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Mr. Wingtote · 10-06-2009, 12:40 PM

Due to a lot of interest in my greetings thread I have begun to work on tail cover sets. I need some help to get these sized correctly. I guess the best place to start is to determine the size and type of planes that we want to be able to cover.

What planes are the most common? Do many of these planes have similar shaped tails/rudders?

Would anyone be able to provide me with some measurements and pictures that I can work with for prototyping?

Here is a picture of an early set that we made for a Yak 35%. The set was not finished and lacks any way to attach the covers to the plane.

Thanks,
Kris

sweetpea · 10-06-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm thinking that the Dalton/Aerotech 42% Extra's are going to be your standard 40% size stab/rudder. You may be able to make them with multiple velcro attachments so they can be sized tighter or looser depending on the plane.

I'm a fan of the seperate bag for each stab vs the longer stab bag that fits both. I have one of those from Wingtote but I only use it sparingly as I don't like to remove both stabs if I don't have to.

Greyhoundman · 10-06-2009, 02:05 PM

Here are some measurements for my 35% Wildhare Edge

Horizontal Left stab 1/2:

Length root to tip: 18"
Width at tip: 8 1/2"
Width near root at widest point: 13"
Leading edge to center of stab tube: 5 1/2"

Vertical stab/rudder:

Overall vertical height from base to tip: 21"
Bottom of vertical fin to top of rudder: 14"
Width at top of rudder: 6 1/2"
Width from fuse to trailing edge of rudder: 12 1/2"

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Andy Thomas · 10-06-2009, 02:27 PM

Hey Kris, as far as the stabs go it be nice to have a mini version of the wingbags with a little tube holder.

JimC-MD · 10-06-2009, 02:36 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Thomas
	Hey Kris, as far as the stabs go it be nice to have a mini version of the wingbags with a little tube holder.

That is a great idea. With the right size it could also double as covers for some of the popular 50" spn electric models with two piece wing and tube.

cjcyclesrc · 10-06-2009, 02:46 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Thomas
	Hey Kris, as far as the stabs go it be nice to have a mini version of the wingbags with a little tube holder.

	Quote: Originally Posted by JimC-MD
	That is a great idea. With the right size it could also double as covers for some of the popular 50" spn electric models with two piece wing and tube.

That is what I would be interested in also.

Mr. Wingtote · 10-06-2009, 03:40 PM

Wow, thanks for all the detailed pictures! Will most 35% Edges have the same tail dimensions? I know that Yaks and Edges are common, I'm just wondering if the same tail covers will fit different manufacturers planes.

Thanks,
Kris

[quote=Greyhoundman;901789]Here are some measurements for my 35% Wildhare Edge

Horizontal Left stab 1/2:

Length root to tip: 18"
Width at tip: 8 1/2"
Width near root at widest point: 13"
Leading edge to center of stab tube: 5 1/2"

Vertical stab/rudder:

Overall vertical height from base to tip: 21"
Bottom of vertical fin to top of rudder: 14"
Width at top of rudder: 6 1/2"
Width from fuse to trailing edge of rudder: 12 1/2"

jaguar bone · 10-08-2009, 08:18 PM

Here are a few pics of my 35% Laser 200 tail.
E mailed actual dimensions!

66stang · 10-08-2009, 08:22 PM

You gotta love the Flying Giants R & D department!! hehe

jaguar bone · 10-08-2009, 08:34 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 66stang
	You gotta love the Flying Giants R & D department!! hehe

AMEN !
THE INTERNET - CAN REALLY BE ONE OUTRAGEOUS NEIGHBORHOOD!
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bgold · 10-09-2009, 12:50 PM

The red, white & blue is a SD 42% 260 Extra. The yellow , black & white is a 41% Wildhare Extra 300.

bgold · 10-09-2009, 12:52 PM

Too much for one post

Mr. Wingtote · 10-09-2009, 03:57 PM

Dave Michael stopped by today with some tails so I could trace them and I was telling him that the response and support that I have received here has been overwhelming. I have a lot of work to do now!

My apologizes if I don't respond right away to people's posts, I will try to respond to everyone eventually. If you have an urgent question or need help please send me a PM.

Thanks,
Kris

	Quote: Originally Posted by jaguar bone
	AMEN ! THE INTERNET - CAN REALLY BE ONE OUTRAGEOUS NEIGHBORHOOD! FG HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FIRST CLASS VENUE!

Mr. Wingtote · 10-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Guys,

Recently got back from the big iHobby Show in Rosemont (Chicago), IL. The show went well for us and I got a lot of good feedback from pilots on the consumer days. Most of the people I spoke with echoed the same things that were mentioned on FG. I have started working on the tail bags again and some other small ideas that I have received recently.

I was able to walk around and check out some planes to get an idea of the size and shape of the tails out there. I saw the Hangar 9 The Beast up close and was very impressed and got to meet Quique. He was mobbed most of the time, but was a very friendly and personable guy. He certainly has a lot of enthusiasm for his work and The Beast.

Thanks again for all of the help I have received on FG and I will let everyone know when I have more product information to share.

Kris

bgold · 10-30-2009, 04:02 PM

So when are you going to have tail bags for sale

10-06-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
Mr. Wingtote Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32	Wingtote Tail Covers Due to a lot of interest in my greetings thread I have begun to work on tail cover sets. I need some help to get these sized correctly. I guess the best place to start is to determine the size and type of planes that we want to be able to cover. What planes are the most common? Do many of these planes have similar shaped tails/rudders? Would anyone be able to provide me with some measurements and pictures that I can work with for prototyping? Here is a picture of an early set that we made for a Yak 35%. The set was not finished and lacks any way to attach the covers to the plane. Thanks, Kris

10-06-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,269 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers I'm thinking that the Dalton/Aerotech 42% Extra's are going to be your standard 40% size stab/rudder. You may be able to make them with multiple velcro attachments so they can be sized tighter or looser depending on the plane. I'm a fan of the seperate bag for each stab vs the longer stab bag that fits both. I have one of those from Wingtote but I only use it sparingly as I don't like to remove both stabs if I don't have to. __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

10-06-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
Greyhoundman GRRRR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ofallon, MO Age: 33 Posts: 1,216	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Here are some measurements for my 35% Wildhare Edge Horizontal Left stab 1/2: Length root to tip: 18" Width at tip: 8 1/2" Width near root at widest point: 13" Leading edge to center of stab tube: 5 1/2" Vertical stab/rudder: Overall vertical height from base to tip: 21" Bottom of vertical fin to top of rudder: 14" Width at top of rudder: 6 1/2" Width from fuse to trailing edge of rudder: 12 1/2" Pics __________________ www.rescuedracers.com

10-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
Andy Thomas OK 1 Roll, No I Mean 2 Point Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Farmington, MN Age: 36 Posts: 941	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Hey Kris, as far as the stabs go it be nice to have a mini version of the wingbags with a little tube holder. __________________ Andy Thomas Team Airtronics Hobbyzone Bad Brad Graphics

10-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#7
Mr. Wingtote Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Wow, thanks for all the detailed pictures! Will most 35% Edges have the same tail dimensions? I know that Yaks and Edges are common, I'm just wondering if the same tail covers will fit different manufacturers planes. Thanks, Kris [quote=Greyhoundman;901789]Here are some measurements for my 35% Wildhare Edge Horizontal Left stab 1/2: Length root to tip: 18" Width at tip: 8 1/2" Width near root at widest point: 13" Leading edge to center of stab tube: 5 1/2" Vertical stab/rudder: Overall vertical height from base to tip: 21" Bottom of vertical fin to top of rudder: 14" Width at top of rudder: 6 1/2" Width from fuse to trailing edge of rudder: 12 1/2"

10-08-2009, 08:18 PM	#8
jaguar bone balsa, glue & gas Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,972	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Here are a few pics of my 35% Laser 200 tail. E mailed actual dimensions! Attached Thumbnails 191.4 KB · Views: 7 172.5 KB · Views: 9 174.4 KB · Views: 7 Last edited by jaguar bone; 11-28-2009 at 07:02 AM. Reason: Duh - picture of wing was included

10-08-2009, 08:22 PM	#9
66stang Fly it like you hate it! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Collinsville, IL Age: 44 Posts: 4,434 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers You gotta love the Flying Giants R & D department!! hehe __________________ *I call Craven my sugar daddy!*

10-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#11
bgold Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, AZ, Sun City Posts: 1,201	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers The red, white & blue is a SD 42% 260 Extra. The yellow , black & white is a 41% Wildhare Extra 300. Last edited by bgold; 11-18-2009 at 04:16 PM.

10-09-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
bgold Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, AZ, Sun City Posts: 1,201	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Too much for one post Last edited by bgold; 11-18-2009 at 04:16 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:16 PM	#14
Mr. Wingtote Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers Guys, Recently got back from the big iHobby Show in Rosemont (Chicago), IL. The show went well for us and I got a lot of good feedback from pilots on the consumer days. Most of the people I spoke with echoed the same things that were mentioned on FG. I have started working on the tail bags again and some other small ideas that I have received recently. I was able to walk around and check out some planes to get an idea of the size and shape of the tails out there. I saw the Hangar 9 The Beast up close and was very impressed and got to meet Quique. He was mobbed most of the time, but was a very friendly and personable guy. He certainly has a lot of enthusiasm for his work and The Beast. Thanks again for all of the help I have received on FG and I will let everyone know when I have more product information to share. Kris __________________ www.wingtote.com

10-30-2009, 04:02 PM	#15
bgold Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, AZ, Sun City Posts: 1,201	Re: Wingtote Tail Covers So when are you going to have tail bags for sale

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