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Xavier
2009-02-09, 03:33 PM
I got that kit last year from a friend who started it and then stop flying models. I won't go into as much scale detailing as 'wild' on his superbe Spitfire but it should be an interesting airplane to build and fly. The kit is not very scale (compared to a Proctor kit) but it is easier/quicker to build for sure.

In the last 2 weeks, I made the v-stab, the h-stab, the sub-wing (between the wheels), completed the ailerons, almost completed the upper wing (was partially build when I got the kit) and installed the aileron servos tray. I should start the lower wing this week.

The servos will be standard size, with higher torque on the elevator for additional safety. I plan to use pull-pull on the rudder and elevator, and rods on the ailerons. The power should be the motor of my F3A Synergy, i.e. a Plettenberg Extra 30-10 with 10S LiPo and the total weight should be around 18lbs. The recommanded gas engine is a 25-35cc or a 4 stroke 1.50 so it should have plenty of power with the 10S.

I hope to fly it this spring and I will have pictures of the build in the next post.

Xavier

Xavier
2009-02-09, 03:36 PM
Pictures of the box content and the exemple of the airplane on Balsa USA's website.

Xavier
2009-02-09, 03:39 PM
Some of the build pictures

Burning Head
2009-02-09, 04:02 PM
Build in secret.Hé hé hé,we got pic of your secret craft now Xavier,you shoud check your ingenior staff for the spy...:Dkidding. Nice work Xavier,Every bro start to build giant kit, is it a spring fever:cool: I just finis to convect a glow PT-17 Stearman 40 ARF in electric plane for this spring. 4s 42-50-800 esc 60v.:cool:

Kevin Rochon
2009-02-09, 06:01 PM
what's happening is this a return to building, ...glad to see that!

What do you intend to use for covering?

Kevin

beto9
2009-02-09, 06:24 PM
Kevin, the only one missing in these postings is you and the....

Xavier
2009-02-09, 08:22 PM
I plan to use Solartex like I did on my Nieuport. It went well then so I expect similar results. It has a fabric looking finish and it can be painted with Latex once prime. Since I will use an electric motor, I won't use any clear on it so it will look more scale. There are pictures of my Nieuport in my gallery.

Xavier
2009-02-12, 08:15 PM
A few more pictures of the lower wing, the upper wing center section and the first fuselage side.