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Title: Foam wing for a Hallmark
Post by: James Mills on September 25, 2015, 07:24:56 PM

I have a foam wing from a Hallmark that I crashed several years ago.  I finally disassembled the plane, saving what I can.  There is some damage on the wing that can be repaired but I'm wondering if it's worth saving.  With the finish with flaps and no wing tip weight it's right at 19 oz, which seems heavy for a wing that's a little over 600 squares(if memory serves).  I could probably knocked a little weight off by stripping the finish but really don't know how much.  So, is it worth saving or am I better off saving the controls and scrapping the rest?

James

Title: Re: Foam wing for a Hallmark
Post by: Dave_Trible on September 26, 2015, 04:44:38 AM

James I can just offer an opinion.  I'm not a particularly light builder.  I just finished a new wing for next years Nats plane.  It's my 698 sq. Desperado wing with flaps,  controls and landing gear blocks installed- 13.4 ounces all up.  I'd say you better start with a new wing.

Dave

Title: Re: Foam wing for a Hallmark
Post by: James Mills on September 27, 2015, 12:37:54 PM

Quote from: Dave_Trible on September 26, 2015, 04:44:38 AM

James I can just offer an opinion.  I'm not a particularly light builder.  I just finished a new wing for next years Nats plane.  It's my 698 sq. Desperado wing with flaps,  controls and landing gear blocks installed- 13.4 ounces all up.  I'd say you better start with a new wing.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I'm thinking the same thing.

James

Title: Re: Foam wing for a Hallmark
Post by: Bill Little on September 28, 2015, 02:06:05 PM

Hi James,

I have to agree with Dave, I think even if you stripped the wing, it would still be heavier than what you could build today.  Sames the controls and parts you can use and build another one.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: Foam wing for a Hallmark
Post by: James Mills on September 28, 2015, 09:07:21 PM

Quote from: Bill Little on September 28, 2015, 02:06:05 PM

Hi James,

I have to agree with Dave, I think even if you stripped the wing, it would still be heavier than what you could build today.  Sames the controls and parts you can use and build another one.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

I think that's the plan. 

James