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Old 04-29-2010 | 09:15 AM
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mallen
 
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Default RE: Wing is too long!

Thanks Dgliderguy! I'm surprise I don't see nor hear more about the TT ARF Cub. I think it's one of the best ones out there. I guess maybe it's because Thunder Tiger doesn't really advertise it. I think I'll use your advice about gluing the washer plate on one wing and Cowboylifesaver suggestion about gluing the wing joiner in the other side. I too will use the struts because I agree, it just doesn't look like a cub without them.

I was also thinking about cutting the wing down a little because I think it's a little out of scale. The research I've done on the full-size Cub looks to be about a 63% ratio between the wingspan and the fuselage length. On the TT, it's about 60%....with a wingspan of 82", the fuselage should be a little over 51"....instead of 48". I just think that it looks a little off but I may just build/fly it the way it is first and then see what I think. If there's no need to modify the wing for a two piece setup now, then I can always shorten the wingspan down the road. Plus I really don't want to go shorter than 80" so it will still be IMAA legal.

By the way, which size engine are you using? I have a TT 54 and a TT 75 4 stroke and not sure which one I should go with.

PS. And I was also looking at the Hangar 9 gear because it looks more scale to me...and now that I know it will work on the TT Cub, I will order a set today!

Thanks!!!! Mark