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Old 01-20-2006 | 06:14 AM
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Default RE: My beginner's plane - the Air Scout

Thanks again. Don't worry, yours looks fine so far, keep it up!

Don't worry about using ideas I put on here - that's the whole idea behind my posts. For the windshield, the only part I glued was the little tab I made that fits into the slot in the fuselage behind the hatch. I used Pacer canopy glue(which is basically white glue - like elmers), but wood glue or epoxy works just as well. DON'T use CA, it will fog the windshield. The windows on mine are just clear monokote, see back where I covered the fuselage.

As for the radio, yes, it will work just fine for electric too - BUT - there's a few more things you'll need for flying electric. You will need a speed control for the motor, battery (I suggest several packs, so you can "refuel" quicker), and a good charger. Depending on the size of the (electric) plane, you may want to use a smaller, lighter receiver and micro servos instead of standard.
I'm partial to the Hitec Electron 6 and HS-55 servos myself for most 400-size electrics.

CG stand is a good idea, mine is just a frame built from 1"x6" boards, and wood dowels. Wouldn't bother spending the money on the special tool for the torque rod groover thingy, like everyone else said, just use a piece of brass tube, sharpened at one end. You can get small wooden handles for files, chisels, etc for cheap, and add that to keep from punching a hole in your fingers. Even cheaper, use a piece of 1" dowel with a hole of the right size drilled into it.