RE: Skymaster Gripen with scale features
Hi Johan:
My Gripen flys pretty much the same with the missiles and rails on, the centerline tank reduces the vertical height during large loops, but not all that much. I was a little worried about the test flights with all stores on it, but there really is no noticeable difference in the way the model handles. This model is powered by a BMT-120 turbine with 30lbs of thrust, I also removed the center inlet duct and added a 40oz Dubro tank to bring the fuel capacity up to 1 gallon. The model has not been weighed, as I need to buy a new scale...
I also used the same plastic model kit as a reference and an Aerofax book on the Gripen.
Also, does the upper surface color look correct, I had difficulty matching it because photos of the plane vary from more blue to more grey, so I took a guess..
Rob