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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => Building / Construction => Topic started by: Michael on August 16, 2020, 01:23:50 PM

Title: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on August 16, 2020, 01:23:50 PM
I have issues doing and undoing the small nuts and bolts used to fix the tail gear and rudder, for land and water.

This was an easy upgrade. This wire/pin slips and locks into place easily, yet holds firmly.

Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: davidk on August 16, 2020, 01:56:42 PM
Excellent solution, Michael.  Where can I order one??? :)
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on August 16, 2020, 02:26:57 PM
OK, I'll make you one.  :)
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: davidk on August 16, 2020, 02:51:00 PM
What a wonderful surprise... thanks Michael...  ;)
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Oscar on August 21, 2020, 02:35:33 PM
Michael - That is a very neat idea.  Can you make me one too please?

Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on August 21, 2020, 05:07:02 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Oscar on August 21, 2020, 11:53:01 PM
Thank you very much Michael.   :D
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2020, 08:05:32 AM
Done.

If the weather is decent, I'll be at the field both afternoons this weekend.
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Oscar on August 23, 2020, 09:46:30 PM
Thank you Michael.
Unfortunately, by the time I came to the field, you left already.

Sorry  :-[
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on December 01, 2020, 12:51:14 PM
Simple plastic steerable rudder for snow.

If any members need one, I'll make one for you, free.
Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: Michael on December 01, 2020, 12:53:40 PM
I had the paint colour scanned at Home Depot, and had a small batch made up in water-based semi-gloss.

It needs to be painted/patted on thickly.

It doesn't quite match when wet, but it comes extremely close as it dries.

If any Widgeon owners want to borrow the paint, be my guest.

Title: Re: Flite Test Widgeon 'upgrade'
Post by: davidk on December 01, 2020, 01:46:12 PM
Yes please... thanks Michael.  That looks great.