jonny_hthwy

When setting up a foamie for 3D, is it better to keep the elev and rudder servos close to the CG or close to the elev and rudder?
Thanks
Jonathan

JohnVH

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Hello, Are you talking about one of my kits? www.3dfoamy.com or someone elses?

On 3DFoamy kits it depends on the model.

jonny_hthwy

I just cut my version of a plane. Bits of this one pieces of that one.

JohnVH

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Oh ok, then I will move this thread to the 3D section as this isnt a 3DFoamy.com kit.

Depends on balance where you mount your servo's basically. My pro models have them on the tail, the super kits have them by the wing.

lowdonkey

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put your servos as close to the cg as u can without having to add weight to the tail the plane will fly th best with its weight around the cg, but on such a small light plane you will have to comprimise a little to get it to balance. i usually install servos last, i tape them in place untill i find a good location to achive the desired cg. if you r battery location moves do this with the battery centered that way u can adjust the cg fore and aft after first flights to dial in the cg

Xpress

IMO, putting the servos about 2-3" behind the wing on most foamies yields a better moving foamy. More mass around the tail will allow it to whip around better in spins