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Old 04-02-2018, 12:22 AM
BARGeezer BARGeezer is offline
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After spending the last three or four days of my spare time trying to draw up a Rocsim file of this design and home printing passable decals, I've come to two conclusions:

1. I ain't no Rocsim guru.
2. I don't have the hardware to print decals that will do this model justice.

When the Rocsim file is done and I get a CP point, then I want at least 1.5X calibers of stability, meaning the CG should be at least 2.4 inches ahead of the CP using the biggest motor. Then I'll compare that to EV's figure, and add more nose weight if needed. Right now the painted nose cone weighs 16 grams.
As for the decals, the yellow is really not showing up very well, even at the highest resolution. Silk screened or ALPS printed decals to go on a black background would be ideal, but out of my reach. So I will be using yellow vinyl tape for the wing bands, and hope the home printed decals show up nicely on that. And I painted a cutting edge on the wings and fins with a silver Sharpie.
Pictures tomorrow (hopefully).
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