My GP Superstearman 120 is nearing completion and what a beauty, A couple of things I noticed and which worrried me
a- the hinges are all CA and I wondered if they would be strong enough for a plane this size and
b-the throw or travel on the ailerons of the top wing (I am using two servos with a connection between top and bottom wings) is considerably more than the bottom wing, I followed the instructions to a T but having never built a BI plane before need to know if this is normal and
c-the manual does not explain how to attach the turtle deck on the top of the plane also it seems longer than it should be or should I cut a slot to fit the FIN, and finally
d- Must the wings be disassemled everytime I go flying? or is there an easier way of doing this ???
Thanks

I have the same problem with my 80in SE-5 with transport. You can buy a bigger car or trailer.

Here are some thoughts on this:
a) Personally i used the ca hinges on mine but depending on who you ask you will get a wide variety of answers. I flew the GP Stearman last year without any issue with the hinges. I have flown the GP Patty Wagstaff Extra for several years with a larger motor and no issues there either. With proper installation ca hinges are fine for models of this nature.
b) There is another post in this forum regarding the set up dimensions that will give you equal aileron throw from top to bottom. What you have will work fine but the manual should be corrected to provide correct dimensions.
c) Yes, you need to cut a slot in the turtle deck to slide over the vertical fin. I glued mine with RC-56 and taped it in place to dry overnight.
d) It is strictly dependent on what you have to transport your plane in. If it fits in your vehicle assembled then you do not. If it does not fit, then you must take it apart every time.

Oldscaleguy,

Much appreciate the input.

I leave the cabanes on my top wing when transporting. Still have to take the wings off but it does save a little time putting it together and taking it apart. Without a trailer or big van it's got to come apart.

My Super Sterman was assembled per the manual, no exception. The throws are just right for me, and the plane performs quite scale like. I am using a Zenoah G-26 and have adequate power. I don't take the wings off except for servicing, and it fits in my Chevy Astro Van easily. When I take the wings off, I take the bottom wing off, and then the top, leaving the cabanes on the fuse, and the N struts on the top wing, that way you need to take out only eight bolts. One of the best in my stable.....Cliff

Again, thank you gents for the tips enclosed. Taking it apart may be a pain, but alot less expensive than buying a bigger car or trailer.