Im building a guuillow balsa kit for the messerschmitt bf 109 how can i make it rc. it has 16 inch wingspan?

Question

Im building a guuillow balsa kit for the messerschmitt bf 109 how can i make it rc. it has 16 inch wingspan?

Answer 1

The Guillow 500 series models (1/32 scale) are not intended or suitable for R/C or even U-Control operations.  The balsa would simply NOT hold up to the stresses of powered flight.

The 1000 series, however are capable. Though Guillow does not include instructions or recommendations for conversion.  It requires reinforcing the control surfaces, the firewall, and landing gear.

I built the P-47 Thunderbolt long ago.  Your Messerschmitt is a good model to PRACTICE on.

GOOD LUCK.  Here is a Yahoo Group that might be able to help you:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsbu...  And of course, a link to Guillow itself: http://guillow.com/