Slipstream

[sihinch]

Racing stripes added.........

[Papa]

Looking good, How did the painting go? Any problems?

Jack.

[battlestu]

wow ... great job

[wollins]

VERY nice Simon!  She looks fassst just sitting there. 

Colin

[sihinch]

Thanks everyone.

Painting was great, Jack. Just 3 very light coats of the tamiya spray can. I'm very pleased with the finish.

[Ededge2002]

Seeing as I helped build your plane last season when will mine be available for pick up?  I would like to start practicing as soon as possible.

[piker]

Yes!  That looks very nice!  So, what was the final weight?   

[sihinch]

I haven't weighed it yet, Robert because I need to add the all-important aileron control rods.  I think they will get it to perfect weight!

Here is your plane Ed.....

[sihinch]

AUW 466g

I'm race legal!

[Ededge2002]

very nice weight Simon.  Lighter is better as always!  Your project turned out fantastic.

[sihinch]

I just started the improved v2 airframe! 

[sihinch]

Well, after the dicey and exciting maiden last weekend, I have been reworking the elevator set-up.

Earlier in the week a swapped out the control rod for a smaller diameter one, to reduce the friction. When I tested it the servo still didn't center well.

So last night I took the servo out (HS55) despite the fact that I use the same servo in both my Nooners. I then found the new control rod was still binding. So, I put a new guide in, and squeezed the old servo back and thankfully it is now good.

I hope to god it's now OK to control that eratic pitch!

[piker]

I'm glad you got it worked out!  No more excuses   

[Frank v B]

Simon,


Whenever I paint, glue or work around any moving surfaces I dab on a bit of vaseline or WD40.  The glue or paint won't stick to it.


Frank

[Ededge2002]

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"I dab on a bit of vaseline or WD40."

Where do you put it?