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Title: Tip Weight
Post by: James Mills on March 31, 2011, 09:33:19 PM

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

Title: Re: Tip Weight
Post by: john e. holliday on April 01, 2011, 07:52:08 AM

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

Title: Re: Tip Weight
Post by: PJ Rowland on April 01, 2011, 08:17:37 AM

How big should you make the box ?

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

Title: Re: Tip Weight
Post by: RC Storick on April 01, 2011, 01:53:13 PM

Quote from: James Mills on March 31, 2011, 09:33:19 PM

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

Title: Re: Tip Weight
Post by: Dennis Toth on April 03, 2011, 06:40:01 AM

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