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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Customizer on April 20, 2010, 21:08:34

Title: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 20, 2010, 21:08:34
Hi Friends,

many new playmobil here in germany but i only find the time to present the new throwglider
hope this was the right word.  8}

Today i saw the new throwgliders and the windracer but i only buy the black throwglider , price 14,99 EUR !

I only find the time yet to open the box, it was late and i want build it if one had all the time in the world.  :P

Here in Europe we had problems with the iceland vulcano ashes, today the playmobil glider have ban of flying !!  :lol:

More tomorrow.................first flying !!!

PART 2 SOON !!!

world greets and good N8 !!

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 20, 2010, 21:24:56
WOW  :o, that is great Andi! Thank you for the review showing this new set! Will you be showing us how well it flies in a future photo story review? Being constructed from Styrofoam, does it appear to be a sturdy design, or will it become damaged easily when it crashes?
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 20, 2010, 21:35:02
Hi Bill,

oh i forget to tell you.

The gilder was build with EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) this are used in many modell throwglider.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene)

Expanded polypropylene (EPP) is a foam form of polypropylene. EPP has very good impact characteristics due to its low stiffness; this allows EPP to resume its shape after impacts. EPP is extensively used in model aircraft and other radio controlled vehicles by hobbyists. This is mainly due to its ability to absorb impacts, making this an ideal material for RC aircraft for beginners and amateurs.

world greets

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 20, 2010, 22:19:09
Oh, I see! That's excellent, & a good thing in my case, due to multiple rough landings for one of these sets, due to being a future purchase of mine :lol:! Was it expensive ????
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 21, 2010, 00:43:07
Cool plane Andi!
Can't wait to see flying pictures. :o
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: flatcat on April 21, 2010, 06:40:45
Great review Andi :)9

Although I feel sorry for the poor guy inside 8}
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 21, 2010, 07:38:28
Thanks for the great review Andy!!! At first i was not sure what to think about this, but now seeing the material and you picture you turned my opinion!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: playmofire on April 21, 2010, 08:40:43
Thank you for this, Andi.  I hadn't realised that it carried a Playmobil pilot. 

Look forward to the rest of your review.
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 21, 2010, 13:01:18
Hi Friends,

huhuuuu very strange to plug in the wings, you think you destroy it but its realy good
EPP !!  ;D

ok new day and a woundful weather here !!

Cant wait to go out to throw it.............

But first some more pics.
Must wait my daughter sleeps............... 0)

wait a little hour more.

soon

world greets

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 21, 2010, 13:05:34
READY FOR TAKE-OFF !!!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 21, 2010, 13:53:18
I just noticed the glider doesn't have a clear plastic canopy/wind screen :hmm:! I wonder if that is so the Klicky pilot can eject faster ???! It also looks like PM forgot to equip the pilot with a parachute :o!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 22, 2010, 15:53:08
Hi Friends,

ok lets start !!

Weight 83 gramm (with Pilot)
Lenght 45 cm
Wingspan 50 cm

I search for a big place to throwing the first one are a little soft but at the second throw the glider flys more than 40 meters with a little wind.

He flys exact ahead.

Some times he crashed hard , the pilot catapulted away i need some time to search him and i thought oh my god the glider are junk but no damage , a little squeezed nose but this have no effect.

I can say perfect PLAYMOBIL PRODUCT !!! LOVE IT !!  :love:

100% Fun factor , i go the next days and buy the red one, too !!

ENJOY THE PICS !!

world greets

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 22, 2010, 15:54:47
ENJOY THE VIDEO !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpiFpj4X2c8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpiFpj4X2c8)

and a little unsharp pic but i like it !!

Ok Friends excuse me i must go to play again with the glider and my son !!  :wave:

Yeah lets have fun........................

world greets

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: playmofire on April 22, 2010, 16:20:31
That video suggests it's a jet glider the speed it's going at!

Thanks for a great review, Andi.  :wave:
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 22, 2010, 16:28:10
this was a great video...its like seeing an actual jet flying!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 22, 2010, 16:45:54
UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

im back from playing with my son and i must say im very supprised !!
This Gilder is fantastic, we remove the pilot and what i saw !!

You can make without the pilot fantastic LOOPINGS !!!
 
That makes so much FUN !!

I hope i can catch this LOOPING tomorrow in a VIDEO !!

soon.............

world greets

Andi

Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Coyote on April 22, 2010, 22:12:17
Ooohh!  I am so getting this.  As a glider fanatic 25 years ago, I can't wait to show the kids that "daddy's toys" can fly!  Great pics and video.  She flies nice!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Gepetto on April 23, 2010, 03:47:05
Thanks for the review and pics Andi!  :wave: That is one fast glider!
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 23, 2010, 15:07:43
SO COOL!
I love that glider, and am deffinatly thinking of getting it!!!
I love planes, and have several models that my Uncle and I have made,
So I am very excited to get this. ;D
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Jimbo on April 24, 2010, 13:49:42
Thanks for the great  review, Andi.  That looks like a mighty fine
glider!  I wonder if it is strong enough to launch with a rubber band?

Happy landings,
Jimbo
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 24, 2010, 14:07:10
Thanks for the great  review, Andi.  That looks like a mighty fine
glider!  I wonder if it is strong enough to launch with a rubber band?

Happy landings,
Jimbo

Rubber band :o?! Oh that would be so cool :)9! How would you attach the launching rubber band, Jimbo ????
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Elric on April 24, 2010, 14:13:17
Wow that that thing flew a pretty good distance.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 24, 2010, 15:02:51
Thanks for the great  review, Andi.  That looks like a mighty fine
glider!  I wonder if it is strong enough to launch with a rubber band?

Happy landings,
Jimbo

Now that would be something....
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Customizer on April 27, 2010, 20:12:14
Hi Friends,

ok here comes the Looping Video:

ENJOY !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZVJKuBWqI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZVJKuBWqI)

world greets

Andi
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: playmofire on April 27, 2010, 20:29:02
Great stuff, Andi.  Thanks for posting the link.
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: cachalote on April 27, 2010, 22:05:18
fantastic review andi, thank you.  :clap:
i was really amazed by the flight speed.  8}
the glider design gave me some indication that it would need a lot of speed to stay in the air - small and short wings implying less lift at low speeds - but nothing like this.
  :)
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: Jimbo on April 28, 2010, 00:21:40
  How would you attach the launching rubber band, Jimbo ????
There would have to be an  attaching lug under the fuselage toward the front of the
plane.  If the fuselage is solid Styrofoam, you will need a full length stiffener from front to back so the ship doesn't pull apart on launching.  That will also alter your center of gravity so you will have to deal with that.  The wings need to be very secure as well so you don't leave them behind on launching... :-[.. Don't use too strong of a rubber band or you will end up
holding the tail feathers while the rest of the plane goes into the next county!
 :prays:

Jimbo
 
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 29, 2010, 15:40:11
So cool!
I sent the videos to my friend.
Thanks for reveiwing this plane, I soo want one now! ;D
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: cachalote on May 02, 2010, 13:51:53
i just remembered that a throwing "lever" could be used to give extra power to the launch of the glider.  ???
like the south american "atlatl" (see picture).  :D
maybe this way the tip of the lever could be molded to fit the glider and not the other way around - minimizing the risks of altering the aerodynamic design of the glider.
  :hmm:
Title: Re: 4215 throwglider REVIEW !!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on May 05, 2010, 02:37:22
i just remembered that a throwing "lever" could be used to give extra power to the launch of the glider.  ???
like the south american "atlatl" (see picture).  :D
maybe this way the tip of the lever could be molded to fit the glider and not the other way around - minimizing the risks of altering the aerodynamic design of the glider.
  :hmm:

Cool idea Cachalote!
If anyone is wondering the pictures shows a man throwing a spear.
The Atlatl is a "holder" for the spear, and that when used (as Cachalote says) will boost the power of the spear.
I think it is a brilliant idea Cachalote, and if the glider already goes really far without one,
Who knows how far it will go with an atlatl! (Probably miles! :o )