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Old 05-30-2008, 02:50 AM
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mike240se
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Default Viper 500 plane issues

hi i just built a viper 500 and have many issues. my vtail is crooked, when i line it up to the wing, its obvious that the right half of the tail is was connected to the vtail block at a shallower angle. i have no idea how to fix this without breaking it and then glueing it. does anyone else have this problem and know what to do?

also the firewall has no right thrust, do i need to add right thrust? i am concerned putting washers behind the motor mount cause it will no longer be flush with the firewall and it seems like it will reduce its overall strength. i am running a jet racing motor but will be putting on a nelson soon and this thing needs to be strong. do i really need the right thrust? my friends lanier predator ii has left thrust (cause even with washers its still left) and it flies great.

also the tail is very weak, any suggestions to strengthen it?

thansk

mike