Ever get that feeling when things worked out? That special feeling that your airplane is about to be covered?
Well, this little plane is my very first electric scratch built. I have built them big and have built them heavy, but this one is very special. Because it weighs a tad under 16 ounces with all the necessary equipment juggled around inside. Allowing for the covering, it balanced!
Yes, it has an inside. I don't mean to denigrate the planes with their innards hanging out like so many park flyers. I have some of those. This plane has a "real" fuselage.
The only thing I'm not looking forward to is the hinges. I dislike hinging with a passion. Slits too deep, torn balsa, CA stuck to wood and fingers, etc.
I thought first to use the "stitch and sew" method, then I want to install CA hinges, then use the Monocote on top with 45º under the control surfaces, Then there are other options too numerous to list.
Any words of wisdom on what you've done to avoid the frustrations of hinging? My choice will HINGE on your input :-)
Wan