Phil Claridge Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 shaun if you pop round sometime next week i can show uou all types of connecters and tank plumbing and pumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Timbo....finally got the nerve to get the wings glued up this evening. The gap we discussed before doesnt seem so bad now and when I seal up the gap with something it wont even notice. Got a good dihedral..about 1 1/2" at each wing tip. Im chuffed ! Thanks for to everyone for input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Nice one Phil...thank you. It was one of those silly things you know......I looked at the tank, assembled it and thought " how the hell do you fill this up"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 no worries mate ill be in after five all week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Phil...Im on a course Tue-Thur so if I dont get rounf Mon...it will be Fri. Cheers. (David..Sorry to use forum for general chit chat...again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Aslan. Have checked out the EZ link thing and have been advised by local modelshop that these should only be used on very light-weight and indoor models. Cheers Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslan Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm sure he's talking about the ones with the grub screw Shaun.They are also called EZ links or connectors.The reason why they are so good is there is no forces put on to them at all.They merely hold the pushrod in place on the servo arm.Come in different sizes depending on pushrod diameter.Have them on all my models,from 72" Sukhoi to 160 size Katana all the way down to a couple of Kyosho warbirds,bullet proof.I only use the grub screw links on throttle servo and the control surfaces on a few leccy lads that I fly terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 I checked them out on internet and it says they are for small models only...also model shop said the same...they showed me a set and they were not the grub screw type that I already have. Maybe I give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aslan Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Mmmmmm...interesting Shaun.Go with what you think,but as Timbo says,and I agree,be careful with the grub screw lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 No..No...thats why Im here Aslan...to get advive from experienced modellers and flyers. These things are only pennies so I will give them ago. If they dont 'feel' right when installed I wont use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Phil. Didnt manage to get a min last week. Can you send me an email through here and we arrange a time to meet up. Cant send you one mate as you dont appear to have an address set up. Cheers Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 There are a few references in this thread to not drilling out holes in servo arms to accept z bends. While it may not be good practice with the arms on mini servos, I don't see any problem opening a hole a small amount on a standard servo arm to ensure a free moving (but slop-free) fit. The holes are on the neutral axis of the arm and as long as there is a reasonable amount of material left should be strong enough (perhaps with the exception of an outermost hole) for most trainer and sport applications. After all, there is a considerable difference in available material between inner and outer holes on a typical tapered arm and if the arm's strength was at all marginal, the manufacturers wouldn't pre-drill all the holes! My preference for sports models is a simple z bend which should be more reliable than any swing keeper or (personal horror) grub screwed sliding connector. This infers a 2.1 mm or thereabouts hole to give working clearance will be needed if using 2mm rod. A very quick Google for like minded or opposing views showed the following tool available from Great Planes:The "Servo Horn Drill" is basically a 5/64" drill bit with a knurled handle attached. This is a very handy tool that makes drilling out servo arms a quick, simple task and the resulting hole is a perfect fit for a 2-56 size pushrod. Other manufacturers produce them as well e.g. http://www.hobbico.com/tools/hcar0698.htmlGiven the compensation culture in the USA where these originate, I doubt that there are serious doubts over the principle!?The above is just my personal feeling, borne out by many examples in use without problems although I would advise more serious linkages on larger models. Has anyone got any documented advice from a servo manufacturer not to drill out the holes to a suitable size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Clarke Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks for your input Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 hi shaun give us a bell on 01243866766 im not good on email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Phil...I suggest you do NOT post your phone number here on a public forum. Better to ask the contact to use the email button on your banner, and then send him the number directly."The voice of experience" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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