4 star 40

[rotorfan]

Should have kept the covering simple for my first attempt.

[artski]

I think you're doing an awesome job on the covering....did you cover the whole surface in white and then add all the color???

[rotorfan]

Thanks for the compliment. On the fuse I started with the sides all yellow then did the turtle deck and front deck in solid blue that gave me the blue stripe on the side then I did the white stripe (there will also be a white stripe on the wingto seperate the yellow and blue) and finally the black pin stripe.

[rotorfan]

A little further

[rotorfan]

gonna start assembly tomorrow.

[aja1216]

Its looking really good.

Hard to believe that started with a Box of sticks lol

[rotorfan]

Thanks. I started assemble today as I think Im getting closer I realize there is still so much to do.

[rotorfan]

close but yet so far away! lol

[Gimpy]

Looking very good!! I really love the covering lay out. I have had 2 4 Star 40s both had a OS 46FX. When I flew gas it was my favorite plane. I think you will love it.

Seeing yours makes me want to build another one and convert it to electric.

Keep up the good work...

[rotorfan]

Thanks Gimpy almost ready for elecs. one more ail. to install then figure out locations for control horns for thee pull pull system for the rudder and elev. then elecs.

[rotorfan]

So close but yet so far. All thats left is figuring out receiver, batt. and servo placement so I can build the rails for servos and everything balances oh and the pull pull system for rudd. and ele. this is all new to me.

[Elios000]

oh after you fly it a few times you should clip a bay or 2 off the wings youll have a lot more fun with it

[rotorfan]

Weather permitting will maiden tomorrow finally. The pull pull system was a bit of a challenge for me, but now that its done With help from a plank master friend I dont know why I had so much trouble with it. Cables do not touch or rub stab. at any stick position,but pics look like it does.

[rotorfan]

Wow maiden went better than expected. Was very visable and plenty of power. Also had a way better pilot than myself fly it and he made it do things I can only dream of including a hover and a vertical climb until it almost disappeared followed by a spiraling dive straight down. Will try and post vid. next time out.

[aja1216]

Looking forward to the video!!!

[memosteve]

4 Star's are fantastic planes, especially as a first low wing. Don't be intimidated to fly it...they fly very gentle and land easier than most trainers.

The first nitro plane, and low wing, I ever flew was a 4 Star. It was a total non event and started a passion for flying planks (outside of helis, my current passion is flying giant scale IMAC/3D planes) I think planks, especially giant scale IMAC/3D, can be every bit as cool/satisfying as helis.

It all started with that first flight on a 4 Star.

[rotorfan]

Man Im lovin this thing so smooth! Now Starting a Imagine 50.

[Elios000]

bah go big 120 and put a gasser in it like a DLE 20