RE: ESM Hawker Typhoon ARF build thread
Got some more done this week.
The tail feathers are now complete and Elevator / rudder servos installed.
The fit of the tail parts was good, a bit of a warning on the elevator control linkage, make sure the two 90deg bends that go into the elevator are exactly level, mine were slightly out. I'm sure most of you know this but be sure to remove the paint from the fuselage where the tail is glued to it, it just needs roughed up to get a good surface, I also glued the ally tube just to be sure.
Running the pull pull for the controls was pretty straight forward, no big issues, I used Great Planes Nylon clevices as the threads on the supplied pull pull hardware are very fine so couldnt find metal clevices that fitted. I may change them out later but they are very secure for now.
Mounting the tail wheel bracket was quite a task, I used larger screws as i didnt like the ones supplied in the kit, getting a screw driver in to tighten them was not easy but it ended up very strong.
I did put some epoxy arounf the tail gear mounting former as it didnt look very well glued, didnt add to much as weight is a concern in the tail.
So, front end finished (apart from finalizing the cowl mounting as I am getting my 120mm spinner when I'm in the UK next week), the tail is done so on to the wings.
Hope to get a start on them this weekend.