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Title: Block coats
Post by: RC Storick on May 31, 2006, 08:13:38 PM

I tried something diffrent (at least for me). I painted 2 coats of clear with the Zinc in it. Then I went to the primer I usally use  (NAPA) cheap primer. This airplane is going to be a little on the portly side but it should have a nice finish. Around 64-65 oz I have been told that it won't matter much so we will see.

Title: Re: Block coats
Post by: frank carlisle on June 01, 2006, 05:51:45 AM

Sparky,
Would you please list any adjustable control features you've built into this model?

Title: Re: Block coats
Post by: RC Storick on June 01, 2006, 04:28:36 PM

Tip weight and leadout is all.

Title: Re: Block coats
Post by: frank carlisle on June 01, 2006, 09:45:52 PM

That's good to know.
once the flap to elevator ratio is set and the plane is built that's where it stays. where do you set that at? 1 to 1? elevator faster?

Title: Re: Block coats
Post by: RC Storick on June 01, 2006, 10:04:53 PM

You will find on the bigger and heaver planes it usually ends up 1-1 so I fell that if I bench trim the control surfaces there is no need for adjustable control surfaces. This is JMHO.

Title: Re: Block coats
Post by: frank carlisle on June 02, 2006, 11:45:36 AM

that's what i do except i like a little more elevator than flap