Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GooseV2 as your project, I hope you have much fun building and flying this model.
Before you start with the build I recommend to read through this manual and watch all the GooseV2 build videos on
my YouTube channel. Also, the build thread on RcGroups contains many pictures from the prototype build and is a
useful course of information. This book covers the build step by step but I did not make instructions for scale details
etcetera, these will have to be scratch build to your own desire. Also, obvious things such as trimming sheeting and
sanding ribs and former edges to follow the model’s curvature are not mentioned as I assume you will understand
that needs to be done.
The build is divided in several chapters, each begins with a hardware list for that build stage. Some parts will have to
be cut to size from a supplied length of material, the wing tubes and pushrods for example. The exact dimensions
can be found in the hardware list. Also, which type of glue needs to be used is not mentioned. I recommend medium
CA for balsa to balsa, waterproof wood glue for ply to balsa and ply to ply joints. Use epoxy or CA with filling powder
on high stress joints.
Waterproof wood glue is also used for balsa to balsa large area joints such as gluing the wing spars. The CF and brass
tubes can be glued in place using medium CA, I found that this works very well. Thin CA is used for hardening the
wood surrounding a screw hole, the servo cover screw holes for example.
To build the Goose a 100% flat building board 120x60cm fits the job, use waxed paper to cover it and preventing you
from gluing the model to the building board.
If you take a close look at a laser cut part you will see that the cutline is not 90 degrees. The cut is wider where it
enters the wood. Use this to your benefit when deciding in which direction to orient the parts.
The book has instructions for flaps, however if the model is built light, they are not necessary. If you choose to use a
glass cloth finish instead of covering film and the AUW is around 6kg it is recommended to equip the Goose with
flaps.
Make sure you completely understand each build stage before gluing any parts together.
When the build is ready finish the model with covering film and for the area below the waterline use glass cloth and
resin. Then setup the radio system and your ready to go. It is probably best to do some sea trials before attempting
maiden flight. I found that is a good way to get used to a flying boat before actually flying it. This helps you relax for
the maiden itself. When flying off water you will experience that the goose gets on step very easy. Landing without
bounce is bit trickier, a very slow rate of decent is demanded for a nice landing. Try to have the center of the step hit
the water first with a high angle of attack and some power on. It takes practice to get it right.
After each season the landing gear need maintenance. The brass tubes all need to be cleaned and lubricated. Also
give all the metal parts a coat of CorrosionX every now and then to prevent them from rusting.
But all this is many building hours away so let’s get started . . . . .
On YouTube look for GooseV2 and you’ll find the video series on my channel (Bart83)
Link to GooseV2 playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkpKj72K3uYmgntGXOHDq5Y_r17no_eFl
Link to prototype build thread :
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3515473-GooseV2-new-lasercut-kit
If you have any question about th
e GooseV2 feel free to email
me at
[email protected] For questions about the kit contact Sebasti
aan (owner RC-Europe.eu) at
[email protected]
Enjoy the build,
Bart Lammerse Bart83 ( RcGroups user name)
