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1.20 mtrs Fouga Magister PSS

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Fred:
Thanks Fernando  :D

This come from a "kit".

Everything is cut, just have to sand the parts in shape, then glue everything together  :D
So far, around 4 hrs of work to get to this state.

garrykeogh:
Hi Fred,
I like it... well done :clap:

I know it is no use for this weekend, but just an idea for the tip tanks.  I have some (note use of plural  :oops:  ) Raptor helicopter tail booms that are... let us say... not really useable as tail booms.  I only seem to get one crash from a boom  8)   These are about 20mm in diameter I guess and are super light.  They are a little heavier than a one-piece drink can, but not much!  You could fit a balsa plug to each end and sand to shape.  They would be very light and I am sure you could fit them with a couple of locating dowels and some velcro so that they would separate if you landed in anything nasty :?:

You are welcome to try this out if the diameter is even close?  Let me know, I use them to cast lead-shot/epoxy as ballast plugs (There is an other simple idea for you)   :wink:

Garry

Fred:
Hi Garry,
Sorry for my late answer !  :oops:  :oops:

Thanks for the offer, but the wingtanks need to be bigger than 20mm, but that will do nice missiles !  :D  :D  :P  I'll check the diameter of my current ones, but I think that is close to 50mm  :?:

The Fouga made its maiden voyage last week end at the National !
Nothing to say really, fly great ! Just a bit of up at the elevator and that's it !
Flew with only one aileron without any problems (one of the servo decide to die, or commit suicide before the first fright !  :lol:  )
A bit too light for the day's conditions, so I guess the EPP version will even fly better !
Ralph is now "Mode 1 certified"  :lol:  :P  with the Fouga !

Did the first flights without the wingtanks. Added them after (looks much better !) and no differences in the controls ! Even with only 1 ailerons !  :P  :oops:

Here are some photos, courtesy of the SMFC !

garrykeogh:
Hey... no worries about the delayed reply.  You were off enjoying the fly-in... proper order :clap:  

Congratulations on the Fouga.  It looks great and seems to fly well too all things considered.  I would be interrested in a nice silver one with orange tip tanks but will have to put it on the reserve wish list for the moment.  Too many things already on the primary list :oops:

Looks like you had a great day from your other photos

A picture speaks a thousand words so I will not comment except  :!:  :!:  :!:

Next time maybe :cry:

Garry

Fred:
Yeah, pretty happy with that one !
I've planned to remove the gears after the first flight (prototype for the shop) but after the week end, I'll keep it in flying order !
35mhz on board, any time to try it !  :D

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