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Old 03-14-2003 | 08:54 PM
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Default CA Model's Eclipse Kit

I have posted several photos on my web-page listed below of the Eclipse kit construction.

So far: Great Kit, no problems encountered, (other than the tube covered above) Everything straight, no warps.

Wings are within (actually less than) 1/8 degree from tip to root. Hard to get any better than that.

The small indentations on the fuse sides are accurate base lines to use for "0" incidence. Just connect a straight line across the centers, and you have your reference for incidence.

It also appears,(based on what I can figure out with my devices) that a 11/16" block placed under the fuse are the very rear , will set the plane level and get the above referenced lines to 0 degrees(assuming a level and flat working surface) . I will let you know if I establish otherwise.

You may notice that i did not extend the elevators and ailerons out the tips. Personal preference of mine , I think they are prettier this way, and gives me an immediate reference to check centering of the surfaces. May or may not effect the flying characteristics.