RC plane for TeeDee 010 and 020 engines

My last effort to build an airworthy biplane for my 010-s did not bear fruit. The small biplane has too short wings, or a slight twist that I cannot find with my eyesight, but the biplane has been unable to stay airborne and I put it aside.

A few years ago I bought an 020 Sharkface  kit that was sitting on the shelf waiting for its time to come. I think Troy aka Tee Bee has posted a topic on his similar plane.

This is roughly what comes in the kit, wing and fuse pre-assembled:




I started building it to finally have another decently flying plane  - on top of my Littlest Stick and  Roaring 20 - with either the designated 020, or,  the 010-s in its nose- also in hopes that the Worlds Smallest Traveling Engine will once show up in my doorway and I can put it in its nose.

The kit comes with only the basic balsa parts and I had to make it a bit more versatile than just an exclusively 020 air-frame.

I have  added a plywood firewall with blind nuts for both engine mounting dimensions. I drilled 2 openings for the filler hose and fuel line through the mount.



The balsa leading edge was reinforced with a 3mm carbon strip to better withstand heavy landings on high grass and weed in the field where I fly.



I will proof the engine area with polyurethane spray. Will probably select some light, transparent Oracover...color is yet to be decided.

In expect it to weigh around 150-160 grams with battery, RX, servos, engine, tank, switch and accessories all added.

I am not in a hurry, but try to finish the plane before rainy season comes. Will add further details later.