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I completed my Marauder this week and maidened her today. Sailplanes Aus have them or order them if not in stock. All in all a good kit, but you really need the Marauder build log to aid you aswell. This was my first plane built after being away from the sport for about 10 years. I reckon that the Marauder is about the only built up 100+ inch available here at the moment apart from the Great Planes Spirit( and every buggers done one of them). I could be wrong but theres definatly none of the Rise 100 or Stepp3 or Albatross around anymore. Cheers Steve.650 ![]() |
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Hey atmosteve,
Where on the Fraser Coast do you fly? |
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I have both the Skybench Oly lll as well as the MMglidertech Marauder so I am speaking from experience here. The Marauder is heavy yet flys "light" and thermals well. Much good has been spoken about it.
My personal favorite is the Oly lll. It launches very high with a moderate histart, shows lift and climbs exceptionaly well, turns on a dime, and can take one heck of a winch launch with a awsome zoom at the end. This is a medium skill build and the results are beautiful. The parts are laser cut so it is really more of an assembly than a build which turns out quite a strong aircraft. Both manufactures offer top shelf online help. Both planes can climb on light lift. Both planes are ballastable, but the Oly lll can fly in much higher wind before it is necessary to add any. Thats my opinion and Im sticking with it! Bobby |
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Thanks Bobby, I do like the look of the OlyIII, and its airfoil. Plenty of info is around on it too.
I've emailed Skybench for info and cost on getting one sent here. Who knows It might cost no more than the retail price for a Marauder here. Time to hit the search function and do some homework. ![]() |
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If you mean a carbon fiber tailboom and glass pod Ray has one for sale that Ive seen on his big bird plane that will do the job just fine.
Bob |
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Hi George, guilty I am, I haven't done a lot of research at the RCG for sale forum.
Its just the average price + shipping that limits my ability to have a Sag 900 kit sent from the states. I was looking more locally for a 900 kit or plane. The other less expensive woodies however, I may be able to afford with shipping. Steve. |
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I will say that if you build a Marauder, build the 'B' version wing I outlined in my thread with Merril Brady.
1/2" sheerwebs in between each rib, full D-box in wing center section and full carbon laminated spars in the center. Makes for a hell of a strong wing. As far as the Marauder's competitiveness, just check out it's page for the win list. She CAN hang with the best. BTW...looks like MM Glidertech has a new website, nice: http://www.mmglidertech.com/index.htm -Sean |
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In TD the top and bottom spoiler would be very effective in minimizing the effects of crosswind gusts on the poly design. An easier flying, more basic short coupled machine, that appears to be builder friendly. Check it out! |
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