The plane to be 'VT-Air Racer' design by Paul Tupker.
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CNC-cut ply-wood in several thickness
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The balsa parts.
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Wing
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Balsa parts cut and sanded.
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cover with silk and tissue.
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cover with silk and tissue.
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Read part of fuselage glued together
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Test fit of wing, nose section and tail section.
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Mounting the landing gear.
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Landing gear position
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Drill small holes on each side of the landing gear wire, then use thin steel cable to bind landing gear to fuselage. Secure with CA.
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On it's feet.
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Cut a slot in the nose fairing.
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Close enough..
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Repeat for both sides. Note that the nose section is still NOT glued to the wing and tail section.
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Bellcrank with limiters (not needed after all, current kit has larger bellcrank).
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Wing after some layers of dope, some paint and clear finish. This is electro so no complicated paint needed.
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Old fasioned but very effective hinges for the elevator. This makes for a smooth operating elevator.
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You can paint the nose section before glueing everything together.
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Two 'VT-Air Racers' ready for flight.
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Both planes after their maiden flights.
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