DerJet DH Vampire build thread-
I've cleared the decks so its time to start my Vampire build, the thread started by Chrigui and added to by Fougamagister will probably run along side this thread as Fouga's stuff seems to be more about the detail he is adding to an already excellent model.
This will be about building pretty much as is..though I already changed a couple of minor things, using mainly the kit items.
I decided to start with the tailplane and having originally thought the JR 8411 servo was going to be as wide as would fit, I found the JR8711 fits fine and even though it means more weight down the back end, with a single servo I decided to go with the 8711..especially as I found a spare one in it's box during my workshop tidy!
The first thing I found was that the aluminium angle mounting holes into the plywood plates have two holes very close to the edge of the plate. I've added a 3mm strip of ply to that end. I also found the servo arm position (both 8411 and 8711) was slightly too far across to go in the factory cut slot. All that is needed is a small amount triming to allow the servo base to move nearer the hatch edge. No other trimming is needed.
I used a JR super servo arm as I will use clevis connections at both ends, the hinge line is at 90 degrees and I prefer the inline link rather than the nice ball ends supplied.
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The factory already responded saying they would widen the wood mount on the next kits...