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    haha well if that's not a good reason to change your technique then i don't know what is!! Just blame it on interference or something that's my favourite excuse to hear after a crash!
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    Thanks Peter. I totally agree with the idea of leaving R1 until a attaching the wings. Even if there was a template, that would rely on the rest of the build being perfect and also the wing being set at the perfect angle for the joint to be flawless. Doing it our way means that even if you dont have the exact dihedral the designer planned, the joint is perfect (in theory obviously!) Gary
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    Hi All, I've been making some progress and getting the wing done. This photo refuses to turn the correct way up so sorry for that! The construction is standard and simple but enjoyable. Nice clear plan to build from so far. I currently have the lower cap strips on and now the front 1/16 sheet on top to stiffen the wing before removing from the board. Gary's top tip, don't forget to cut the holes for the control rod in the ribs before you glue everything in.....it is much less fun to do once the wing is built! I have still to add in the dihedral brace but my plan is to gel that into both at the same time. This will mean building the second wing on the board in the same way but remembering to make a mirror image and then put the 2 sides together as peter did on his build log. I can't decide wether or not to do the wing tips now or once the wings are built and together. i am thinking later to avoid damaging them but not sure. Enjoyable build so far. Gary
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    I was tempted to go electric on this model but I feel like my last few have been electric and I worry I will have fewer and fewer glow/gas models. The appeal of electric is huge due to ease at the flying field and no cleaning up after but I still love to have a proper engine up front. Just a pity it's tough to get a suitable four stroke that isn't extortionate now. If anyone has a suitable second hand one then let me know!
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    Do you know when the magazine came out martin?
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    I know the SC46 will be a bit more power than required but i do like to have a little bit extra for those max performance recoveries when it's that or sawdust....not that i have a lack of confidence in myself or anything! I don't like to fly my models fast so it should be a half throttle and just leave it kind of flight. I got the kit cut in a couple of hours and decided to wait until tomorrow to start building So i had dinner and then.....had to start building! I didn't do much but feels great to start! Gary
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    That's ideal but standard royal mail nowadays! Do you have a link to the website?
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    Hi All, I have the TN Hunter finished and the 1/4 scale moth minor is on hold until I can get the wing (which my friend is building as part of a joint project) so with only a Sig Kougar refurb slowly happening in the background, I needed to start something new. I've like the look of Peter Millers Ballerina since the mass build but never got around to doing one myself yet. My plan is to stick to the original design as much as possible and looking to use an Sc46 2 stroke up front. I'd have like to have an sc52 4 stroke but it's really tough trying to get one of these now. I started to cut the parts tonight so will hopefully start to build tomorrow. Hopefully anyone with any tips or good lessons learned can let me know as we go on. Gary
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    I'll start a thread then Peter. Hopefully someone can get something from it. It won't be anything different as I like the look of the aircraft so won't be changing the design or look in any way, just want one in my garage to look at since we can't get out to fly them!
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    Thanks for the quick response guys. I'll continue to get cutting with the kit then. Im looking forward to building one of your designs Peter, been following many of them an here and have a few I'd like to try but decided on the Ballerina first. Not sure if anyone will be interested in another ballerina thread but let me know if anyone does. Gary
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    Hi Peter, I have just started to cut a kit for the Ballerina and have a question regarding its construction. Do the stringers on the top deck have to be spruce or could balsa do the job? I don't have any 1/8 spruce in my pile at the moment and obtaining it is expensive if that is all i am getting delivered! Thanks Gary
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    Thanks guys. Haha i have thought about that excuse Lucas but i think "my thumbs are getting fat and need exercise" wouldn't hold up! Gary
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    Hi guys, Just finished my Hunter Gary
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    And she is done! The surface still need to g on but the hinges still have not arrived but not a long job when they do. It's been an enjoyable build but much smaller than what i am used to so i did find elements of it tricky but a fairly simple build overall and an experienced builder could have it done in a couple of weeks. Hopefully some of you found it a worthwhile thread. Gary
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    Hi Mark, Very impressed with how tidy your build is. Can I ask what you use to cut the exit holes for the control snakes? I wish I could get mine that tidy! Gary
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    Painting is done and decals are on. Just the canopy and surfaces to hinge and she is ready to go.......once we are allowed again!
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    I got the tissue and dope all done but did the frustrating thing i do when i get excited and i rushed it! tried to do most of the model in 1 go and the result was pretty untidy. Luckily i've had to learn to bee good at sanding and hiding errors over the years! I still have a little filling and sanding to finish off but she's almost ready for colour. The dope warped the hatch a little so the fit isn't what it was before... Gary
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