Rc ready kits?
07-27-2020 | 01:00 PM
#1
Rc ready kits?
Are there any kids with the edges designed into the wooden parts for the hinges on the rudder on elevator?
It's it's not clear to me if there's anything available like that if not how were kits made prior to RTF airplanes were they ready for RC or did they have to be modified specially? Or where airplanes all made from plans ready than kits? Maybe I'm too focused on the control surfaces but I just don't see why they make them that way I guess it's no big deal to make a modification
It's it's not clear to me if there's anything available like that if not how were kits made prior to RTF airplanes were they ready for RC or did they have to be modified specially? Or where airplanes all made from plans ready than kits? Maybe I'm too focused on the control surfaces but I just don't see why they make them that way I guess it's no big deal to make a modification
Last edited by obrien135; 07-27-2020 at 05:46 PM.
07-27-2020 | 06:42 PM
#2
There used to be control surface stock that had a beveled edge as part of the piece, don't know if that is still the case. Cutting a control surface isn't hard. You just need to make sure you remove enough material along the pivot line so that the control surface doesn't hit the wing spar at full throw
07-27-2020 | 09:46 PM
#3
Can you clarify?
How do you cut the edge of the control surface if rudder or elevo assy is made up of small wooden rods that run perpendicular to the pivot edge. Does the beveled control stock used to come with the kit?
07-27-2020 | 10:25 PM
#4
The control stock was usually made for ailerons and elevators so it wouldn't work for that kind of application. If you could post a picture of your rudder on the plans, I'm sure we could come up with a way to make your rudder work. I think I already know, just need to see how it's set up to know for sure.
07-27-2020 | 10:32 PM
#5
I don't have a kit
I'm just doing questioning based on things I've seen on YouTube.i haven't bought a kit yet. The rudder question was just an example. You could apply the same kind of question to an elevator or an aileron.
Last edited by obrien135; 07-27-2020 at 10:56 PM.
07-28-2020 | 01:13 AM
#6
You have to remember, YouTube videos can be uploaded by anyone with an account. Just because someone posts a video of something that works for them doesn't mean it's a good idea for everyone.
07-28-2020 | 02:05 PM
#7
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I gather from other posts that this may be a small rubber power conversion. I made a quick sketch that may clear things up. The top being a typical wing section with a leading edge, spars and a trailing edge. I added an aileron to illustrate the bevel in the aileron needed for movement. The second illustration shows a couple different types of hinging that can be done on small models. If you bevel only the underside of a surface it can be hinged with tape. A product called Blenderm is used quite frequently for this. Just below is a method I have heard of just recently. Some guys on small models have been drilling small holes in the surfaces and inserting monofilament fishing line and securing in place with a drop of thin CA ( super glue ). The last is half of a stabilizer that has a stabilizer trailing edge added along with an elevator leading edge. The two come together at the hinge line. I hope this clears things up some.
