Craig Thomas Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi all I've just bought my seat a seagull edge 540 v2 180 size and have to say I'm a little disappointed with the build quality and materials used. I'm no expert as this is only my 3rd plane. Started with a max thrust riot, then moved on the a acro wot nitro and have now just upgraded again. The fusalarge seems very light and week? Is this normal for this size plane? The Bala and ply are so thin I'm afraid to fick it up. The fire wall up front seems dead thin and week also, not sure that it would hold the weight of a DLE30. Can anyone please comment as to if this is normal as I've not had too many models to compare against. Also would any additional bracing be beneficial or nesasery? Any advise and guidance would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Mine is fine, with a dle30, but i always strengthen bulkhead and undercarriage on all my planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Don't suppose you have any pictures of your strengthening work do you? I'd like to have a go with mine just for peace of find. Have never done anything like this before. What did you use to strengthen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I have a old Flair Edge 540. Belonged to someone else who, when flying it the fuselage and tail broke away. Was damaged badly - he gave it to me and I fixed it. Flew it for years and still have it - I made it better when I repaired it and put a bigger engine in it - a OS108 BGX-1. I have a smaller Seagull 540 and that flies well, and more than strong enough for what it's meant for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 have done same around wing tube , cant see undercarriage & cant remember....gave up with choke, now squirt fuel in via tube. hope that helps...... there is a pic of tube in my album and a post on here somewhere.... Edited By iqon on 24/10/2014 20:49:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks for the picture. What have you used on the bulk head? Some sort of tape? I'm sure mine is fine. Im just a bit worried as it feels and looks very thin and light weight? My Acrowot feels a lot more sturdy. I just assumed all planes would be the same. Edited By Craig thomas 1 on 24/10/2014 20:57:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 use wing bandage or similar & epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm fitting a dle 30 in to this plane. As I'm building it ive noticed there are 2 positions for the throttle servo. 1 mounted on top of a little frame and the other flush in the servo tray. Can anyone help with which one I need? I've not got the engine yet so can't offer engine up to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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