I'm thinking of building a Caprice for classic, I have the wing from Bob.  I'd like to try a take a part structure for the first time.  I want to leave the wing in one piece.  What is a good way to do this (and if you have pictures that would be a big help)?

Thanks,

James

Thanks Wynn.  I've wanted to try this for some time but have been apprehensive to go after it.

James

on their way Gary

Keeping the wing one piece is the best way to go. THe RC guys have been doing this since, like, forever. There are a plenty of strong secure ways to accomplish it. Back in the 70's I converted a Sterling Scale P-63 RC kit to CL and used the take apart feature of the plane with small modifications to make it CL compatible. It was solid as a rock, at least until I packed it in by doing one too many loops. I wonder if any of the guys at Flusing Meadow Park remember that one. By doing too many loops I don't mean the wing joint failed. It was a three line setup and the lines got bound up after the 5th or so consecutive loop.

Keeping the wing one piece is the best way to go. THe RC guys have been doing this since, like, forever.

 Yeah, 2 x 1/4" wood dowels in front and 1 or 2 nylon bolts at t.e. must be the best way to go, if most of rc planes use that system.
 1000000 flies can't be wrong.. L

While I like the idea, the Caprice will fit in the average hatch back. That airplane has excellent penetration but I would watch the weight on a take apart. .02 cents

My Question would be why make it TA?

For the recent US Nats - Dad took over the Pitbull which is essentially a Nobler sized wing, it was TA build per the Walker system.

Watch the weight.  Its not as critical on a 64 oz ship.. but 45 oz..

There are a few reasons why.  I want to see if I can build one successfully before I try it on a full blown PA plane.  My 9 year old is flying so room in the trunk of the car is at a premium so a take a part would make packing easier.  Plus I thought making a muffled plane a take a part would be a bit easier than a pipe set up (having to work around the pipe tunnel).

James