mooserider
Active Member
Hey all! I'm working on a build I started in ~2003 and it's my first in that size, so I thought I'd ask a few things to be safe. This is a Super Skybolt kit from GP, .60 - .90 kit, with a YS 110 (got a Hyde mount for it too). Of course I'd like to put some smoke in it as well.
Here are my questions:
1. Normally I just buy some relatively cheap servos... ~$20. Plastic geared. Should I be getting something a little more heavy duty, with metal gears?
2. The kit calls for using the old Y-style pushrod for the split elevator. I've used these on other kits in the past, but never really felt great about them for some reason... they seem a little 'chency'. Just curious on your thoughts/experience. I'm considering mounting two servos in the tail (under the stab) connected with a Y harness, one to drive each elevator half, but it wouldn't be as 'pretty' with those servos back there.
3. I need to order a gas tank. With the whole pressurized YS system thing, I've read articles saying they've had their tank split at the seems. Normally I get the Sullivan tanks. What's a good option for this setup? Also, if the pressure is really that high, wouldn't you need little clips on all your fuel tubing connections? I don't see this in photos of YS setups all over the web.
Thank you for any advice in advance!
Here are my questions:
1. Normally I just buy some relatively cheap servos... ~$20. Plastic geared. Should I be getting something a little more heavy duty, with metal gears?
2. The kit calls for using the old Y-style pushrod for the split elevator. I've used these on other kits in the past, but never really felt great about them for some reason... they seem a little 'chency'. Just curious on your thoughts/experience. I'm considering mounting two servos in the tail (under the stab) connected with a Y harness, one to drive each elevator half, but it wouldn't be as 'pretty' with those servos back there.
3. I need to order a gas tank. With the whole pressurized YS system thing, I've read articles saying they've had their tank split at the seems. Normally I get the Sullivan tanks. What's a good option for this setup? Also, if the pressure is really that high, wouldn't you need little clips on all your fuel tubing connections? I don't see this in photos of YS setups all over the web.
Thank you for any advice in advance!
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