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!
Glad to find your thread on the stick build. Actually saw the start on atlantarcflyers forum. I currently have 9 stick planes of all types flying and lost plenty more. The stick is such a versital plane in my opinion and is good for all types of flying. My two cents worth I would go with no dihedral in the wing. None of mine have dihedral although I have owned some that did. I think its a better sport plane without it. Taildragger is a must, it just looks cool. I have two of the O.S. 55AX's and I am not very impressed with them. They do have a little more power but nothing like I expected. I have tried over 15 props and I like the MAS 11x8 best on the 40 size stick. I like my 46AX's better with an 11x5 prop. Also go with a servo on each wing and do a little flaperon and mix flaps to elevator. Ive never had so much fun till I tried som mixing on the sticks.