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SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 16-Oct-08 20:23 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9567.jpg) |
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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. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 16-Oct-08 04:15 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9566.jpg) |
Views : 1387 |
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). |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Reference | 10-Oct-08 03:58 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9503.jpg) |
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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. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 10-Oct-08 03:56 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9502.jpg) |
Views : 790 |
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. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 10-Oct-08 00:41 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9499.jpg) |
Views : 787 |
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. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 09-Oct-08 20:20 | ![](user_aircraft_thumb100/9496.jpg) |
Views : 1237 |
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. |