Weighed the aircraft this morning with almost RTF weight. 9.1 lbs. BUT.... It will take 2 lbs to get CG where it is suppose to be. That will make total weight somewhere around 11.5 lbs RTF with a 120" wingspan.
Took the Tri Motor out this afternoon to do some taxi testing and possibly a maiden flight. It came off the ground MUCH sooner then I expected, resulting in a little over correction setting it back down. Only damage was one of the 3D printed landing gear fittings broke. No other damage. I could have fixed it at the field but didn't bring any spare fittings... guess I need to get printing.
Awesome! Kind of looks like she wanted to do a ground loop on you. Double check that CG! 3D printed motors will add some forward weight but looks slightly tail-heavy to me.
I don't know if its an optical illusion because of the realistic paint job or the great details on the body work but it looks so solid, a thing with real heft (beyond the 9 lbs). Can't wait to see it in the air.
Fantastic. Sturdy landing gear is always a challenge for big foam airplanes. I'm sure you will get it sorted. The big positive here is how incredibly stable she flew and the lumbering giant effect is strong with this one! Really great work here.