More Work on My Seagull Models' "Radial Rocket" "Got Flaps??"

I know you've carefully looked over this model, but we builders are sometimes inclined to believe that the ARFs are assembled with the same care we try to apply when building our own planes.

We have had several ARFs show up at the field with poor hinge mounting -- some hinges were just stuck in place with no adhesive. My tendency with these larger ARFs is to drill through the control surface, wing, fin, stab, etc., add some CA, then physically pin the hinge in place with a piece of bamboo skewer or toothpick. Probably not necessary, but it strokes my OCD! The downside is that you can't get it out if needed.

I use your same technique for throttling -- smaller servo driving either 1/32 music wire or .032 cable in nylon tubing. Great minds, yada, yada, yada!

Waiting for the next installment!

andrew wrote:I  know you've carefully looked over this model, but we builders are sometimes inclined to believe that the ARFs are assembled with the same care we try to apply when building our own planes.  

We have had several ARFs show up at the field with poor hinge mounting -- some hinges were just stuck in place with no adhesive. My tendency with these larger ARFs is to drill through the control surface, wing, fin, stab, etc., add some CA, then physically pin the hinge in place with a piece of bamboo skewer or toothpick.  Probably not necessary, but it strokes my OCD!  The downside is that you can't get it out if needed.

I use your same technique for throttling -- smaller servo driving either 1/32 music wire or .032 cable in nylon tubing.  Great minds, yada, yada, yada!

Waiting for the next installment!

Yeah Man!  I call it: "Pretty Wrapper Syndrome"!  
Flashy colors do not a good plane make! (sorta sound like Yoda there)
Agreed that the OCD Gods MUST be obeyed!!!!!

And yes, the Rocket will get the toothpick treatment all-around once all the major flapping parts are in place and behaving!  The hardware package was just about junk, so got replaced, AND I've decided to replace the plastic, flat-bottom wheels with Dubro units that are rounded and just a tiny bit bigger in diameter...to MAYBE give the fairings a skosh higher clearance from the ground.  Got to do a bit of grinding, but think it will be worth it...unless it turns into yet another rabbit hole for me to fight my way out of!

Yeah, I really like using the fine Sullivan cable for throttles because it can be routed around the fuel tank in the nose...with almost no friction.  Just got to do a good job aligning and anchoring it at both ends.

The plan for today is to drill the mounting holes for the wing's servo covers (which are also the servo mounts), route the extensions out the wingroots, set up the flaps and ailerons with the receiver that will fly in the Rocket.

I REALLY wanted the wing to be a two-piece affair so it'd be easier to transport, but that mod is also getting dumped because I wouldn't be able to seal it against the castor from the engine.

Stuff is happening!!!!!!!!!!    

Kim wrote:
Let The Accolades Commence!!!!

And the winner is, drumroll please .....  

BTW, while at Oshkosh, I got to see Mike Patey and his Carbon Cub --- thought about getting a selfie, but he was VERY busy with Meet and Greet and PR.  Nice guy and very receptive to the public.

andrew wrote:

And the winner is, drumroll please .....  
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THANK YOU...THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!



"BTW, while at Oshkosh, I got to see Mike Patey and his Carbon Cub --- thought about getting a selfie, but he was VERY busy with Meet and Greet and PR.  Nice guy and very receptive to the public."

Man, I'd love to get his autograph on my Draco's wing!  Yeah, in all the videos, seems like he's got a boundless supply of energy...physical and mental!!

getback wrote:What s the WS on that bad boy ? Good to hear you got that little problem with the flaps straightened out They do give the more real feeling to the model . Did you cut some of the video out ? seems it was 9+ mins. now 4+ I had started on it and got distracted and just got back to it .

Hey Eric,

It spans just a bit over 62 inches with an area of 570 sq. inches. Compared to the fuse, the wing, with its slight taper and narrow chord, looks small to me, so the flaps will probably be REALLY appreciated.

Its weight is supposed to be from 7.1 to 7.3 pounds, but I ain't gonna weigh the sucker 'till after some flights are put on it!

No, I don't think I messed with the videos since I posted them...unless I had a sleep walking/editing episode...(which could totally happen)!

I'm waiting on an order of that new, fancy fuel line Sullivan is offering...supposed to last longer than the regular stuff. Gonna plumb the tank with that it, and things will be getting close to launch time.