Matt Chamberlain

A bit more progress over the past couple of days, I've now added the elevator servo using the supplied equipment.   Moving onto installing the rudder next, I first installed the tail wheel and glued in the rudder control horn ready for the pull pull system. I struggled to find the pre cut slits in the rudder and rear of the fuselage, so following a tip I read elsewhere, I used a bit of masking tape to attach the rudder into position. Cutting down the hinge line of the tape then provided the guidance where to make the incisions for the rudder to be fixed: The hinges were then inserted and then glued with thin CA   Next I'll move onto installing the rudder servo in the motor box and rig up the pull pull rudder system. All the control surfaces will then be operational then which will just leaving fixing the ESC in place, attaching the cowl and finally the under carriage.   

Having tested my motors with two 6*4 apc electric props, I noticed my wing was yawing around to the right with both props going in the same direction. I have subsequently changed the left hand motor (looking from behind the wing) to rotate in the opposite direction as the other motor and everything appears to be good now. On full power it's drawing about 16amps.  Has anyone else had to make the props counter rotate?

A bit more progress over the weekend, following advice, I managed to swap the Hitec 82MG servos for Hitec 85MG's and have installed these in both the wings for the ailerons. I'll also use these for the rudder and elevator too.   The Carbon Fibre control horn in place   All linked up and tested after I shortened the CF pushrod very slightly. I've also used the add-on CF servo extended arms which give greater throw. I've also attached the elevator to the horizontal stabiliser and this has been glued in place now the covering has been applied. Although not shown, I've also added the little supplied balsa wedge into the rear of the fuselage. I'll cover this later to finish off.   I've made the cut outs for the elevator servo and will hook this up next and then move onto attaching the rudder.  I was going to attach the wheels to the carbon fibre stuts, but I haven't been supplied with the 2 M3 20mm bolt/axle's, so have had to order some of these separetly. The first real negative I can note from this kit! It appears I've also only been supplied with one side of covering to finish off the rudder covering strips. The instructions make reference to "strips", so I'm assuming I have to do both sides of the rudder? Luckily I have a friend who has some spare red colouring the same as the Addiction X, so it's not a problem.  I will try to add a video later this week showing the electonics connected up and the control surface movements.  

I did a bit more work on the elevator and have now added the hinges as well as cutting out the slot ready to mount the horizontal stabilizer.  The carbon wing tube was also positioned and I attached the wings for the first time to see how it all fits together. Finally I prepared the ESC with an XT60 connector and tested the motor out. I've managed to order a VOX T-40X prop direct from Precision Aerobatics which is now on route. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long!  

Andy, thanks for the feedback. I'll review the pull-pull system and the use of the HS-82MG as you've highlighted in the other thread. I've purchased four HS-82MG's already, but they're still boxed and I'm sure my local hobby shop will replace with the slightly bigger 85MG's if I go with those. With the help of a fellow modeller, we've managed to add the covering strips to the wing/ailerons last night. It proved to be a tricky task, but looks good now complete. I get well over 50 degrees of deflection in both directions too. I've managed to get hold of some of the 2.5 cm Carbon Fibre servo arms, so will use these on the aileron and elevator servos to provide that extra throw.  I'm going to move onto the preparing the Elevator and Horizontal Stabilizer tonight, so will add some more pictures as I progress.  Feel free to add any further comments if you feel relevant. All contributions gratefully received! CheersMatt http://mjc70.blogspot.com/

Are you any closer to maidening her yet Tony? I've not really made a great deal more progress on mine over the past week other than installing the servos in the wing.  I've bought some ProFilm to cover the wing and have gone with a transparent yellow colour. The transparent green is on order for the body and I'm toying with some red LED's for the eyes. More progress on my blog http://mjc70.blogspot.com/