GL Expedition, a twin engine Explorer/ Bronco XL

voyhager3

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Update #2 (7-25-2023):
Moved booms inwards (relative to fuselage) by 2 inches. And slightly reworked how they attach.
 

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voyhager3

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Update 7-27-2023:
Dry fit all parts together. Will need to make the normal pusher motor pod to accommodate the new 10x4.5 pusher prop I ordered.
can be reworked to run twin engine set up, but swappable power pods are too big.
 

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voyhager3

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It flies!!!!!
Pretty well too!
Just a bit sensitive to crosswinds, but this is a major accomplishment imo, my first major design (albeit still a FT Explorer at its core, and wing…)!
 

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Mr NCT

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It flies!!!!!
Pretty well too!
Just a bit sensitive to crosswinds, but this is a major accomplishment imo, my first major design (albeit still a FT Explorer at its core, and wing…)!
Good job! Ya gotta love the explorer main design, you can turn it into anything you want.