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Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 3:07:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		It seems that most Mud Duck's require additional weight in the nose for proper CG location. Anywhere from 8 - 18 oz. I was wondering if anyone has tried to lengthen the nose or extend the motor mount to over come this. I realize that the extra weight is not detrimental to its flight characteristics, but I'm from the old school and believe in building as light as possible. If someone has done this, how far forward is required?

Next question - have ailerons been installed on the Mud Duck II. I'll bet someone has done this and would like to see some documentation.

Thanks, Ron
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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 5:07:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not firmilar with your plane, but I hate redesigning somthing that should work in the first place. My soulition would be "Put a bigger motor on it". Thats easy and you can always use more power.

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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 7:36:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks buildflycrash, I have posted this at Mud Duck Aviation (if you want to see what I am talking about go to www.mudduckaviation.com) and received "heavier engine" as one tip. I plan on using an OS 91 4-stroke (popular engine in these parts, and supported by LHS). I am not at all familiar with 4-stroke engines weight wise, and would be open to suggestions.
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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 7:47:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Other suggestions?? Saito 1.25 - One Smooth Mother **&%$)!

Os 125 FFFour stroke if like them.

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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 7:57:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Your link doesn't work give it again. I want to see your plane. ( I almost said "I wanna see your junk" )

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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/18/2008 8:51:17 PM   
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Try now..... closing ) killed it before.


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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/19/2008 1:53:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Sotos, what did I do wrong? I clicked on the address I posted, and even though it is spelled correctly it doesn't work. Is there a secret way of posting web site addresses?

Continuing with Mud Duck mods - the plans call for the throttle servo to be mounted on top of the fuse out in the open. Not very attractive!! (I know, the plane itself isn't that attractive.) Any of you Mud Duck builders have an tips on where and how to locate the throttle servo inside the fuse?

Thaks, Ron

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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/19/2008 4:07:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Oh, Looks like a great plane for flying around in big slow circles. ZZZZZZZZZ

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RE: Mud Duck modifications?? - 3/19/2008 9:25:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Ron,

Greg from MDA. The servo on the exterior was Tom Chipleys sense of humor when he originally designed it, I don't think I even saw one of his own sporting the servo on the exterior other than the original prototype.

You can easily double side tape a servo inside the radio compartment and run a nyrod through the nose of the fuselage exiting right behind the engine and the throttle lever. Glue the nyrod casing in all the bulkheads and you're golden! Piece of cake, simple, no fancy physics and engineering degree needed

Greg
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