ORIGINAL: CTDavies
For some reason I just like those strong squarish Slec tanks which I have been using since the mid eighties without any problems whatsoever.
I like the look of them too, but they are not readily available. I've never seen one in any of our local Southern Cal hobby shops, though I know they are available online from places like Hobby Lobby and Tower. Around here it seems to be mostly DuBro and Sullivan tanks available.
In my mind I have already abandoned the closed loop aileron controls for all our models but changing everything takes time, because you're dealing with a domino effect on changes
That's probably a good idea. As I said, I like the idea of the closed loop idea but we'll have to see how it works out on the model. Eliminating the top loop certainly simplifies field assembly. On the other hand, putting the ailerons in the wings means using thicker (non-scale) rigid connections between the upper and lower ailerons.
The best way of getting the empenage controls out of the pilot's way is by routing everything down to the fuse floor like Abu did on his Snipe. But as Abu knows by now, I like to keep things simple. Re-routing the control lines would mean adding extra bends and kinks.
I can live with the compromise on a 1/6 or even 1/6 scale model. And actually it was pretty easy to redirect the wires down a couple of inches. I was able to move the rudder cables completely out of the way (off to the side) and the elevator cables were lowered by about 2" inches. A test shows this all works without any binding. Moving the cables all the way down to the "floor board" however might be a real challenge.
I consider my kits as sport class kits with true scale outlines, fairly easy to build with good if not great flying characteristics.
The problem is that these models look so damn good that it's hard not to want to take it "all the way."
