First balsa kit build HK Cloud Dancer

[ViperTech]

So for Christmas I got a balsa kit The Cloud Dancer from Hobby King.
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I had never built a balsa plane before but why not!
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Fuse, elevator and tail came together quickly
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The ailerons were tough as you can see the components were very small.
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The wings took some time but they cam out nice as did the rudder and elevator.
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The final covering work came out very nice looking and was easier to do than I thought it would be.
So here it is ready for the motor and it's maiden flight.
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I have opted for a separate receiver battery and use a volt meter mounted on the fuselage to monitor the voltage level along with a switch that way if any thing goes wrong with the ESC or motor I have controls that still work.
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NOW I NEED GOOD WEATHER!

 

[earthsciteach]

That looks really nice, V-tech! Today is NOT the day to maiden that thing - my house is creaking from the wind. What a way to mess up an otherwise beautiful day for flying.

Did you decide on a power system, yet?

 

[ViperTech]

Yep, I am using Turnigy D2836/9 950KV Brushless Outrunner[FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif] Motor with a 10x5 prop. 2200 mah 3s battery, 35 amp ESC. It feels like it will be sufficient.[/FONT]

 

[Joker 53150]

Very nicely done, and welcome to the wonderful world of balsa!

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Nice job on the covering. Now I got to find myself a decent balsa kit. Back to mountainmodels.com I go!

 

[Ron B]

looks good viper

 

[ViperTech]

Thanks guys it was a fun winter project, looking to do another one, have been looking at mountain models. But now it's time to fly not build.