Nose wheel set-up working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q9cag7cQuQ

Fuselage completed, almost.
Rudder and Fin done.
Much sanding remains to be done.

Next elevator: the main spar was flimsy balsa that snapped and is being replaced by a scrap piece of rigid 1/4 by 1/2, laminated  with 1/16 for a 5/16 total thickness.  This will be fine sanded to fit the slotted stabilizer ribs.  Pictures to follow when assembly starts.

PS: I dropped a small set screw for the servo pushrod connector and it vanished in the ether. Trying to locate a replacement...  HAAARRGGG          
 

Quote from: Frank v B on October 22, 2024, 06:17:57 PMThat was a superb day provided you were not intimidated by revengeful winds.  They were as fast vertically as horizontally after interference by the trees behind us.
Yet despite the challenges, some members had superb landings.
Thanks for the dogs.

@Frank v B

My absolute favourite flying conditions!  I so wish I could have been there, if only to make @Frank v B cringe and purse his lips!!! 😂

Did anyone take a wind measurement?  What was the wind direction!

Andy

This is excellent Guy!  Thanks so much for sharing this.

They just need to get Adam Savage to stop behaving like a child (not to denigrate children!), or remove him from 90% of the video. 

Andy

Greg,

I believe the Crazy 8 was a balsa ARF put out by Wattage Models.  They were the first balsa electric ARF's on the market and included the Cap 21.  They were designed for Speed 480 geared brushed motors on 7-8 cells in the NICAD days (7.2-8.4 volts).  They flew quite well as brushed models. They came out in about 2007.
They would be great flyers today on brushless motors and Lipo battery combinations.

For what it is worth.

Frank
ps: will look in my shop in my plan/magazine archive in my shop. 
My shop makes my car look pristine and organized.    Everything in life is relative.

Update: confirmed it was by wattage.  34" span mid-wing model.  Here is a listing on E-Bay https://www.ebay.com/itm/135178183783  It has photos of the box.

Its yellow, Eric might have grabbed it at one of our swap meets, $40?  Its in great shape, but no electronics, no landing gear.
looks to be made by great planes.

I have a rather complete Parkzone striker with orange rx / 20 amp esc, brushless, needs one servo and some age related repairs, awesome flying plane... $60 

text me if interested: 905-616-0201

I am helping Eric H unload his collection, I have two Formosa GWS planes, they look rather complete, one has a motor and the other not, maybe a few servos, not sure, one is painted like rothmans, might have come originally from Ken Colemans collection.  $40 for the pair? Best offer. The motor is worth more... Pickup at my place in Stouffville, or text me. 905-616-0201.

Test fitting fuselage parts prior to any gluing.
I made certain there was a right and left sides... this time... 
The quality of the parts is great and the die cutting (crushing?) is better than some other kits I have had the pleasure of building.
Beginners, please abstain from building this as a first project; instructions on the plans are sparse and confusing.
The fuselage will be built first as this will reduce the parts count in the box and that is the amount of space available at this time (basement needs a big clean).
Nose gear will be attached to the firewall prior to installation.  Following @Frank v B suggestion a separate servo for the nose gear will be place at the front of the firewall to allow room for the batteries.

I came across this video with Adam Savage of Myth Buster fame.
I thought that it was very interesting.
Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhNfeejuByI