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Old 07-09-2018, 07:45 AM
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1. I've built and flown this kit, and I didn't bother tissuing it because I was flying it at a meet. I just colored it lightly with florists spray paint. But tissuing adds some strength and durability, and if you want a keeper, tissue it.
https://www.nar.org/wp-content/uplo...ngs-Vandall.pdf

2. I don't know. Write Randy Boadway a note and ask. Maybe you got the wrong part. You could also lengthwise slit the ring/tube that goes over the engine hook. It will slip fit then, and glue it down. Works the same.

3. No. No epoxy coat. Tissue it.

4. Paint the engine pod a fluorescent orange or green. Or something to make it more visible. They are very easily lost.

5. I'd shoot for 20-40 foot diameter circle. Here are some guides:
http://www.nar.org/contest-and-reco...-trimming-tips/
https://www.nar.org/wp-content/uplo...ders-Newill.pdf

6. EXTRA - don't fly this thing with a B motor. That's just my opinion and recommendation. I'd fly this with 1/2A to A motors.
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