Crashed my E-Flite apprentice, need help
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From: OT, ME
I crashed my e-flite apprentice the other day and broke the fuselage, motor mount, and cowl. I was especially pissed because of how it happened. While pulling out of a dive I seemed to have exceeded the aircraft's structural capabilities and broke off 2 of the white knobs that the rubber bands hook onto. I thought the rubber bands were supposed to snap first but I guess not [:@] Anyways, I was wondering what are some good kits I could stick all of my electronics in if I don't decide to rebuild it? Thanks
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From: Rising Sun,
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Unless that plane is totalled get some 5 minute epoxy and glue that baby back together. That is a great little plane to learn on and it flies well. A friend of mine had one and I know I fixed it at least ten times. If the rubber band mounts are broke off get some wood dowel at home depot and push it through the fuse and glue it in. The motor mount is available through Horizon Hobby.The beauty of foam is if you need a piece make it from something that was shipped in it and glue it on. Also if you want to strengthen the wings take 2" shipping tape and run it long wise across the leading edge of the wing folding half over the top and half over the bottom. I was always amazed at how much abuse that plane took and kept on flying. (after it was fixed)
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From: charlotte,
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I had this bird once and loved it. One day it spiraled downward, i think i lost radio contactand i broke the fuselage in half. I used epoxy to glue the broken halves and the next day i was flying again. I loved this airplane.</p>



