ORIGINAL: Andy P.
Hi Guy's
Thanks for the replies, nice job on the built up rudder Erik you've made me think again!
Did you cut the core from foam or is it built up from balsa?
Regards
Andy.
Andy,
It is built-up (see pic below). As Matt and others have said/shown you should be able to get them to come out around 30-40 grams if you are careful. I wasn't too worried about getting it super-light so mine came in a bit more...I added a bit more material for the hinge post and the counter balance can be made a bit lighter. I lost a few grams after shaping the counter balance and beveling the hinge line, but will put that back plus a bit after I finish the rudder ( Haven't decided yet whether to MonoKote or glass and paint...leaning toward just MonoKoting it). Another thing to do is put the horn above the horiz stab...straighter shot for the pull-pull.
Cutting one from foam should work just as well....it is a fairly straight taper.
-Erik