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Fitting a 4 stroke engine would be more out of character for the Galahad than ailerons.

I built & flew one in the late 1960's or early 1970's as my first or second aileron model. It had reduced dihedral, reduced incidence & strip ailerons, power was an non-throttled Fox 15 later changed for a throttled version Fox 25. 

The original was designed for aerobatics, albeit without ailerons but it was developed to have them as in Andy's link. 

 

PS mine was nylon covered.

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1 hour ago, Phil Green said:

...but that would miss the whole ethos of the Galahad 🙂

The modification was made by the Frank Knowles in 1962 so I would call that an authentic change to the original design. I built the original Mercury kit in 1975 as a club display model with a Veco 19. The BB Galahad kit I have in store, I'm tempted to apply the aileron mods to if I build it.

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I built the original Mercury version last year. I'd actually had the kit for about 40 years before I got round to building it!

Mine turns just fine without ailerons.  I've powered mine with a PAW 19 and covered it with tissue over Doculam to give it a bit more puncture protection.

Despite having the aerodynamic qualities of a wardrobe I actually had to bring it down from a thermal the last time I flew it. 

 

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Well this build is fun but it shows that I havent installed a glow motor for a very, very long time!  All the little tricks and traps we learn over a lifetime are coming out of the woodwork -  literally -  and usually one screw too late!

I must say the model is a beaut and the saito 30 looks a dream in its mount. (just test fitted in photo)  A long way to go but the fuselage is well under way.  Ive never been a fast builder and this is no exception, but I am finding it deeply satisfying to once again bash balsa, especially knowing this will be classic dope and tissue, 3 ch radio (sadly no trailing aerial pinned to the tail...).  I havent been this excited over a model for a long time.  

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 I must admit I am more into building than flying these days, the workshop is a lot closer than the flying field after all 😄😄 I have a couple of plans from Mr Knowles stable, the Andromeda and Stringalong awaiting their turn on the building board.Just a personal observation l would be inclined to move the engine back an inch or there abouts I think it will help with the balance and looks ,following with interest. 

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5 minutes ago, jeff2wings said:

 I must admit I am more into building than flying these days, the workshop is a lot closer than the flying field after all 😄😄 I have a couple of plans from Mr Knowles stable, the Andromeda and Stringalong awaiting their turn on the building board.Just a personal observation l would be inclined to move the engine back an inch or there abouts I think it will help with the balance and looks ,following with interest. 

I agree, but theres no where for it to go back!  F1 is blocking it!  Behind F1 is the tank bay.  The PAW on John T's also protrudes quite a long way.  

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46 minutes ago, jeff2wings said:

The engine plate sits on wood blocks yes? Cut top of f1 flush with blocks, move engine  and adjust tank bay to suit, there should be room still for a 4oz tank that will be plenty for a 30fs

Job done.  Looks much better now.  A few steps backward but the end result will be nicer.  Thanks for pointing it out chaps.

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