Hey All
I've been working on this plane for awhile, I too was kinda bummed about no wing template BUT if you (are as anal as I) the measurement way works well too.
Because of the size/weight of this plane I replaced a lot of the hardware ( it only added a few bucks to an already good deal) and I also converted this to electric.
This plane and the power system evolved in the past few months, but I now have what I believe is a good power set up.
This motor
http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDH...idProduct=2097
With this ESC
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...nix_hv-85.html
A 12S1P pack of these batteries
http://www.a123systems.com/html/home.html
Here is the bench mark video of this set up
http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....586f6e26eaefac
I should have 12-13 lbs of thrust, 76 Mph pitch speed and a AUW of 9 lb 14 oz
The maiden is tomorrow, so if there is an interest I can post that video here too.
In the mean time here are some of the videos of the evolution
http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....e5847c4183e691
http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....c676ddb977c588
http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....d2a20c3ecf56d7
http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....50a81e0a273468
Enjoy
Brent