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  1. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Thanks. Guess we'll see just how well I did in the coming days. I'm already bored and looking for another model to build. :D
  2. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Here she is, awaiting that maiden flight. Only thing left to do is attach the throttle linkage, secure RX and battery, and screw the wings on. Hopefully, I'll have a nice video of the maiden to post when it happens........maybe tonight if I get time.:peace::banana:
  3. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I typically don't like going with used stuff, especially from someone I don't know, or know their flying habits. However,I have had good luck from a used TX I got earlier this year. Futaba 8fu, 3 FrSky RXs, FrSky 2.4 module, and the 72 RX that came with it, all for 85 bucks. Two of the 3 RXs...
  4. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Thanks. Wish I would've thought about posting during the build instead of after the fact. I'll look into those in the near future. Just a quick search shows them at $41 from amain hobbies.
  5. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I figure I'll replace them with solar d658s when the time comes. If it's still around when I get a little better at 3D, I'll look into going better. This model is intended as a learning model before I go big, so I don't hold much hope that it'll last long anyway. Winter is coming up and I'm...
  6. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I may be asking for trouble, but I've got my servo issue temporarily solved. I took the good 1711 off the wing, and placed it on the rudder. Now for the scary part. I modified the servo trays to fit hs-65s. Now, I know that's probably not the best idea, but I'm not going to be doing wild 3D for...
  7. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I've been looking at these real hard. I've heard mixed reviews on them, but most have been about what I expected for what you pay for them. I'll probably go with them unless I hit the lottery sometime soon. http://www.hobbypartz.com/33p-solarservo-d658.html
  8. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Funny you should mention power HD. That's what these are.
  9. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Well, the issues continue. The problem with the servo is slack in the gears. It can be felt anywhere in the rotation. It's also been brought to my attention that they're 6v only servos. I've only got 4.8 to play with. So, looks like another order.
  10. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Not a problem. The confusion happens here as well.:thumbup: I've heard good things about the solar, but along with the good always comes the "remember, you get what you pay for" speech.
  11. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Those are micro. I'll check their sizes to see if they'll work or not, but all other micros have been too small for my servo trays. I've found these, but I'm leary of going cheap again. http://www.hobbypartz.com/33p-solarservo-d658.html#scProductReviewsws Here's a video of what my rudder...
  12. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I've been looking around, but haven't found much in the line of servos that I can really afford at this moment. I'm open to suggestions for some mini, metal gear servos that won't break the bank. I'd love to give me info (recommended torque etc),but no specifics were given for this model. What I...
  13. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    I know this probably isn't the most accurate way to measure the overall weight, but after stepping in the bathroom scales several times to check accuracy, I picked up the sbach and gained 2.7 lbs, so I'm guessing that's pretty close to how much she weighs.
  14. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Finally had a little time to devote to the model today. I got the linkages finished up, tank mounted, and engine location marked. All that's left to finish this one up is to mount the engine, and add a tail skid. I decided against a wheel simply because im already borderline tail heavy, and I...
  15. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Hmmmm.....that makes sense I guess. I tried to place it as close to the center as I could.
  16. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Yeah, if you look at the left wing, near the edge if the sheeting, you can see the original location. The horn was to mount about 3.5"from the inside edge of the aileron. So there would be approximately 3" on one side, and 13" or so on the other side. Just doesn't make sense to me to do it that way.
  17. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    This post will bring you up to speed on the progress. As you can see here, the elevator halves are only connected by 1/4"stock. Not good enough for me. With the elevator being the most critical part on a plane in my eyes, I want strength. I found an elevator off my dearly departed hog bipe that...
  18. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Well, that pretty much wraps up the build portion. Now its on to covering. Now, I'm nowhere near qualified to try and give tips on covering, so I'll just adprogress pics as I posted previously.
  19. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    For my next installment, here's a modification I made to the servo location. The plans call for the servos to be placed in the root sheeted area between the second and third ribs. I initially placed them in that location, but had concerns. Then someone brought up my very concerns in my other...
  20. abaser

    35 Sbach Scratchbuild

    Thanks. Yup. First scratch build. Its been ongoing since March I believe, but I'm pleased with how its turned out. I don't recommend the press and seal at all, other than it seems easier to see the plans. The wax paper I had was so thick, I couldn't see them good enough.
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