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Old 09-17-2008, 06:00 AM   #3
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Default Re: Byron Pitts (1/3 scale)... little help?

I finished one in 92. Built it primarily stock and powered it with a Quadra 42.

I nearly doubled the size of all of the plywood hardpoints for the cabane, I-struts, and wing bolts. I would go a step further and put a wood plug between them. Over time the foam crushes where everything is mounted.

Covered mine with Econocote in the standard scheme. It was a wonderful scale flying Pitts, but a bit underpowered with the Q42. I believe the 45 is a good bit more power.

Pray you don't have a gas leak.

Oh, and it was actually designed around a geared .60!

I've seen a few glassed and painted, but they don't fly anywhere near as nice as mine did at 17 pounds.
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