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07/02/2021


Felix

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I took deliver of a 1992 Rev 2 sail on Monday 1st February after a search for a Rev 1 sail that has been progressing slowly since last May.  The project was to get a set of the Jørgen Møller Hansen 1992 design re-made in the Zen format.  I had not remembered that there might be a problem in re-creating the graphic as it had been somewhat compromised in the manufacturing process.  Jacob duly advised that this was the case.

So with reference to the Rev 2 sail, the images that we have of the Rev 1 sail and a measured representation of the Zen profile I set about adapting the graphic to the revised format.  It was slightly strange to be working with this design again as back in 1992 I had incorporated this kite into a design for the Decorators Pin.

On this occasion I started with vector graphic CAD software so that I could get the overall dimensions set.  Using software as a complete beginner can be frustrating but I did eventually find how to draw an arc through three points!  This was needed for the Zen leading edge.  I switched to more familiar software to do the fill adjustments and sent a proof to Jacob to get his thoughts.  I then did further adjustments, freehand, rather than measured.

I am arranging to get a full size print made to send to Martin Lester.  There will probably be some further adjustment in respect of the Zen profile.  I am very happy to deal with any final adjustments and then we will have a good proof image/pattern for the final manufacture.

It is now three years since the last group of sails were acquired.  I hope that this project can be completed in time for team flying this year, (whenever that might be possible), alongside the Rokkaku sails that Jørgen made in 1992 for the Rok and Rev tour!

I did manage to fix the last two pockets on the 23 sails of the Malinski Hexagonal train during the week but also found that there was a sail missing.  I will probably make a facsimile replacement as with the pilot kite.

The bicycle feels like new but today, Sunday, it has been snowing and the weather is due to stay wintery for much of the week.  So no loss for kite flying today but the cycling will probably be on hold until next Saturday!

Felix

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