TT Trainer .60 Building issue
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I just started building my TT Trainer .60 and have come across a dilemma. I'm new to building and so I'm very unsure of what types of modifications can be made without weakening the model structurally. In this case, I have 4 Futaba S3151 servo's that came with my new 7C transmitter that I am trying to use with this trainer. I've looked into the S3004 Standard BB servos that Futaba makes and the dimensions seem the same. The servo area that I have cut out of the wings is a tad too small for the servo I am trying to place in there. Being that this servo slot is cut out of the inside of each wing half (where I will be epoxying them together) I was wondering if I go beyond the precut bulsa area to accomidate the servo, will i be weakening the structure too much? It is a bit frustrating since the only part of the servo that is having difficulty fitting is the small rubber grommet on the bottom that goes around the servo wires. I don't want to pinch the wire either. My other consideration is that there is a small wooden frame that fits over the hole that I have cut to actually mount the servo to, I don't want to cut away its support underneath by making the hole too long. If you have built this model or have any ideas I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
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I built the 40 size TT trainer and had a similar issue. You sould be fine by enlarging the hole. I did, and never had any issue.
I actually made a little cavity for the wires to come out of the servo, and out of the wing, so they won't get pinched. Then I just cut a little slot out of the servo mounting plate for the wires to come out.
I actually made a little cavity for the wires to come out of the servo, and out of the wing, so they won't get pinched. Then I just cut a little slot out of the servo mounting plate for the wires to come out.
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Thank you very much for that info. I've done what you said, just need to sand the hole out a bit so that I don't get vibrations from the wing frame. I'm looking forward to flying this soon.
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Note... you can always enlarge that hole to the rear... but toward the front you might runinto the main spar. DON'T cut the main spar to make room for the servo!
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Oh yeah, I would never cut the main spar. It only took about 1/4" extra to make the servo fit well. I plan on smoothing out the surfaces of the epoxied sides with a dremel just to make sure my servo only contacts the mount. Mosty that includes sanding down the excess epoxy. Thank you though.



