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Old 01-11-2018, 08:47 AM
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Basspilot
 
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FYI for those considering this kit. I have the white gel-coat version and it's A LOT of work to get it ready just to paint. Lots of sanding, fitting and filling. It will be a super scale model when finished but lots of work. Also the stock fuel tanks hold 400oz of fuel and that's overkill which makes for a heavy T/O weight. I had custom saddle tanks made that hold 100oz combined along with 165oz in the main tank which will reduce the weight with ample flight time. I also grounded all the carbon fiber inside the fuselage and the other issue is the elevators are way out of balance. Lots of reengineering that shouldn't' have to be done.