Retract flex plates
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Retract flex plates
Could someone please let me know what thickness CF plate BVM use for their flex plates on their their smaller models?
Thanks
Andrew
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Andrew
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RE: Retract flex plates
I checked my original BVM T-33 plates and the main part is .080" and right where the retracts mount is .120". My T-33 was about 17 lbs and the plates worked very well.
On my scratch built F-94C I made the plates .120" over the whole plate but the plate is larger so I think I will get about the same flex.
On my scratch built F-94C I made the plates .120" over the whole plate but the plate is larger so I think I will get about the same flex.
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RE: Retract flex plates
That's really helpful guys, thank you. I am thinking of making up some plates for a model which weighs around 16.5 lbs dry, so the thickness you have on your T33 should be just right.
Thanks again
Andrew
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Andrew
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RE: Retract flex plates
Be very careful copying Uncle Bob's ideas, lest you wake up inside an Aligator
or with ginger hair !
(I dunno which scenario is worse actually)
or with ginger hair !
(I dunno which scenario is worse actually)