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Old 08-26-2008 | 05:34 PM
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Default RE: Kyosho Osmose 70, Sort of build thread (slow..)

More building update...

Fuel tank:
I spent 10min figuring how to mount the fuel tank without adding weight.. As you can see in the pictures, I used 1,5mm balsa and made a "Nose-ring" system (as used in my other F3A-planes). Now all I have to do is to add another locking beam behind the tank and one on top. It is really close to the wing, but I think it's going to be OK.

Wing cover:
The wing cover was a little short. Not sure if this is intended or not? (May make it easier to mount the wing??). I don't like cutting the film all across the wing sheeting, but using a sharp scalpel and a bit of patience made the cut OK. Always afraid of weakening the sheeting by cutting too deep!

Wings/tail:
When drilling the holes for the wing bolts, I was a bit nervous about aligning the wing (once the holes are drilled, that's pretty much it..). Nothing to worry about! It was dead on!
Then I test-fitted the stab to check the incidence. WOW... With the main wing set at 0deg, the stab had a promesing -0,5deg. Perfect!
So to the not-so perfect.... The stab tilted quite much, so I had to cut out the opening on one side to make it aligned properly. Task for next time: Align and epoxy the stab into place..
The stab covering was slightly off-center in the center section. That's OK, just a bit annoing.

Still waiting for that box from Central.... )
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