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07-31-2013, 04:32 PM
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The tail surface was shaped with some rough (60 grit) sandpaper on a sanding block.
Follow with 100 grit and then 220 grit sandpaper.
I shaped 3 tail surfaces this evening. The narrow tail surface with more span is for a Sam-Rai.
Follow with 100 grit and then 220 grit sandpaper.
I shaped 3 tail surfaces this evening. The narrow tail surface with more span is for a Sam-Rai.
08-01-2013, 04:21 PM
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A thin layer of finishing epoxy was spread on the top surface.
Follow with a piece of peel ply or taffeta for a hinge surface.
Then place a layer of fiberglass cloth over the hinge surface.
Squeegee finishing epoxy over the fiberglass cloth.
Apply fiberglass cloth and epoxy on the other side the same way.
The tail surface is then placed between layers of peel ply (shinny nylon fabric) and placed in the vacuum bag.
The vacuum bag consists of 4 mil thick plastic tarp that is sealed with latex caulking.
Follow with a piece of peel ply or taffeta for a hinge surface.
Then place a layer of fiberglass cloth over the hinge surface.
Squeegee finishing epoxy over the fiberglass cloth.
Apply fiberglass cloth and epoxy on the other side the same way.
The tail surface is then placed between layers of peel ply (shinny nylon fabric) and placed in the vacuum bag.
The vacuum bag consists of 4 mil thick plastic tarp that is sealed with latex caulking.
08-18-2013, 02:00 PM
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Control horns were bent out of 4-40 threaded rods.
Groves were cut on the control surface to allow the installation of the control horns.
They were tacked in place with medium CA. A mix of finishing epoxy and micro-balloons was applied over the horn as required to complete gluing it in place.
Groves were cut on the control surface to allow the installation of the control horns.
They were tacked in place with medium CA. A mix of finishing epoxy and micro-balloons was applied over the horn as required to complete gluing it in place.
08-24-2013, 05:30 PM
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I've recently switched to button type screws for the final installation of the landing gear.
They attach quickly and are more permanent than nylon screws.
They attach quickly and are more permanent than nylon screws.
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The thrust line and wing incidence were checked prior to attaching the tail.
I chose to pot the wing as it was off a little. The following pictures show the process:
I chose to pot the wing as it was off a little. The following pictures show the process:
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I decided to use a 3 side-by-side installation as it provides a little more room for the receiver or receiver with satellite.
An installation with 2 servos in the rear and one in the front (2 and 1), as with the one Kevin shows, is easer for servo installation. The receiver can be a little tight if you are using a tank at the CG.
Here is a picture of a model with the 2 and 1 installation.
An installation with 2 servos in the rear and one in the front (2 and 1), as with the one Kevin shows, is easer for servo installation. The receiver can be a little tight if you are using a tank at the CG.
Here is a picture of a model with the 2 and 1 installation.
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A tank (new) was tested in water and found to leak on the muffler pressure side.
This was addressed by removing the clear piece of heat shrink and applying Shoe Goo around the neck of the tank.
The tank is setup as a CG type tank as it is located approximately at the center of gravity.
This was addressed by removing the clear piece of heat shrink and applying Shoe Goo around the neck of the tank.
The tank is setup as a CG type tank as it is located approximately at the center of gravity.
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09-02-2013, 07:59 AM
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The 426 engine uses an engine kill on the engine mount instead of throttle.
The following pictures show how to complete the installation.
The wire is twisted around a 9/64" diameter drill bit.
The following pictures show how to complete the installation.
The wire is twisted around a 9/64" diameter drill bit.
09-02-2013, 08:15 AM
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Scott - carbon ROD, or carbon tube? I've been using the carbon tubes with the .074 ID hole, 1/8" od - if I remember correctly. The threaded rod end taps in like you're showing, and the aluminum keeps them from splitting.. I lost a plane once several years ago with the first carbon pushrods I ever tried. Didn't put the tubing on the outside, it cracked and the wire came loose - on the elevator pushrod.