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Weights


Wing and stabilizer: Wing and stab components from 1 mm thick, 93 g/dm3, balsa sheet.
 
 WingStabilizer
Balsa members0.47g0.11g
Glue0.02g0.01g
Frame0.49g0.12g
Frame, sanded0.40g0.11g
Covering0.10g0.03g
Spray glue0.03g0.01g
Frame, covered0.53g0.15g
Dihedral added0.51g!? 
Wing & stab posts0.13g0.02g
Glue0.09g0.02g
Completed wing/stab0.73g0.19g
 
Motor stick: The motor stick was made from a 3.3x9.9 mm, 110 g/dm3, balsa stick.
 
 Motor stick
Basic balsa stick0.67g
Wing mounting tubes (x2)0.03g
Tailboom mounting tube0.02g
Propeller hanger0.03g
Sewing thread for reinforcement0.01g
Glue, prop hanger0.04g
Rear hook0.05g
Glue, rear hook0.01g
Completed motor stick before sanding0.86g
Motor stick, finished0.80g
 
Tail boom and fin:
 
 Tail boom & fin
Balsa members0.19g
Stab mounting tubes (x2)0.02g
Glue0.03g
Ready for covering0.24g
Covering, fin0.01g
Spray glue0.01g
Tail boom & fin, finished0.26g
 
Propeller:
 
 Propeller
Prop blades (x2)0.65g
Prop spars (x2)0.21g
Hub (tissue tube)0.04g
Prop axle + teflon washers0.07g
Propeller, finished0.97g
 

Completed model: 2.93g + 0.07g ballast to bring weight up to minimum 3.0 gram.


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