New Stiletto

[Phil J]

Getting close to finishing up the first of a couple of I-Beam Stiletto's.  This one is nearly ready for clear coat.  looking forward to flying it this coming spring.  Here are a couple of photos along with the 1/2A version I completed last year.

[Pat Johnston]

These two are spectacular.  I love the open bay look with the exposed ribs.  That 1/2A version is a cutie.  Can you give the specs on both of them?  It looks as if the big guy is electric???  the intakes on the side may be for the ESC cooling I think?  You have represented the Stiletto very well with these two.
Pat Johnston

[Donald Main]

Phil who did your graphics? I love them.

[Dave_Trible]

Looks great Phil!   When the weather breaks bring them to the field.

Dave

[Phil J]

Hi Pat,

Both Stiletto's are IC Versions,  The 1/2 A if I remember correctly is a scaled down version of Les McDonalds 660 Approx. 320 Sq. In. powered by Cox .049 I have also tried the .051 and experimented with Cyclone .049  R.E. with a pipe.  The full size Stiletto is 670 Sq. in wing area, Fuselage was redrawn to incorporate pipe tunnel, the stab also built as I Beam and is 15% wider than the 660 plans, 10" nose moment and 17.5" flaps to elevator OS 46 VF with Randy Smith Pipe.

Don,

I cant take credit for the paint scheme, as that belongs to the designer of the Stiletto, Les McDonald.  Paint Scheme however are something I do enjoy creating as I am a Graphic Designer by trade.  These aircraft were made as a tribute to Les.

Dave,

I sure will be bringing these out to the field this coming Spring.