Ugly Wonder - Build
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Nice Build!
Thanks Ace. It's a really easy way to make the wingtips look a little nicer, but it also helps prevent tip stalls.
ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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With all the emphasis on the Baron did you forget about his Ugly sister. Lol looking forward to both of these coming out.
LOL. I haven't forgotten about the Ugly step-sister. Just busy behind the scenes getting the plans up-to-date with my new template. I should have plans up for it in a few days. I took lots of pictures during the build, so I just have to take some time to update the first post with instructions. Thanks for bringing it to my attention though. It's good to hear that some people are interested in building this thing, Ugly as it is.
Oh yeah, I've also been working on some graphics for it as well. Nothing fancy, but a little something to add to the look.
Major update to the first post of the log. The Description section is complete, I have updated the specs from the latest (Beta 5.1) build, and have started the detailed build log section beginning with the fuselage construction. More updates coming...
As always, any feedback and/or criticism is strongly encouraged. I can't make these build logs any better if you guys don't tell me what you like and/or don't like about them.
As always, any feedback and/or criticism is strongly encouraged. I can't make these build logs any better if you guys don't tell me what you like and/or don't like about them.
Beta 5.1 Full-Size plans have been added to the first post!
I'll try to get the tiled plans posted this weekend too.
These are very close to what I feel will be the final plans. I have built to these plans and the construction went very smooth. Unless there are any major negative flight characteristics (which I doubt), there aren't likely to be any significant changes to the plans. More than likely, I will not be able to fly the Beta 5.1 prototype anytime soon (too wintery here in Wisconsin).
NOTICE: Anyone who builds, flies, and gives feedback on this version of the Ugly Wonder before I maiden mine, will have the option of having there name listed on the plans as a 'Test Pilot'. That and eight bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.
I'll try to get the tiled plans posted this weekend too.
These are very close to what I feel will be the final plans. I have built to these plans and the construction went very smooth. Unless there are any major negative flight characteristics (which I doubt), there aren't likely to be any significant changes to the plans. More than likely, I will not be able to fly the Beta 5.1 prototype anytime soon (too wintery here in Wisconsin).
NOTICE: Anyone who builds, flies, and gives feedback on this version of the Ugly Wonder before I maiden mine, will have the option of having there name listed on the plans as a 'Test Pilot'. That and eight bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.
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ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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Got it. Hope to have it cut and in the air tomorrow weather permitting.
ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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It went together great, every line, curve and slot married up as expected. Awesome plan layout. Here she is prior to electronics. Hope to get her in the air tomorrow.
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Plan to use the Basic Setup for this sortie.
That was unbelievably fast. Nice job. Thanks for the feedback on how everything fit up. Can't wait to hear how she flies.
The elevator servo get glued to the inside of the top plate of the fuselage. I think I posted a picture of that earlier in this thread. Optionally, you can cut the opening similar to the Bloody Wonder and mount it on the top. PM me if you have any questions on installing that.
ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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I was thinking of try this for the elevator servo. Using the hole you already call out for in the plans.
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Just made a little stand-off piece for more support. Any thoughts.
Just made a little stand-off piece for more support. Any thoughts.
