Post by iflyforfun on Sept 14, 2010 21:25:06 GMT 1
I have just about run out of mods that I can do on my beloved Super Cub.
1. Extreme Battery Box Conversion
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/Super%20Cub%20Extreme%20Mods/?action=view¤t=SuperCubSuperMod.mp4
2. Aileron Mod
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/?action=view¤t=SuperCubMod.mp4
3. Flaps
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/Super%20Cub%20Extreme%20Mods/?action=view¤t=SuperCubSuperModsFlightTest.mp4
4. 480 Brushless
5. AR6110e 6 channel receiver
6. SC Floats
I realized that water rudders(or rudder) was something I would have to install and started looking at all the options.
Ok, I will agree that flying off the water on a calm day does not require a water rudder but I found it a challenge to taxi.
On a windy day...."FORGETABOUTIT".
Lets not comment on the fact that it was way to windy for me at my skill level to fly off water that day ;D
I've spent hours searching youtube and in the forums and was not 100% happy with any of the systems people were using.
I wanted real rudders with real rudder mounting hardware. I did like the idea of a separate servo using a "Y" harness off the rudder.
But how to mount the servo???
I really liked the way that "TinkermanRC" mounted his servo and decided to copy his servo mount.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNw1ydV8eQ
What I decided to change was the home made rudders.
I finally found what I was looking for at E-Flite. The rudder's are for the 25 size float set but I think they will be perfect for the cub.
I also had to order the hardware kid:
I only needed one of the black mounting brackets and a collar but had to order the whole hardware kit to get it.
Page 12 and 16 of the following File shows a good picture of how the Rudders should be mounted.
www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/EFLA500_Float_Set.pdf
I think this is going to go together real nice and look great!!
I'll be doing a video log of the mod and I'll post the link when I'm done.
Ifly
1. Extreme Battery Box Conversion
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/Super%20Cub%20Extreme%20Mods/?action=view¤t=SuperCubSuperMod.mp4
2. Aileron Mod
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/?action=view¤t=SuperCubMod.mp4
3. Flaps
s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/Iflyforfun/Super%20Cub%20Extreme%20Mods/?action=view¤t=SuperCubSuperModsFlightTest.mp4
4. 480 Brushless
5. AR6110e 6 channel receiver
6. SC Floats
I realized that water rudders(or rudder) was something I would have to install and started looking at all the options.
Ok, I will agree that flying off the water on a calm day does not require a water rudder but I found it a challenge to taxi.
On a windy day...."FORGETABOUTIT".
Lets not comment on the fact that it was way to windy for me at my skill level to fly off water that day ;D
I've spent hours searching youtube and in the forums and was not 100% happy with any of the systems people were using.
I wanted real rudders with real rudder mounting hardware. I did like the idea of a separate servo using a "Y" harness off the rudder.
But how to mount the servo???
I really liked the way that "TinkermanRC" mounted his servo and decided to copy his servo mount.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNw1ydV8eQ
What I decided to change was the home made rudders.
I finally found what I was looking for at E-Flite. The rudder's are for the 25 size float set but I think they will be perfect for the cub.
I also had to order the hardware kid:
I only needed one of the black mounting brackets and a collar but had to order the whole hardware kit to get it.
Page 12 and 16 of the following File shows a good picture of how the Rudders should be mounted.
www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/EFLA500_Float_Set.pdf
I think this is going to go together real nice and look great!!
I'll be doing a video log of the mod and I'll post the link when I'm done.
Ifly