Spitfire76's Build Log of Ben's XF-16

[Jo's squadron]

fixed the problem and now it flies really well! thanks again Ben.

 

[Foamforce]

Hey, what do we do with these tabs at the back of the canopy? They’re clearly supposed to be B folds, but they don’t seem to fit anything. In my first one I cut them down to a half inch thick and then added a Velcro strip to hold the back on. What were they meant for? Thanks!

 

[Jo's squadron]

Hey, what do we do with these tabs at the back of the canopy? They’re clearly supposed to be B folds, but they don’t seem to fit anything. In my first one I cut them down to a half inch thick and then added a Velcro strip to hold the back on. What were they meant for? Thanks!

You fold them as a B fold or A fold (can't remember) and they act as guides for the hatch part, and you can poke a BBQ skewer in to hold it in place.

 

[Foamforce]

You fold them as a B fold or A fold (can't remember) and they act as guides for the hatch part, and you can poke a BBQ skewer in to hold it in place.

Could you take a photo of yours? When I tried to do that, the tabs interfere with stuff down below and won’t fully seat. Also, to make it balance I had to put my batteries right under it, so that also interfered. Thanks!

 

[Jo's squadron]

Could you take a photo of yours? When I tried to do that, the tabs interfere with stuff down below and won’t fully seat. Also, to make it balance I had to put my batteries right under it, so that also interfered. Thanks!

I cut mine off, they were getting in the way too.

 

[Spitfire76]

I cut mine off too and used a rubber band to keep the back of the canopy on. I may have mentioned it earlier in this thread.

Not that elegant but works!

 

[Foamforce]

@Mid7night can you chime in on this? 🙂

 

[Mid7night]

Yes they are hatch guides, but if they're in the way do what you like