MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I've just remembered something from earlier in this thread about control horns breaking due to UV. We always used black zip ties on the bikes over white or clear for this reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nigel R Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Would second the above posting about going to a bigger servo, something around 20g at least. The Hitec HS85MG are a good shout. 9g servos are fine for 1lb foam models, but a bit out of their depth on a 3 or 4lb wood build, in my opinion. " I'm going electrickery with Turnigy 1450, 80A ESC, 4S 2200 and 8x4 prop" Just a thought, what is the exact motor you have? The combination of 8x4 prop and 80A ESC for this model seems a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 There was a batch of horns made about the time of Oodalally that were brittle SLEC scrapped the whole batch. Apparently the p;astic was not the normal type that they used. Not their fault. I still bend them every so often but never have a failure since. THat 8X4 prop sounds uselless for a model of the size. It is alwys more efficient to move a lot of air backwards slowly and a 10" prop or even bigger. Why not give George at 4-Max a call.He will advise very accurately what you need. I know that I always call him for advice and it works. In fact I will be calling him tomorrow for advice on mylatest design/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 The wing looks good. The tail will be fine. Covering could be a little fiddly You will be filling in between the sides where the tailplane sits. Filling in between the sides flush with the top of the sides and down to the double gives far more gluing area for the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The picture of the open tail end is from the under side, I'm leaving it open until I'm ready to start covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks Percy. Using smaller pieces first is smaller than I'd planned but likely more effective. I have done one from a kit and used narrow strips in the corners, then covered up to the corner rather than than through it to the next surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Sorry I was replying to Peter regarding the open tail end. Yes the first picture is down the length of the leading edge of the wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ah, I w as not quite sure what the first picture was. I had not realised that it was the underside to the tail. I normally insert pl there to screw the tailwheel but I am sure that you spotted that on the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The piece of ply is cut and slotted for the wheel bracket, all ready to go in. Waiting for a new iron and the white covering, a change of underwear, a few days checking, re-checking, checking the rechecked checks and then covering will start. Brimming with confidence I am hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well the only complaint so far about using her iron is that she quite rightly says "they're improving every time" "you'd do do much better with a proper tool". So a prolux iron is on it's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi MIke. I have used a cheap travelling iron from Argos in the past but a proper iron is best. Acetone or nail varnish remover will clean her ladyships iron if you need to. Trust me. Edited By Peter Miller on 12/02/2019 21:13:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nigel R Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just to go against everything posted above. I prefer to stock the tailplane together before covering. Then use small bits to do the corners then the fairing then lastly the tailplane itself. Horses for courses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Sounds like that's the route I'm taking Nigel. The tail is all built up so not left with any choice. It doesn't look too tricky and it's a lot stiffer than other stuff I've covered with the household iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I have 2 young ladies in the house, nail varnish remover is in good supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D for Donald Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I love my Ood and goes like a rocket with a glow 32 in it, This will be my 4th season with it I think. I have repaired it about 3 times after various prangs and it now looks like an old warhorse. Mine has a vicious wing stall if flown too slowly so my advice is keep the speed up even when landing. Edited By D for Donald on 12/02/2019 22:44:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Saw your posts earlier in the thread D. Don't you fly from an aircraft carrier? From what I've read here and about, my gut feeling about these plans was pretty good. I've looked at hundreds of various sorts on Aerofred but this looked an easy enough build and I like the styling a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D for Donald Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 That's it M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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