Hi there,
Just reading the posts on the L19 and in particular the weight of the 1/4 scale one. I have the Vailly 1/4 scale Bird Dog and its weight came out at exactly 25 lbs.

I regard myself as a very light builder, but I just don't see where I could have saved 10lb ! .However the 'Dog , at this weight, is a great flying plane. A 15 lb, 1/4 scale, Bird Dog would be such a handfull in anything more than a very slight breeze due to it's very low wing loading. Don't know about you guys but all we seem to get here in the UK is wind, wind and more wind.

Most designers sacrifice true scale for everyday ease of assembly and flyability. But I will be following this with interest.


Good luck