Scale NEW (old) Great Planes Chapman CAP 580!!!

[Terryscustom]

Not a lot done today, I did finish up the cowl cutting / install and I installed some carbon fiber baffling. Prop is recycled that I had in stock and I had to modify the spinner that came with the plane to fit the Falcon. I did get a new fuel tank installed and my pilot installed. Probably have this wrapped up tomorrow night so I can start on my last major project before Spring.

 

[bigblueswope]

That looks so schweet!


BJ Swope

 

[Flyin4fun]

oldie but a goodie......... does look sweet

 

[stangflyer]

Nicely done..... Actually not too shabby.

 

[Terryscustom]

I will be curious to get the all-up weight. It is surprising that they went to great extent to make this second version of this plane lighter and still have fully sheeted wings, stabs and rudder!!! It's only a 100" plane so I think it will come out pretty good though.

 

[stangflyer]

I will be curious to get the all-up weight. It is surprising that they went to great extent to make this second version of this plane lighter and still have fully sheeted wings, stabs and rudder!!! It's only a 100" plane so I think it will come out pretty good though.

I don't remember, wasn't it supposed to come in around 26ish? Pretty sure you smacked that weight out of the ball park.

 

[Terryscustom]

It says 24-28 in the manual.....I'm sure the 24 was supposed to be with an 85 up front. Honestly this plane was designed for the 85 clearly, the 100 is a very snug fit. Since I'm using the original heavier version 100 I'd be super happy with 25lb.

 

[49dimes]

The old one I had in the old "splotches" scheme was a tad over 29 lbs with the old DA100. It did ok! Tractor to speed pull outs but still not shabby. Yours Looks good Terry!

 

[Flyrcjoe]

Looks good !!!

 

[tylerzx9r]

I like it! Hope it doesn't have to many bad quirks when you fly it!