Flyer Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 To revisit this post; scale will be 1/12th, fully built up wing, so I'mn hope for around 8kg max (including all the fun stuff). Basic wing span should be in the region of 3.3m by 2.22m long. Getting drawings sorted now, with a view to commencing construction early February. Possibly aiming for September 2017, but I will not guarantee that! Off to sharpen me pencils (still a Cad Virgin). Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Just re-reading this thread. My guesstimate of 20lbs for te C17 is now laughably low. 30lb is more like the end weight, as without finishing materials, electronics, or a lot of planking on the nose, she is currently sitting at 21lbs. Every build is a roller coaster ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Posted by Andy Meade on 06/12/2016 10:47:24: Just re-reading this thread. My guesstimate of 20lbs for te C17 is now laughably low. 30lb is more like the end weight, as without finishing materials, electronics, or a lot of planking on the nose, she is currently sitting at 21lbs. Every build is a roller coaster ride! Plenty of wing area though Andy, should have great presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I hope so! Just over 2000 sq. inches of area, and hopefully (maybe?) less draggy than the A10 too. How has your drawing been going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Posted by Andy Meade on 06/12/2016 11:12:25: I hope so! Just over 2000 sq. inches of area, and hopefully (maybe?) less draggy than the A10 too. How has your drawing been going? Slowly, although my lad using Solid works now in Uni; so have given him a few things to 'cad-up'. Will have working drawings done between xmas and new year with a bit of luck, and hopefully Santa's going to drop off a few pallets of lite-ply and balsa....... Doing sketches between rubbing down the A4....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Great to hear of some progress We're always here if you need a hand, so don't be afraid to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Posted by Andy Meade on 06/12/2016 11:20:55: Great to hear of some progress We're always here if you need a hand, so don't be afraid to ask! Thanks Andy; I will have a list as long as your arm once I've sussed the constructional drawings, as I need to satisfy myself that the structure will be adequate, and I know a few of you have lots of experience in that. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 A few years ago a chap and his son arrived with a high wing trainer, Removed the prop and undercarriage then chucked it of the hill (the model, not the prop and U/C) and it flew well. The answer to the original question is Yes. Edited By Mowerman on 06/12/2016 16:50:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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