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Old 11-04-2002 | 12:59 AM
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Default Goldberg Decathlon problem

Got my Decathlon from the LHS awhile back. Started construction only to find an error with the wing spacing. The wing has an 1/8 inch gap when mounted to the fuse due to the dowel rod holes being improperly drilled in the fuselage. Since all major holes are pre-drilled, I know the error is not my fault. At first, I thought it was an error with the wing, so I called up Goldberg (original) and a replacement panel was promptly sent only to have the same error come up. I've considered fixing the problem myself but then I run into a clearance problem with the left wing half and the fuselage. Can someone HELP
Old 11-12-2002 | 02:16 AM
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Why don't you try again, but this time, "spec'ing" your required size to them, instead of relying on what they say it should be... maybe it'sa the fuselage, not the wing.

I'm going to begin building mine soon.
Old 11-12-2002 | 08:51 AM
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The problem wound up being the fuse. The bolt and dowel holes were improperly drilled. A little shot of liquor to calm the nerves from working on this thing help me figure out a "decent" solution without have to replace the fuse. I had already dremeled out the stock servo try and fabricated my own that has twin elevator servos. I moved the throttle servo to its own tray closer to the front. Now, its just like any other ARF.

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