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Old 06-12-2004 | 11:38 AM
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Bravo52
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Default RE: CA Model Eclipse building tips

Steve and all,
Thanks for the great post on the Eclipse and Fantasy. I've read them several times and am about to start on my Fantasy. I am considering one of three motors for the plane. The OS 140 (non efi), a 3M-170 or the YS 140 (I have a new sport). As this is my first 2M plane, I'm not too big on over-powering the plane like some, so I think any of those engines would be fine. My questions to you are:

1. Should I place the elevator servos in the tail?
2. Should I move the wing tube back (1/2 in)? Meaning are these planes inherently tail heavy?
3. What engine mount do you recommend for this application?

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks
Jerry