New Trumpeter Kilo 1:144 Build

[biggsgolf]

[biggsgolf]

Tiny seam, but I am ok with it

[biggsgolf]

Since I use in my saltwater pool, and have to run the RX antenna up an antenna rod which will stay above the water I am going to use 2.4 Ghz system and give Bobs 2.4 Ghz antenna extension tutorial a go. RX & TX should arrive today. I chose the Flysky FS-i6xF. I learned years ago not to use a TX that has a moveable antenna, they always break.

[biggsgolf]

Finishing touches on the hull seams…. using a heating blanket

[biggsgolf]

Replacing servo connecter wires with navigation lighting wires. Will connect to channel 6.

[JHapprich]

Replacing servo connecter wires with navigation lighting wires. Will connect to channel 6.

Exacly how does that work? You solder a LED on + and signal and switch it on by activatiting the specific channel?

Jörg

[biggsgolf]

Correct, I solder all LED’s, then spray Tech Spray Turbo Coat, then seal with Heat Shrink.

[biggsgolf]

I also use a waterproof connector ( available on Nautilus Drydocks) on the wet side which then feeds the lights in the upper hull

[biggsgolf]

Happy to reprt that I successfully completed attaching a testing RG-178 Coax to the RX. The wet side will be set inside a Mast. Also installed a switch (under the blue tape). LED cabling has been run thru the bulkhead as has the RG-178 Coax. Please know that the RG-178 comes in various diameters. The photo of the Navi Lights is to show that I flattened them to make it easier to mount to the Sail Walls. Being 1:144 Scale I am going to make holes in the Sail and mount them inside, not protruding thru the holes as they would be huge! I am also installing a White Rudder light and an amber blinking Mast Light.