Since this has been added I worked in fixing the bent fuse using cf rod/tubes and balsa embedded and glued down the sides.
The biggest trick afterwords was to fit the massive 5000mah 3S. It is 2" wide, so it fit in the cavity for the pod, but not in the pod itself. It sat on the shelf but that pushed it further back towards the CG, needing more counter weight.
Checked servos .. all good.
Nose weight - 1lb, 1.2oz. 485.
With that I went for the maiden:
First launch: @0:34
Second launch: @3:52
Pay attention to the commentary by myself and the guys in the field just after I launched. you'll notice the propeller goes in and out after the first one partly because I was trying to save the porpoising the craft is doing after dropping the one pound nose weight.
The second one as I was bringing it around the folding wingtips one of them the tape gave way and it folded causing it to awkwardly come to a nose first plants into the dirt. About 3" in
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While I was sad I couldn't fly it for a while, I am now confidant about the responsive flyer and where she balances. This is a great flyer. With the 10" C-pack 3S motor system. She could easily ease/fly upward.
Damage: nose split - fix with tape. Cracked servo arm... Use only one servo.
Cracked h stab spars. Pod was crumpled. Broken folding prop.
Relatively minor damages.