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Old 02-04-2003 | 04:27 PM
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Default Balsa USA Thunderbug 120

Thanks for the replies.

Doug, very nice build sequence - much better than the included instructions. Looking at your pictures answered a lot of my questions already. I will definitely use it as a reference when I get to building it.

I agree with sheeting the wing out to cover the main gear mount. I was thinking exactly that when I studied the plans last night. Since I will mount the main gear on the chin block for the taildragger conversion, I will probably replace those ply ribs with hard balsa ones. I also like the tip on using the 6' level. I have one and never thought of using it.

BTW, what engine is that? Did you get a chance to fly it? I have a TT Pro120 rear exhaust with a tuned pipe that just doesn't fit any of the aerobatic planes very well. I'm thinking this plane will be perfect for it.

Ed, you know, I never did try your tip on wing tip plates (how's that for a tongue-twister ) on my Super Stunts. This one comes stock with them! I might try clipping the wings, if for no other reason than to fit my pickup bed better. Then again, if I do that, then it won't be much bigger than the 4*60 I'm building, and I was really wanting something larger. In any case, I will for sure enlarge and reshape the control surfaces.