ORIGINAL: Nigel202
Hi, thats my Osmose 70. I have used an OS55AX which fitted well in the cowl after a little trimming!! This kit is much better then the Oxy. The covering looks like it should stay on ok. The only things I have changed are the aileron links. I dont like the bends and plasitc keepers they supply. I have had three flights with the model so far and its superb! It locks into the manovers very well, rolls superb and spins fantastic. If the UK rain and wind ever stops I will go and fly it again....but that looks some time away at the moment.
That's great news!
My guess is that the model will "brake" better on downlines with the Ys63 than the 55AX. I had a 55AX in my previous 50-size (TM Shadow), and it is a fantastic little engine! (I used Karl Mueller header and an Asano pipe combined with a rubber engine mount and nose ring... That thing was silent!).
I will change oyt the rudder horn with MK Alu.horns. Also, I'll fit the MK horns (plastic w/threaded 2mm rod) on elevator and ailerons. I bought carbon pushrods (mini pushrods) for the ailerons, and will have a think about the elevator pushrod..
I now fitted the aileron servos with no modification! I put in a couple of alu. fuel dots on the fuse side. I will mount a similar ignition system as in my other models (ie plug in the fuse side).
The pipe also got fitted last night.
I had a think about the micro-servo I'm using for throttle. I might just use a couple of layers of "servo tape" (soft, double sided tape) on this. I will then get rid of a lot of vibrations! Just have to make sure the tape sticks!
Regarding the covering on this bird... Most of the trimming ends has a small "punced hole" to ensure that it stays on! It looks as though someone has gone over all trim ends and put some extra effort into this... Good job! Stil, I might seal the ends off with "fuel-proofing", a strange smelling mixture bought in the local hobby store.