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Old 02-02-2003, 05:42 AM
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ebeygin
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Default New mod on 4*60 (Have Pics Now)

Hi!

I have just started on a new mod for my four star.. this modification is more to increase the visual aspect, then the performance of the plane, but with that in mind, I really need to know, how it will affect my plane's performance and aerodynamics.

The fourstar's fuselage, is flat on the sides.. this gives it a very plain look.. sort of like a box.. only the top is curved a little for the eye...i want to curve the sides also.. so the fuse has a more rounded look to it.. check out the picture.. i'm not a good drawer.. but this is just to get a sense of what i'm doing...

My question is.. how will this affect the planes aerodynamics.. and will there be any noticable changes in it's flight charecteristics?

thanks for your input..

-eugn

P.S... it won't add a lot of weight, since i'm curving thin balsa over thin little ribs that i'll glue to the sides of the fuse.. same technique as used for the top of the fuse..
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