I'm putting these builds on hold for a bit as I want to make headway on their bigger brothers - two GP glass Tipo's. I'm a little overwhelmed by my plans, desires and ambitions - too many models, not enough time. But build I will! Maybe I need to get my younger brother involved. Mmm... Too bad he's 5K miles away. [].

In any case, after much personal debate on how to go about the fuse on the Nanorare, I feel strongly inclined to using the following asymmetric scaling in the builds. A longer/wider fuse should help to accomplish a number of things that were being rendered difficult by the narrow small fuses. For one, it was going to be a bit of a challenge to get a .32 SX, the retract, tank and battery in the nose at the standard scaled width. With the new widebody/longbody Nanorare, things should be much easier. Plus, this will solve the problem on how to get a 10" prop spinning on the glow which needs the full nose area for the engine installation (electric needs less space).

Nanorare 48" Span (~4% asymmetry)
[ul][*] Wing Scaling Factor, Sw = 48"/65" = 73.8462 %[*] Resulting Fuse scale = Sw x 55" = 40.6"[*] Fuse Scaling Factor, Sf = 1.75"/2.25" = 77.7* % (recursive)[*] New Fuse scale = Sf x 55" = 42.8"[*] New Dimensions: Wing = 48" / Fuse = 42.8" / Spinner = 1.75" (exact) / Mains = 1.75" / Nose = 1.50"
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However, the seeding of this project hasn't stirred too much interest (~200 hits/no comments) so the icing shouldn't disappoint too much (aside from me, that is).

BTW, comments on the above approach to scaling differently can be found in post # 53 in the plans thread here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_78...mpage_3/tm.htm

In any event, I look forward to getting back on the project soon.

David.