1. Smoothen the surface by filling the holes with light weight filler/spackle

2. Sand with #400 grid sandpaper
3. Apply acrylic paint from a DIY store with a foam roller
4. Draw panel lines with a waterproof felt pen
5. Rivets are made using a "spike wheel" from a tailor shop

Review 6-Jul-2002	Oded Mazor	Video Available	Loop and Rolls Regular Landing Hand Catch Landing
Motor	2 x permax 480	Servos	4 x mini/micro
Speed Controller	BEC 35 amp	Batteries	7-8 cells, 1250-2000 (CP, SCR)
Channels	3 + motor (rudder is not essential)	Flight Time	5-10 minutes
Propeller	graupner cam 5.5x4.3	Gear Box	Not used

Wingspan		length		weight
Wing Area		Wing load		CG location from wing edge

Building	Very easy, even for beginners. step by step instructions. needs some servos extensions wires for ailerons. Y cable is required for ailerons unless a computer radio is in use. be careful with cyano glue as it may "eat" the twin star, use epoxy ! make sure the nuts that hold the wing screws are well glued, otherwise you might risk a wing coming off during high stressed flights. CG is easily obtained with almost every battery pack. rudder is not essential, I did not connect it.
Take-off	No running needed, just a straight push with full power. the built in up thrust will immediately make the plane climb.
Flight behavior	Sweet flying plane. can fly slow & fast (not twin jet fast though). can be used as an excellent trainer since it have a large wing area and is very docile in every aspect of flight. when flown by a more experienced pilot the twin star holds some surprises : loops, rolls, inverted flight... 8 cells are highly recommended, 7 cells are OK for learning but for more "interesting" flights, the 8 cells really do make a difference.
Landing	No sign of tip stall or anything. just bring it in slowly with some up elevator, nothing to it. On windy days I managed to catch the twin star by hand (if I can do it, I suppose anyone can).
Crash Results	Nothing that can't be fixed with a little Epoxy !
Repairing
Other comments	wing easily unbolts from fuselage so carrying it in a small car is not problematic. flies great right out of the box, no need for dramatic changes. great for relaxing but also for a some aerobatic flying.
Interesting Links	Bill Glover Excellent Article on how to modify the plane for having a Landing Gear and lights Ralph Dietrich BEAUTIFUL painting of the TwinStar From Ralph on how the painting was done 1. Smoothen the surface by filling the holes with light weight filler/spackle 2. Sand with #400 grid sandpaper 3. Apply acrylic paint from a DIY store with a foam roller 4. Draw panel lines with a waterproof felt pen 5. Rivets are made using a "spike wheel" from a tailor shop
FMS Plane	- TwinStar