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Old 10-27-2021, 07:39 PM
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Yep...the Warlock was a difficult bird. The motor mount is up front and the glider is REALLY heavy. I'm getting rather grey on top and it is difficult for me to remember details but I'm not sure how my Warlock got damaged. I haven't started it's repair yet.

But, I have completed the T-22 Eliminator build. Swing test shows it stable with a D12 so the only nose weight added was the epoxy to hold the plug in. Still needs to the clear coat. Hoping to fly it at the next club launch.

Wow, that's slick! I tried the Tornado a few years back. Pretty awful flight, but I wonder if nose weight might have helped. Looking forward to seeing the Super Tornado finished.
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Old 11-03-2021, 05:32 PM
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Ask and thou shalt receive......

Haven't done a swing test yet to determine if it will need nose weight. Since the T-22 didn't need it, I suspect this won't either.
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Really nice looking model, Don!
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Haven't done a swing test yet to determine if it will need nose weight. Since the T-22 didn't need it, I suspect this won't either.

Slick! Based on this, I think part of my problem was that I went light on the fin angle.
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I always liked the Eager Beaver as well.
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I always liked the Eager Beaver as well.


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Old 11-04-2021, 10:18 AM
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Beavis and Butthead rock.

A 29mm mount in the Eager Beaver is the CORRECT amount of power.
Goes WELL on a G80T or G76G
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Thanks Gus. Bill, the angles are per the the fin marking guide. But, they were much harder to sand to shape than the instructions lead you to believe. And trying to get four stripes on a three finned rocket can drive someone with obsessive compulsive disorder crazy....not saying I'm obsessive......

Swing test resulted in the addition of .4 oz of clay to the nose. With the smaller fins than the T-22, I certainly didn't think I would have an issue. Clear-coated and ready for the next club launch on Nov 13th (assuming weather cooperates). If a B6-4 doesn't rip the fins off, might try the D12-5.
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A B6-4 or even a D12-5 are far too wimpy, 🤡.
Go for the gusto with Schlitz. Use a hi-thrust G. A G138 would rock.
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LOL! I was thinking when I posted adding....."and no GH, I'm not gonna stick an F engine in it"....LOL
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