lonewolf7717
Senior Member
oh my, i like that thumb tack idea! typically i go the route of either a small piece of tin cut from the top of a can or beans or soup or some small #6 flat washers. thumb tack seems like less mess and better adhesion.
oh my, i like that thumb tack idea! typically i go the route of either a small piece of tin cut from the top of a can or beans or soup or some small #6 flat washers. thumb tack seems like less mess and better adhesion.
if comfortable with soldering, why not go ahead and open up servo to attach longer lead to board itself for a cleaner install? Granted things to get pretty small inside.
BoT doesn't have ailerons, does it? That's one of the main reasons I don't fly my 2M birds out back...2 channel birds.
Joker 53150
Nice build
3.7g aileron servos - well done
As you have in effect 'soldered in' the servo why not permanently fix it in as well and save a bit of weight.
I have 60 (that's right six zero!) 3.7g and 5g all permanently glued in and I haven't had to replace one yet.
Yes getting 32AWG servo wire can be a bit of a trial but particularly on big wing span gliders with small servos the weight of the connecting wire (and connectors) starts to mount up.
Radically altering things is always fun. In fact, I'm contemplating buying two more of these Red Swan kits to make some major structural changes. Not simply trying to make a lighter version, but bigger overall changes. I'm finding this a strong and relatively generic design that lends itself to some pretty crazy ideas.
Landing gear, maybe retractable?
EDF.
Shortened wing.
I've got some crazy ideas rolling around in my head right now...
Why start from a kit?
Having built a Red Swan (or two) you have all the basic construction techniques and proportions required.
If you think the maiden of a kit build is a bit 'nervy' just wait until you have designed and built the whole thing from scratch!