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SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild24-Oct-08 17:49
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It's not perfect, but I think I'm off to a good start. In hindsight these were probably some of the more difficult surfaces to cover so maybe I should have started at the front.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild23-Oct-08 04:38
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Battery options from left to right: 2S 300mAh 20C, 3S 350mAh 20C, and 2S 640mAh 15C.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild23-Oct-08 04:36
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Covering the fuselage was delayed a few days while I scalloped the formers and added some basic cockpit details. I'm afraid this is about all the detail I have the time and weight budget for.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild16-Oct-08 20:23
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Moos, this is one of the worst wrinkles. I am convinced that with experience I could reduce the severity of the wrinkles if not completely eliminate them. This one here might even improve a bit if I spend a little time ironing it.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild16-Oct-08 04:15
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Covering the wing adds just 4 grams. If I estimate the fuselage covering will also be 4 grams then the whole covering job is just 9.5 grams (0.33 oz), this puts my AUW estimate at ~8.6 ounces (not including any paint, decals, or scale details).
SteveMMidwest Products Aero-Star .40Flying14-Oct-08 16:12
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I finally found time and suitable weather to dist off my transmitter and planes. Of course the 0-1 MPH wind that was forecasted was more like 5+ MPH with gusts. The sun is far enough to the South now to allow landing from the East in the morning.
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SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangReference10-Oct-08 03:58
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I'm pretty sure I'll be going with this color scheme. Too bad I did not get any red or black Solite, I will have to paint those areas.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild10-Oct-08 03:56
Views : 821
Covering the elevator and horizontal stabilizer adds 0.9 grams. It is difficult to extrapolate that weight to the entire plane to guess the AUW, but I am encouraged by how light the covering is.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild10-Oct-08 00:41
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Covering the rudder and vertical stabilizer adds a paltry 0.4 grams. Solite is just the ticket for a small plane like this and I'm glad James suggested I use it.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild09-Oct-08 20:20
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Solid wing tips and first pass at sanding everywhere. Weight of everything minus covering is now 8.32oz (236 grams), AUW might end up pretty close to 9oz.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild07-Oct-08 15:09
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I thought I would upload a picture of our club's pylon racers with the tail wheel attached to the rudder as Poppy described in the previous picture.
SteveMGuillows Series 400 - P-51 MustangBuild06-Oct-08 02:21
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The weight of the fuselage is 5.5 oz with all electronics. I estimate the weight before covering to be around 8 oz. I wanted a AUW of 10oz (~70 watts/lb) but had hoped to get 7-8oz. Unless I do some serious wood removal I'll be closer to 10oz AUW.
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