ORIGINAL: L16pilot
Anybody can install 15 servo's in the most convenient location, but figuring out the linkages of minimal servo's as far forward as possible is an awesome challenge. Also knowing how strong to build something without adding excess weight is an art, it's the engineers art.
Luke - I completely agree with your comments above....but my point was not to promote excessive use of glue, building without regard for weight compromises or anything else for that matter.... there seemed to be a growing fear of final weight with the CMP 120 Zero...and my point was to not be afraid of a 17 or 18 lb Zero just because the box suggests 12 lb. It's a great flying airplane, period. I also really enjoy the building/engineering aspect and...strange as it may seem, my CMP Zero #1 is my first ARF in 33 years of flying RC...(my Zero #2 under construction is my 2nd ARF[8D])...and the ''builder'' side of me evaluated what I liked and didn't like about #1 and made the appropriate changes on #2, including glassing the wooden structures, beefing the gear mounts, adding flaps, (1 servo), changing from the A6M5-32 to the A6M3-32 and enlarging the elevator surface area 20%. Unfortunately, I'm too far along on the build to incorporate your tailwheel...That woulda been cool.,,,but I'm still toying with the idea...
...and like the tailwheel, there have been volumes of great ideas shared on this thread, (thanks Zero322 for starting it!),
Misha - Thanks for the cockpit link and file...too cool...love it!
I'll admit that when I saw those final weights I was actually going to get rid of my plane, so thanks for calming me down!
Welcome back to the madness my friend! And thanks for your valuable input on this plane, it has been very helpful. You know you want the scale tail wheel, I still owe you guys a build on it, I will post it here soon. I just love the way the wheel looks, for something so simple it sure adds a lot to this plane. If you need some help or PC board just let me know and I'll see if I can get you started on the build.
I was afraid you were going to say that lol
please keep in mind the cockpit parts were a gift so please don't feel obligated i know that if nothing else time is money, and Im sure whatever your asking would be more then fair so let me know
I'm really predictable! lol I'll shoot you a PM when I get a chance.
LDM, thanks for your input into the discussion. I find that lighter planes have a much greater range of performance, and are capable of much more scale like flight. So I think we agree on all points. Given what I have heard about this CMP Zero, I am very curious to get it in the air and see how it does.
Hey guys i thought i would add some personal thoughts and agree with both of you, unfortunately Im new to this whole scale thing as a whole
what i did was follow a few basics I've learned on these forums build it light but build it strong keeping everything as far forward as possible stick a slightly bigger then recommended engine up front make sure your got the cg correct regardless of weight and hope for the best!
God i hope this works! Lol
You should do just fine! I'm going to try something different though, I'm using the smallest lightest engine possible, but I've been at this for a long time!