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11-16-2012, 10:10 AM

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1/5.3 Horten 229

I've been a bit lax in posting this in this section as I wasn't sure it'd be entertaining to most, since its a "small" EDF model, but It could be flown with a pair of P-20's, MW-44's or a single P-60 to 80. I started the build on Sept. 13th and will be starting to make the molds for the center section on Sunday..

Little background..

Its based off of the wings on the web 82" HO-229 plans and was enlarged 150%. 123" wingspan, Built up outer wing panels with 4 flaps, 2 frise hinged elevons and functional drag rudders. I'll be using a pair of 12 bladed 90mm EDF's on 6s (possibly 8s or 10s depending on its performance). Suspected AUW is 18-20lbs. Center section will be all composite (and available for sell if anyone is interested in one).

For those who want to see the thing in more detail, a Full build thread is here:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11227905/tm.htm

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