3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

[Fibertech]

I would do the cut outs for sure on belly. Can't remember the savings but its fair amount.

 

[Bipenut]

I would do the cut outs for sure on belly. Can't remember the savings but its fair amount.

I was going to do the belly pan for sure, but I think I might keep the elevators solid after what Terry said in his post.

 

[Terryscustom]

Absolutely belly pan, I think my weight savings was something like 6-7 oz. I cut mine a little different than in the plans but very close.

 

[Fibertech]

I went back and looked at my build thread and for the belly it was 1.7oz For the 42% Slicks I don't think I would the cut it's on V/H stabs. I'm going to on the 35% because I think it be tad tail heavy with the DA70

 

[Spats]

I think I am with you guys, I did do the belly but I am not going to do the stabs and rudder. I put the carbon in so if I change my mind I can. Just before I start covering I am going to get an initial balance. That may help me decide. The carbon was so light it hardly registered on the scale.

 

[Terryscustom]

Found it, it was actually 4 oz on the belly pan on mine: http://www.giantscalenews.com/threa...lick-540-build-thread.1447/page-15#post-42173

It was on the rudder and stabs of one of my other builds I cut out closer to 7 oz. total.

 

[Spats]

Just went back through your old thread Terry, I should do that more often. I could probably cut more out on mine as I only saved 3oz but not to worried about it right now maybe later.

I don't know what it is about this vacuum thing but I love doing it and I'm getting all excited I get to sheet the wings next.

 

[Spats]

Finished the stabs last night except for one mistake, I forgot to glue a piece. I wish I could say this is the only mistake I've made on this plane but I'd be a bigger lyre than Brian Williams

 

[Terryscustom]

Finished the stabs last night except for one mistake, I forgot to glue a piece. I wish I could say this is the only mistake I've made on this plane but I'd be a bigger lyre than Brian Williams

I've never done that! Nope, not me......well, maybe that one time

 

[Bipenut]

Well I have to confess I have made a couple of mistakes on mine too. I have to get moving on mine, I'm falling behind and summer will be here before you know it.

I just ordered a new enclosed trailer today for hauling my stuff to the field so I'm pretty excited about that. I bought an all aluminum 6x10 v-nose that will be painted victory red on the back half and charcoal grey in the front part so it should look sharp. I won't have to worry about any rust since it is all aluminum, but man they are pricey, hell what's not pricey in this great hobby.