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Scott - carbon ROD, or carbon tube? I've been using the carbon tubes with the .074 ID hole, 1/8" od - if I remember correctly. The threaded rod end taps in like you're showing, and the aluminum keeps them from splitting.. I lost a plane once several years ago with the first carbon pushrods I ever tried. Didn't put the tubing on the outside, it cracked and the wire came loose - on the elevator pushrod.
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Shape the leading and trailing edge of the aluminum gear with a file.
I purchased the streamlined wheels from SAM-RAI RACING.
http://shop.sam-rairacing.com/Airpla...ssories_c8.htm
The provided button screw goes through the hole in the gear.
Loctite is applied to the screw and the wheel and axle is screwed on.
I purchased the streamlined wheels from SAM-RAI RACING.
http://shop.sam-rairacing.com/Airpla...ssories_c8.htm
The provided button screw goes through the hole in the gear.
Loctite is applied to the screw and the wheel and axle is screwed on.
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I found this out on earlier installations.
On high wing Q500 racers this type of installation can help aileron performance (makes it roll better).
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09-14-2013, 10:19 AM
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Any pinholes and defects will show up when the model is painted.
The next few steps show how to fill the spots with thinned out lightweight spackle.
I've also been repairing a model for a friend of mine. This model will also be filled at this time.
The next few steps show how to fill the spots with thinned out lightweight spackle.
I've also been repairing a model for a friend of mine. This model will also be filled at this time.
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A light coat of Klass Kote white primer was applied in the following pictures.
I used lacquer thinner to reduce the primer. Approximately 1 part thinner was added to 1 part primer.
I used lacquer thinner to reduce the primer. Approximately 1 part thinner was added to 1 part primer.
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09-21-2013, 11:37 AM
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After priming and sanding it is time to spray on the color.
I used acrylic enamel automotive paint. This type uses hardener and is fuel proof without clear coat.
I used acrylic enamel automotive paint. This type uses hardener and is fuel proof without clear coat.
09-26-2013, 10:44 AM
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I used Acrylic Enamel (type with hardener) automotive paint.
I am trying something new this time. I did not apply clear coat over the fuselage paint. I had applied too much paint already and was planning to avoid adding more weight by not applying clear coat.
The surface was wet sanded with 2000 grit wet-and-dry sandpaper used wet. This was followed by various polishing compounds and finished with car wax.
The overall surface has a semi gloss finish and is satisfactory for a Q500.
I am trying something new this time. I did not apply clear coat over the fuselage paint. I had applied too much paint already and was planning to avoid adding more weight by not applying clear coat.
The surface was wet sanded with 2000 grit wet-and-dry sandpaper used wet. This was followed by various polishing compounds and finished with car wax.
The overall surface has a semi gloss finish and is satisfactory for a Q500.
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Gloss Black Krylon spray paint is being applied in the pictures below.
Start with a very light coat and then follow with several others.
The paint is dry in a few minutes.
Remove the masking immediately after the paint dries.
Start with a very light coat and then follow with several others.
The paint is dry in a few minutes.
Remove the masking immediately after the paint dries.
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The wing was finished by applying a light layer of clear coat.
Start by applying a light mist over the surface. Wait a few minutes.
Apply more coats until the surface starts to get shinny.
Start by applying a light mist over the surface. Wait a few minutes.
Apply more coats until the surface starts to get shinny.