Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
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Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
Hey Guys,
Some one (not me) has a glider cradle for sale on FLEABA^. It looks to be photographed up side down! But I thought it looked like a nice rig, servo included.
I have one allready. Do a search on eba^ "RC GLIDER " it will be in there.
Some one (not me) has a glider cradle for sale on FLEABA^. It looks to be photographed up side down! But I thought it looked like a nice rig, servo included.
I have one allready. Do a search on eba^ "RC GLIDER " it will be in there.
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RE: Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
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I hope ya get it. But if ya don't I started making one way back when then found one on FLEAba^ and never finished it. Your welcome to it. Trying to clear out the shop anyhow.
We have a ball with mine on the old Telemonster. I got one of the old Hobby Lobby jobs and it works fine. The one I started making is a copy of the Hobby Lobby. It should be a bit more sturdy. Aluminum tubing over allthread instead of aluminum rods.
I hope ya get it. But if ya don't I started making one way back when then found one on FLEAba^ and never finished it. Your welcome to it. Trying to clear out the shop anyhow.
We have a ball with mine on the old Telemonster. I got one of the old Hobby Lobby jobs and it works fine. The one I started making is a copy of the Hobby Lobby. It should be a bit more sturdy. Aluminum tubing over allthread instead of aluminum rods.
02-09-2011, 07:37 PM
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aeajr,
I hope ya get it. But if ya don't I started making one way back when then found one on FLEAba^ and never finished it. Your welcome to it. Trying to clear out the shop anyhow.
We have a ball with mine on the old Telemonster. I got one of the old Hobby Lobby jobs and it works fine. The one I started making is a copy of the Hobby Lobby. It should be a bit more sturdy. Aluminum tubing over allthread instead of aluminum rods.
aeajr,
I hope ya get it. But if ya don't I started making one way back when then found one on FLEAba^ and never finished it. Your welcome to it. Trying to clear out the shop anyhow.
We have a ball with mine on the old Telemonster. I got one of the old Hobby Lobby jobs and it works fine. The one I started making is a copy of the Hobby Lobby. It should be a bit more sturdy. Aluminum tubing over allthread instead of aluminum rods.
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RE: Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
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Here is a pic a a started cradle.
If any one is really wanting to make there own I could take a series of pics of my finished one with a ruler in each pic for scale.
Here is a pic a a started cradle.
If any one is really wanting to make there own I could take a series of pics of my finished one with a ruler in each pic for scale.
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RE: Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
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Notice the small blocks the release wires goe through. These keep them from falling down in the released position, quite handy. the foam pads are only for one specific glider you likely won't need them.
Also note the small dia. of the aluminum cross members is a bit small for servo screws. Mine broke at the screws after only a few uses. Allthread covered with aluminum tubing would be better. I would also recomend would a minimal servo base from plywood then fasten the ply to the rails as not to weaken the rails.
Notice the small blocks the release wires goe through. These keep them from falling down in the released position, quite handy. the foam pads are only for one specific glider you likely won't need them.
Also note the small dia. of the aluminum cross members is a bit small for servo screws. Mine broke at the screws after only a few uses. Allthread covered with aluminum tubing would be better. I would also recomend would a minimal servo base from plywood then fasten the ply to the rails as not to weaken the rails.
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RE: Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
Another pic.
Goals should be
Tall enough so glider tail is above the tugs verticle fin.
Cross members should be low enough on rig to clear fuselages of high wing gliders. but just low enough.
Servo should be mounted thin edge into the airstream and as straight of a shot to the release arms as possible to prevent binding of linkages.
Padding on top and bottom to protect gliders and the tug.
fuel proof if you ever want to use slimers.
There are mutiple ways to mount the cradle to the tug. I built the tug wing with a pair of forward angle music wire hooks for the front and molded gutter pipe to utiles the wing bolts on back.
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD LIFT
Goals should be
Tall enough so glider tail is above the tugs verticle fin.
Cross members should be low enough on rig to clear fuselages of high wing gliders. but just low enough.
Servo should be mounted thin edge into the airstream and as straight of a shot to the release arms as possible to prevent binding of linkages.
Padding on top and bottom to protect gliders and the tug.
fuel proof if you ever want to use slimers.
There are mutiple ways to mount the cradle to the tug. I built the tug wing with a pair of forward angle music wire hooks for the front and molded gutter pipe to utiles the wing bolts on back.
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD LIFT
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RE: Glider cradle on EBA*/ cradle build pics
Webdragon,
NO sorry but if you keep the widths around 1 to 1.25" depending on the wood used and make your glider incidece 1 or 2 degrees DOWN in relation to the carrier wing you should be fine.
NO sorry but if you keep the widths around 1 to 1.25" depending on the wood used and make your glider incidece 1 or 2 degrees DOWN in relation to the carrier wing you should be fine.
