Maiden was a success, going to need quite a bit of tweaking to get cg and KE all set up, but this thing flys great, spins like mad and lands like a kitten. Boring maiden Video uploading

boring trimming video as promised

vyper maiden (4 min 44 sec)

Now it works....and good job!!!.

SteveT

very nice inverted

Originally Posted by ryan_m

had almost no gap at all once I fitted them right.

Washers on the bolts the inboard side as well as outboard?

Originally Posted by Bigster

Washers on the bolts the inboard side as well as outboard?

I just put them on the outboard side

Congrats 3DHS! I can't imagine how much time and effort went into getting this model from drawing board to everyone's grimy little thumbs. Must be very satisfying.

a bit foggy this morning, but got 3 great flight in

Looks like you did a little tail gear modification.

Originally Posted by M.Putnam

Looks like you did a little tail gear modification.

standard procedure from here out

How far did you overlap the fairing on the gear? And did you glue all the way up the fuse?

Originally Posted by Bigster

How far did you overlap the fairing on the gear? And did you glue all the way up the fuse?

I like to use Zap-A-Dap-a-goo for things like this, as it is just a little bit flexible, and it has a very tenacious grip!!

SteveT

I overlapped mine all the way to the edge, gave more glueing surface.

Thanks guys. I used Welder adhesive, same deal as ryan_m. Looks great. Ready for the maiden. C'mon weather - cooperate!!

Originally Posted by ryan_m

I overlapped mine all the way to the edge, gave more glueing surface.

+1 but I used tape instead of glue, not very pretty, but the fairing didn't sit flush with the fuse at the trailing edge so I thought tape would be easier