I'm sure there is a 35% Edge thread somewhere in this forum but I was too lazy to go back more than a few pages looking. In any case, I've been sitting on this kit since about April and sort of figured it was time to get started on it. It's one of the 4 prototypes that were parceled out for pre production inspections and possible changes so the colors will likely not be what arrives with the production planes. Work kept me from getting on this sooner but assembly and first flights will follow as time permits and this thread grows. The usual top notch quality and parts fit is evident from the moment you open the box. Carbon fiber wing tubes front and rear will be supporting the wings.
A couple of basic question answers: Length, 93" tip of rudder to face of cowl. W/S: 102.5".
My
plans are to use a 100cc twin since I have several not in use at the moment, although an 85cc single would be more than enough for it. That's been proven already. Anybody need a new 3w-106 with the Cactus/Salas performance upgrades? It's one of too many 100's I have laying around.
So I ordered one of Tom's
hardware kits since him and I usually use pretty much the same components, along with five of the new Hitec 79 series servos to drive everything. The hardware kit contains the fuel tank, fuel line,fuel dot, carbon or 'glass tube to make up your own linkages, tires and axels, clevises, pull/pull components, and so forth. While I was at it I figured it was time to try out the A123 batteries so I also ordered one of Tom's 123 starter kits. Picked up a real sexy tailwheel from J&J and if it works out as good as I believe it will I'm going to try and talk Tom into carrying them. Slick stuff, but not cheap.
Pictures below with a 100cc twin in front of the cowl to prove this isn't another of the 28% planes. The pictured engine is likely not what will be used on this plane since Tom has some new twins arriving soon.