Color Dayton

After building laser Daytons I’m ready to make another small batch.

Just for kicks I’ll print these ones in color.

I’m planning the following changes from the first laser version.

  • Shorten tailplane and fin spars.
  • Adding the toothpick grove and cap.
  • Shortening the motor stick.
  • Cutting another part out of the motor stick belly.
  • Consider a different interlocking system for the wing parts.
  • I’m going to try and drop the wing mount doublers by making the wing mount wider. I’ll make the wing seat wider to match.
  • Print flying instructions on the bottom of the tailplane.

I’m going to put more thought into the wing construction. The build on tissue idea is trickier with the interlocking parts. We’ll see if I can come up with something for this revision.

I’m still looking for testers. I am looking for about 20 people (anywhere in the world). You’ll receive a Dayton kit for free. The only thing I’m asking as that you can make it within 2 weeks and can provide feedback. Send me a note at darcy@siteware.com with your current address. Of the 20 I have 8 so far.