SPITFIRE-IT FLEW

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SPITFIRE-IT FLEW

Postby UPLANDBOY » Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:16 pm

I just finished my Guillows Spitfire (kit 504 - 16.5" wingspan). I added some clay. Test glided several times. Removed clay from nose, wound rubber abnd and - IT FLEW!!!. I threw away the kit elastic and prop and added 1 loop of 1/4 inch FAI TAN rubber as well a a 6" prop. The Guillow's supplied prop was 5". I have just glued on the plastic nose and I am waiting for it to dry. When it is set I will try winding the elastic tighter and try for more duration :D
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Postby MakMov » Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:29 pm

That is excellent, that is one of the harder ones in that series to fly from my understanding.
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Postby BillParker » Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:44 pm

certainly hardest to balance.

enjoy!
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Postby Phugoid » Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:13 pm

Great! The spit is the hardest to trim (mainly due to the noseweight required, small size of the stab, and the shape of the wings)

Posting any video?

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Postby ADW 123 » Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:54 pm

vids please
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