Tip Weight

[James Mills]

How much tip weight should allow for when building a 60 size plane (in other words, how big should I make the box)?
James

[john e. holliday]

Depending on the design, it should not exceed 2 ounces,  unless you fly carrier.   Build the box bigger than you think you will need.   

[PJ Rowland]

How big should you make the box ?

I like about the size of a box of Matches. Thats a fair amount of lead.

[RC Storick]

How much tip weight should allow for when building a 60 size plane (in other words, how big should I make the box)?
James

1 cubic inch

[Dennis Toth]

James,
When you look at the weights that are available from several sources they are 1/2" squares that fit into the 1" boxes with a center bolt. The tip weight boxes are available from Brodak or Tom Morris assembled or parts. Since the box itself weights about 1/3 to 1/2 oz (depends if it is lite ply or Birch ply) you don't normally need to much more for stunt.

Best,      DennisT