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Loading
Area
Radio
Weight
4-5 Chanel
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12-15.5 oz.
275 in2
7.5-9.3 oz/ft2
14-24 oz.
F-18 Park
ing area: 275 sq in (effective area, which includes the effect of the wing strakes)
an: 28.4 in
ngth: 41.7 in
eight RTF: 15.6 oz as shown
ing loading: 8.2 oz/ft2 (based on effective wing area)
tor: GWS EPS-350 with “C” gearing
ttery: 11.1V 1200 mAh Lipo
op: GWS 8x6 SF
ototype Setup/Specs
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0/19/2004
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Cut a "V" groove
in foam for
spars. Pull spar
through groove
to make round
All hinging for
tape or actual
points epoxied
and control fre
control surfaces can be packing
hinges. I prefer robart hinge
in place for the added longivity
eness. CA hinges work well also.
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Po
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Fl
Ma
F-1
F-2
rrent draw: 9.7 amps
wer loading: 101 watts/lb
dio equipment: GWS R-6 receiver, GWS Pico and Hitec HS-55 servos, 10 amp ESC
ight controls: Wing flaperons, full-flying horizontal stabilizer, twin rudders
terials used: Either 6mm Depron or BlueCore fan fold foam
Sand the TOP ONLY of the strake at the LE
Notes on the fus
Make sure to use 5-15 m
parts...foam CA are not
under the torque.
F-3
e:
inute epoxy for the main
strongenough, and will crack
End o
Front of Canopy Frame
1/8" Ply
Spar Cap
f Canopy Frame
HS
-5
6H
B
Optional Rudder
Servo Location
Push/P
Cut Co
ply or a
Sand the fuselage corners roun
with 80 grit sand pape
then finish smooth with 200 and 4
1/4 x 3/8 Balsa Missle Rails
Pull Pull
ull
ntrol horns from 1/32"
plastic coffee can lid.
Round LE, apply 3M 1" Satin tape for protection
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00
Dow EPS foam tristock
Vacuum Formed Canopy
(Sand from foam if scratch built)
Function Rudders Optional
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Foam Nose Cone
(CNC Cut, Sanded to shape)
F-1
F-2
Strake Tab
Leave intake here for The Super Hornet
F-3
Strake Tab
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Cut Intake here for St
HS
-56
HB
Cut hatch after painting
for radio access
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andard F-18 Hornet
HS
-5
6H
B
Laser cut 1/4" birch motor block.
Epoxy into plane. DO NOT use
CA on the moutor mount.