riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 7 LE for the Hive is done.. Integrated Dacron Wear and fold strips in this one by request.. Now to connect it to the sail and start the hard work. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 8 The Hive's LE is attached. Some of the early Trim work is done.. Still a ways to go but it's getting there... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 8 8 Hours later it's ready to fly.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 8 OK 7 hours.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 9 Bridle Test 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 9 Bridle Test Video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 11 Latest Icarex buy included a lot of random color scraps Much smaller pieces this time. I Started laying out another new kite today.. This one is truly eclectic.. Colors without rhyme or reason and all over the place spectrum wise.. Introducing Crazy Quilt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 12 1st panel basted and backlit.. Still a touch Stripey on the outside edge but I think it will look nice in the air.. Color mix was 100% determined by the size of the scrap and not by spectrum order or placement. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 13 And I'm Ready to start sewing.. Center is done, Everything is basted.. LE will be Yellow or white and Edge Binding will be Orange. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 13 Would you believe Crazy Quilt is done!!! Ready for the Wright Memorial first Flight tomorrow.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LookuPLars 17 Report post Posted July 14 Would you believe Crazy Quilt is done!!! Ready for the Wright Memorial first Flight tomorrow..That is awesome dude really coolSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 14 Pretty Happy with all the results so far.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 15 First Flight of The Hive 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted July 15 Diamonds Flights from the Wright Memorial 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 2 So the owner of the Hive decided the Hive needed a smaller Sibling. Based on the Rev II or B2 frame, the Brood is born. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 2 And a Banner to mark the flying space.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezin 574 Report post Posted August 3 Hmm a clover leaf banner also? That'd make clover leaf honey. Sweet,sweet,sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 4 On Wednesday, August 01, 2018 at 9:14 PM, riffclown said: So the owner of the Hive decided the Hive needed a smaller Sibling. Based on the Rev II or B2 frame, the Brood is born. Edge binding is also done. framing and bridling remain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 5 The Brood is complete. Ready for testing.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 5 Just a recap of the Icarex Adventure so far.. Only Completed kites included. The Grays and the Dark Sunset Fade are still under construction.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frob 69 Report post Posted August 6 For a moment I thought your lines were attached to the giant panda. You should figure out how to do that next. It would make a strange but exciting quad. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 6 Dark sunset Fade completed and bridle tested.. Ready for Test Flight and delivery.. (Bridle Testing) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 9 First Flight of the Dark Sunset Fade Kite.. All in all very pleased with low wind performance.. Winds were hovering between 2-3 MPH with occasional gusts of 5MPH. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khsidekick 233 Report post Posted August 10 Nice job riff. Your handles look pretty long. What length are you using in the video?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffclown 2,102 Report post Posted August 10 Thank You, I almost always fly 15" handles. It's just my preference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
