Ailerons for Balsa USA 1/3 Sopwith Pup
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Ailerons for Balsa USA 1/3 Sopwith Pup
This will be my first giant scale plane and I'm in the process of researching equipment needed. Right now I'm trying decided on servos. Anyone have any recommendations? Is there a servo rule of thumb for a plane this size (1/3 scale - 108")?
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. Below is what I'm leaning towards.
Hitech HS-5645MG (164oz@6V) - Ailerons/Throttle
Hitech HS-5805MG (343oz.@6V) - Elev/Rudder
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Hitech HS-5805MG (343oz.@6V) - Elev/Rudder
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I have had no trouble with one Hitech 645 per side at 4.8 volt...and here is on board video to prove it
The takeoff is a little ABRUPT, I hadn't flown it in almost two years.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpT2JiaI3ns
The takeoff is a little ABRUPT, I hadn't flown it in almost two years.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpT2JiaI3ns
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I am definitely FOR overkill for any safety reasons.. I have no problem with making things strong and safe.. I was just coming from the angle of when this kit came out there were probably 30 oz servos on 4.8 flying them
and thanks R-Duhb !
and thanks R-Duhb !
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Here's my BUSA 1/3 Pup...powered originally by a GT-80, with Hitec 5645's ............ they have no problem handling the load
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRDPUxSjucM
Now flying with a BME 116 for a little more 'oomph' ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRDPUxSjucM
Now flying with a BME 116 for a little more 'oomph' ;-)
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By the way, are you running the 5645s on all control surfaces?
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R-Duhb,
I think its pretty easy to paint fabric roundels.. they aren't always dead on perfect..but I bet the original ones weren't either
I usually draw out the roundels on thick paper/light cardboard.. cut them out for stencils..lay them on the wing and trace...Then I paint them on with hobby acrylics using a small foam brush...
I think its pretty easy to paint fabric roundels.. they aren't always dead on perfect..but I bet the original ones weren't either
I usually draw out the roundels on thick paper/light cardboard.. cut them out for stencils..lay them on the wing and trace...Then I paint them on with hobby acrylics using a small foam brush...
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R-Duhb,
I think its pretty easy to paint fabric roundels.. they aren't always dead on perfect..but I bet the original ones weren't either
I usually draw out the roundels on thick paper/light cardboard.. cut them out for stencils..lay them on the wing and trace...Then I paint them on with hobby acrylics using a small foam brush...
I think its pretty easy to paint fabric roundels.. they aren't always dead on perfect..but I bet the original ones weren't either
I usually draw out the roundels on thick paper/light cardboard.. cut them out for stencils..lay them on the wing and trace...Then I paint them on with hobby acrylics using a small foam brush...
I think I'll give it a try. I'd prefer painting over decals.
Another question....What's the wing chord length and how long are the wings panels? I know the total length is 108", but that includes the center panel. Thanks again!!
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Here's my BUSA 1/3 Pup...powered originally by a GT-80, with Hitec 5645's ............ they have no problem handling the load
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRDPUxSjucM
Now flying with a BME 116 for a little more 'oomph' ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRDPUxSjucM
Now flying with a BME 116 for a little more 'oomph' ;-)