Hello
I had two of these years ago (one not built). Mine had a Moki 1.8 for power. I think the G-26 may be a little small even for scale flying. Scale was aerobatics, right?
As for finishing the plane I had (have) an all foam Byron Christen Eagle finished in Monokote. Before Monokoting I covered the whole thing in fiberglass cloth. It was applied with water based polyurethane. Ding resistant and light. pic 2
If you ever need parts I have a complete foam kit minus new cowl, pants. These are available used (see pic)
BTW- the flaps sound like a good idea.
ORIGINAL: FlyingTyger
After selling my fleet to fund a move and career change, I was looking for a good sport/aerobatic plane to get myself back into the hobby. I found this kit up in the attic while moving and thought this would be a good plane to fit the role. I bought this kit in 1999 for a steal to use as a test bed for a prototype engine. I started building it, but never finished it. I did get far enough to ruin the wing panels trying to fiberglass them. So I am starting out this time around by redesigning the wing. I am hoping I can fix the nasty tip stall known to this plane at the same time. I also plan to skin the fuse and tail with 1/16 '' balsa before finishing the whole plane with Monokote. I plan to use a Zenoah G-26 for power. I am a scale builder/flyer, not a 3D guy so I think this should be enough power.
The first picture shows the current state of the fuse. The second shows the new wing plan which I have been drawing. I'm hoping to have the plan done and to start cutting wing pieces this coming week.