In a sister thread, we have two camps on the quality of the Eclipse. This thread is intended to exchange building tips on the Eclipse or Fantasy. Here are some modifications I am making to my #2 Eclipse. These modifications follow the same building techniques I have used on my Smaragd-z. I hope to achieve the same flight performance as a Smaragd. My #1 Eclipse flys well, but these modifications to the set-up dimensions are intended to achieve the following:

1) Better balance for CG
2) Better dowlines
3) Reduced roll couple with rudder

Please review my pictures and advise your comments. I believe an objective discussion will help the building of all pattern planes.

picture #1 shows the mounting blocks for the Bolly landing gear
picture #2 shows the location of my mounting blocks for the Bolly FAI wide landing gear (swept back gear)
picture #3 shows the set up modifications I have made (moments closer to my Smaragd)
picture #4 shows my thrust alignment nose ring to reduce the down thrust to 1.7 deg and the side thrust to 1.8 deg