RE: Scaled Tiporare Plans
Ok, after getting some family issues up north taken care of, here are the 4 fin ribs for the .60 tipo. This is what will be in the short kit, and all but the smallest scaled down. Need to decide at what size a sanded slab is easier.
top : 1-13/16" long, 3/8" back, 1/2" front.
middle : 5.5" long, 3/8" back, 13/16" front
bottom : 8-13/16" long, 3/8" back, 1-1/16" front
front: 9" long, 1/2" top, 1-1/16" bottom
'Middle' rib is a horizontal rib centered verticaly between top and bottom.
Sizes are figured on 1/16" sheeting, and the fuse sides forced to be straight behing former 'B', as per plans. If sides are left to their own devices, 3/32" sheeting, and sanding to shape would be advisable.
Make a small triangle shaped piece where 'bottom' and 'front' join, using the plans, to help get angle right when building.
LE is made from 1" balsa as on the plans.
These fit great on the fuse I built up. Sizes take into consideration necessary bevel sanded on ends.
Hope this helps.
Scaled foam wings and short kits will be available ASAP... Former A , B, and firewall will have to be wider on scaled down versions. Input on widths from the scratch builders who have started would be appreciated.
Don @ eurekaaircraft.com