First scratch build - Bloody Wonder V2

[don wood]

This is my Grandson holding our almost completed Bloody Wonder. I let him pick out the colored tape!

This is my first scratch build. I have to finish the electronics and attach the fins.

How does one secure the screw attaching the linkage stopper to the servo arm?

Thanks for everything!

Don

 

[shanecfi]

There should be a small nut or a hard plastic washer to place on the back side of the linkage stopper. I would not use a linkage stopper if I did not have one of those. If not a "Z" bend works betters IMHO.... Great Pic BTW!

 

[don wood]

There is a nut, but when it is tightened. The stopper will not rotate on the servo arm. Or is it supposed to rotate on the servo arm?

Don

 

[Craftydan]

The linkage stopper should rotate freely on the arm -- it's supposed to push-pull the rod, not bend it. if the nut is too loose when the arm can spin freely, a drop of thread-locker on the stopper before you slip the nut on should hold it in place after everything dries. if the thread-locker glues the stopper/nut to the horn, break it free with a twist, then every thing should stay in place and still move freely where it should.

 

[don wood]

Crafty,

Thanks much for the hint!

Don

 

[don wood]

Crafty,

I like your signature file!

Don

 

[Craftydan]

Thanks Don!

It's more a state of mind . . . and makes it easier on the ego when you come home with a car full of airplane parts that were airplanes not a few hours before.

They all have expiration dates -- better to let the plane live out it's life flying than expire sitting on a shelf.