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Old 01-19-2004 | 11:26 AM
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DBCherry
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Default RE: Super Skybolt Bipe

Mike,
Just received a GP Skybolt kit that I bought here, based mostly on things you had said. (Planning on adding smoke as well. )Looking at the instructions I came to the conclusion that it might get heavy. (All that balsa block that needs sanding.) Having built one, do you think it's possible to lighten the tail (entire plane) significantly? Perhaps by adding stringers and sheet, rather than those blocks. Or are the blocks required for strength?

Firefox (and Mike),
I was hoping on using a standard .91 four stroke, but have a YS .91 I could use instead. What are your thoughts on power requirements? IS a 1.20 more practical?

(Sorry danafinance, not trying to hijack your thread, but thought you might like the info too.)
Thanks,
Dennis-