Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
It sure doesn't seem to be an issue with Chip's Finals Touch. My target wing area at this point is 1,300 sq. in. There will be interplane wing struts as I think they will add to directional stability, add side area and I for some reason really want to mount the aileron servos in them. Not certain about that through as it would require dealing with linkages and servo connections for assembly/disassembly.
Chip copped a bit of flak over how close the wings are together when he first designed the Finals Touch. But it hasn't proved to be as disastrous as some said it would be.
My Xareltoo is 1380 sq. in and has no struts. Knife edge is amazing. Not sure how much help struts would be for creating lift, unless they are big. Then the weight issue comes into it. A deep fuse really helps here.
Interesting thoughts on putting servos in the struts. Assembly would be a PITA, but as long as the struts are solid, no reason why it wouldn't work OK.
I've drawn up a bipe design with the thoughts of 2 piece wings and no struts. Getting around to building it is another matter. I've never had anything to do with molds, so a bit daunting to go that way. Full built up, then has it's own issues with weight.
It will be interesting to follow your progress.