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  1. I had the sane thought Nick while I was looking at the fuselage it's a bigger version of the Mini Super. Which made me check the wing incidence and downthrust. Incidence I calculated to +3.8 degrees and downthrust 3.5 degrees. If I changed downthrust to 0 and incidence to +0.3, or any combination, what would be the effect and why? Steve
  2. After studying the plans, I have ordered some wood. This exercise brought some questions in my mind, so I searched online for some previous builds, unfortunately this only increased the number of questions. No rush though as I am 'crossing bridges' that are miles away. I have to finish Rhapsody, Peggy Sue II and keep ahead of @bodgerep (John) with The Ohmen. Plenty to do! Steve
  3. Thanks John, I was being lazy and looking for quick assembly at the field. I am in favour of easy flying that's why this topic is in Trainer kits. I need to order some four-foot lengths of wood just to cut down on the number of splice joints, not that I am lazy BTW🤣
  4. I thought the aileron was finished but on moving a clamp from the en to the centre. Just more plane and sanding led to this. That's better. Steve
  5. That's exactly how I thought. Will no dihedral (flat wing) cause a problem, second thoughts creeping in? Steve
  6. The treatment starts with a sharp knife for a bit of whitling. A few big bits. Then I used my plane to get a rough size, making sure not to go too far. A bit more plane, I think. That's close enough with 1/16" at the bottom and just not touching the top leaving it at 5/16" Next, I held it in place on the TE for a close shave with the plane. That will do nicely. After a bit of sanding. It's ready for the TE to be cut off (98 mm) and glued. Leaving the remainder for the aileron. That's next then fit the hinges and finish the wing tips. Steve
  7. Studying the plan shows I have most wood in stock except the 5/16" square balsa so the good news is that I can't add to my pile of wings from unfinished projects. I am thinking of making a three-part flat wing. The middle part being across and permanently fixed to the cabane struts.🤔🤔🤔🤔 Steve
  8. Cut and shaped the first TE/aileron, The second is at the top, wating for the same treatment. Steve
  9. Contact points for old style spark ignition, I presume for petrol.
  10. Saito FG21 four stroke petrol. IC 😊 Steve
  11. Two years ago, I bought the rib set, plans, cabane struts and U/C. Today I ordered the cut parts pack which weren't available two years ago. I am at the planning stage which will lead to a strip wood list then the build can start. My thinking is that this will be my 2024 main build.😊
  12. Me too, Did I make this sound easy,🤣 It's not if perfection is sought so maybe TWHTD as TLAR. Steve
  13. Thanks Ron, I try to be neat. As no one has asked why I build the wing first I will say anyway.🤣 I use the fuselage ply doubler as a template. a bit more work required obviously.😊 Steve
  14. Wing tips done and here is the second LE clamped while the glue dries. TE next. Steve
  15. Just click or tap outside this box when you have made the changes. to give this
  16. Content I Started then 365 days can be increased also change to weeks.
  17. Hitec Optima 9 2.4Ghz Receiver 2226660, Model Shop Leeds
  18. FrSky Delta 8 Hitec FHSS Compatible 2.4Ghz Receiver (t9hobbysport.com)
  19. As it's only the motors my thinking is that no prop would reduce the cooling and cause the motor temperature to rise above normal. I only ever test a motor with a quick low throttle pulse to check rotation and of course that it works.
  20. @George Worley - 4-Max is the expert.
  21. That's probably the thinking but in my experience many batteries are destroyed rather than wear out, especially with beginners. Steve
  22. I don't have a battery register and none of my club mates have one. I see no need for one. Steve
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