Slop3r V-tail slope glider 1.2 m span by GER776

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Slope glider 1.2 m span, MG06 airfoil. Quick and agile, but floats and thermals surprisingly well.
AUW 404 g
CG 44 mm
16.5 dm² wing area.
Elev +-5 mm
Rudder +- 8 mm
Aileron +12 mm -17 mm
4 servos EMAX 9051 or similar.
Can be bungee launched, hook 65 mm in front of LE.
4 and 2 mm carbon rod required as wing joiner. No further reinforcements in wing, print in PLA at high temperature for good layer adhesion.
340 x 9 mm OD carbon tube for fuse. LE Wing - LE Tail 475 mm.
See 3mf files in Prusa Slic3r for print settings. Print all parts with 0.4 layer width, only tail fins with 0.3.
Cut off ailerons after joining wings 1-3.
Attach ailerons and rudders with goop hinges. I use spring loaded rudders with Beadalon 0.1 in/ 0.25 mm wire. Springs C bent 0.3 mm wire, 30 mm long.