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    well done you two! Or did you do something wrong?
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    Here is the proof, not that it's needed. plenty of room for batteries. even 4000 4S Plenty of options, which is what I like. Cheers Steve
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    KC 1 1/4" as you said 32mm in my money. That looks fine to me but time will tell. Pictures to follow. Cheers Steve
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    Extensions done. Guide rails added. and glued. Cheers Steve
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    The difficult bit for me is working out what is the simplest. I usually spend more time working it out when it would have been quicker just going with the hard way. Peter, Yes no need to modify the Ballerina just add a bit of lead. Woolly thinking on my part which comes with age, well it has for me! I have been going through the scrap box and cutting up ply for the extension. More to come. Cheers Steve
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    Hi Matt, Have you finished the wings after the confusion? Looks good to me. Looks like Christmas has come to your house Cheers Steve
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    After sleeping on it the decision has been made. I am going to extend the nose as shown by KC. This is based on nearly three years experience of converting and flying electric, not a lot I know. To get the balance correct the motor and battery have to be moved forward to minimise the amount of lead required in the nose, obvious I know. I have done this on the RF-4 by building a motor mount that the battery fits into, I now wish I had done that with the Ballerina and I will investigate if it is at all possible. Not to worry as I have said before every build is practice for the next one. Hmm I could build a box on the front that the battery slides into. I will investigate and maybe change my mind. Cheers Steve
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    Thanks Guys for the very helpful ideas. I have enlarged the hole in F2 and glued it to the fuselage side. Testing with F1 as designed 2200 3S and 2200 4S fit easily, 2x2200 fit with care, and 5000 3S not a chance. I like the idea of moving F1 forward because of the extra flexibility with battery positioning. I need to make a decision Very smart Paul Jacinth? I like Jacinth especially on dull cloudy days, no shortage of them recently. I was tempted to try IC but I would need help and there is no chance of that while social distancing is in force. Again thanks everybody. Cheers Steve
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    looking good!
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    Peter your surprise was well founded as they only fit when perpendicular. I was ready to start gluing when as a last check I tried over the plan and found that F1 forces the battery to be installed at an angle and guess what? I put the lid back on the glue pot and gave up in disgust Why did I not think of that before I opened my big mouth? How embarrassing. The sides are marked up and formers are prepared, except F2. Using a method I have seen many times on the forum F4 is being glued. More to come, I hope. I need to check that the battery and ESC will fit or buy an IC engine. Now that's a good idea. Cheers Steve
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    That's all useful information Peter. You are spot on the plans are A1. I had not thought about cutting the plans up to enlarge and copy I am continuing with the preparation of the fuselage by marking the former locations on the inside of both halves. I have checked that the existing hole in F2 will accommodate a 2200 3S battery and was surprised to find that two will fit and even more surprised that a 5000 3S just fits. Lots of choice and no problems. anything else to do that is easy now or harder once glued up. Cheers Steve
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