ORIGINAL: PeterP



Hi Guys,

I thought I would show you some photos of what I am doing during the assembly of my IMPACT.


Firstly,

I did recheck my rudder. I was out slightly but my rudder weighs 60grams. I checked my scales by weighing a Futaba S151 and it weighed 49grams as per Futaba specs. So I am confident in my scales. It is nice to know I have a light one. Here is the photo to prove it.


I have also decided to use MK BB fittings througout this model. I was told that the supplied horns are too flexible - agree, so I decided to try and laminate the existing ones instead of trying to make new ones. The results are fantastic- extremely stiff - bling[:-] and only added a few grams. and a total of 1 hours work.

I have made my internal brace out of balsa / depron / carbon -total weight is 19grams . The carbon / light ply laminate is there so I can mount my rudder servo to it. I am relocating the rudder horn above the tailplane. I dont like the suggested position because no one would see my nice carbon horn - joking I just felt it would be a pain in the ass when it comes to clean up time.