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Post by higgsbosonman on Aug 5, 2010 19:46:35 GMT 1
i am trying to modify my HZ cub with ailerons, but none of the articles show you how to install the hinges that connect the ailerons to the plane itself! could someone please help?
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Post by SCC on Aug 5, 2010 20:59:43 GMT 1
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 6, 2010 14:56:03 GMT 1
just sticky tape them on with blenderm (hinge tape). You can check out mine in the video of 'my new cub' in the plane building section here. You have to cut a recess into the hinges and wing to allow the ailerons to move freely. I'd recommend only cutting the recess into the bottom of the ailerons so the top of the wing remains smooth.
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Post by leisureshoot on Aug 8, 2010 16:34:26 GMT 1
To answer your question - most likely no one sells them because they require replacing the entire electronics of the SC to have somewhere to plug in the new aileron and/or flap servos.
So a $50 wing with ailerons would only work with an extra $75-125 worth of electronics (new ESC, receiver, 2 new servos to replace the existing elevators and rudder servos)
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Post by john66 on Aug 8, 2010 16:51:49 GMT 1
You can use these probably best in conjunction with some blenderm tape or similar. I believe you make a slot with an xacto knife the correct size to insert them and epoxy them in, taking care to vaseline the actual hinge in order as not too accidentally glue it so it no longer swivels. I believe the part No. is DB119 SM www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=1419John |
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Post by leisureshoot on Aug 8, 2010 18:27:51 GMT 1
You can use these probably best in conjunction with some blenderm tape or similar. I believe you make a slot with an xacto knife the correct size to insert them and epoxy them in, taking care to vaseline the actual hinge in order as not too accidentally glue it so it no longer swivels. I believe the part No. is DB119 SM www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=1419John This worked for me. With one exception - I used LaBelle oil #108. It's a model railroad lube for locomotives. It is plastic compatible and has a needle tip applicator. Much easier than vaseline. Obviously, vaseline is free if you already have it. |
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Post by killioughtta on Aug 8, 2010 19:54:01 GMT 1
Obviously, vaseline is free if you already have it. Yup. And John already has lots of it laying around... ;D |
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Post by john66 on Aug 9, 2010 0:04:34 GMT 1
Are you calling me a homosexual?
John
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Post by higgsbosonman on Aug 9, 2010 2:02:25 GMT 1
thanx for all the help. i'm gonna go through with the aileron mounting, probably using that tape stuff or milk jugs (it was in the movie). my favorite part is the fact that i'm gonna use the parts i have around, so a traxxas 12 turn motor is going in the nose. i'll balance it with a bit of clay...
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 9, 2010 11:08:52 GMT 1
Are you calling me a homosexual? John Better you than me, i'm glad so see someone else that can fulfill the role of cannon fodder so I can spend some time recovering from my previous humiliations :-) |
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Post by leisureshoot on Aug 9, 2010 15:25:07 GMT 1
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 10, 2010 8:54:11 GMT 1
After seeing lots of people just use hinge tape to attach their ailerons and flaps with, using actual hinges just seems like too much bother to me
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Post by skivit48 on Aug 10, 2010 17:10:08 GMT 1
Are you calling me a homosexual? John Sometime right after this post John showed up as a guest when I see his posts. Did he get booted for that or is it just me? |
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Post by flydiver on Aug 10, 2010 17:49:52 GMT 1
After seeing lots of people just use hinge tape to attach their ailerons and flaps with, using actual hinges just seems like too much bother to me Go sit at your work bench and take a good long look at your current Cub. You thrive on 'too much bother'. You tried to make a 'silk purse' out of a Cub, spent months and a fair amount of $$ doing it. |
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Post by killioughtta on Aug 11, 2010 0:03:17 GMT 1
After seeing lots of people just use hinge tape to attach their ailerons and flaps with, using actual hinges just seems like too much bother to me Using hinges gives a more scale movement and even-throws on the top surface as the bottom one. Hinge tape looks downright ugly up-close  |
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