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Old 04-17-2003 | 08:41 PM
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Default Sig somethin Extra getting started, mods?

Hello,

this is one great plane, I have had mine for a year and I love it. I do however would do some additional items to it, that would be for more 3d.

first, make the rudder a lot larger then it is now, i added an inch on top but I want much more. Next winter, i plan on making the bottom an inch or two larger.
second, I would also say give it more elevator surface, but you don't need to much, i would say only counter weights.

make this plane as light as possible, and you'll love it.
I would recomment using ca glue, better for this type of construction, better glue joints and lighter. as with the black around the wood, don't worry about this, and don't need to sand it off.

there are no real good ways that i can see on getting this plane any lighter easily. they have done a great job with wood selection, and lightning holes through out the plane.

I have a os. 46fx engine on it. If you go with a lighter engine, I would think about butting the servos in the back for better response.

as crazie says, maybe think about the color scheme. i have purple and white on top, but have different colors on the bottom of the wing, it really helped out very much, i like this combo.


look around at some of the real good 3d slow flyers, and if your into this they will give you a good idea how to change some of the control surfaces. the ailerons are plenty.

GB