Venture mods
12-22-2004, 07:21 PM
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Venture mods
I am getting ready to start my venture ,I would like to know what mods you have done and what ones worked or are so so.Did you use the stock stuff,like control rods fittings etc.. I am thinking of putting the rud and elv servos in the fuse near the back.good or bad?how is the balance here?I have built a few 4*60's so I would think they are similar.
12-22-2004, 10:13 PM
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RE: Venture mods
I would build the Venture very closely to the plans... Mine was built stock and needed less than an oz of tail weight with an OS 61FX so I think tail mounting servos is a bad idea... The only mod I would make is to convert to using two aileron servos. Mine had a single aileron servo and it worked okay, but flaperons give more travel... Another mod that some do is to shorten each wing by one rib bay. Notice these mods are mere suggestions -- a per plans built Venture is very good as is...
12-22-2004, 10:34 PM
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RE: Venture mods
Mine balanced fine w/ a Saito 80 and the servos mounted per the plans. Shortened the wings 1 bay per side, made a cowling for the engine, 2 aileron servos and slid the canopy back 1 3/4" for good looks. Fantastic kit!
12-23-2004, 05:43 AM
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RE: Venture mods
Thanks,I was leaning toward stock.What kind of hinges did you use,ca or real hinges?Did you sheet the turtle deck?I have a real stump puller MDS 68 that is a gem to put on it,should make a hot rod out of it.
12-23-2004, 06:09 AM
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RE: Venture mods
Check out my Venture thread. Used 'real' Great Planes hinges and stringer turtle deck.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/My_M...2005916/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/My_M...2005916/tm.htm
12-23-2004, 04:10 PM
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RE: Venture mods
Thanks,I have enogh to get started for sure.I will go with real hinges.Did you guys use the stock control rods or something else.I'm not sure I like those stock ones.
12-23-2004, 04:40 PM
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RE: Venture mods
I used the kit supplies pushrods and they were fine. You can substitute Dave Brown fiberglass tubes or build in Golden Rod type pushrods if you prefer... Mine was totally plans built and it was great! (I've since sold it, but I'm sure its still flying well...)
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RE: Venture mods
Yes Galen, Its still flying very well, Its not my favorite flyer anymore but it was for several years till I got a Pattern plane last year, I always bring the venture along and its flown regularly.
