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So a while ago when having a sort out in the workshop I pulled three sets of new foam wings out of the rafters that I bought a few years ago, and having purchased a load of  balsa from Balsa Cabin at the Popham airshow 👍and have a go at a own designed model. I think the wings were for ATS Kite ? of around 63" span so would be a good size for a '70's/80's style aerobatic model, there's  nothing unusual about the fuselage construction, the tailplane is built up and sheeted, solid elevators and fin/rudder, not decided yet to go for a tail dragger or tricycle u/c.20220917_180431.thumb.jpg.86a3ccaf0f08bcf040a7bee0e698fea6.jpg20220821_211711.thumb.jpg.1c69a245840e5c92a291bff26df00f7d.jpg

 

 

 

 

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Currently thinking of using this upfront HP61F

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Yes, I suppose it does have a touch of the 'cats' about it and I several of the free plans from back then,I wonder how many will remember his firebrand design?anyway l've fitted the snakes, closed up underneath with 3/16 sheet,reduced the a/r of the fin/rudder and just needs a good sanding/filling session for the final finish, then it's install the undercarriage and servos and under wing faring then the hardest part of all, coming up with a colour scheme !!

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Hi again Jeff, not forgotten you.

I would love to tell you about that era but it could go on and on. I once wrote w/c reports  for the classic aeros association but they never did get published, probably because the recipient passed away.

If you wish please let me know how much detail you would like and I can come up with something interesting, This could be rather long so I would have to write, save, and then attach to a mail.

PM me with your mail and phone No. please.

 

Martin.

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