RE: ESM Dornier DO 335
Well I am finally Getting started on the interior of the Do335. This thing going by wing span is about 1/6.5 scale. The 1/6 scale German pilot will be a perfect fit.. I have made the first cuts to the fuse. there is plenty of room for a full cockpit for this one..I discussed something with Darrell when i was installing the nose gear. He pointed out there is nothing but fiberglass supporting the nose section of this plane. Anyone putting a large motor in the nose should consider reinforcing this area. I am going to recommend it if you decide to put a cockpit into the plane. It would be really easy to do.
You could either use carbon fiber glassed onto the insides or since the wiegh is not an issue I would just use 1/8" balsa that fit tightly between the bulkheads and glass/glued to the interior sides...
But think about the stress of a 50cc motor and landing gear all in the nose.... Maybe not an issue as we all tend to over build anyway....
Ty