O7-10 Porker:
Originally posted by AdmiralHam
Anyway, looking through the directions for the SuperStar, I had a few questions and was wondering if someone could help me out.
1. When I assembled the PT40, it used nylon hinges to connect the control surfaces. The SuperStar has fabric disks for hinges. Would I be better off buying better hinges or are the ones included with the SuperStar okay?
"CA" hinges work fine, no need to replace them.
2. After completing the fuse. of the the PT40, I applied a thin layer of foam (looked like really thin weather stripping) around the fuse where the wing sits to protect the receiver and servos from engine exhaust. The SuperStar doesn't have anything like this. Should I apply the weather stripping or not worry about it?
"Wing Seating Tape" is highly recommended, 1/16"or 1/8" thick weather stripping works. Fit the wing without the tape, then the tape assures a tight fit. Keeps the inside much cleaner.
3. When working on the PT40, I used a fuel resistant paint on the firewall, engine compartment, and inside the fuse. Again, the directions for the SuperStar doesn't mention doing any of this. Should I protect these surfaces in the SuperStar or just leave the wood unprotected?
The wood should always be protected. And sooner or later you will have a tank leak, meaning at least the tank compartment should be sealed also. as well as the radio area, becausr the fuel can run back there. Following this to the logical conclusion, the entire airplane, inside and out, needs protection. In actuality, even a split tank seldom gets fuel further than the radio compartment, and most bARF planes don't even have the tank area sealed. If you use thinned epoxy it also adds a lot of strength.
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. Always happy to have more, Jack.
Bill.