Derek
Well-Known Member
This is gonna be a bit of a slow start while I get more and more parts and pieces, but I'll post progressive updates. I needed two carbon fiber tubes (27mm and 25mm diameters) for the main wing spar, so I ordered those about 2 weeks ago. Surprisingly, coming out of China, they arrived yesterday. Quite happy with that. I also need twelve 1.2mm x 7mm x 1000mm carbon fiber strips to help reinforce sections of the main wing, vertical stab, and horizontal stab. I've ordered those today.....those are coming from China. I also need two 360 degree servos for the two FPV pan and tilt units. I've looked around, in all the wrong places, and found many servos that are $30 or more each. I really didn't wanna pay that much, so I kept looking. This morning, I found a company, in New York, that would sell me two 360 degree servos that are analog and metal geared for $17.76. That's a much better price....so, I ordered them.
I've decided to start the build with the tail section because I need to know the "finished width" measurement of the tail section so that I can be sure to build the tail of the fuselage so that it will allow the tail section to slide into the tail of the fuselage. I just got back from one of the local craft stores and I bought a bunch of balsa and basswood sheets and strips. I already have a bunch of 1/8" plywood, so I should have all that I need for the tail section.
I can't even begin to tell you guys how badly I want this plane, lol. I have attached a picture of the plane that I'm going to build. This is the plane that I have been searching for replacement or comparable motors for the Eflight Power 15 motors.
I've decided to start the build with the tail section because I need to know the "finished width" measurement of the tail section so that I can be sure to build the tail of the fuselage so that it will allow the tail section to slide into the tail of the fuselage. I just got back from one of the local craft stores and I bought a bunch of balsa and basswood sheets and strips. I already have a bunch of 1/8" plywood, so I should have all that I need for the tail section.
I can't even begin to tell you guys how badly I want this plane, lol. I have attached a picture of the plane that I'm going to build. This is the plane that I have been searching for replacement or comparable motors for the Eflight Power 15 motors.