ViperTech
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SO after seeing Lockey from RCgroups work on the Sorceress and CraftyDan taking on a Sorceress build I finally got inspired to try my hand at it. If you are not familiar with the Sorceress it is a Reno racer reverse staggerwing bipe from the 70's.There is not really any "plans" for it but with a single blueprint page and some pictures from the Udvar-Hazy Center, I was able to get a feel for the size and shape of the plane.
The bottom wing was the big challenge. How to make that up sweep angle? What I did was to take the wing and cut out the width and 2x the cord because I folded the top over to make a small airfoil. Leaving the lower section in 1 piece then I divided the top of the wing into 4 sections. I then scored the lower wing to make it flex in the needed direction and added sections of BBq skewers to make the airfoil. I then used 2 spray can lids to hold the center section up while the glue set up and then glued the outer sections into place.
The top wing is really a straightforward design with the same cord as the bottom wing.
The fuselage is really straightforward in its design and same with the horizontal and vertical stabilizer I just incorporated some of the FT design elements in it to have clearance for the movement of the control surfaces.
Here is a test fit of the parts
Now for some servos and the motor. I added some balsa square stock into the fuse to strengthen the thing because the motor is a Fire Power 3836 1100kv hog, It will be spinning a 10x7 prop.
I still have to install aileron servos and make a battery box lid along with landing gear and the wing cabanes. I hope that won't take too long. I am not to sure on how to find the CG on this thing? So if ya know let me in on the secret please! I post more as I complete it, Stay tuned!
The bottom wing was the big challenge. How to make that up sweep angle? What I did was to take the wing and cut out the width and 2x the cord because I folded the top over to make a small airfoil. Leaving the lower section in 1 piece then I divided the top of the wing into 4 sections. I then scored the lower wing to make it flex in the needed direction and added sections of BBq skewers to make the airfoil. I then used 2 spray can lids to hold the center section up while the glue set up and then glued the outer sections into place.
The top wing is really a straightforward design with the same cord as the bottom wing.
The fuselage is really straightforward in its design and same with the horizontal and vertical stabilizer I just incorporated some of the FT design elements in it to have clearance for the movement of the control surfaces.
Here is a test fit of the parts
Now for some servos and the motor. I added some balsa square stock into the fuse to strengthen the thing because the motor is a Fire Power 3836 1100kv hog, It will be spinning a 10x7 prop.
I still have to install aileron servos and make a battery box lid along with landing gear and the wing cabanes. I hope that won't take too long. I am not to sure on how to find the CG on this thing? So if ya know let me in on the secret please! I post more as I complete it, Stay tuned!