Zeque YS DZ 1.60/1.70 build

Regarding fuel proofing engine compartment, where to buy motor mount and the elevator system:

The Oxai-Models, I believe, are painted with an epoxy paint. The Zeque has a carbon fiber belly pan with what looks like a complete carbon fiber engine compartment. It appears to be finsished with clear...I will use Z-poxy finishing system to coat all of the little areas like the holes for the fuel lines...

Fuel brands, fuel proofing and protecting your model's finish. I am not a chemist yet I have found that some model fuels seem to also double as a paint remover! I will be flying Cool Power 30% Heli this year based on my ability to buy a gallon or two locally if I run out AND it has proven to be a little easier on painted finishes.

Central Hobbies or YS Performance Parts and Service (Rich Verano) carry the mounts. (I imagine others do also.)

The elevator push rod...procrastination...there is no other control system element that drives me crazier than the elevator system! My last (3) F3A models have all used dual Futaba 9650 elevator servos mounted in the tail. The Focus II I am doing for FLY RC Magazine uses my new system of "supports" using the conventional arrow shaft captured in the tail and "Y" ends. I used a dense, slippery foam packing material about 3/8" thick mounted in (2) places against bulkheads (See attached photos.)

Chip Hyde used (2) 3/16" carbon rods to each elevator half, driven by dual Futaba 9650's mounted in the cockpit area in his Scandalous. I am going to this set-up, vs. the 9650's in the tail, in MY Scandalous in my weight reduction process and CG change.

Troy Newman (Mr. DEPS, Dual Elevator Pushrod System) does a fabulous job with the Central Hobbies DEPS system. I flew with Troy before last years NATS and admired the contol system installations. Troy's systems may be as flight tested as any due to his practice regimen (Very nice way of saying that he flies A LOT).

Mr. Suzuki's Zeque uses a standard "Y" with the exits capturing each pushrod in a nylon sleeve (I assume to reduce play). The fuselage has a number of formers in which to attach supports.

I have not decided. Troy said that he would install the DEPS system if I brought it to Phoenix. I have purchased the parts for the DEPS.

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba
Team YS Performance