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  1. BalsaDust

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Man this thing is looking better and better every time I click on this thread. You have done an amazing job with all the metal fabrication so far. Keep it up.
  2. BalsaDust

    Sport 26cc 78" Pattern Scratch Build

    very nice
  3. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    It should be fine. On my 40 sized profiles I always just used a piece of 1/16 music wire and never had a problem.
  4. BalsaDust

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    A buddy of mine got one of these and let me fly it yesterday. Little joker flys really good and in my opinion would serve as a decent 3D trainer. has differential thrust so can do wicked flat spins and was rock solid in harriers with little to no aileron correction needed while turning...
  5. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    You can see it here on this sbach65 which is the same size as the glitter.
  6. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Unless you really want a tail wheel I always just go for an aluminum tail skid to save weight.
  7. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Looking at your picture again it needs to move forward some comparing it to the CAD drawing. Make it line up even here and it should all fit properly then.
  8. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    I think what I would do if you want to get more rudder throw is to instead of modifying the elevator just extend the slot on the fuse to move the stab forward just a little bit. moving it what looks like the 1/4 to 3/8 it needs so there is no clearance issue in the elevator movement may be...
  9. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Looking at the CAD drawing for the smaller one im able to get 45 degrees of throw.
  10. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    If you go back to page 26 where I posted the video flying in the snow with the smaller one you can see how tight it turns just using rudder in a KE to turn and go the opposite direction. The 56" span one was the same way and the 55cc was after I put enough servo on the rudder to keep from...
  11. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Yes adjust the fit for the elevator to move. On rudder unless you just want max deflection its not worth modifying the elevator. All the other versions I have just backed the rates down so that it doesn't hit and I still have more than enough rudder authority. Also your call on gluing in the...
  12. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Not sure if I ever said it before but if not then I will say it now. Be sure once you install the horizontal stab to install tristock between it and the fuse on both side and top and bottom. It adds a tremendous amount of strength there and if you don't it will eventually break free. I have done...
  13. BalsaDust

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    those skis look awesome.
  14. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Yeah it should bend pretty easy. I was able to bend 1/4 think stuff in a vise when I built the 55cc version
  15. BalsaDust

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yet they are just like my redskins sitting at home watching it.
  16. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Looks awesome dude. Please show it all. We all enjoy every aspect of it.
  17. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I have the same scroll saw and really like it.
  18. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    She’s cute that’s for sure.
  19. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Looks great. Yes add the extra bracing. Flat plate surfaces of this size can really start to flex and twist a lot under load.
  20. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Scale it up to 70-72" span should work well for something in the 30cc range. The 55cc version I built had a 80" span and was perfect. Honestly the 80" would probably fly just fine and still have good power on a 30-40cc just more fun to have ballistic power.
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