Carbon fibre tail wheel assembly - source?

[Rich too]

I am after a steerable tail wheel for my 30cc Yak, and HK are out of stock - nowhere in the UK seems to stock them, any ideas?

There seems to be a lack of some parts in the UK.

Much appreciated.

[bouncebounce crunch]

Hang around others that fly said model type. A crash will surely happen eventually. parts will be cheap.

[Tony F]

http://macgregor.co.uk/pilotrc/pil076.htm

Pricey but in stock mate.

Tony

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[Rich too]

Posted by Tony F on 24/04/2016 16:40:07:
http://macgregor.co.uk/pilotrc/pil076.htm

Pricey but in stock mate.

Tony

No price or stock on that link?

Thanks Tony

Edit - got it. £20, not too bad..

Edited By Rich2 on 24/04/2016 18:06:44

[Rich too]

Posted by Percy Verance on 24/04/2016 17:51:09:

Don't Carbon Copy do some tail wheel assemblies? I'm sure I've seen some on their site.......

I cannot see any there.

[Matt Jones]

I made mine, that way you can have exactly what you want.

[cymaz]

 

 

You could have one of these and then add your own wheel and steering arm

 

Oh ! here you go.......don't look at the price

Edited By cymaz on 24/04/2016 19:42:38

[Rich too]

Posted by cymaz on 24/04/2016 19:39:50:

Oh ! here you go.......don't look at the price

Edited By cymaz on 24/04/2016 19:42:38

Thanks - and even those are out of stock!! Why are some items difficult to get in UK stores?

I will probably go for the one in the link Tony provided..

Thanks

[Ernie]

Good morning Rich,

Make one, it's not at all difficult. I can post a wee tutorial if you want.

It'll cost you a few bob for the bits and pieces, but think of all the blingy (and very strong) bits you can add to your YAK

ernie

[Rich too]

Hi Ernie,

I'm all ears, thanks!

Where would you source the parts from?

Cheers

[Ernie]

Hi Rich, I bought a starter kit from 'carbonmods' you'll easily find them on the WWW; the kit cost a bit over £30

I made an undercart for a lysander, and had enough left for all sorts of wee bits. Here you are

the mould is lying below the fuz, Its a very simple affair made from thin ply. A good finish helps. I used the release agent supplied, gave one coat of resin to get a good finish. then layered up the carbon, allowing the resin to dry between layers. Maybe 5 layers. I'm still using left over bits for servo trays etc.

ernie

please ask if I can help more

[Engine Doctor]

Falcon aviation used to do composite tail wheel assemblies. I have a glass fiber one fitted to one of their Eurobats . It's light and springy and absorbs landing shocks well . Not sure if they do carbon but worth a call.

PS nice work Ernie. 

Edited By Engine Doctor on 25/04/2016 09:16:56

[Rich too]

Posted by Engine Doctor on 25/04/2016 09:14:07:

Falcon aviation used to do composite tail wheel assemblies. I have a glass fiber one fitted to one of their Eurobats . It's light and springy and absorbs landing shocks well . Not sure if they do carbon but worth a call.

PS nice work Ernie.

Edited By Engine Doctor on 25/04/2016 09:16:56

None on the website - thanks

[Rich too]

Posted by Ernie on 25/04/2016 09:00:18:

Hi Rich, I bought a starter kit from 'carbonmods' you'll easily find them on the WWW; the kit cost a bit over £30

I made an undercart for a lysander, and had enough left for all sorts of wee bits. Here you are

the mould is lying below the fuz, Its a very simple affair made from thin ply. A good finish helps. I used the release agent supplied, gave one coat of resin to get a good finish. then layered up the carbon, allowing the resin to dry between layers. Maybe 5 layers. I'm still using left over bits for servo trays etc.

ernie

please ask if I can help more

Thanks Ernie, that is very impressive, your skills are greater than mine! That is too much work for a lazy sod like me!

I have ordered one from the link that Tony provided.

Thanks to all.