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Old 04-22-2005, 08:34 PM
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Default Patriot 40 Build suggestions?

I just ordered my Patriot 40 and am looking for any build suggestions that folks can offer. This is my 3rd kit so I have some building experence but not allot. (built several ARFs too).

Also I am thinking of forgoing the retracts. I don't really want the plane other than the build experence and maybe have something that would be fun to horse around the sky once in a while.
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Just build the plane dead stock, following the instuctions exactly. The Patriot is a very nice flying airplane.
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Thanks,

SInce I havn't been able to find much info on the plane, does it come with wire landing gear?
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The kit comes with fixed gear. Retracts are optional, and installed by the modeler.
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Default RE: Patriot 40 Build suggestions?

I have begun the build process and have found an issue. I am starting to assemble the wings and I have stopped at the SPARS. THere are enough parts to build 4 spars. The directions don't say wether I should build 1, 2, 4, or however many. Right now I have 2 built. 1 for each wing half. Should I build 2 more making a total of 4?

I see in the directions that it shows a double check for those items that require building twice but these only show 1 check block.

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You'll build four spars... left top and bottom, and right top and bottom.

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