Originally posted by klone
Yes, the rod was bent and poked through the sheeting after cracking some ribs. But I cut power immediately and was able to land. The old rod I still have if you want a picture of it.
One thing I forgot to mention was that the wing lifted off the fuse, and that caused it to bend. The rubber bands were not strong enough to hold it on to the fuse with so much load. I was also using a .46 engine which the Select is not really designed for.
.klone,
I don't need a picture but let me know if the rod is steel like mine and 13 and 3/4 inches long.
Also all the rods in my planes are shiny and all have one hole in one end.
Yeah,
You did push it but it's hard to believe the rod made of steel and that short would even think of bending.
I think we can sure use a model aircraft structure engineer.
Someone must know why the kits have wood dowels and the RTF have steel rods
Thanks for writing and let me know about the rod.
If you want you can send me a PIC at
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