New Mini Xcalibur
02-24-2019, 01:41 AM
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Some progression has been made now. Iīve installed all rudders ,using SuperPhatic instead of epoxy or CA when installing the hinge pins. I recon itīll hold with no issues at all.
Servos has been ordered! (too soon..but sometimes one can not stop himself..). Servos is KST X12 on rudders and aileron, kst X10 elevator and two Emax ES3154 on steering and flap, as I had them at home and theyīll fit and if something goes wrong with either of those two servos, not much will happen.
Now.. gyro and a covering Iron is next .. thatīll be in April. Until then I need to test my turbine in the test stand a couple of times.
Servos has been ordered! (too soon..but sometimes one can not stop himself..). Servos is KST X12 on rudders and aileron, kst X10 elevator and two Emax ES3154 on steering and flap, as I had them at home and theyīll fit and if something goes wrong with either of those two servos, not much will happen.
Now.. gyro and a covering Iron is next .. thatīll be in April. Until then I need to test my turbine in the test stand a couple of times.
02-24-2019, 01:07 PM
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Tried to install flap servo and linkage (the rod).. today. But failed.. and yea.. screwed up. I could not get the stated 65mm so.. moved around the servomount and tried to adjust the linkage. To sum it up.. the servo mount broke apart.. So I need to make a new mount.. and the rod itself renderd useless. *sigh*. Atm I have laid everything back in the box and put in on the shelf. And there itīll rest until I have calmed down a bit. Anyway, do you have some tips regarding the flap and installation of servo etc? Can I just mount the servo on two hardwood mounts (glued/screwed) ofc. And the rod itself.. can I substitute for anything else, or perhaps buy a 2mm rod and make a new one?.
02-24-2019, 06:47 PM
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the flaps draw decent current and have a job to do when deployed dont skimp on them. use solid digtal holding power servos for flaps. if a flap fails in flight bad things you cant control will take out your plane...........it is the one most servo i always take care to install the best to match the specs called for and i prefer hv servos throughout my self.
good luck on your build and yes the linkage can be made in any reasonable fashion any other plane would use. buy dubro threaded end rods and even the 2-56 size will work here. if you use a clevis make sure to add a keeper of fuel hose or clip to make sure all stays as it should. the other end can be a simple z bend.................
good luck on your build and yes the linkage can be made in any reasonable fashion any other plane would use. buy dubro threaded end rods and even the 2-56 size will work here. if you use a clevis make sure to add a keeper of fuel hose or clip to make sure all stays as it should. the other end can be a simple z bend.................
02-25-2019, 10:12 AM
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Just realised why I donīt get the throws.. *sigh*. Now, a clean up and another servo mount needs to be done. I think Ill let the project rest for a week or two.
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03-01-2019, 02:38 AM
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A question.. the booms uses two machinescrews to attach to the fuselage. Is it necessary to use both? The problem lies within the booms , the carbontube inside gets in the way. That means, if I drill out the hole, the carbontube will probably brake.
I can use the front screws , but one side is a bit misaligned from the factory.. but thatīs not an issue I canīt handle.
I can use the front screws , but one side is a bit misaligned from the factory.. but thatīs not an issue I canīt handle.
12-19-2019, 05:57 AM
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Not sure the Xcalibur range is discontinued but more the parent company Ripmax has had a few issues. Fingers crossed that is behind them as some models (wott4) that they produce are starting to appear again after being in short supply. Dave on here would probably have a better idea.
