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SU 35 with Thrust Vectoring

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Pictures and build highlights of a SU 35 The plan printed on a A4 paper. The whole design was based around a 9"  space for prop (mid mounted). With that as the base, the conversion ratio was 1cm on plan was 5.88 cm actual. The total span was 95.1 cm or 37" and the length was 114.6 cm or 45" The above dimensions were drawn on a scrap newspaper and templates cut out or traced directly on 5mm foamboard.  Note the Increased dimensions of the wing and tailplane.  few pictures of the construction The front fuse was made out of 5mm foamboard sides with a eps turtledeck The nose was shaped  out of  eps foam. Below is picture of the elevator mount. The elevator was full moving elevator. It hinges on a 3.5mm CF rotating on a 2.5" al tube. The CF was wrapped around with clear tape to mage a snug fit The wing had a leading edge droop which was reinforced with two chordwise stakes in each wing Note the beveling of th...