Lanier Indicator advice--Please!
Hi Guys--
I built the Indicator WAY BACK WHEN---from Model Aviation plan #810. There wasn't a kit at the time. The fuselage and tailfeathers built up fine, but the plan called for a foam wing to buy from Sig, "Sig One Piece Foam Wing---SIG RP-FC-500". There were no instructions or plans for a built-up wing. I used a Cox Black Widow .049 as called for.
I ran strapping tape around the wing, lengthwise, top and bottom (one piece) and used a lightweight iron-on covering. The wing alone weighs a bit over 8 oz. The plane didn't fly well, and acted heavy. The RCU discussions on the Indicator I read sounds like there's a built-up wing in the kit that's sold today.
Do you suppose I was wrong in going with the foam wing? (The foam wing on my Grasshopper weighs only 4oz with the stip of tape and iron-on covering.)
If wing weight is the probem, can somebody send me plans or at least dimensions for a built-up wing? I hate to waste a 'good' plane that can be made to fly right. Any ides out there??
Thanks in advance,
Beeza (BSA)