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Old 02-18-2015 | 03:01 PM
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Hi Jeremy, cool you have a Hornet on the way, what paint scheme?

I believe the elevator servo mount is more than sufficient with some extra angle that I added. It is very easy to make things VERY strong and heavy, but it takes a craftsman to make them light and just the right amount of strength needed for the job.

I am detailing as I go, much harder to paint the gear doors after they have already been installed, but I did it, freehand also! Same technique as pinstripers use.

I am using JR DS3421's as recommended and was setting up the hatches when I discovered that the hatches are on different spots on the wing. You can see the line I used according to the panel line where the cover goes (I never got pushrod covers with my plane) they are off quite a bit and there is not any room to move the servo around. Even with the mini servo, space is tight.

I'm using bigger control horns, the picture shows the small stock one with my replacements.
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