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Old 08-08-2010 | 07:17 AM
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original SIG Rascal 110 was to little for me , and I start to build a 141 inch (3600mm) wing span "my own" RASCAL.
exactly, my plane only "looks like" RASCAL, because a construction is fully independent of SIG kit's.
it has a 2 spar wings, detachable 1550mm consoles and non-detachable 500mm middle-plane.
target was a 6-6.5 kg all-up weight at electric version, or 8-9 kg 50cc gas version.

here some pictures of building process (electric version):

http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...3&d=1263939318
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...5&d=1271531039
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...7&d=1271528665
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...1&d=1272026029
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...8&d=1272029578
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...5&d=1272222227
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...8&d=1272631357
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...7&d=1273321645
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...4&d=1275327040
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...3&d=1279732412
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...5&d=1279910591
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...5&d=1281094941
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...6&d=1281207852

now I need just to complete a covering and install a motor and radio gear.
approximated all-up weight is 6.2kg
Old 08-08-2010 | 07:26 AM
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WOW that looks good and not to mention it size 
Old 08-08-2010 | 07:30 AM
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I also have a "my own" 59" (1500mm) version for my son
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...3&d=1277233641
also need to cover-up
wood parts weight is 234 gr
Old 08-08-2010 | 03:21 PM
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Awesome Build! Did you user a laser cutter to make the "kit"?
Old 08-09-2010 | 12:04 AM
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Yes, a local laser-cut service.
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I thought I saw burn around the edges... Makes kitting much nicer!
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here is a covered console
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...6&d=1281207852
Old 08-13-2010 | 09:41 AM
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That looks great. I love the rascal 110 and have always thought 12' version would be nice. Whats the power going to be, 30cc?

The best thing about my rascal is that I can thermal it up there with the buzzards.
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looking great.... is that UC transparent Orange? This is my Rascal in UC Cream and Transparent Orange. Looks great in the sky.
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Old 08-13-2010 | 10:22 AM
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my power set-up is electric, 2.1 kilowatts or little more.
for 6 kilograms weight 1800 watts is enough. 30-50cc gas engine can be attached to, but gas version must be a little havier, for 1-1.5 kilograms.

covering is SOLARFILM Polyester Supershrink LITE orange and white.
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What size battery packs will you use?
Old 08-13-2010 | 01:59 PM
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only "to try", I have a 4AH 7S1P pack, it can works about 4 minutes at full...
Old 08-19-2010 | 06:47 AM
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http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blog_attach...6&d=1282161656
glued tail.
Old 09-12-2010 | 03:17 AM
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only wind screen and radio not installed yet
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/attachment....0&d=1283972229
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Old 09-25-2010 | 09:29 AM
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before- and after-test flight photos here
http://forum.rcdesign.ru/blogs/2452/...l#comment37658
it flies at half throttle and land very slow, nice steering and gliding.
power-to-weight ratio is 0.85, ready to flight weight is 7kg.
Old 09-28-2010 | 02:34 PM
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here is first flight video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTq0DLnfwJU

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