ORIGINAL: Nergall
So, onto the initial decisions:
1. Dihedral? How much?
The plans I have show about 6 degrees, that seemed like way too much for me. I believe most of the ARF's come with NO dihedral. However, I think a small amount is best based purely on what looks best.
2. Tail dragger or trike gear?
Still haven't decided here.
3. Engine size.
I'm planning on using that recently available OS Max .46AX I have, but I think the .55 is probably the perfect two cycle choice.
4. Mods to the aileron servo setup. With the light weight of even a modern cheap standard servo, you might as well mount one servo in each wing. For me, with my recent history, no way am I using a bellcrank system again.
Just built a 4* 60, and I think something similar to that setup is what I want to aim for. I'm not a big fan of leaving the entire top of the servo sticking out. However, might do that anyway, since it is supposed to be UGLY!
Here is a pic of my Arf with a Saito 82. This a GP 40 size
You can see how much or little Dihedral it has.
Bob