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SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 06-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. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Flying | 06-Oct-08 02:14 | |
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I went with the pull-pull setup to the tail wheel and a push rod to the rudder and elevator. Most of this gets covered as is and will require cutting into the covering if a repair or adjustment is needed. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 04-Oct-08 17:23 | |
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I haven't quite figured out yet how to best link up the rear wheel as the little arm for it moves not just in the X-Y plane but also a little in the Z plane. My best ideas so far are to either use an elastic material or a pull-pull. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 04-Oct-08 17:20 | |
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The motor is mounted and stringers are starting to go on. If you look close you can see push rods for the rudder and elevator. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 26-Sep-08 16:37 | |
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I finally got around to fixing the tail wheel. I used 1/32" plywood for the support which will hopefully be strong enough without adding too much weight. |
SteveM | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Build | 09-Sep-08 15:15 | |
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Sometimes I forget that I work a 3 minute walk from a 6 story library with 1.4 million books that will loan them to me for 3 months. No need to mail me the book now DD, I can read this copy and don't have to return it till December 8th. |