so really I will just take it apart to use for patterns for the new plan. It is a very simple build - just a few bits of 1/8 sheet an stringers. -If you can scan that Mercury logo and send me a cleaned up version I can produce some waterslide transfers.

[RFJ]

Mark,

This is the best I can do with my limited equipment (and skill).

Perhaps Vintage1 will work his Coral Draw magic on it for us.

Ray

[vintage1]

Oh...all right then.

Not much happening today.

[marksherlock]

Thanks Vintage!

The trouble is - you are much too good at this logo artwork thing - and its been noticed!

Mark

[vintage1]

See the LOGO thread.

4hrs that one ;-)

[marksherlock]

Vintage,

Yet another great job! Thank you.

Printed the FROG one today about 4" high onto waterslide paper then onto the Linnet wing - and it looks great.

Thank you for putting in so much time on these logo restorations - they just finish off vintage models so well.

Mark

[marksherlock]

After a lot of searching, acquiring tatty models and employing my 'draughtsmanlike' skills !!! I now have a brand new set of Mercury Sirocco plans - many thanks to RFJ for his help in this.
If anyone would like a set, just msg me and I will sort you out with the plans.

[RFJ]

Well, my contribution didn't amount to much but thanks to lots of work by Mark (and Vintage1) I am in a position to start recreating some childhood memories of the Sirocco - the first model I built that actually flew well.

Mark's plan is a very professional job and well worth having if this design means anything to you. My version will be slightly bigger to suit the gear I have which came from an indoor "shockie" type thing way beyond my flying skill.

Ray

[RFJ]

Here's the progress so far. Thanks again to Mark for the inspiration.

Ray

[Trisquire]

Nice work Ray.

Tom

[marksherlock]

Thats looking good Ray,

I have not even started mine yet - but the enthusiasm of watching this one take shape just makes me want to build one even more!
These Mercury Siroccos have just been saved from extinction :)

Keep up the good work Ray..

Mark

[RFJ]

Finally got my Sirocco finished and flown. Covered in Solite with an AXI 2204/54 and a 3 cell 850mah lipo the ready to fly weight is 290 grams.

Way too much power - it climbs like a Saturn 5 - but cruises around delightfully on about quarter throttle. Only changes I will make will be a bit more downthrust and move the balance point forward a little from it's present 40% position.

All in all a fun project reviving childhood memories of my first sucessful (rubber) powered model.

Many thanks to Mark for the plan, decals and inspiration.

Ray

[marksherlock]

Ray,
Congratulations!
Really pleased your Sirocco has flown successfully :) ...Looks like the perfect parkflyer to me.
What flight times are you getting with that set up?
I think your the proud owner of the only airworthy Mercury Sirocco in the world at the moment! as I've not had a chance to even start mine yet.
How about some video clips?

Thanks for showing the pics of the finished model Ray,
Mark