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Dec 18, 2007, 03:22 PM
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Micro SSX Biplane Beta build thread
Hey jkarpy!
I started the Micro SSX Biplane beta kit yesterday, and Im hopefully finishing the airframe (sans covering) today A few questions before I continue the build though: 1. Which motor mount do I use? The round one with 6 holes, or the oblong one used on the original micro SSX? 2. Which are your favorite servos to use on this plane? Im not sure if I should hack out the larger servo tray cutouts or not yet... 3. I probably asked you this a while ago when you showed us thr prototype, but have you considered aileron linkages to permit the use of one servo for all 4 ailerons? I know youve probably already considered this, and most likely have already tried it, but if not I would give it a go... Also: variable wing incidence!?!? AWESOME! I really like this concept... Ive been taking pictures of the build progress; its going quickly especially for not having instructions. For any really puzzling questions I have just been referring to the pictures you posted on the other thread. Mistakes so far: somehow Ive managed, on BOTH wings, to mount one of the wingtip ribs upside down... no big deal; Ill just trim the spar a bit on one side and fill the slot with a sliver of balsa... definately a "DOH!" moment though... I just wasnt paying enough attention. -David |
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Dec 18, 2007, 10:06 PM
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the airframe is assembled! looks awesome naked lol
How long do the carbon interplane struts need to be? I may start covering tomorrow if I have time... -David pics tomorrow |
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Dec 19, 2007, 08:51 PM
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Go with the Hitec HS-45HB servos. I have them in my Micro SSX and they work great.
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Dec 19, 2007, 11:08 PM
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2. Use the smaller one. You can always hack later. 3. I have not tried it yet. Instructions are here. Please don’t go past the end of the instructions. I have some details I need to post. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=772157 |
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Dec 19, 2007, 11:10 PM
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I am working on the remaining instructions. Man your fast! |
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Dec 21, 2007, 03:17 PM
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no i didnt glue anything to the fuselage yet; ill wait to glue anything onto it till i get all the guts so i can make sure the CG is gonna be OK
im gonna go ahead and try one aileron servo... why not... if it doesnt work ill just put another in i started "stitching" the wing skins together on a (rough) template i made... lookin pretty good i think... though the bond between the 2 layers isnt that great... ive got the iron as hot as i can get it without shrinking the film and it still peels off if i want it to... is that how it always is? -David |
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Dec 21, 2007, 03:40 PM
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Dec 21, 2007, 04:04 PM
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k gotcha... ive got both top skins stitched now ill do the bottoms
-David OH how long are the interplane rods supposed to be?? |
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Dec 21, 2007, 04:41 PM
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Wing struts: 4.840” Front struts: 2.675” Center cross struts: 5.000” (May need to be trimmed during installation) The cross struts are installed last. Make sure they bottom out in the slots. Also make sure each set is exactly the same length. Do not install them until all warps are ironed out of the wings. James |
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Dec 21, 2007, 05:04 PM
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k cool! thanks jkarpy
i just wanted to put together a mock-up for a few pics before i cover it and i needed to know the strut length lookin good; ill post pics soon -David |
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Dec 21, 2007, 07:04 PM
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pictures:)
build pics thus far; ill take more as i cover
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Dec 22, 2007, 01:14 AM
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wings and ailerons are now covered
i would have done the tails if i hadnt gotten so many phone calls... oh well ill do them in the AM im too tired now pics tomorrow too  looks pretty neat so far; i cant wait to see how it looks all put together and covered -David |
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Dec 22, 2007, 11:34 AM
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covered!
heres some pics -David |
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