ORIGINAL: cwrr5
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.
Firstly: thank you for your compliment about my Air Scout, it does look OK for my first cub-style covering job. I have never covered a cub-style with windows before.
Secondly: I am glad I saw your post first before doing my windows using the cheapo stock the kit supplied, probably messing up the model while doing it. And thank you so much for the post of NOT using CA, that is what I was going to use, thin CA - caught that in time
Thirdly: The radio will work huh? But what about the micro servos and receiver you mentioned (". . . 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")? What can I use that is equivalent to those but will still work with my radio? Can someone send me a detailed link showing this request?
Lastly: Thank you for your imput. I hate holding the model by fingertip to test for CG, that can not be very accurate either? I know the CG stand will come in handy. And I will save the money and not get the groove tool, money is too hard to come by