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Old 02-22-2011 | 05:54 PM
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cmoulder
 
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Default RE: Sickle (V-2)

A half-hour here and a half-hour there and the work gets done.

Today I had a short time this morning to do something so I started soldering up the 4 wire servo extension for the stab servos. I don't know precisely how long it will be - since it depends upon the receiver location - so I will not solder on the male ends until a little farther along in the assembly. I have a couple of normal 40-inch extensions and I will compare weights when done.

Also put in the rudder control horns with Aeropoxy. I used medium CA on the others because there was a lot of contact area within the control surface slots, but these rudder horns had to be trimmed off since they butted up against each other. I got as much glue in there as I could and I hope they hold. That's a lot of stress for such a small area.

Some guys (and some of you!) have done some pretty trick designs and installations with the battery tray. However, I think I'll keep it simple with just a well-secured plate of some sort and some Velcro straps.
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