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Scratchbuilding a EPP Gentle Lady for a friend
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cdfigueredo
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Thanks!!
cdfigueredo
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Full weight 350g. I hope that after gluing the outer sections of the wings, add reinforcements to the center and supports for the suggestion rubber the weight does not exceed 500g. I think it goes very well for taking into account that the plane indicates a weight of between 22 and 25oz (623g - 709g)
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cdfigueredo
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The Gentle Lady is almost finished. Yesterday there were more advances in the fuselage and wings. I love the slim shape and the smooth curves.
The total weight including electronics is 376g, but I will have to add some weight on the nose for balance. So I assume I can get to 450g maximum.
The original plane should weigh between 623g and 709g so I think I am fine. Even if I reach 500g I would still maintain a favorable weight.
I also plan to cover the leading and trailing edges with paper and glue for reinforcement. Especially the trailing edge.
The total weight including electronics is 376g, but I will have to add some weight on the nose for balance. So I assume I can get to 450g maximum.
The original plane should weigh between 623g and 709g so I think I am fine. Even if I reach 500g I would still maintain a favorable weight.
I also plan to cover the leading and trailing edges with paper and glue for reinforcement. Especially the trailing edge.
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cdfigueredo
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Thank you Dan! i will try to finsh it this weel to maiden on saturday.
cdfigueredo
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Looking good ah? 
holding the 2m wing.
50g of lead for balance.
holding the 2m wing.
50g of lead for balance.
cdfigueredo
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Gracias amigo, No, it is not ready yet. Need to work on wing join a a bit more. Also i want to cover the trailing and leading edge od the wings with paper.
Will keep u updated.
cdfigueredo
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Hello to all!
Finally the maiden was last Saturday. With a final weight of 480g, I flew magnificently.. We tried several hand launchings, all of them perfect. It was a little windy, so we had a little extra help.
We still have to reinforce the central union of the wings, but everything has been a success.
Finally the maiden was last Saturday. With a final weight of 480g, I flew magnificently.
. We tried several hand launchings, all of them perfect. It was a little windy, so we had a little extra help.We still have to reinforce the central union of the wings, but everything has been a success.
cdfigueredo
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Thank you my friend! yes we are very happy with the result! it flew really smooth.
the last test we made was pull it up with a tow line but wings did not resist the stress. that-s why i must reinforce it.
Will try again next saturday.
Pilotr2020
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WOW!!! Those wings were hotwire cut? they look amazing! I once tried to hotwire out a p-51. It flew okay, but it was really sloppy.
cdfigueredo
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YEs, hotwire cut! It is easy and lightweigh
Pilotr2020
Member
How do you cut it without warping the wing? When I try to tighten the wire it heats up and then loosens, how do you keep the wire tight?
cdfigueredo
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check this https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ftfc20-biloute-designed-by-hardwork.59903/post-491985
Also u can use a sping to tighten it.
Pilotr2020
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Awesome! Thanks!
cdfigueredo
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you are welcome
Piotrsko
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Move the towhook forward from the CG by about 2 thumbs width, and NEVER add up elevator on tow.
cdfigueredo
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