[GravyGoodness]

OK, here's the deal...

I have been wanting to build something for a while now, and I have some parts laying around the house.

It's the wings from a 150cc Yak 54, and the elevators from a 33% Sukhoi, to start. I'm thinking I could use them on a slab, kind of like WrongWay's 85cc profile.

What I don't know is the basics of airplane design. Can those 2 things be used together? Is there a basic formula for planes with wing length/area relative to the elevators? I think it would be something fun to do, I just don't know if it would fly like a turd or not. Considering the fuse is so big on that 42% yak I'd think the wings would end up being close to the same size on a comparably sized profile.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[roc111672]

Hey Gravy i have the wings and stabs off of a 50cc Dietrich Extra 260 . Design me a slab for these .

[GravyGoodness]

Well, I was going to contact Richard and ask if he would sell me a fuse kit for the 85cc plane, I don't know if he will or not, or if that is an option. I'm sure I could at least buy the plans. Maybe???

Hey Reeeeeechard??

[roc111672]

There is no fuse kit for the 85cc . All there are is a set of plans and wing ribs .

[roc111672]

I kinda thought about using a 30cc fuse and my wings .

[GravyGoodness]

Aah, well I wouldn't mind plans as a starting point. It can't be too hard to build from plans, I make them now and build stuff out of steel. Cut, sand glue - right?

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by roc111672

Hey Gravy i have the wings and stabs off of a 50cc Dietrich Extra 260 . Design me a slab for these .

That would be sweet, something like a fusion style profile.......
Oh sh!t, I just realized i have a spare set of Pilot 50cc Sbach wings, stabs, tubes, and a rudder! Hmmmm.....

[BENCHASON]

The hardest part of doing that is finding the wing location for the correct CG but it would be fun.

[Jaybird]

How would you figure wing placement? The plane would still need to GC on or around the tube I suppose?

[Dookieshoot]

Frankenslabs rule! Get yourself a sheet of pinkfoam and draw yourself out a fuse. Strategically cut out some lightening holes. Smear a crapload of whatever your favorite flavor glue and sheet it up! I scratched out my own tail and made the flappy bits bigger. You might have to move the wings front or back depending on how it flies but it's a beater...and it's easy!