model 1 vertical converted to model 4 vertical

[dalords]

Has anyone attempted to install a model 4 vertical stab sub assembly on a model 1

[Av8r3400]

Anything is possible. Do your homework first.

I have made extensive modifications to the tail on my IV rebuild project. I neither liked the look of, or the performance of the tail on my flying model IV. I have basically added a Highlander tail to my project plane...

[SkySteve]

Here ya go. Model I vertical to model IV vertical. The before and after conversion of Model I taildragger to Model I nose wheel with model IV vertical:
http://youtu.be/T9QL78qyaWg

You can also look here: http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=114

[tommg13780]

Doug,
I did a conversion to a model 2 that turned out very similar to the AV8R3400 mod by using a model 4 rudder modified to fit the model 2. We used the old rudder to scavenge parts to go out over the vertical stab in a fashion like the Just aircraft rudder. This modification improved ground handling about 100% and corrected the "neutral Yaw" characteristic, which is really another way of saying the airplane ain't got enough rudder. If you are interested I can send or post photos. Good luck, I think that modification is most certainly worth the time and expense.

[tommg13780]

here's a better/bigger photo

[dalords]

Thanks guys awesome ideas.