DIGGER Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I'm considering getting a Sterling kit of a P61 Black Widow twin engine FF rubber powered model , about 39inch wingspan. I was wondering if it could be made rc with brushless motors. Has anyone had a sterling kit and had any success doing this. I have no knowledge of these kits and would imagine that they are like a Guillows kits. Please any advice would be grateful. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Digger, I have no personal experience of the Sterling P-61, however the plan is here to download on Outerzone, so you can judge the feasibility yourself before splashing out on the kit. Sterling P-61 Black Widow As considerable rework of the wings would be required to fit ailerons, you could go for twisting/pitching outer wing panels along the lines of the KeilKraft Invader glider conversion in this months RCM&E. This would also save having to do an elevator linkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 see Forum Members new models .26/03/2020 My Great Lakes , from a Sterling kit ! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIGGER Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Thanks. Robin I looked at the plan, yes it would be a lot more work but it could be done, question is can I do it. Ailerons, yes , add another piece of wood to take the hinges, etc , same with elevator, & rudder. I was also thinking about either wood sheeting or wood infill and Sanding down. Then you have the weight problems with esc battery etc. A lot to think about before I spend money . Thanks again. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIGGER Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Good news I have found someone on an American model site that has made and flown this model. He had the Sterling plans and scratched built it , so I can follow his steps and mods. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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